Fishing Report Jan 2010
Capt. Chris Van Leeuwen
January 11, 2010
Pacific Coast - Saltwater Fishing Report
First up Happy New Year, 2010 got off to a good start here at the
Sailfish Oasis with local Antigua blues maestro's Tom and Willie coming
down to the coast with the full entourage to see the New Year in. A
great evening was had by all with the Lodge filled to capacity enjoying
good food, good company and of course great music.
Before this we hosted Brett Johnson's big group who came down for his
bachelor weekend, or, "BJ's Despedida de Soltero" fiesta. Another great
time here at the Lodge and good fishing all round.
Here is the breakdown.....
Jan 4th-5th. Regular to Guatemala Rob Derrick was joined by first
timers, his son Robby, brother in-law (out-law) Louis Courtin and his
son Caleb along with friend Ron Gagnon. The weather had cut up a little
with a ENE'er blowing through to make it a little tough in the morning
session's though generally flatten out in the afternoon. Steady action
both days saw them release 21 sailfish and boat a nice sized mahi-mahi,
caught by Caleb and enjoyed by all. The guys finished of their trip in
Antigua staying at the Casa Santa Domingo and promised to be back
soon.....looking forward to it!
Ron, Rob, Louis, Robby and Caleb.
Dec 31st-Jan 3rd we were joined by the Dishman group of 11 over the New
Year, first day out on the 31st we had a super sized group of 8 anglers
on board, the fishing was great out there, we released 20 from 29 bites
before heading back to the dock early in preparation for the big night.
Adios also fished today releasing 12 sails. After a huge night we left
the dock after 10am the next morning and encountered sailfish who
seemed to be hung-over as well, just 4 from 6 bites from a short day
relaxing day. Feeling better on the 2nd we had good steady action
through the day releasing 21 sailfish from 25 bites before pulling
lines early to run to Monterrico and pull up in front of 'Johnny's
Place' where the crew jumped over-board, swum to the beach to enjoy
cocktails and the later on the sunset before being met by our driver
and heading back to Sailfish Oasis. Our last day out Hill Dishman
joined us solo to have a crack at some sails on the fly. Another late
start today saying farewell to the rest of the group we left the dock
at 10am...Once out there alot of fish were difficult to tease in all
the way with several fish coming in most of the way before peeling off
and never seeing them again, or refusing the fly once teased in. Still,
Hill made the moat of few opportunities releasing 3 from 4 on the fly
and 1 on the conventional tackle.
Hill and Donelle Dishman.
30th Dec. Chief Tauzin introduced his girlfriend Amber Crockett to
Guatemala, staying in Antigua and then heading to the coast for a day
of fishing with us on ALLURE and later spending New Year eve with us at
Sailfish Oasis. A great introduction to this fishery for Amber with
good action right through the day, we raised 40 sails and released 23
from 35 bites.
Chief and Amber...
Dec 27th-29th BJ's DESPEDIDA DE SOLTERO, group of 14 hit the Sailfish
Oasis for 3 days of fishing and a bit of sightseeing in Antigua.
Fishing aboard ALLURE and ADIOS we also chartered Capt Eddie aboard
CIRCLE HOOK for a couple of days while some of the group opted to head
toward the sights of Antigua on day 2 and enjoy a wonderful lunch at
the spectacular Casa Santa Domingo. The rest of the guys enjoyed great
fishing with over 60 sails being released over the 3 days and several
slammer mahi-mahi boated and enjoyed as dinner at the Sailfish Oasis
and hot lunches aboard the boats. A great time was had by all and
congratulations to Brett Johnson who is making it formal tomorrow the
9th, good luck and best wishes to you both!!
Craig Johnson showing how it's done with a nice mahi.
The fishing is still good out there so look out for more reports next
week. We still have openings on ADIOS and a few on ALLURE so get in
touch with us to secure bill-fishing at its finest......
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