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1 Jul 2004 - Guatemala Current Conditions
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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Current Guatemala Fishing Conditions
Pacific Coast sport-fishing report
eek ending June 27th
The start of the rainy season as been severe and has caused green water out to 35 miles; however, conditions are improving with boats returning with 5
to 7 sails and 15 to 30 dorado. Also, the boats are coming in with 15 to 25, 12lb class yellow-fin tunas.
Captains are reporting clear days with mild seas.Tropical climate (warm – continued into the evenings).
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-85
Humidity 85-90%
Wind Calm.
Conditions Chance of T-storms
Visibility 14 miles
Sunrise 5:34 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:27 p.m. CST
June 9 Last Quarter, June 17 New, June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full,
The Boat of the Month
Tranquility, 31' Bertram
Updated: November 27, 2003
Crew:
Captain: José Mauricio Serrano with 6 years
experience.
Mates:
Awards: This boat has been out of the water for the last 2 years. A few months ago it was returned to the
water and its crew has already begun winning dates of local and national championships.
Standard fishing equipment:
For Sail fishing: 4 Shimano rods mated to Shimano two speed TLD # 20 reels with 20 lb line.
For Marlin: 1 Tournament Graphite rod mated to a Penn International II # 80 reel with 80 lb line.
Spinning reels: None.
Fly-fishing equipment: None.
Outriggers: 2 outriggers mated to Penn International # 50TW reel with 200 lb line.
Fighting chair: No
The bait for Sailfish and Marlin is Ballyhoo (sometimes mackerel for marlin) and the hooks used are
# 7 circle hooks.
Engines: Twin 330 hp. Cummings Marine turbo-diesels.
It is equipped with: 1 fish finder, 1 GPS, 2 VHF radios, 1 compass, CD player, and head with freshwater shower.
Food and drinks on board:
Drinks: Beer, soft drinks (assortment) and bottled water (one case each). Will supply wine upon request.
An icebox is included with: fresh fruit (papaya, pineapple, watermelon, melon, etc., depending on the
season), lunch and snack items (for making sandwiches, ceviche and sashimi).
Snacks: An assortment of chips.
Check out our new Sailfish Villa Pacifico offerings with the Tranquility. Guatemala Sportfishing at it's best!
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