IGFA Expedition Guatemala: Casa Vieja Lodge

It’s one of the most incredible fishing locales anywhere and the IGFA Expedition Series is once again returning to Guatemala’s Casa Vieja Lodge on April 14 — 18 for the Pacific sailfish run. How incredible is it? During last year’s three-day expedition to Casa Vieja Lodge, an amazing 190 sailfish were raised, 138 were hooked, and 63 were released – plus three marlins released on fly and two more released on conventional tackle. The anglers who made that trip said not only was the fishing “red hot,” it was an adventure they’ll remember for a lifetime. For pictures from last year’s Expedition, click here. Leading the 2011 expedition as the trip’s host is Mark Sosin, the man who wrote the rules for saltwater fly fishing. Best known for his ground-breaking 20-year television show Mark Sosin’s Saltwater Journal, he’s also an award-winning writer, photographer and television producer, and an authority on both freshwater and saltwater angling. A 2004 IGFA Hall of Fame Inductee, Sosin calls Guatemala’s Casa Vieja Lodge, “truly one of the best fishing destinations in the world.” IGFA Development Director Eric Combast added, “Fishing the famous Guatemala sailfish grounds in this beautiful Central America country follows in the footsteps of the early game fish pioneers who explored the world in search of the greatest game fish. Our three day adventure fishing for Pacific sailfish will likely turn up other top game species such as Pacific blue marlin and dorado which live in the …

Saltwater Megabait Fishing Lures in action on the west coast tuna boats. Megabait Live Jig, Tuna Finder, and more are shown in action catching fish.