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Guatemala Offshore Gallery
Explore the sights out on the water and back on land in this prime fishing hot spot.
By
Saltwater Sportsman Staff
Updated: June 22, 2010
The Pacific sailfish is more abundant off Guatemala than almost anywhere else on earth.
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Casa Vieja Lodge makes a perfect base of operations.
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Metal sailfish sculptures adorning the gates into Casa Vieja.
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Capt. Ron Hamlin, who has tagged more billfish than any other captain.
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Capt. Chris Sheeder.
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Puerto Quetzal, a combination navy base, sportfishing marina and major port.
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The marina at Puerto Quetzal.
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Guatemala offshore fishing
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The
Release
, a classic 37 Merritt, heads offshore.
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High quality Shimano tackle is the norm.
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But never do this.
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The magnificent Pacific sailfish in action.
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Guatemala offshore fishing.
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Guatemala offshore fishing
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Pacific blue marlin have become an increasingly common catch off Guatemala.
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Spinner porpoise often lead to the fish.
Guatemala offshore fishing
Guatemala offshore fishing
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A hungry sailfish attacks the teaser.
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Guatemala offshore fishing.
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The
Release
backs down.
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The Casa Vieja fleet has some of the most knowledgeable and skilled mates in the world.
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Hooked up!
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The fishing for dolphin and tuna is great, too.
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Poppy Brownlee and Ron Hamlin celebrate her blue marlin release.
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A refreshing drink awaits anglers on their return to Casa Vieja. Mojitos today!
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Julian, the bartender, makes sure no one goes thirsty .
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Casa Vieja manager Antonio Valdez is in charge of keeping guests happy.
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One of the local residents.
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Two schoolgirls from the ancient city of Antigua, a great side trip while in Guatemala.
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The farmers market in Antigua.
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The farmers market in Antigua.
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The farmers market in Antigua.
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A large volcano rises just beyond the outskirts of Antigua.
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