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PRESS RELEASE

5th MAY, 2011

NEW OWNER Mr "C", BUYS THE "PANAMA BIG GAME FISHING CLUB", Isla Boca Brava, Panama

Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Club infrastructure upgrade and 400ft Dock Extension.

Dear PBGFC Members,

Hi, my name is Mark Charman, but my friends call me Mr "C", and I am pleased to announce that I have purchased your club the, " Panama Big Game Fishing Club" . Having spent several years looking for the right fishing resort to purchase - "Panama Big Game Fishing Club" is that "Resort".

Just to let you have some understanding, as to who I am, and to my intentions with the Club. Basically I am a 48 year old British guy from Jersey, Channel Islands, UK, who has been residing in Dubai and the Seychelles for the past 11 years. I have enjoyed business success in the Computer Industry, IT Recruitment, Oil and Gas and the Real Estate sector, but more importantly have been a passionate sports fishermen, since the age of 4.

My boat the M/Y Mistress and it's crew recently entered the "Seychelles National Fishing Tournament" on the 16th April, 2011, and broke the Seychelles record for the biggest Giant Barracuda, (all tackle) - needless to say a lot of beer was drunk in celebration at the bar that night.

Anyway, enough of the preamble, let's get down to the heart of the matter, I have been informed that there has been considerable speculation as to the future of the club, for quite some time now. So let me inform all of you, what is about to happen, should the majority give me their, "nod of approval". (I have no intention of swimming upstream with this project, you tell me what you want, and I will try to allocate the budget to make it happen).

I HAVE BOUGHT THE CLUB, AND INTEND TO TURN IT INTO AN OLD PEOPLES HOME !!!.

"NO, ONLY JOKING", (I could hear the American clientele screaming from here), THE CLUB IS GOING TO BE THE BEST BOUTIQUE CLUB IN THE WORLD, AND THE PRICES ARE GOING TO REMAIN THE SAME FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS, FOR THE EXISTING 4 CABINS (Which will be super luxury within the next 6 weeks, at the same price).

Now having said that, I have a hell of a lot of fishing friends, who want to come and catch a Huge Marlin or a Monster Tuna etc, I have promised Capt Lee, and he made it one of his conditions of retaining his services, that I give him 3 months for his regular clients (I.e. Clients that have fished with the club before, to be given preference, before I bring in my fishing buddies, this I have happily agreed to).

But I give you fair warning, as of September 1st, I am opening up the booking sheet to all my fishing mates, and I will be very surprised if you will be able to get 1 days fishing from the 15th December, 2011 until the 1st May, 2012, so please do not moan to me about giving my buddies preferential treatment. You, the members, have preferential treatment, so if you want to fish, then pick up the phone and book your fishing dates with Capt Lee on +507 66744824 NOW.

This special treatment to our members is giving me some very serious grief with my friends, but that was the price I had to pay to keep Capt Lee on, and I also agree with his sense of fair play (please don't tell my my mates I said that, eat this letter after you have read it, otherwise I will need a completely new set of friends).

The area surrounding Boca Brava has one of the finest big game fisheries in the world, and is a virtually untapped resource. With the airport extension at David well underway clients will soon be able to fly direct to David internationally and not have to transfer through Panama City anymore, should they so wish.

My main criteria in buying PBGFC over and above other establishments that I have looked at around the world is the sheer size and abundance of the fish all year round, their staff and the quality of the food. Prior to my arrival I was told that all were world class. I found that information to be, if anything, an understatement. Needless to say all of the team will be staying on at the club, and are very excited at the new investment and development that is about to take place.

It is our vision to make PBGFC, one of the most unique Sport Fishing locations in the world - both for our visiting anglers and for private sport fishing yachts - we aim to provide a full service jetty with the Private Club feel. To this end I will be extending the existing jetty by over 400 feet and adding a waterside swimming pool/Jacuzzi with swim up bar plus a casual barasiti bar for anglers.

I am also completely renovating the Club, and will be able to take care of private sport fishing yachts with full service - including the provision of diesel and commercial quantities of ice, from our ice making plant across the waterway at Boca Chica.

This is what you can expect to see in the coming months.

1). All existing boats completely overhauled and re-equipped like brand new, with new engines where necessary

2). The addition of two new top spec boats to the fleet.

3). Doubling the size of the dock

4). Installing IGFA approved scales, and sending 2-3 employees on an IGFA course to become official IGFA approved weigh masters to certify our clients world records.

5). New employee quarters with full air conditioning and terrace with BBQ.

6). High Speed Wi-Fi throughout the resort, with Wi-Fi printing and scanning

7). Creation of a business centre for the use of clients and members with PC and Apple computers and complete with color printers/photo printers, Scanners, Fax and Photo-copiers

8). First of 8 new cabins - 6/7 star rated - extreme luxury. My designer Katie from Durban, South Africa, arrives and starts work 7th May, 2011 and will not be allowed home until she has finished.

9). Existing 4 cabins, will be re-made to 5/6 star standards, equipped with state of the art LED TV with DVD players, and luxury bath rooms, new soft furnishings and furniture, with individual fridges (filled with free beer).

10). Install, two swimming pools, one outside the club house, and the other on the deck overlooking the dock and the waterway (both with swim up bars).

11). New train with level floor and roof.

12). We will be building a retaining wall, for the entire sea facing side of the property.

13). Extensive Landscaping and Gardening.

Finally I would like to make this statement, " All of my life, whenever I have found a special fishing lodge, it has been ruined and priced out of my reach, by some get rich quick guy, who caught a fish once, and thinks it's a great idea to own a fishing club", this is not going to happen with this club.

Right from the "GET GO", this is my promise to you, the members who have made this club, what it is, over the past 10 years, "I will immediately drop ONE MILLION DOLLARS into the club to improve the boats, accommodations, infrastructure, club house and the facilities that we offer our employees, AND THERE WILL BE NO INCREASE IN PRICE FOR THIS UPGRADE". There will be significant future investment in Stages 2 and 3 of our development plan. Which include a gymnasium and another restaurant with a small Spa (If the members want it). Plus Jet-Ski fishing, my latest favorite way to fish with a fly-rod, if you have never tried it you should - takes a lot of skill - plus Kayak Fishing, again great fun).

However, there are some of us who are going to die sooner than others, who have saved up our pennies and who would like a little bit of extreme luxury, therefore, I will build a few more cabins, to cater for these clients, who will be charged more for their fishing experience (I hope that seems fair- some people like to travel 1st Class!).

Anglers that have fished with us before, are going to be offered first chance rights on every week, every boat and every opportunity, as a thank you for supporting the club and building it to where it is today, and where it is heading to tomorrow.

