Great Guatemala sailfish trip

Got back the other day from a trip to Guatemala with a great group of friends. This was my 2nd time fishing down there and the action is just outstanding. Everyone caught fish!

Let's get right to the pics ...


Mrs. P., Silvia, fighting her first fish like a pro.




CTF hat model Jhoana hooked up.




Trip organizer Joel and the Mrs.


Juan with his first fish ever! The bar is now set high for him.


My buddy Joel is originally from Guatemala and was an excellent guide for our entire trip!


I was pumped that everyone was catching and we had a great boat and crew.


The fish were all healthy and beautiful!




Alexandra engaged in an epic 20-minute fight with a blue marlin. She fought this fish like a champ and used all her energy in the battle. Just before we could land it, it came off. My digital camera died with all the water splashing up as we backed down on this fish. It was an exciting fight for all of us to watch. Alexandra is a real pro!




This was a fantastic trip and we're already talking about our next one. If you've never fished Guatemala, definitely check it out. There are a few resorts down there. We didn't stay at one of them, but a charter captain from North Carolina I met on the plane home said he's done quite a few trips down there and spoke highly of the lodge he's been staying at and the overall quality of the Guatemala fishery.

The boat Knot Work (a 35-foot Luhrs Flybridge) and crew we fished with were top-notch and I'd definitely recommend them.

In addition to the fishing, we did some really fun sight-seeing. My buddy is from Guatemala so he knows his way around and led us to some really fun adventures.

Guatemala has over 30 volcanoes.



We made a trip to hike the Pacaya volcano, which erupted as recently as last year.

Along the way, this one was showing its stuff.




We took a few pics on top of the tour bus during a pit stop.


After a 3-mile hike up, there were some awesome views.




This souvenir shop at the base of the volcano has to be one of the most remote anywhere.


Roasting marshmallows in still-hot lava from last year's eruption at the Pacaya volcano.


Our crew in the lava field. Just like a lunar landscape!

We also visited the historic city of Antiqua, as well as the small town where my buddy's grandparents are from. What a fun day that was. There was a town fair going on, so we got to witness a rodeo as well as cock fighting. Definitely not for any PETA members, hah!






Definitely the most glamorous spectators at the cock fight.

Al in all, it was fantastic trip. Big thanks to my buddy Joel for showing us many sights and a great time. The action in Guatemala has turned everyone into true fishermen who are already talking about the next trip!

What an amazing trip Mitch. Awesome photos. Thanks for sharing.

Very cool! My buddy ws down there sail fishing last month and did real well also. Congrats on a great trip.

Looks awesome Mitch. Glad you had a great time.

What a dream trip!! It looks like the fishing was red hot!!

Great pics Mitch!

Holy crap Mitch that looks like a blast. Awesome pictures!

Awesome! thanks for sharing!

Nice trip, Mitch ! Great way to get away from the winter doldrums. Welcome back to tomorrow's mess

That looks like a fantastic trip Mitch. Great pics!

Looks like a great trip

Wow! Does your hat model want to go fishing with me?!

Bravo brother ! ! ! !



That is so well done. . . . . on so many levels !

On my bucket list for sure - I will be in touch.

Great fishing and a great site seeing doesn't get any better then that. It is awesome when you go to another country and have someone from there show you around you really get to see and experience it. What you did is 100 times better then being in a resort (in my opinion).

Nice trip!

Wow Mitch! That is awesome!!!! No roasted Guinea Pig? How was customs on the way home?

Did you see Rey Mysterio??????

Awesome.....No photo's in CTF apparel ????

sweeeet......

Great trip! Very Jealous.

No way Tod! Your Alaska trip is tough to beat. Perhaps the greatest report ever posted, in my opinion.

If you haven't seen Tod's report about DRIVING to Alaska, check it out here:
Alaska report

Volcanos, cold beer in the tropics, fish we all have wanted to catch since we were little boys reading outdoor life, cockfighting, etc...., all with good friends is great any way you slice it...

That is an insane trip Mitch!! Catching sailfish like they were perch lol!

Great trip mitch

Looks like an amazing trip! Some great color in those sails and tbeautiful adventure pictures. Now I know my $15 annual subscription went to a good cause

Those are some nice sailfish Mitch.


Alfonzo

Awesome stuff !! Fishing, rodeo, volcanos, cock fighting....jeezus crackers mane...

Nice trip Mitch! Awesome pictures too! I really enjoyed the post!

That's quite a nice trip Mitch. I got to see some active volcanoes during my exchange trip it Costa Rica. Pretty cool. If I go back I'll stay in the resort we visited where there is a stream that flows from the mountain that is heated by the hot lava underground. They use the stream water to heat their pools. The roasting of the marshmallow reminded me of it.

wow what a great trip. those sails are so awesome! and that place looks beautiful

Great report!

Are there many people from USA living there?

I'm glad a good time was had by all.

Antigua is a cool town and very safe. Not sure how many from the US are living there vs. simply traveling, but you will find a decent amount of people who speak English, or both Spanish and English.
http://antiguaguatemala.unwireme.com/guatemala-expat/

What a nice trip. My father talked about that place and many other countries he was stationed at during WWII. He was in the Army Air Corps flying and bombing German subs from there. Being from Italy he easily learned Spanish and had a great time. Good for you.

Awesome !

awesome trip Mitch.....

That sure as hell beat the Panama trip this year Great pics!!

Trip of a lifetime! Thanks for sharing

Absolutely fantastic Mitch

Great trip!!

Great trip... Should be fun going back to green carp after that 😀