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BELIZE FISHING REPORT
JULY 17, 2021 THROUGH JULY 24, 2021
Weather Conditions:
Mostly sunny with some clouds and isolated showers during the week.
Winds:
ESE 5-25 Mph.
Air Temperature:
Early High 80s.
Sunrise: 5:29 am Sunset: 6:28 pm
Moonphase:
waning gibbous 96%.
WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:
BONEFISH (Macabi):
Lots of bones were landed for the week, most were in the 2-4 pound range.
PERMIT (Palometta):
12 Permit were landed. The largest fish was about 15 pounds.
TARPON (Sabalo):
15 Tarpon were landed. The largest fish of the week was was about 90 pounds.
OTHER SPECIES:
Rounding out the week, anglers landed some Jacks, Snapper, as well as big Barracuda.
GRAND SLAM:
Four Grand Slams this week! Dan J. and Captain Cesar, Alex F. and Captain Jeo, Mackey J. and Captain Roger and Matt K. and Captain Gordy.
FLIES THAT WORKED
FOR BONEFISH -
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.
FOR PERMIT -
Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs and Flexo crabs.
FOR TARPON -
White bunnies, chartreuse and black/purple bunnies are the flies of choice.
Week in Review:
Some tough conditions early in the week, but clear skies and calmer winds by the end of the week helped produced some very nice fish and FOUR Grand Slams!.
Fishing photo of the week:
Dan landed this Tarpon as part of his Grand Slam while out with Capt. Gordy.
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BELIZE FISHING REPORT
JULY 24, 2021 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2021
Weather Conditions:
Calm winds and sunny skies most of the week.
Winds:
ESE 5-20 Mph.
Air Temperature:
Low - High 80s.
Sunrise: 5:31 am Sunset: 6:28 pm
Moonphase:
Waning crescent 50.6%.
WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:
BONEFISH (Macabi):
More than 120 bones landed for the week; most were in the 2-4 pound range. Several fish over 5 pounds highlighted the Bonefish action.
PERMIT (Palometta):
13 Permit were landed. Largest fish was about 20 pounds.
TARPON (Sabalo):
24 Tarpon were landed. Largest fish of the week was was 120 pounds.
OTHER SPECIES:
Rounding out the week anglers landed some Jacks, Snapper, as well as big Barracuda.
GRAND SLAM:
Six Grand Slams - Jackson P. with Captain Kristian, three for Dean M. with Captain Emir, Kelsey R. with Captain Cesar, and Matt L. with Captain Michael.
FLIES THAT WORKED
FOR BONEFISH -
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.
FOR PERMIT -
Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs and Flexo crabs.
FOR TARPON -
White bunnies, chartreuse and black/purple bunnies are the flies of choice.
Week in Review:
Terrific slam week with some big Permit and several Tarpon over 100 pounds landed. We had clear skies and calmer winds much of the week.
A record for one week with Six slams for the week!
Fishing photo of the week:
Nicole W with a big Tarpon landed with Capt. Michael.
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BELIZE FISHING REPORT
JULY 31, 2021 THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2021
Weather Conditions:
A mild weather week. A few isolated showers and thunderstorms but mostly sunny skies and calm winds.
Winds:
ESE 10-25 Mph.
Air Temperature:
Low to High 80s.
Sunrise: 5:31 am Sunset: 6:28 pm
Moonphase:
Waxing crescent 00.2%.
WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:
BONEFISH (Macabi):
More than 260 bones were landed for the week. Most were in the 2-4 pound range, with several fish over 5 pounds.
PERMIT (Palometta):
21 Permit were landed. Largest fish was about 20 pounds.
TARPON (Sabalo):
15 Tarpon were landed. The largest fish was about 40 pounds.
OTHER SPECIES:
Rounding out the week, anglers landed some Jacks, Snapper, as well as a big Barracuda.
GRAND SLAM:
Another banner Slam week with five recorded - Jim C. with Captain Roger; Captain Emir with Connor and Captain Cesar had slams with Joe L., Kevin P. and Lee S.
FLIES THAT WORKED
FOR BONEFISH -
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.
FOR PERMIT -
Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs and Flexo crabs.
FOR TARPON -
White bunnies, chartreuse and black/purple bunnies are the flies of choice.
Week in Review:
Great slam week. A lot of Permit and Tarpon around.
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BELIZE FISHING REPORT
AUGUST 8, 2021 THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2021
Weather Conditions:
Very mild weather week. A few isolated showers but mostly sunny skies and calm winds.
Winds:
ESE 5-15 Mph.