THIS IS MY PROMISE TO OUR MEMBERS.

Remember, Capt Rob, Capt Bill and especially Capt Lee and his team built this club, (with your loyalty and help), It has enjoyed 10 years of success (with limited capital) with the support of the 1,000 loyal band of people who come back year after year. NOW your loyalty is going to be rewarded, I am going to invest a serious amount of money into the club to make it, the best fishing club in the world. This will be achieved with the help of everyone, and I am world famous for not being to proud to steal someone else's great idea, so come on let's hear your ideas, if they are any good, we will steal and implement them sooner rather than later, and that my friends, is a Mr "C" promise !!!.

I feel that I am not buying the Club, rather I have taken over the baton, and it is now my turn to take the Club, to the next level, This I can do, if I am shown the same level of loyalty and support that you have shown to my predecessors for the past 10 years, (who will be helping in the background, and have been made life time members, so they have NOT GONE, and have not been forgotten). And Capt Lee will be running the show, same as always !!!.

Tight Lines for now, (and I will be at the club for the whole month of May, should anyone want a chat)

Best Regards
Mark V Charman (Mr"C")

New and very proud owner of the
Panama Big Game Fishing Club
Int Mob +971 50 5537125
E-mail: mcharman@emirates.net.ae

P.S. My pride of Joy is my M/Y Mistress which is moored at Eden Island, Mahe Seychelles She is the most tricked out Afri-Cat 420 Power Cat ever made! She is totally custom, and any one who is familiar with the Afri-Cat 420 knows that they come fully equipped. Well what my team and I did, was redesign everything. To make it easier for the layman to understand just how amazing the M/Y Mistress is it is this simple - take the cost of one Afri-Cat 420 then triple the brand new purchase price with extras and add-on's and you start to understand the capability of this amazing CAT-A ship.

Not much that I need to add to the above except I am excited about all of the positive changes-plus all boats will be twin diesel Sportfish with at least 25 knot cruise-which is the huge deal for me - Capt Lee Allen Campbell

Hi Lee,
This fishing trip was definitely the best fishing trip I have ever gone on. The fishing (two black marlin, 40 yellowfin up to 200 lbs) was excellent, the food was almost as good and the facilities were trrific. We can't wait to return next year with hopefully another group of four. Thanks for making it possible, Peter Harrison

What a great 4 days fishing at Panama Big Game Club! We'll be back to catch the marlin and enjoy the gourmet food! Thanks again Lee. Mike & Jim

Spirit is now offering discount red eye flights to Panama City, Panama. Email us for details. Upon arrival you have the option to fly from Panama City to David, Panama at 6:15 a.m. or board our deluxe ground transportation from Panama City to our lodge in Boca Chica (5 hour drive).

Service Available From:
Atlanta-(ATC) Atlantic City (ACY) Boston (BOS)
Charleston-WV-(CRW) Chicago-O'Hare-(ORD) Dallas/Fort Worth(DFW)
Detroit-(DTW) Fort Lauderdale-(FLL) Fort Meyers-(RSW)
Las Vegas-(LAS) Latrobe-Pittsburgh area-(LBL) Los Angles-(LAX)
Myrtle Beach-(MIR) New York/LaGuardia-(LGA) Orlando-(MCO)
Plattsburgh-N.Y.-(PBG) Tampa-(TPA) Washington D.C.-(DCA)

Book Any Trip Get One Extra Day
April 1st - December 31st
Four Days Fishing Pay for 3 ~ Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
Pricing is in U. S. Dollars and includes:

* VIP Service upon landing in Tocumen airport. You will be met by a representative of Panama Big Game as you step off the airplane. They will assist you in immigration and escort you to the VIP lounge where you can enjoy a cool drink while your luggage is being collected and sent through customs.
* All airport transfers and in country flights.
* A twin diesel sport fishing boat, top of the line sport fishing gear, experienced captain and mate, lunch and beverages on board.
* Deluxe air-conditioned 600 sq. foot cabins.
* All food and beverages with Open Bar served in your private clubhouse.
* Views from your clubhouse will include the blue Pacific with many out islands, inter-coastal view with unbelievable sunsets and often Howler monkeys in the jungle tree tops.

**Pricing does not include Tips to captain & mate, Panamanian taxes and lay days in Panama City. In order to save additional costs on hotel rooms some scheduling is needed please contact us for more information.

Four Days Fishing Pay For 3
4 anglers-$2461.00
3 anglers-$2843.00
2 anglers-$3481.00

Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
4 anglers-$3364.00
3 anglers-$4167.00
2 anglers-$5040.00

Click to View Fishing Videos:
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/videos.htm

Click to View More Fishing Reports
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/panama_fishing.htm

Panama Big Game Fishing Club
Isla Boca Brava, Panama, Central America
U.S. Toll Free: Captain Bill Beck
(866) 281-1225 (voice)
In Panama call Captain Lee Campbell
011-507-6-674-4824
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com

March was tuna tuna everywhere - which is normal here. Marlin was not as good as usual - March being one of the best months but 8 groups caught 11 Marlin - with 3 of the groups not getting any. The afternoon tuna bite was good to strong just about everyday. Catching a lot of fish on spinning tackle with surface poppers and a lot of tuna over 150lb getting out in front and dropping back live Bonito. I am working now with a new owner - a lot of exciting things on the horizon here - more to follow - We now have complete WiFi coverage at Panama Big Game. Capt. Lee

Hey Lee sent you a bunch of photos and the video of the big tuna. Hope they came thru I'm not to good at this computer stuff. If not I'll have Jake do it. We had a blast with you guys. Your hospitality was great. We are definitely coming back and I've been talking you up to all my friends. Mike Huston

Hey Pal,
Always a pleasure to be with you. I always look forward to our times together. It was a great trip and I know the guys really enjoyed themselves thanks to all your efforts. I leave Panama wanting to spend more and more time there. I am excited to have the family connection so close to your place. I certainly feel at home when I am down at the lodge and consider you a dear friend after all the good times over the years. Thanks again! Ian

Hi capt Lee, I want to convey my appreciation for a trip to remember. All of us had a marvelous adventure. I have been on 5 other trips to Caribbean fishing trips with Doc. He has been on many hundreds. He said he will be coming back shortly with another crew or 2. Thanks, E.J.

Spirit is now offering discount red eye flights to Panama City, Panama. Email us for details. Upon arrival you have the option to fly from Panama City to David, Panama at 6:15 a.m. or board our deluxe ground transportation from Panama City to our lodge in Boca Chica (5 hour drive).

