We are weekend warriors for the most part going forward into the holiday, but looking at the Terrafin I would hit the south west in a hurry.  The blue water is coming in thick and the temperatures are holding at about 84 degrees.  LOTS of life just 15 miles off shore.  Most captains are setting up at 20 miles and trolling out.  20 raises are common and so far this season is looking damn good.  We are also getting a lot of blue's in the 200 to 300 lb range.  We have spots here and there for rest of the months going forward, drop us a line to get hooked up.

Tight Lines
Capt Starrs

Here we go for your November 29th fishing report!  We made it out this past weekend and the sails are all over the place.   Blue water starts as early as 10 miles, and good fishing is straight out at 15 miles. A great time to get a grand slam in Guatemala.  We hit double digit releases for sails, and caught about 10 dorado that were hanging out under a floating tree.  In addition the blue marlin are showing up on ever third day of fishing it seems, while we did raise one shy marlin. Right now inshore we have a GREAT rooster fish bite.  From Iztapa all the way down to Monterrico you can get into some rooster action.  We usually use live bait, set up on the wave break and let the bait swim into their feeding seam, also we free cast crank baits.  Very productive fishing in Guatemala is the summary.  Tight Lines,

Capt Starrs

Blue water is finally taking over off the shore of Guate, and just in time.  The presidential challenge for 2010 is wrapping up this weekend and according to reports last weekend, the marlin bite has been the highlight for this tourney.  Blue and even Striped marlin have been released at the 50 mile drop off and often.  The casa vieja fleet saw a great deal of action, while a lot of independent boats reported the same.  As I always say, ''it doesn't matter who you are, any boat and captain can be the top boat of the day''.  Very exciting information none the less!  We are itching to get out this weekend to see for our self what is out there.  You can see on this terrafin chart that blue water is either a good 18 miles SW, or you can head straight out south to the 47 mile marker and get into marlin action.  Everything is picking up as expected and a good time to get to Guate for your next fishing trip.  Ask us for our best deal and you will be fall out of your chair.  We are that affordable!

Tight Lines,

Capt Starrs

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Many folks have their methods of ''estimating'' a weight of a marlin.  However, with marlin there are many factors to consider.  While a massive marlin might look a certain size, you have to look further than just the massive head.  Some marlin are just skinny quick, while others are short and stocky.  I have found this formula to be pretty helpful for larger marlin.

800 Formula
W=L(G^2)/800

Tail Girth, Second Girth (mid section), Main Girth (just behind the pectoral fin)

The commonly used weight formula: Length x girth x girth divided by 800 (with length and girth measured in inches) is off quite a bit. A marlin with a true girth of 6 feet (measured just behind the pectoral fin) and a short-length of 11 feet (measured from bottom jaw to crotch of tail) should weigh 855 pounds by the formula. In real life, however, that fish will hit at least 900 pounds. And if it is very fat, the fish might even go over 1,000.

Send us suggestions if you have other formulas.  We are catch and release only, so methods to give us a good idea of the estimated weight vs BS will always better for reporting.  Also to let the fish live to fight another day is greatly important for our industry.  I fish for a living, I don't need stats to prove I am a good captain.  I just need to live in Guatemala where the fishing is solid most days.  Down here any Captain can be the top boat of the day.

Capt Starrs