Air Temperature:
Mid to High 80s.
Sunrise: 5:36 am Sunset: 6:22 pm
Moonphase:
First Quarter 37.2%.
WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:
BONEFISH (Macabi):
More than 280 bones were landed for the week, most were in the 2-4 pound range.
PERMIT (Palometta):
35 Permit were landed.
TARPON (Sabalo):
30 Tarpon were landed.
OTHER SPECIES:
Rounding out the week anglers landed some Jacks, Snapper, as well as big Barracuda.
GRAND SLAMS:
9 slams 2 super slams - Greg M. 4 slams with Captain Gordy; Forrest H. 2 slams and 1 super slam with Captain Gordy; Brian C. 1 super slam with Captain Michael; Nik R. 2 slams with Captain Kristian; Trevor G. 1 slam with Captain Emir and Capt. Cesar.
FLIES THAT WORKED
FOR BONEFISH -
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.
FOR PERMIT -
Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs and Flexo crabs.
FOR TARPON -
White bunnies, chartreuse and black/purple bunnies are the flies of choice.
Week in Review:
What a great week! So far our biggest slam week of the summer season. Nine slams and two super slams! Lots of big permit and tarpon in the area.
Fishing photo of the week:
Nik's second Grand Slam Tarpon while out with Capt. Kristian.
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BELIZE FISHING REPORT
AUGUST 15, 2021 THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2021
Weather Conditions:
Very mild weather week. A few isolated showers but mostly sunny skies and calm winds.
Winds:
ESE 5-15 Mph.
Air Temperature:
Mid to High 80s.
Sunrise: 5:36 am Sunset: 6:22 pm
Moonphase:
Full on the 22nd.
WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:
BONEFISH (Macabi):
Plenty of Bonefish were landed for the week, most were in the 2-4 pound range.
PERMIT (Palometta):
25 Permit were landed.
TARPON (Sabalo):
20 Tarpon were landed.
OTHER SPECIES:
Rounding out the week anglers landed some Jacks, Snapper, as well as big Barracuda.
GRAND SLAMS:
6 slams again this week! Andrew M, Alex M, Greg P, Michael B, Gary V, and William N. Congratulations!
FLIES THAT WORKED
FOR BONEFISH -
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.
FOR PERMIT -
Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs and Flexo crabs.
FOR TARPON -
White bunnies, chartreuse and black/purple bunnies are the flies of choice.
Week in Review:
Was a great week! 6 slams even though there were not many anglers for the week, so slam percentage was really high. Lots of big permit and tarpon in the area.
Fishing photo of the week:
Nik's grand slam permit landed while out with Capt. Gordy.
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BELIZE FISHING REPORT
AUGUST 29, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Weather Conditions:
Weather was more of an issue this week. Some storms kept us off the water at times, but overall still had good conditions for getting out on the water.
Winds:
ESE 5-15 Mph.
Air Temperature:
High 80s.
Sunrise: 5:38 am Sunset: 6:01 pm
Moonphase:
New Moon.
WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:
BONEFISH (Macabi):
More than 200 bones were landed for the week, and most were in the 2-4 pound range.
PERMIT (Palometta):
13 Permit were landed.
TARPON (Sabalo):
10 Tarpon were landed. The largest fish was about 50 pounds.
OTHER SPECIES:
Anglers landed some Jacks, Snapper, as well as big Barracuda to round out the week.
FLIES THAT WORKED
FOR BONEFISH -
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.
FOR PERMIT -
Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs and Flexo crabs.
FOR TARPON -
EP baitfish, White bunnies, chartruese and black/purple bunnies are the flies of choice.
Week in Review:
It was a great week even with some weather forcing us to find other ways than fishing to spend our time, which was super easy here! Many first time Permit and Tarpon were caught.
Fishing photo of the week:
Ryan landed this nice Permit while out with Capt. Gordy.
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BELIZE FISHING REPORT
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Weather Conditions:
Very mild weather week. A few isolated showers but mostly sunny skies and calm winds.
Winds:
ESE 5-15 Mph.
Air Temperature:
High 80s.
Sunrise: 5:36 am Sunset: 6:22 pm
Moonphase:
First Quarter.
WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:
BONEFISH (Macabi):
More than 280 bones were landed for the week, most were in the 2-4 pound range.
PERMIT (Palometta):
35 Permit were landed.
TARPON (Sabalo):
30 Tarpon were landed.
OTHER SPECIES:
Two Snook and anglers landed some Jacks, Snapper, as well as big Barracuda.