Service Available From:
Atlanta-(ATC) Atlantic City (ACY) Boston (BOS)
Charleston-WV-(CRW) Chicago-O'Hare-(ORD) Dallas/Fort Worth(DFW)
Detroit-(DTW) Fort Lauderdale-(FLL) Fort Meyers-(RSW)
Las Vegas-(LAS) Latrobe-Pittsburgh area-(LBL) Los Angles-(LAX)
Myrtle Beach-(MIR) New York/LaGuardia-(LGA) Orlando-(MCO)
Plattsburgh-N.Y.-(PBG) Tampa-(TPA) Washington D.C.-(DCA)

Book Any Trip Get One Extra Day
April 1st - December 31st
Four Days Fishing Pay for 3 ~ Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
Pricing is in U. S. Dollars and includes:

* VIP Service upon landing in Tocumen airport. You will be met by a representative of Panama Big Game as you step off the airplane. They will assist you in immigration and escort you to the VIP lounge where you can enjoy a cool drink while your luggage is being collected and sent through customs.
* All airport transfers and in country flights.
* A twin diesel sport fishing boat, top of the line sport fishing gear, experienced captain and mate, lunch and beverages on board.
* Deluxe air-conditioned 600 sq. foot cabins. Free WiFi
* All food and beverages with Open Bar served in your private clubhouse.
* Views from your clubhouse will include the blue Pacific with many out islands, inter-coastal view with unbelievable sunsets and often Howler monkeys in the jungle tree tops.

**Pricing does not include Tips to captain & mate, Panamanian taxes and lay days in Panama City. In order to save additional costs on hotel rooms some scheduling is needed please contact us for more information.

Four Days Fishing Pay For 3
4 anglers-$2461.00
3 anglers-$2843.00
2 anglers-$3481.00

Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
4 anglers-$3364.00
3 anglers-$4167.00
2 anglers-$5040.00

Click to View Fishing Videos:
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/videos.htm

Click to View More Fishing Reports
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/panama_fishing.htm

Panama Big Game Fishing Club
Isla Boca Brava, Panama, Central America
U.S. Toll Free: Captain Bill Beck
(866) 281-1225 (voice)
In Panama call Captain Lee Campbell
011-507-6-674-4824
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com

February was all over the board here, fishing water conditions changing daily - not used to that here. Fishing was 50-50 between very good and slow. 4 groups caught 0 marlin and the other 4 groups caught a total of 18 - 12 Blacks and 6 Blues - with one group catching 12 of them. Sails where around in okay numbers - Dorado where not here as they usually are but the ones that where caught where large fish - also some large Cubera Snapper where caught (we release these) and had some good action with surface poppers on Mullet snapper. 4 tuna caught over 200lb and some smaller ones on poppers - but not the numbers we are used too. We had two groups fishing here from new countries - First was Per-Gunnar (great fisherman) and Marianne from Sweden- a great couple and allot of fun - and first group from Zambia-Safari Hunters - really great people - anyone looking to go on a real African hunt - I would contact them – had amazing stories to listen to - first day ever blue water fishing got a Black Marlin, Blue Marlin and a large sailfish - next day a double - 400lb Black and 500lb Blue – both released - so now they have some fishing stories to tell as well - Mike and Val - Wild Cat Safaris wildcat@zamtel.zm and John and Laura - Muchinga Adventures - http://www.muchingaadventures.com email johndp@zamnet.zm Capt. Lee



Hello lee,
Thanks for three intensive days with nice fishing and excellent food and drinks. I think I got some added pounds to my body weight. It is a pity that your lodge is so far away from us, but we can absolutely recommend anyone to visit you for fishing. You will find some pictures of the BIG Amberjack. Best regards, Per Gunnar and Marianne

Captain Lee
We wanted to thank you for a great Fishing Experience on our recent trip to Big Game Panama. The four days of fishing was outstanding and the 12 Blue and Black Marlin (along with tuna, snapper, sails, and amberjack) that we caught far exceeded everyone’s expectations. Your crew on the boats and at the Lodge were very accommodating and professional. Lastly the food, unbelievable what you provided in freshness, variety and taste! I look forward to another great trip in the future. Best wishes, Gary Luebs and Group



Dear Lee
We managed to get straight through to London without a stop off in Miami so were pleased to see our 2 year old this morning. Thank you so very much for an outstanding 6 day fishing trip, it was amazing. Your team are a credit to you, food was fabulous and we take home not only life long memories but the photo's to prove not all fishermen lie about the big ones.... Getting blue marlin, black marlin and sailfish on day one was only beaten by having both 500lb blue and 400lb black marlin being brought in together on day two. Val's 220lb yellowfin tuna, all the snappers, needlefish and other fish were icing on the cake. We look forward to seeing you all soon and will send photos as soon as we get home. Kind regards, Laura and Johnny

Well the 3 Musketeers, Mitch, Mike and Myself took off again, tired of the February cold. We overnighted in Panama City and then took a shuttle flight over to the city of David. From there an hour boat ride through a jungle river landed us at Boca Chica and the Panama Big Game Club. Run by Lee Campbell, the club has been operational for 10 years. It is perched on a steep hill overlooking the river and features very nicely appointed cabins (air conditioned, hot water, small refrigerators) and a great club house/dining room (TV, internet access, treetop monkey watching). The Panama Sport Fishing Lodge is right across the river.

Wake up is at 5 AM and after breakfast you are in the boat by 6 AM. The fleet consisted of a 30' Bertram and a 30' Phoenix, old but serviceable, and they both provided good sun shade when needed. At the camp we were joined by Mike and Bob, so there was 5 of us fishing 2 boats and we were being catered to by the entire camp staff! It was a 42 mile run to Montosa and we were always the first ones out there, soon joined by the center console boats from the Panama Sport fishing Lodge, Pesca Panama, and Isla Secas Resort. We trolled live baits and plastics for three days, catching marlin and tuna, and then on the fourth day we targeted roosters and snappers around Isla Secas 19 miles away. Since there are no rivers near Isla Secas, there is no runoff and the waters are truly magic blue in color, some of the best I've seen in 35 years of foreign travel.

Tally for the Trip- 2 Boats
Day 1- 350 lb Black Marlin, 30 lb. Cubera Snapper, 10 lb Rainbow Runner, 40 lb Yellowfin tuna
Day 2 - 250 lb Blue Marlin
Day 3- 150 lb Black Marlin, 50 lb Yellowfin Tuna, 500 lb Black Marlin
Day 4- Spanish Mackeral, 100 lb Yellowfin Tuna

Saturday we returned to Panama City, had a great steak dinner at Gaucho's, and returned to the US on Sunday. Everyone agreed it was a great experience and we can't wait to plan the next one, maybe Panama maybe Galapagos again. Want to join us?? Regards, Rich Adler

Spirit is now offering discount red eye flights to Panama City, Panama. Email us for details.
Upon arrival you have the option to fly from Panama City to David, Panama at 6:15 a.m. or board our deluxe ground transportation from Panama City to our lodge in Boca Chica (5 hour drive).

