IGFA Captains and Guides
Central America and the Caribbean Region
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Derek Biel
[email protected]Caribbean Sportfishing Charters
PO Box 1259
St Johns,
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
(268) 462-3174 (268) 464-3174
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJM4V68aMIk www.antiguasportfishing.com www.caribbeansportfishingcharters.com
Captain Derek Biel runs fishing charters throughout the Caribbean, but is based primarily out of Antigua. Captain Biel specializes in offshore fishing for billfish, dolphinfish, tuna and wahoo and offers trips on either the 45-foot Obsession, or the 55-foot Double Header.
Derek Biel
[email protected]Obsession Sportfishing
PO Box 1259
St Johns,
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
(268) 462-3174 (268) 464-3174
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJM4V68aMIk www.antiguasportfishing.com www.caribbeansportfishingcharters.com
Captain Derek Biel runs fishing charters throughout the Caribbean, but is based primarily out of Antigua. Captain Biel specializes in offshore fishing for billfish, dolphinfish, tuna and wahoo and offers trips on either the 45-foot Obsession, or the 55-foot Double Header.
COSTA RICA
Benn Gilmour
[email protected]Jackpot Sport Fishing
Berth C6
Marina Pez Vela
Quepos, Puntarenas 60601
COSTA RICA
+506 8458 4997
www.jackpotsportfishing.com http://www.facebook.com/jackpotsportfishingcostarica https://www.instagram.com/Jackpot_SportFishing/
Owner/Operator of Jackpot Sport Fishing, Captain Benn offers Inshore and
Offshore Charters aboard his 31' GOOD DAY out of Marina Pez Vela,
Quepos, Costa Rica. Target species include Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi, Tuna,
Wahoo, the prized Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Snook & more.
Bobby McGuinness
[email protected]Costa Rica Sport Fishing
Bella Vista 2 Fila 4203
Golfito, Puntarenas 60701
COSTA RICA
+506 2775 0664 (506) 813-2214
www.4costaricafishing.com
Captain Bobby McGuinness owns and operates Cazador Marlin Adventures and runs fishing charters aboard the Cazador, based primarily out of Golfito, Costa Rica. Captain McGuinness specializes in offshore fishing for billfish, dolphinfish and tuna, but also offers inshore trips for grouper, roosterfish, snapper and more.
Kevin Malone
[email protected]Hatteras Island, North Carolina
COSTA RICA
(252) 995-2965
www.diablosportfishing.com
CUBA
FRENCH WEST INDIES
GUADELOUPE
Julien Audonnet
[email protected] [email protected]Julien Guide de Peche
163 Impasse Marcimain
St Felix
Le Gosier, 97190
GUADELOUPE
06-90593900
www.julienguidedepeche.com julien_guide_peche_guadeloupe julien guide de pêche guadeloupe
Captain Julien Audonnet runs inshore fishing charters based out of Guadeloupe and specializes in targeting bonefish, jacks, permit, snook, snapper and tarpon on both fly and light-tackle.
GUATEMALA
Edwar "Eddie" Bairez
[email protected] [email protected]Captain Hook Fishing
Marina Pez Vela
Puerto Quetzal,
GUATEMALA
(251) 767-7400 +502 4296 7361
www.capthookfishing.com Capt Hook Fishing
Capt. Eddie has been sport fishing for over 25 years. He takes this vast knowledge and is teaching and guiding new generations of sport fishing enthusiasts.
The Captain Hook is a 43ft Willis with over 37,000 Billfish released and an amazing record of releasing 124 Sailfish in a day and 300 in 3 days.
Come and join Capt. Eddie and his experienced crew. The Capt. Hook Fishes out of Marina Pez Vela in Puerto Quetzal. IGFA members recieved special discounts.
Jake Jordan
[email protected]The Sailfish School
Casa Vieja,
GUATEMALA
(305) 872-6060
www.jakejordan.com
Captain Jake Jordan fishes the Cape Lookout region of North Carolina concentrating on fly fishing for false albacore, large red drum during the months of September through November. From May through June he only fly fishes for tarpon in the Florida Keys. From December through March Jordan hosts fly fishing schools for billfish in Guatemala and from late June through August he hosts fly fishing for billfish off Costa Rica.
