Panama – In what must have been a very scary moment off the coast of Panama for Captain and Crew, this small sportfish lost its battle with the sea. Apparently the Captain lost control of the boat while backing down and maneuvering on this Black Marlin (nice one we may add). We are pleased to reports that all persons are…
Guatemala – Casa Vieja Lodge’s Capt. Chris Sheeder yesterday reached one of the most significant milestones to date in his career aboard the Rum Line, releasing his 20,000th sailfish! He is one of only 3 Captain’s to every reach this record in the history of the sport and he is the youngest to have ever done it. Casa Vieja Lodge…
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #1 Cape Verde Islands. Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish, length of season and numbers of boats fishing. We are still in shock! We are still in awe! The Cape Verde Islands blew us away this…
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #2 Azores. Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish, length of season and numbers of boats fishing. When the Azores is on, it is simply unparalleled. Our #1 Billfishery of 2011, slipped to the very respectable #2 Spot,…
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #3 Pinas Bay, Panama. Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish, length of season and numbers of boats fishing. Variety, Size and a Year Round Season. Does it get much better than this? Pinas Bay, Panama better known…
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #4 Cairns, Australia. Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish, length of season and numbers of boats fishing. There is just nothing like it! What we think is one of the most unique fisheries on the planet, did…
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #5 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (“DR”). Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish, length of season and numbers of boats fishing. This is the first time Punta Cana has made it into our Top 10. Turns out, we…
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #6 Guatemala. Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish, length of season and numbers of boats fishing. It is not even fair. It is not even close. The Sailfish Capital of the Pacific Ocean is in Guatemala. We…
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #7 Central Pacific, Costa Rica. Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish, length of season and numbers of boats fishing. Numbers, Variety and a Year Round Season, what is not to like about Costa Rica. Specifically for our…