Service Available From:
Atlanta-(ATC) Atlantic City (ACY) Boston (BOS)
Charleston-WV-(CRW) Chicago-O'Hare-(ORD) Dallas/Fort Worth(DFW)
Detroit-(DTW) Fort Lauderdale-(FLL) Fort Meyers-(RSW)
Las Vegas-(LAS) Latrobe-Pittsburgh area-(LBL) Los Angles-(LAX)
Myrtle Beach-(MIR) New York/LaGuardia-(LGA) Orlando-(MCO)
Plattsburgh-N.Y.-(PBG) Tampa-(TPA) Washington D.C.-(DCA)

Book Any Trip Get One Extra Day
April 1st - December 31st
Four Days Fishing Pay for 3 ~ Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
Pricing is in U. S. Dollars and includes:

* VIP Service upon landing in Tocumen airport. You will be met by a representative of Panama Big Game as you step off the airplane. They will assist you in immigration and escort you to the VIP lounge where you can enjoy a cool drink while your luggage is being collected and sent through customs.
* All airport transfers and in country flights.
* A twin diesel sport fishing boat, top of the line sport fishing gear, experienced captain and mate, lunch and beverages on board.
* Deluxe air-conditioned 600 sq. foot cabins.
* All food and beverages with Open Bar served in your private clubhouse.
* Views from your clubhouse will include the blue Pacific with many out islands, inter-coastal view with unbelievable sunsets and often Howler monkeys in the jungle tree tops.

**Pricing does not include Tips to captain & mate, Panamanian taxes and lay days in Panama City. In order to save additional costs on hotel rooms some scheduling is needed please contact us for more information.

Four Days Fishing Pay For 3
4 anglers-$2461.00
3 anglers-$2843.00
2 anglers-$3481.00

Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
4 anglers-$3364.00
3 anglers-$4167.00
2 anglers-$5040.00

Click to View Fishing Videos:
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/videos.htm

Click to View More Fishing Reports
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/panama_fishing.htm

Panama Big Game Fishing Club
Isla Boca Brava, Panama, Central America
U.S. Toll Free: Captain Bill Beck
(866) 281-1225 (voice)
In Panama call Captain Lee Campbell
011-507-6-674-4824
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com

Breaking news - Panama has put in a ban for long line fishing - not included is the local boats - under 6 tons - can run a short long line but all larger long lines and boats are banned. Panama already has in a purse seining ban - (no mass netting of fish - saves Tuna mainly - only hook and line fishing for them) so is the most protective ban in all of the Americas.

January we had cold green water for about half of the month - which hurt the action. Water was from 78-80 and green. The rest of the month had 80-82 degree blue water and did quite well. It Really has turned here the last few days - 12 Marlin were caught - 7 Blacks and 5 Blues - with 4 over 500lbs in the last 4 days of January.

Also have some excellent video of a pod of Killer Whales swimming and playing around one of our boats - swimming underneath and planing off of the bow wake - hope to have that ready for next months report. They are very seldom here in this area - Captain last saw them in 2006 (cold water current also) and it has been 15 years since the Mate last saw them. Doing good on tuna - lots of 100lb + Yellowfin around and sails are here in greater numbers than they have been for some time. Dorado (dolphin) - which usually are here in great numbers are not but the ones we are catching are big fish - most over 30lb. Capt. Lee

Hi Lee:
Wanted to says "Thanks" for another great trip to Panama Big Game Club. My sons and nephew had a blast. I know the bill fish were a little picky, but I would rather cast topwater poppers to yellowfin anyday. The boys got 14 the first day all on topwater. 2 in the 15lb range, but 12 in the 40 to 50lb.. 2 cubera's but 50 and 55lb..along with some nice amderjack on the bottom, I had forgotten how strong they are.. Got 2 big yellowfin on live bait. one 180lb and the other 200lb. Both of those were my sons largest fish ever. Hey, the river fishing was fun. Nice snappers, sharks, hope you show the picture of the eel, maybe not the frigate bird, although its got quite a story for his grandkids. PBG, never ceases to amaze me, for the quality of variety..You have the best captains in the game there. Definately one of the top locations in the world for "Big Game." Will see you again very soon. Say "Hi" to all the gang there for me, and thank you for all the hospitality. Yours truely, Captain Mike Love

LEE, OH BUDDY, AS ALWAYS HAD A GREAT TIME WITH YOU AND YOUR STAFF AT PANAMA BIG GAME FISHING, GREAT WEATHER, GREAT FISHING ,GREAT FOOD [GAINED A FEW POUNDS] AND ABOVE ALL GREAT COMPANY AND SERVICE, GOT MORE GREAT MEMORIES OF PANAMA, LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEXT TRIP DOWN TO SEE YOU, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOOKING UP THAT 200 LB TUNA, SETTING THE HOOK AND HANDING IT OFF TO H. B. [ MIKE'S NEPHEW] AND WATCHING HIM WORK FOR AN HOUR, THE BATTLE WAS ON!!!!!!!! I'M KEEPING OUR 70TH BIRTHDAY TRIP ALIVE,,,,,,,YOUR PAL LYNN

Book Any Trip Get One Extra Day
April 1st - December 31st
Four Days Fishing Pay for 3 ~ Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
Pricing is in U. S. Dollars and includes:

* VIP Service upon landing in Tocumen airport. You will be met by a representative of Panama Big Game as you step off the airplane. They will assist you in immigration and escort you to the VIP lounge where you can enjoy a cool drink while your luggage is being collected and sent through customs.
* All airport transfers and in country flights.
* A twin diesel sport fishing boat, top of the line sport fishing gear, experienced captain and mate, lunch and beverages on board.
* Deluxe air-conditioned 600 sq. foot cabins.
* All food and beverages with Open Bar served in your private clubhouse.
* Views from your clubhouse will include the blue Pacific with many out islands, inter-coastal view with unbelievable sunsets and often Howler monkeys in the jungle tree tops.

**Pricing does not include Tips to captain & mate, Panamanian taxes and lay days in Panama City. In order to save additional costs on hotel rooms some scheduling is needed please contact us for more information.