GRAND SLAMS:
Nine grand slams with 2 super slams! - Greg M. 4 slams with Captain Gordy; Forrest H. 2 slams and 1 super slam with Captain Gordy; Brian C. 1 super slam with Captain Michael; Nik R. 2 slams with Captain Kristian; Trevor G. 1 slam with Captain Emir and Capt. Cesar.
FLIES THAT WORKED
FOR BONEFISH -
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.
FOR PERMIT -
Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs and Flexo crabs.
FOR TARPON -
White bunnies, chartruese and black/purple bunnies are the flies of choice.
Week in Review:
What a great week! So far our biggest slam week of the summer season. Nine slams and two super slams! Lots of big permit and tarpon in the area.
Fishing photo of the week:
Martha landed this nice Permit with Capt. Gordy. Way to go Martha!
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BELIZE FISHING REPORT
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Weather Conditions:
Good weather with a bit of extra wind on a couple of days. More sun than we have had for a few weeks, and conditions get better each day.
Winds:
ESE up to 20 Mph.
Air Temperature:
Low to High 80's.
Sunrise: 5:36 am Sunset: 6:22 pm
Moonphase:
First quarter 37.2%.
WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:
BONEFISH (Macabi):
More than 250 bones were landed for the week; most were in the 2-4 pound range.
PERMIT (Palometta):
25 Permit were landed.
TARPON (Sabalo):
16 Tarpon were landed. The largest fish was about 80 pounds.
OTHER SPECIES:
Anglers landed some Jacks, Snapper, as well as big Barracuda. 1 Snook was also landed.
GRAND SLAMS:
One grand slam for Paul with his guide, Cesar.
FLIES THAT WORKED
FOR BONEFISH -
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.
FOR PERMIT -
Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs and Flexo crabs.
FOR TARPON -
White bunnies, chartruese and black/purple bunnies are the flies of choice.
Week in Review:
Good fishing and good weather conditions with a great group of guests.
Fishing photo of the week:
Ray landed this big Permit while out with Capt. Gordy.
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BELIZE FISHING REPORT
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 THROUGH OCTOBER 3, 2021
Weather Conditions:
Very good weather, calm, a couple of thunderstorms.
Winds:
ESE up to 20 Mph.
Air Temperature:
Low to High 80's.
Sunrise: 5:36 am Sunset: 6:22 pm
Moonphase:
First quarter 37.2%.
WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:
BONEFISH (Macabi):
More than 200 bones were landed for the week; most were in the 2-4 pound range.
PERMIT (Palometta):
12 Permit were landed.
TARPON (Sabalo):
9 Tarpon were landed. The largest fish was about 80 pounds.
OTHER SPECIES:
Anglers landed some Jacks, Snapper, as well as big Barracuda.
GRAND SLAMS:
3 slams on the fly this week! Lee H and Mark H with Capt Roger and Clay W with Capt Kristian.
FLIES THAT WORKED
FOR BONEFISH -
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.
FOR PERMIT -
Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs and Flexo crabs.
FOR TARPON -
White bunnies, chartruese and black/purple bunnies are the flies of choice.
Week in Review:
Not many fishers this week to take advantage of great conditions and weather, but those that did had a great week.
Fishing photo of the week:
Trevor G. had this permit as part of his Grand Slam. Congratulations Trevor!
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BELIZE FISHING REPORT
OCTOBER 3, 2021 THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2021
Weather Conditions:
Very good weather, calm, a couple of thunderstorms.
Winds:
ESE up to 20 Mph.
Air Temperature:
Low to High 80's.
Sunrise: 5:36 am Sunset: 6:22 pm
Moonphase:
First quarter 37.2%.
WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:
BONEFISH (Macabi):
More than 200 bones were landed for the week; most were in the 2-4 pound range.
PERMIT (Palometta):
Five Permit were landed.
TARPON (Sabalo):
21 Tarpon were landed. The largest fish was about 80 pounds.
OTHER SPECIES:
One Snook, anglers also landed some Jacks, Snapper, as well as big Barracuda.
GRAND SLAMS:
Three slams on the fly. Gordy with guest Brad B, Emir with guest Ivan R, Kristian with guest Bill N.
FLIES THAT WORKED
FOR BONEFISH -
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.
FOR PERMIT -
Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs and Flexo crabs.
FOR TARPON -
White bunnies, chartruese and black/purple bunnies are the flies of choice.
Week in Review:
A great and busy week at the lodge with great guests. A few rainstorms to break up some fantastic weather.
Fishing photo of the week:
Brad B with his grand slam Permit!
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