MEXICO
Dean Ettinger
[email protected]Pure Magic Fishing
East Cape Baja
Los Barilles, Baja Sur California
MEXICO
(520) 378-3703
www.marlinmagicfishing.com
Come fish Baja Mexico's East Cape on the Pure Magic 48-foot sport fisher with Captain Dean Ettinger. You will target blue and black marlin, dorado, tuna, and wahoo. The current wahoo IGFA World Record on 30-pound class line was caught aboard the Pure Magic with Captain Ettinger.
Will Robins
[email protected]Fly Fish Costa Maya Outfitters & Fly Shop LLC
Faro de Xcalak
Mahahual & Xcalak, Quintana Roo
77970
MEXICO
(904) 572-4066
www.flyfishcm.com
Capt. Will is a full-time fly and light tackle fishing guide and owner of 'Fly Fish Costa Maya fly shop and Outfitters' based in Mahahual and Xcalak, Mexico. A former England International Fly Fishing Team captain, he now runs guided wade and skiff trips, targeting bonefish, permit and tarpon, alongside jacks, cuda and other species. Will has a strong passion for permit fishing, enjoying nothing more than guiding clients to their first permit on fly!
NICARAGUA
Julio A. Castañeda
[email protected]Captain JACC Charters
Reparto Montserrat, Casa #2
Chinanadega
25000
NICARAGUA
(786) 331-8418 +505 2341 0110 (786) 331-8418
www.nicaraguawestcoast.com
Captain Julio Castañeda fishes the west coast of Nicaragua for billfish and pelagic species including mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, roosterfish, mackerel, snapper, and more.
PANAMA
Horacio A. Clare, III
[email protected] [email protected]Mr Popper Panama Outfitters
Costa Del Este, #84
Panama City
PANAMA
+507 6676-3400 (507) 271-4895
www.mrpopperpanama.com @chichoclarefishing
Captain Horacio Clare fishes the Republic of Panama offering offshore and inshore saltwater fishing excursions whether trolling, jigging or popper fishing is your preference. Additionally he offers specialized freshwater fishing trips for peacock bass at Lago Gatun, located next to the Panama Canal which is the second biggest man-made lake in the world.
Jorge Luis Petti
[email protected] [email protected]Majo Fishing Lodge
Vistamar Golf Resort & Marina, KM 92
San Carlos, Panama Oeste
PANAMA
+507 6306-0690
www.panamayachtrental.com www.instagram.com/majofishinglodge/ https://www.facebook.com/majofishinglodge/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLwKwQ-U6xskqa3gP8GSKww
Captain Jorge Petti is owner and operator of Majo Fishing Lodge offering fishing charters in the Gulf of Panama. They are located in Vistamar Marina near one of the best places for sport fishing, accompanied by an excellent crew with top of the line tackle. Their fleet: includes a Rampage 31, Contender 32, Stamas 37, and a Viking 50. Captain Jorge and Majo Fishing Lodge will take your fishing experence to the highest level!
Michael "Zane" Andrews
[email protected] [email protected]Cheers PTY
Pinas Bay
PANAMA
+507 6675-6008 (407) 843-0125
www.cheerspty.com
Zane Andrews was raised at the world famous Tropic Star Lodge, learning
from some of the best captains and crews in the world. Having run one of
the lodge boats for several years, Zane was able to rack up quite a few
billfish numbers. Now located in Panama City, Panama.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
UNITED STATES
PR
Antonio Flecha Perez
[email protected]Culebra Fishing Charters
M7 Calle Topacio
Cayey, PR 00736-4868
UNITED STATES
(787) 640-8939
www.tflyfishing.com
Captain Flecha has over 25 years of fishing experience and is an accomplished fly tier and flats fisherman with extensive background in fly fishing in Puerto Rico. He is the owner of TFly shop and Culebra Fishing Charter, and is a full-time fly and light tackle fishing guide located on the beautiful island of Culebra, Puerto Rico. He targets tarpon, bonefish, permit and other popular species on flat boat or wading. Captain Flecha is recognized as the "Permit Whisperer" in Puerto Rico due to his passion for the flats' phantom.
His personal records include:
-Spin gear:
•43" Snook / 8lb test mono
-Fly:
•110-115lb (estimated) / 20lb tippet on 6wt
•32" Permit / 20lb tippet
•34" Crevalle Jack / 15lb tippet