Four Days Fishing Pay For 3
4 anglers-$2461.00
3 anglers-$2843.00
2 anglers-$3481.00

Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
4 anglers-$3364.00
3 anglers-$4167.00
2 anglers-$5040.00

Click to View Fishing Videos:
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/videos.htm

Click to View More Fishing Reports
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/panama_fishing.htm

Panama Big Game Fishing Club
Isla Boca Brava, Panama, Central America
U.S. Toll Free: Captain Bill Beck
(866) 281-1225 (voice)
In Panama call Captain Lee Campbell
011-507-6-674-4824
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com

We had two groups fishing here this September. Many large snapper caught - chucking up with sardines then free lining, surface poppers, live Bonito off of the bottom and vertical jigging - all proved successful. Many snapper over 20lb with four Cubera snapper around or over 60lb and a 42lb Mullet snapper (within a few pounds of the all tackle record) being the best ones caught. Also all the Cuberas where released. We also got 3 Black Marlin (all Anglers first timers) with two 500 pounders - on live Bonito (this with mainly fishing the snapper bite) - and had a few more up in the air - 10 to 50lb yellowfin - trolling and surface poppers, wahoo, dorado, blue jacks, Rooster fish, amber jacks rounding out the catch. Humpback whales spotted almost every day off shore - September proved again a great month to fish here - and with out hardly another boat in sight. Capt. Lee

Lee, I had a wonderful time during my visit to the Panama Big Game Fishing Club! Not only was the fishing great, but I was pleasantly surprised by the very comfortable accommodations, the great food and the attentive staff. I achieved my goal of catching my first Marlin (a 500 pounder!!!) and I'm told the 58 pound Cabrera Snapper was quite impressive by those who are more familiar with them than I. Over all we caught 10 different varieties of fish while enjoying the beautiful scenery, watching pods of Dolphins swim and Humpback Whales jump. What a special place. I've attached a few pictures that I thought you would enjoy and please tell all of the staff I say hello and thanks again!!! Andrew Gagen

December Special: Two Paying Anglers - Add Up To 2 More Anglers At No Charge.
Just Cover In Country Flights And Transfers.

Special #2
Book Any Trip Get One Extra Day
April 1st - December 31st
Four Days Fishing Pay for 3 ~ Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
Pricing is in U. S. Dollars and includes:

* VIP Service upon landing in Tocumen airport. You will be met by a representative of Panama Big Game as you step off the airplane. They will assist you in immigration and escort you to the VIP lounge where you can enjoy a cool drink while your luggage is being collected and sent through customs.
* All airport transfers and in country flights.
* A twin diesel sport fishing boat, top of the line sport fishing gear, experienced captain and mate, lunch and beverages on board.
* Deluxe air-conditioned 600 sq. foot cabins.
* All food and beverages with Open Bar served in your private clubhouse.
* Views from your clubhouse will include the blue Pacific with many out islands, inter-coastal view with unbelievable sunsets and often Howler monkeys in the jungle tree tops.

**Pricing does not include Tips to captain & mate, Panamanian taxes and lay days in Panama City. In order to save additional costs on hotel rooms some scheduling is needed please contact us for more information.

Four Days Fishing Pay For 3
4 anglers-$2461.00
3 anglers-$2843.00
2 anglers-$3481.00

Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
4 anglers-$3364.00
3 anglers-$4167.00
2 anglers-$5040.00

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Panama Big Game Fishing Club
Isla Boca Brava, Panama, Central America
U.S. Toll Free: Captain Bill Beck
(866) 281-1225 (voice)
In Panama call Captain Lee Campbell
011-507-6-674-4824
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com

We had 5 groups (Anglers from all over the world – Canada,Uruguay, Brazil, Costa Rica, Lebanon and USA). They caught/released 11 Marlin - this is with just fishing 30% of the time for Marlin - most come here for the inshore action this time of year. Wahoo, Amberjack, Mullet snapper, Cubera snapper, smaller Yellowfin tuna on surface poppers rounded out the action. Also seeing Humpback whales almost every day - seeing a Mother Humpback breaching along side her calf is worth the price of admission. July, August and September are some of the best months to fish Panama - very good for Marlin - best for inshore - fish many days and not see another boat - that is a big plus for me. This also is the rainy season - but 90% of the time it rains late in the evening or at night and the seas are calm.
We did have 3 bad weather days this month with slow fishing but the rest of the month was good with lots of action every day. Capt. Lee

Capt. Lee, I want to thank you for an incredible fishing vacation at the Panama Big Game Fishing Club. Having fished most of my life and in numerous destinations, I can honestly say that the fishing there tops them all. In four days of fishing we raised 7 Black Marlin and we released four to 600 pounds. Every member of our group was able to take on and catch one of these beautiful and powerful giants (3 were first timer marlins)!!! The diversity of fish and quantities were beyond belief. We were able to catch Wahoo to 40 lbs, Yellow fin Tuna to 30 lbs, monster Mullet Snapper, Cubera Snapper, and giant Amberjack. Each drop of the bait was filled with anticipation to see what giant would come up from those deep blue waters. The boats were comfortable with top of the line gear for all type of fishing we could desire. The captain and mate were attentive to our needs and ready to accommodate any request to catch the different species available. On land things were just as great. Accommodations were comfortable with spacious cabins and a great club house for our post fishing cocktails and meals. Being in the restaurant business, I can really appreciate the meals we enjoyed. Enjoying our fresh fish catch at dinner was spectacular and every meal was made with the best local ingredients. We were all very impressed with every aspect of the Panama Big Game Fishing Club and My hats off to you and your staff. Look forward to seeing you again in March for some more great fishing. Regards, Joaquin Chamizo

Everything was great, and we are so thankful. The fishing was amazing, and the crew extremely knowledgeable. As a summary we caught, Junior records for Barracuda Pacific 21lbs, and Mullet Snapper 29lbs. Then in Saltwater Line Class: Barracuda Pacific in the 30 lbs, 8lbs, and 6lbs test; and Mullet Snapper in the 30lbs test (the same fish for Junior). Best regards, we'll be back sooner than later, Federico

Capt. Lee, It was a real joy to experience your beautiful world in Panama. I didn't know what a genuine 5 star fishing experience was until my first visit to PBGFC in August 2010...I can assure you your Yelp Austin recommendation is forthcoming in September, so I'll send you that link once it's done. Agradecidos, Craig

PS - the yellowfin sushimi w/ (the 'whatever it was' sauce) was outstanding, and so was the African Pompano caper creation. That was some crazy good cooking, and some crazy fresh food! THANK YOU!

