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The Legacy Season with Capt. Brad Philipps

Records were made here. Fish with the legend.

Oct–Jan, Capt. Brad Philipps returns to the helm. 40,000+ releases, three decades at sea. Not just a charter—your chapter in a living legacy.

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“This is more than fishing. It’s legacy.” — Capt. Brad Philipps

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Legacy Fall — Last Open Dates

One private group at a time with Capt. Brad Philipps. Pick your trip length and lock your dates — live inventory, instant confirm.

2 Days

Quick Hit, All the Action

📅 Nov 6–7 ’25 📅 Jan 14–15 ’26

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3 Days

The Benchmark Trip

📅 Nov 23–26 ’25 📅 Nov 3–5 ’25 📅 Nov 14–16 ’25 📅 Nov 17–19 ’25 📅 Nov 20–22 ’25 📅 Dec 21–23 ’25 📅 Dec 31–Jan 2 ’26 📅 Jan 16–18 ’26 📅 Jan 23–25 ’26 📅 Jan 30–Feb 1 ’26📅 Nov 23–25 ’25

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4 Days

Ultimate Window

📅 Dec 1–4 ’25
📅 Jan 19–22 ’25 📅 Feb 2–5 ’26

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*Tip & tax not included. Availability changes quickly — a deposit secures your slot.

Heads up: Signature Spring & a special Summer program are in the works. Want first dibs? Join the waitlist.

Moments from the Water

A quick hit of the Guatemala tease-and-switch magic. Sound on if you want, but you’ll get it in seconds.

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40,000 Billfish. Three Decades. One Unmatched Legacy.

The Longest Standing Private Sportfishing Experience in Guatemala.

Since 2005, Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures has redefined the art of billfishing — not through volume, but through vision.

Led by world record–holding Capt. Brad Philipps and his wife Cindy, every trip is personal, precise, and purposeful.

With over 40,000 billfish releases, the highest ever, we’re proud to be more than a charter — we’re the legacy behind the legend.

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Your Adventure. Your Way.

Pick your season and lock dates in minutes. Founder-led Legacy Fall, plus Signature Spring & Summer. Book now—adjust add-ons after.

LEGEND • FALL

Legacy Fall (Oct–Jan) — Capt. Brad

Fish with the legend himself. Private, founder-led days on Decisive.

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SIGNATURE • SPRING

Signature Spring (Feb–Apr)

Same waters and standard, guided by the GBA Elite Crew hand-trained by Brad.

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SIGNATURE • SUMMER

Signature Summer (May–Jun)

Relaxed, family-friendly windows with great action and easy timing.

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Celebrate

20 Years of the Decisive with Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures

From record books to family traditions — a living legacy you can still be part of this season.

Decisive through the years — anglers, releases, and milestone moments

Our story in print — two decades of headlines and hard-won records.

Milestones with crews and guests who became family.

Release days that turned into lifetime stories.

Flags up — precision, purpose, and that GBA standard.

Dockside moments that remind us why we do this.

The teams behind the tally — trained, trusted, relentless.

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20 Years of Billfishing Excellence

One group at a time. Every trip, all of our attention.

For two decades, Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures has set the world’s benchmark in founder-led, one-crew-one-group experiences.

No crowds. No compromises. Just legendary fishing, authentic hospitality, and the comfort of knowing every detail is handled.

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Quick Reels

A glimpse into the magic — from Antigua nights to marlin on fly.

Casa Philipps

Spanish corridors, warm jacuzzi, and evenings that feel like home.

Marlin on Fly

From teaser to release — pure adrenaline aboard Decisive.

Signature Experiences

Purpose-Led from Sea to Shore

Founder-led, one-group-at-a-time hospitality. Big-water action, private villas, and moments that feel like yours alone.

On the Bite Boat running to the grounds where the fish are

Direct to the Grounds

We run to where the fish are — fewer boats, more shots, and the cleanest teasers in the spread.

Marlin on Fly Marlin on fly release in Guatemala

Fly or Light Tackle

IGFA-clean bait-and-switch. From first fly eat to personal bests, we stage the moment and coach the bite.

Arrive in Style Private fly-in charter on the tarmac

Private Fly-In Charter

Skip the drive with our coast fly-in (when available). We’ll have lines in before your playlist ends.

Founder-Led Capt. Brad Philipps and Decisive legacy moment

The Legacy, Then & Now

Three decades, 40,000+ releases, and one standard: do it right, one private party at a time.

Next Gen

Young angler learning to fish in Guatemala

Teach Them Young

Patient coaching, safe decks, big smiles. We love first-evers as much as records.

After Hours Thanksgiving dinner and special events at the villa

Signature Dinners & Moments

Chef-prepared cuisine, open bar, and celebrations that feel like family — because you are.

More Ways to Fish

Legacy with Capt. Brad, Signature Spring & Summer with the GBA Elite Crew—plus options for solos, groups, and special retreats. All instantly bookable.

Solo Angler Spots Women’s Retreat 2-Boat / Lodge Buyout “Short & Sweet” 2-Day 1-Day Charter

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Client Testimonials

Eyes closed, one of the best bill-fishing experiences in this world we live in. Numbers don’t lie. And to top that of, the service from the staff at their lodge Billfish Inn -Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures!, exquisite food (those ribs, those tacos ohhh boy!!!) and great facilities 7 minutes from the marina, really second to none. An Outstanding operation...
I don't even know where to start with my praise and thanks for an amazing four days fishing aboard Decisive. I consider it an honor to fish with Brad Philipps. He and his crew of Kennedy and Johnny are quite simply the best in the world at what they do. The Decisive is the perfect boat for Guatemala. Our trip was filled with double....
I have been visiting Guatemala since 2004 and have , except for my first time, always fished with Brad and been hosted by Cindy. My first time fishing in Guatemala before I met Brad , was not a roaring success as in those days the options to stay in and around the port were not so numerous. All that changed when I started fishing with Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures....