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"Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures"
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Sailfishing Guatemala
“Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures” has gained the reputation of being one of the finest billlfishing operations anywhere. From the ease of putting this Guatemala fishing vacation together to the 5 star accommodations, first class service, scrumptious dinning, and the very finest in sports fishing vessels, crews and equipment, ‘Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures’ will put anglers on what is undoubtedly the worlds very best in sailfishing. Capt. Brad Philipps had fished these phenomenal Guatemalan waters for 6 years as Fins N Feathers Inn Fleet Commander prior to it's closure, before teaming up with his wife Cindy and long-time charter boat owner and traveling bill fishermen, Steve Cothron, in 2005 to present this exclusive operation, catering to the needs of the most discerning bill fishermen.
Having gained invaluable experience while fishing most of the worlds top billfishing destinations and through his consistency in these very Guatemalan waters, Brad has been recognized as one of the best in his field, recently being voted Marlin Magazines Captain of the Year in 2008, along with his mate Kennedy being voted top mate.
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He has released over 20 000 billfish over the past 9 years in Guatemala, averaging an amazing 15 billfish releases per day, along with the hordes of slammer dorado, tuna and blue marlin that fill the memorable trips with unstoppable action and variety. He has broken the world record for billfish releases by a single captain on 3 separate occasions in the past 5 years, having a record breaking 2759 billfish releases in 2004. Top days aboard the ‘Decisive’ include 80 sailfsih releases on bait, a record breaking 51 releases for a single fly-fishing angler in a day and 6 blue malrin releases in single afternoon for a single angler. ‘Decisive’ released close to 2500 billfish in 2006 to prove the consistency of this great team. With just under 2000 releases for the 2006/2007 season, including 96 blue marlin and two striped marlin. In the 2007/2008 season they released well over 2000 sailfish, 46 blue marlin and 2 blacks. Guatemala's fishing and this team, seem to just be getting better and better!!!
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Brad has been awarded The Billfish Foundations prestigious Release Captain of the Year Award, and Sailfish Release Captain of the Year Award, for the past 6 years in a row, and also the Pacific Blue Marlin Release captain of the eyar in 2008. Together with his highly experienced mates, Kennedy and Danillo, Capt. Brad brings to this exceptional boat his friendly personality, unmistakable mix of attributes, the promise of uncompromising service, a willingness to share their knowledge, years of experience on these waters and a professionally tested crew with a contagious passion for the game that one will find hard to match anywhere.
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Cindy Philipps has years of experience in the Guatemala sport fishing, hotel and culinary trades. Cindy brings to the exclusive lodging and booking side of this operation her unparalleled efficiency, personal supervision and unmistakable Guatemalan hospitality. Together with their professional lodging staff and full-time driver, this operation will personally handle every detail of your trip, to ensure that your stay on land is as unforgettable as the time spent offshore.
Whether an experienced billfishermen, a relative newcomer, a fly-fisherman or conventional angler this is as close a bet as one can guarantee to enjoying the fishing trip of a lifetime. You’ll find all the necessary details in this website and we look forward to you contacting us directly to make your bookings or to give you more information on this exciting fishing vacation.
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Our Lodge - "The Billfish Inn"
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Photo Courtesy of Bill Boyce
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Voted Captain of the Year
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Marlin Magazine- July 2008
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Over 2000 releases each year!!!
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