Hello Capt. Lee, Thanks for your mail, this is fishing as we all know. You are a great host and we really felt at home. I will send you some nice pictures soon. Best regards. Wahib

Book Any Trip Get One Extra Day
April 1st - December 31st
Four Days Fishing Pay for 3 ~ Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
Pricing is in U. S. Dollars and includes:

* VIP Service upon landing in Tocumen airport. You will be met by a representative of Panama Big Game as you step off the airplane. They will assist you in immigration and escort you to the VIP lounge where you can enjoy a cool drink while your luggage is being collected and sent through customs.
* All airport transfers and in country flights.
* A twin diesel sport fishing boat, top of the line sport fishing gear, experienced captain and mate, lunch and beverages on board.
* Deluxe air-conditioned 600 sq. foot cabins.
* All food and beverages with Open Bar served in your private clubhouse.
* Views from your clubhouse will include the blue Pacific with many out islands, inter-coastal view with unbelievable sunsets and often Howler monkeys in the jungle tree tops.

**Pricing does not include Tips to captain & mate, Panamanian taxes and lay days in Panama City. In order to save additional costs on hotel rooms some scheduling is needed please contact us for more information.

Four Days Fishing Pay For 3
4 anglers-$2461.00
3 anglers-$2843.00
2 anglers-$3481.00

Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
4 anglers-$3364.00
3 anglers-$4167.00
2 anglers-$5040.00

Click to View Fishing Videos:
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/videos.htm

Click to View More Fishing Reports
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Panama Big Game Fishing Club
Isla Boca Brava, Panama, Central America
U.S. Toll Free: Captain Bill Beck
(866) 281-1225 (voice)
In Panama call Captain Lee Campbell
011-507-6-674-4824
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com

Fishing Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Snapper with Panama Big Game Fishing Club March - April 2010

We had 12 groups and caught 14 marlin - 11 blacks and 3 blues with one blue around 800lb - this is about half the average Marlin catch for this time of year and had some slow fishing with hot water around the middle of March - but was less than a week - and cleared right out. The good news was the bait balls moving through. March and April are the months for them but this year was by far the most we have seen. When they are close to structure the snapper come up and are really a lot of fun. Tuna are chasing them so strong the tuna run half way up the boat. We use a dip net to boat the bait. There is a YouTube clip sent in by Jean in the report and also we filmed here last week with Trevor Gowdy and have excellent underwater action - with a large Blue Marlin chasing a 100lb Tuna up right under a Kayak - Trev had the tuna hooked up at the time - plus a lot more action so am looking forward to that show. Capt. Lee

Lee: Thanks again for another great trip- after six trips, the fishing keeps getting better. This year the two marlins, over 450lbs., many large Tuna over 100lb., three Bull Dorado's, and the Roosterfish Grande over 80 Lbs. as well as the smaller fish made for a exciting trip. We look forward to our return in February 2011. It will take that long to lose the weight we gained. See you soon, Dave, Dan, Kevin, David

Dear Lee, My son Garrett and I had such a great time on our fishing trip with Panama Big Game. The fishing could not have been better. The captain and the mate worked very hard to catch fish, and we caught a lot of fish. My largest was a yellow fin tuna at 150lbs and Garrett's was a yellow fin tuna at 250lbs. This was a trip we will never forget. Every part of our trip was great. The accommodations, the staff and the food were great. We enjoyed staying on a secluded island and listening to howler monkeys. I would highly recommend Panama Big Game to anyone wanting a quality fishing adventure in Panama. Sincerely, Paul

Hey Lee, My dad and I had a awesome time last Friday at your place. You guys definitely went out of your way to take good care of us! The food was awesome and the beer was extra cold! I can't wait to come back in January or February to play tug-o-war with a marlin or 2. I'm going to build a 7' 6"' - 8' rod that can handle 80lb spectra (not easy to come by) with a Stella 20,000. My goal in the next 10 or so years of my life is to try to get a 100 - 200lb tuna on a popper! I'm sure that lots of chunking and chumming should be able to get them into casting distance when they are around. Even a 50lber would be great! The mate and captain that we fished with were top notch!!!! Looking forward to our next trip to Panama Big Game. Feel free to give out my e mail as a reference to any of your new clients, THANKS AGAIN! You guys rock! Garrett
Click Here to read Garrett's posting on Florida Sportsman: http://forums.floridasportsman…tsman/big-big-tuna-panama

Hi Lee, Thanks for showing our group such a great time last week. The fishing was fabulous, the food gourmet and your staff was superb. We especially appreciate your changing the flights for us. Thanks, Fred

Hi Lee, attached a few pix from the trip. Had a great time, enjoyed fishing with these two guys-good choice. Highlights of the trip were landing sails, a huge Mahi and the gourmet meals courtesy of Capt. Lee! Thanks, Steve

Lee, Hope business is still well. Had a great time and the fishing was amazing. You have a first class outfit and are a great cook. The trip couldnt have been more pleasurable and accommodating. Look forward to seeing you again. Brett

Lee, Sorry this has taken so long. The wife and I are thinking of coming back down in mid April. She doesn't fish so it will just be a driving recon tour. We will definitely be in your area if we come. I miss your daily fresh bread!!! Thanks, George

Book Any Trip Get One Extra Day
April 1st - December 31st
Four Days Fishing Pay for 3 ~ Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
Pricing is in U. S. Dollars and includes:

* VIP Service upon landing in Tocumen airport. You will be met by a representative of Panama Big Game as you step off the airplane. They will assist you in immigration and escort you to the VIP lounge where you can enjoy a cool drink while your luggage is being collected and sent through customs.
* All airport transfers and in country flights.
* A twin diesel sport fishing boat, top of the line sport fishing gear, experienced captain and mate, lunch and beverages on board.
* Deluxe air-conditioned 600 sq. foot cabins.
* All food and beverages with Open Bar served in your private clubhouse.
* Views from your clubhouse will include the blue Pacific with many out islands, inter-coastal view with unbelievable sunsets and often Howler monkeys in the jungle tree tops.

**Pricing does not include Tips to captain & mate, Panamanian taxes and lay days in Panama City. In order to save additional costs on hotel rooms some scheduling is needed please contact us for more information.

