This week we welcomed the 2nd group from our European agency 'Getaway Sea Angling'. The group consisted of a mix of returning anglers as they seek their prized Panamanian fish and new comers.

The week was very mixed with some big fish opportunities present, some landed but many big fish lost (ouch!) and sporadic action along the coast when the anglers found shoals of Roosters, Jacks and Sierra mackerel feeding on bait inshore.

Top big fish angler for the week had to be Peter landing a monster Cubera Snapper followed up by two smaller specimens also all taken on lure and Slow Jig. Yurt found himself a quality Rooster on popper and also to note Heiko landed a big Rock Snapper. Most of the Activity seemed to be focused around finding Sardine inshore with hungry Jacks, Rooster, Sierra etc in tow as the presence of the Sardine increased throughout the week which in the days to come after this group turned into full blown bedlam, Sardine Massacre! 

Yurt with his solid Topwater Roosterfish!

Peter with his 2nd biggest Cubera of the week which seemed to have a lucky escape previously! 

"BUENNNOOOOO" Captain Eduardo and the crew holla as Peter's monster Cubera graces the deck.

Cassie got out with Kieren on the Taxi Boat during their day off and nailed a good sized Rooster on Popper!

The not so common catch but a welcomed big Rock Snapper for Heiko.

A few YFT were caught through the week.

Below: Many Jack Crevalles obliged to the lures.

This week we welcomed back our European Agency 'Getaway Sea Angling' for the first group of a 3 week assault popping and jigging on the Tuna Coast of Panama with us at Panafishing. For most it was their first trip to Panama or their first trip of this kind overall! 

The week saw a mix of conditions with the start of the week seeing some stronger winds and dropping as the week went on. The guys made no mistake and got stuck into the fishing we have on offer here, there was 2 absolutely exceptional Cubera Snapper caught on the same day by Rick on Slow Jig which makes for the 2nd monster specimen caught this year on SPJ along with Kieren's fish in January and Stephan also had one on Popper, both fish were absolute units and they certainly don't come too much bigger than that! 

Other fish to note were a big Mullet snapper for Klaus, a good Broomtail grouper, Almaco Jack and Red Snapper for Mathias which all came in quick succession and a good sized Broomtail for Phillip. There were hives of inshore activity found throughout the week as our clients found feeding frenzies of Roosterfish and Jacks to throw their lures at and many were caught (many more than what I have included in the report)  with all anglers finding their Rooster! 

Many other species were caught through the week, There was a more prominent presence of the big Pink Amberjacks and Albacore that were providing more consistent sport jigging with some big Red Snappers obliging also! 

All in all a fantastic vibe at the Lodge this week, lots of fun was had and lets see how the fishing fairs for the next group going into week 2!

Stephans huge Cubera Snapper taken on popper!

Klaus got a workout with his hence Mullet Snapper.

A nice Broomtail for Phillip!

Mathias with his quick fire succession whilst jigging!

Some big Red Snapper for Rob and Stephan.

However not the normal species everyone is after, when the bite is harder these stud Pink Amberjacks are more than welcome as these bigger ones can pull some string and provide good sport whilst other fish may not be on the feed.