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Makina Sportfishing

Makina Sportfishing offers an incredible all-inclusive angling adventure in Guatemala, the top Billfish grounds of the world. There are dozens of Sailfish, Marlin, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi around. If you are a die-hard fisherman who want to leave all the daily routine behind and think of nothing else but catching big fish - welcome aboard.

Join Captain Gilfredo “Juanga” Lopez, a real threat to any fish. His tournament wins at the helm have earned Juanga a reputation as a guy who’s ALWAYS on the bite, and his friendly, charismatic personality makes him a favorite with visiting Guatemala fishing clients.

Born in the famous Marlin fishing town of La Guairá, Venezuela, Juanga has fished as a mate with the biggest names in Caribbean offshore fishing. The experience he gained brought him to the finest fishing operations in the Pacific, where he further honed his skills earning his captain’s rank and never looking back. His unbeatable reputation in Central America has earned him thousands of happy clients.

Makina Sportfishing has tailored a great variety of full-day and multi-day packages to meet your specific needs. You can battle with big fish for just one day or spend up to 6 nights in a local guest house and fish every day.

The lodge is located just 1 miles away from the boat in a private neighborhood with 24/7 security. It has 5 air-conditioned rooms with 1 king-size, 1 queen, and 1 full-size beds. There are 2 living rooms, a large kitchen, a 12-person dining room, a large pool, Jacuzzi, a pool bait with an ice maker, a BBQ area, everyday laundry service, and outside lounge, hammock, and dining room areas.

The All-Inclusive packages come with all the meals, snacks, drinks, fishing, lodging, and transportation. Your boats for the day will be a spacious 36’ Out Island vessel with two 450 Cummins engines. The boat is fully outfitted with absolutely everything you need for a comfortable and productive day on the water.



FAQs about Makina Sportfishing

Makina Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $770 per day per person - 6 Night Trip - 5 PAX All Inclusive (5 days)
  • US $800 per day per person - 5 Night Trip - 5 PAX All Inclusive (4 days)
  • US $820 per day per person - 6 Night Trip - 4 PAX All Inclusive (5 days)
  • US $835 per day per person - 4 Night Trip - 5 PAX All Inclusive (3 days)
  • US $875 per day per person - 3 Night Trip - 5 PAX All Inclusive (2 days)
  • US $925 per day per person - 5 Night Trip - 4 PAX All Inclusive (4 days)
  • US $950 per day per person - 4 Night Trip - 4 PAX All Inclusive (3 days)
  • US $1,000 per day per person - 3 Night Trip - 4 PAX All Inclusive (2 days)
  • US $1,110 per day per person - 6 Night Trip - 3 PAX All Inclusive (5 days)
  • US $1,125 per day per person - 5 Night Trip - 3 PAX All Inclusive (4 days)
  • US $1,170 per day per person - 4 Night Trip - 3 PAX All Inclusive (3 days)
  • US $1,200 per day per person - 3 Night Trip - 3 PAX All Inclusive (2 days)
  • US $1,850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Makina Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Baño Electric 12v
  • Aire Acondicionado
  • Silla de combate
  • GPS Furuno navnet,Raymarine
  • Localizador de peces Furuno
  • Cama
  • Equipo de snorkel
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Cocina
  • Refrigerador
  • Equipo Multimedia
  • Outriggers
  • Nevera para la pesca
  • Radio
  • Radar Furuno

Trips booked with Makina Sportfishing include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo (Shimano, custom-made rods)
  • Carnada Viva
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Snacks (Churrito, guacamole, salsa, salty veggies, etc)
  • Bebidas (Beer, soft drinks & water)
  • Marinero
  • Licencia de Pesca
  • Almuerzo (Mahi, salads, BBQ, meat, pasta, etc)
  • Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Makina Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Pesca en Alta Mar

Makina Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Pesca con Mosca
  • Línea de Mano
  • Pesca con Arpón
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Makina Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Sailfish
  • Wahoo

Sobre el Captain

Gilfredo Juanga Lopez
Iztapa, Guatemala
Reportes de Pesca
4 Opiniones de los clientes
Miembro desde Julio 2014
Affectionately known as “Juanga”, Captain Lopez was born in La Guaira, Venezuela - a famous marlin fishing town - 38 years ago. A lover of the sea from his first day on the water, Juanga started his formal fishing career in Venezuela as a mate to Captain Dave Nolling). From this famous captain he went on to fish with another legendary Captain, Paul Ivey in Venezuela. In 1997,1998 and 1999, Juanga and his crew were recognized by the IGFA Billfish foundation as top white marlin crew. TOURNAMENT PLACES & AWARDS. 2008 the presidential challenge Caribbean cup 2 place team 2008 pcca Guatemala cup 3 place team 2008 the presidential challenge central America Lowrence championship grand champion 2009 3rd Place USVI Boy Scout Tournament 2009 Guatemala club Náutico national championship 2 place boat 2009 PCCA el Salvador cup 1 place team and top boat 2009 the presidential challenge central America lowrence championship grand champion 2011 1st Place Salinas, Ecuador Billfish

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Sailfish Sailfish
Wahoo Wahoo

Especificaciones del barco

Out Island (Sportfishing) construido en 2002. Impulsado por 2 450HP Cummins V8 C series motores, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 30 nudos.

Longitud
36 ft
Capacidad
6 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en Alta Mar

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping
Pesca con Mosca
Línea de Mano
Pesca con Arpón
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Baño
Electric 12v
Aire Acondicionado
Silla de combate
GPS
Furuno navnet,Raymarine
Localizador de peces
Furuno
Cama

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Shimano, custom-made rods
Carnada Viva
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Snacks
Churrito, guacamole, salsa, salty veggies, etc
Bebidas
Beer, soft drinks & water
Marinero
Licencia de Pesca
Almuerzo
Mahi, salads, BBQ, meat, pasta, etc
Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 30 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 30 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado incluído en el precio
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Iztapa to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
Te quedas con la pesca
Estrictamente captura y liberación
Acceso para discapacitados

Pago

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 25% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Transferencia Bancaria

Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
5.0 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 4 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fotos de clientes (23)
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
100%
Apto para niños
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
100%
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Nicolas C.
Santiago, Chile
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Offshore Fly Fishing in Guatemala – Great Expirience

All Inclusive 2 Anglers on Enero 21, 2018
We fished for 4 days in Guatemala during January aboard the Makina cruiser with Captain Juanga, with excellent results and...
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Captain in Guatemala

3 Night Trip - 4 PAX All Inclusive on Diciembre 9, 2017
I have fished with Captain Gilfredo “Juanga” Lopez on Makina Sportfishing several times and He is the Best!  If you want...
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Washington, District Of Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
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Barco
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Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Makina!

3 Night Trip - 4 PAX All Inclusive on Enero 9, 2017
Epic adventures! You will not regret this trip if you are into billfishing!
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Nico C.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

5 Night Trip - 4 PAX All Inclusive on Febrero 28, 2017
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