Four Days Fishing Pay For 3
4 anglers-$2461.00
3 anglers-$2843.00
2 anglers-$3481.00

Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
4 anglers-$3364.00
3 anglers-$4167.00
2 anglers-$5040.00

Click to View Fishing Videos:
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/videos.htm

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Panama Big Game Fishing Club
Isla Boca Brava, Panama, Central America
U.S. Toll Free: Captain Bill Beck
(866) 281-1225 (voice)
In Panama call Captain Lee Campbell
011-507-6-674-4824
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com

We had 16 groups this Jan-Feb with 14 black Marlin and 3 blue marlin caught-about half what the average should be for this time period. Had good catches on 100lb plus yellow fin tuna (9 over 200lb), Cubera snapper, mullet snapper, rooster fish, sailfish and still good on Dorado (dolphin). Second week in Feb we had 88 degree water around for a week with two really slow days then it cleared right out. Usually when we get bad water here is stays for awhile so was glad to see that clear out so soon. Also did not see any effect from the Chilean Tsunami - either with waves or any change in the fishing so feel very lucky for that. It is the first week in March as I write this - we have excellent fishing with large schools of sardines moving through now - March and April is the time they move through. Snappers are up in the boil and can be caught by ripping jigs through the school and on top water - really fun to catch snapper like that. Also had Sally doing some bird watching on the Island - she photographed 89 different species of birds and she has spent some time bird watching here in Central America so when she stated that 18 of the 89 species where the first time she has photographed them I was impressed with that. Capt. Lee

Lee,
I wanted to thank you for the great time at the Big Game Fishing Club. I will definitely be looking to come back as soon as I can get some time off of work! I know that my father will most likely be down there a lot sooner. Also, I wanted to reach out to the group from North Carolina that was out when we were. I lost the guys business card and was wondering if you had his name and contact information email or whatever as we were looking to get in touch when we got back to the states. Best Regards, Alexander

Hi Capt. Lee,
We sure enjoyed the trip and your hospitality. The food was excellent! I have attached a couple of photos of our fishing expedition! Regards, Roger

Good Morning Sunshine!
We made it back. I was sick all last week and didn’t get to all my emails till now. We had a blast! Can’t wait to come back down to see you. I will go through all the pictures later this week and get some over to you of the great fishing. We missed you the rest of the trip. We missed your awesome cooking. We are already looking at flights to come back. We may go through San José, Costa Rica then direct to David, pretty cheap actually. Well, tell the boys we said hello. I attached 2 pictures, the first one is what I left and the second one is what I came home to. It sucks! Hee! Talk at you soon. Your friend, Erin

Lee,
We had a great time fishing with you and the crew. We're definitely coming back. Say Hi to Victor, Nica, Eddie and the rest of the gang. Here are some pics, I'll send some more and once Gail gets her iguana picture developed I'll send it to. Thanks for such a great time. Scott

Lee,
Bill and I had a great time. The food was most excellent! I am enclosing some photos and will send some more, soon. Thanks, Thaddeus

Book Any Trip Get One Extra Day
April 1st - December 31st
Four Days Fishing Pay for 3 ~ Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
Pricing is in U. S. Dollars and includes:

* VIP Service upon landing in Tocumen airport. You will be met by a representative of Panama Big Game as you step off the airplane. They will assist you in immigration and escort you to the VIP lounge where you can enjoy a cool drink while your luggage is being collected and sent through customs.
* All airport transfers and in country flights.
* A twin diesel sport fishing boat, top of the line sport fishing gear, experienced captain and mate, lunch and beverages on board.
* Deluxe air-conditioned 600 sq. foot cabins.
* All food and beverages with Open Bar served in your private clubhouse.
* Views from your clubhouse will include the blue Pacific with many out islands, inter-coastal view with unbelievable sunsets and often Howler monkeys in the jungle tree tops.

**Pricing does not include Tips to captain & mate, Panamanian taxes and lay days in Panama City. In order to save additional costs on hotel rooms some scheduling is needed please contact us for more information.

Four Days Fishing Pay For 3
4 anglers-$2461.00
3 anglers-$2843.00
2 anglers-$3481.00

Six Days Fishing Pay For 5
4 anglers-$3364.00
3 anglers-$4167.00
2 anglers-$5040.00

Click to View Fishing Videos:
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/videos.htm

Click to View More Fishing Reports:
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/panama_fishing.htm

Panama Big Game Fishing Club
Isla Boca Brava, Panama, Central America
U.S. Toll Free: Captain Bill Beck
(866) 281-1225 (voice)
In Panama call Captain Lee Campbell
011-507-6-674-4824
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/

Marlin fishing this month has been the best anyone has seen. Through Jan. 27th, with still 4 fishing days left -we fished 8 groups and have caught 30 marlin so far. Also a lot of large dolphin, mullet snapper, cubera snapper, sailfish and have caught 17 tuna over 100 lb. with the biggest at 240lb. We also had a lot of sharks here for two weeks. I am waiting to get a photo back from Trevor Gowdy - he was filming here and caught a 12 footer around 600lb. Most were around 150lb - captains called them Needle sharks - look a lot like a Mako but are brown - not blue. So am interested to get them identified. Never have caught them here before and last 5 days have not caught another one. Also had a big blow the first week - could not fish for two days but it laid right down after that. Captain Lee Campbell
Lee, Good to hear that all the guys have had some luck. With out question the three days that Jason and I had there were as good as I could have imagined. Good luck for the rest of the season...We had a great trip and if we come back to Panama it will be to the Big Game Club. Best wishes, Jack and Jason Cooper
Lee,
It was truly a great experience to fish with you and your crews, I look forward to a return trip. I take the XXL in a T shirt and will wear it with pride knowing that I have fished with one of the great Panamanian big game fishing camps, so thank you again for a great experience. Very Truly Yours, Steven R. Rothenberger
Capt. Lee, Here are a few pictures from our trip. It's too bad the color of Kirk's dorado isn't brighter. Or, it's too bad my brightly colored dorado isn't larger! Thanks again for a wonderful time. We really enjoyed the fishing, food, accommodations and crew. As you can see by the fourth picture, we even had fun when it was too windy to fish. How did the other two groups come out for their fishing totals? We had a great time in Panama City. We toured the canal, went to El Valle, visited with the Emberra Indians and enjoyed the sights around our hotel. Thanks, Peggy and Kirk

Lee, We had the best time ever. The marlin fishing was the best we have ever had. 7 out of 11 in 4 days fishing is unreal especially considering their size . I sent a couple of pictures but I'm not too good with the camera and most of my fishing shoots are of splashes or tails . Everyone here is jealous and wants to come with us when we come back. Again thanks for a great trip and we will fish with you again. Doug Roscoe

Greg and I had a ball. we were impressed with the operation and especially the fishing. Looking forward to the next time. John Rashleigh

We really enjoyed our stay at PBGC. The food and accommodations were great, and the fishing was phenomenal! George Whitaker

****Starting in March 2008 TACA Airlines is offering Direct Flights to the city of David, Panama from the following U.S. cities: Los Angeles - San Francisco - New York - Miami - Washington DC. This flight allows all clients to make immediate connections in San Jose to North America (100% customs and immigration is handled in David, San Jose will be only a stop over and change of gate, the luggage will be checked through to the final destination .. for example New York - David) For more information contact TACA at: http://www.taca.com To See The Proposed Schedule Click Here

