Guatemala Sailfish on a Fly

Guatemala enjoys virtually a year ’round season for sailfish.  In Guatemala’s unspoiled Pacific waters, days with finicky or non-aggressive feeders are few and far between.

            For the “Fly-Flinger,” this is as close to a slam dunk for shots at sailfish you will get. Multiple opportunities are considered routine and your biggest worry will be whether or not you brought enough tackle. Both Fall and Spring could provide you the chance to go toe-to-fly with the much sought-after, but seldom caught, blue marlin.

            As if that is not enough to wear you out, football-sized tuna, dorado and some Bubba class roosters inshore will test your fly-rodding skills to the limit.  

           

 

 

  Consider Guatemala as the destination for the most memorable saltwater fly-fishing trip of your life.

 

For Big Game Fly Fishing we offer a number of different trips to suite each particular need and desire. 

We have certified fly guides available for those wishing a greater level of instruction on the water as an introduction to Big Game Fly fishing for Marlin and Sailfish. 

Additionally for those that do not want a guide, or are comfortable with local crews, our crews are highly qualified in all aspects of fly fishing.  Since Guatemala is such a high volume location, the crews get more fly experience with billfish in a single year than most "experts" get in a lifetime, and have many valuable tips for those wishing to learn. 

We will also tailor any of our trips to your specific needs and goals.

 

Overview of the guided experience:

 

             Our guided fly-fishing trips offer the ultimate bluewater experience. We leave nothing to chance, tending to your needs and concerns without being overbearing.

·        Our American guide will greet you the first evening and review your tackle, techniques and any particular goals; he’ll also offer a wealth of information and tips on local fly-rodding. 

·        Each fishing day he will be at your side offering tips on the behavior of the fish, strategies for stalking and presentation, and anything else that might round out your knowledge.  If you have additional questions, or want additional instructions, please ask when the situation presents itself.  

 

·        Each evening he will stop by your hotel to review the day’s activities and offer tips on fly-tying, casting, knots and other techniques to help improve your skills. If you have specific questions he will be there to answer them.

Our guides are interested in hearing what you want to experience. Many of our clients have goals that they’d like fulfilled, for example – a particular species or on very light tippet.  Let us know what they are, and we’ll help you fulfill those bluewater flyrod dreams.

            Occasionally, one of our clients brings along someone who has never fly-fished in salt water or is a beginning angler. If you have a lot of experience and your partner has little, or if your partner wants to use conventional tackle, we'll do everything we can to provide best trip possible for everyone.

            Our guides will have some flies, lines and leaders available for purchase if you need them.

            On the final evening of your trip the guide will drop by the hotel to be certain all is well and you have all the necessary travel transfers.