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Marlin fishing this month has been the best anyone has seen. Through Jan. 27th, with still 4 fishing days left -we fished 8 groups and have caught 30 marlin so far. Also a lot of large dolphin, mullet snapper, cubera snapper, sailfish and have caught 17 tuna over 100 lb. with the biggest at 240lb. We also had a lot of sharks here for two weeks. I am waiting to get a photo back from Trevor Gowdy - he was filming here and caught a 12 footer around 600lb. Most were around 150lb - captains called them Needle sharks - look a lot like a Mako but are brown - not blue. So am interested to get them identified. Never have caught them here before and last 5 days have not caught another one. Also had a big blow the first week - could not fish for two days but it laid right down after that. Captain Lee Campbell
Lee, Good to hear that all the guys have had some luck. With out question the three days that Jason and I had there were as good as I could have imagined. Good luck for the rest of the season...We had a great trip and if we come back to Panama it will be to the Big Game Club. Best wishes, Jack and Jason Cooper
Lee,
It was truly a great experience to fish with you and your crews, I look forward to a return trip. I take the XXL in a T shirt and will wear it with pride knowing that I have fished with one of the great Panamanian big game fishing camps, so thank you again for a great experience. Very Truly Yours, Steven R. Rothenberger
Capt. Lee, Here are a few pictures from our trip. It's too bad the color of Kirk's dorado isn't brighter. Or, it's too bad my brightly colored dorado isn't larger! Thanks again for a wonderful time. We really enjoyed the fishing, food, accommodations and crew. As you can see by the fourth picture, we even had fun when it was too windy to fish. How did the other two groups come out for their fishing totals? We had a great time in Panama City. We toured the canal, went to El Valle, visited with the Emberra Indians and enjoyed the sights around our hotel. Thanks, Peggy and Kirk


Lee, We had the best time ever. The marlin fishing was the best we have ever had. 7 out of 11 in 4 days fishing is unreal especially considering their size . I sent a couple of pictures but I'm not too good with the camera and most of my fishing shoots are of splashes or tails . Everyone here is jealous and wants to come with us when we come back. Again thanks for a great trip and we will fish with you again. Doug Roscoe

Greg and I had a ball. we were impressed with the operation and especially the fishing. Looking forward to the next time. John Rashleigh

We really enjoyed our stay at PBGC. The food and accommodations were great, and the fishing was phenomenal! George Whitaker

****Starting in March 2008 TACA Airlines is offering Direct Flights to the city of David, Panama from the following U.S. cities: Los Angeles - San Francisco - New York - Miami - Washington DC. This flight allows all clients to make immediate connections in San Jose to North America (100% customs and immigration is handled in David, San Jose will be only a stop over and change of gate, the luggage will be checked through to the final destination .. for example New York - David) For more information contact TACA at: http://www.taca.com To See The Proposed Schedule Click Here

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Fishing last two weeks in November had good inshore action - large cubera snapper - rooster fish and except for two slow days good off shore. Lots of yellow fin tuna, wahoo, larger dolphin and three black marlin. Weather was more rainy than usual but no problem for fishing. I Do not book trips in October - worst month here for weather.

December was the same-only better and with sailfish starting to turn up - multiple strikes common - two blue marlin and four black marlin. Also large yellow fin -over 100 lb. are here already. We have schools of smaller yellow fin all year but the big ones start showing up in January with March and April the best months for large yellow fin and May the best month for the shear numbers of yellow fin. Last time they showed up early - first week in January - it was a big year here for large tuna so off to a good start for them. Captain Lee Campbell

Capt Lee, Just dropping a note to say thank you for one of the best fishing trips my brother and I have experienced in some time. The boats, crews, facilities, coordination of transport and especially the food were all excellent. The fishing was great as well with the two of us catching a Sail Fish each,1 nice Blue Marlin, several nice Wahoo’s, a nice Rock Snapper, several very nice Yellow Fin Tuna each and an estimated 40 to 50 nice Dorado over 4 days of fishing last week. Be sure we will return again in the future when we can manage to get reservations. I am also attaching several photos you can hopefully use in the magazine article. Wishing You and All Your Staff a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! - Robert (Bob) Fielder - President - Black Gold Oilfield Services

Hello Lee, We had a great time fishing in Panamá. We hope to come back soon. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. - Thanks, Carlos Alberto - Bueno Netto

Hi Lee, Just getting back to a normal daily routine. Again want to thank you and your staff for the first class service and great fishing. - Thank you, Chris and Vivian Etmanczyk

To see complete report and more photos Click on the following link:
http://www.panama-sportfishing.com/fishing-reports/nov07.htm

Again July and August are two of the best months to fish here. We only had 2 groups this year though. Always a pleasure to have Howard Chong with us - fished 3 days in July - his fifth time here. Had a very good day inshore with wahoo, jacks, sierra mackerel, cubera snapper and rooster fish - action all day. Next two days fishing offshore the highlight was a black marlin each day with nice catches of wahoo, yellow fin tuna caught on spinning with surface poppers, and dolphin. Next group was the Everett family-always enjoy family groups the best. It was their first time here - from England but came to us by way of Chub Cay- Bahamas. They are avid fisherman all and mostly fly fish for bone fish and tarpon-probably one of the hardest things to do in Sport Fishing. Had pretty good luck, corvina, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dolphin and the highlight a nice blue marlin that took both baits of Father and Son so both fought it to the boat and released him in very good shape - not a legal IGFA release because of the double hook up but allot of fun just the same.

Off Season Marlin - last 8 groups (including last week in April). Below all released alive - with all live bait we only use circle hooks. Love party-2 blue marlin ~ McDonald party-2 black Marlin-1 800lb. ~ Dempsey party--no marlin ~ Charles Party-1 black marlin ~ Asherl, Perez, Sinclair party-1 black marlin ~ Olivera, Hunter, Amador party-no marlin but hooked a big black on a surface popper inside of 20ft. from the boat and when hooked came clear out of the water and jumped 4 more times (luckily away from the boat) then the popper pulled out ~.Chong party-2 black marlin ~ Everett party- 1 blue marlin ~ Captain Lee Campbell
July, 2007 – Here I am back in the water taxi from Pedregal Marina to Isla Boca Brava, home of the Panama Big Game Fishing Club. This will be my fifth time there and during the one hour boat ride out to the island I anticipate seeing the head honcho and my buddy, Capt. Lee Campbell and the crew that makes up this outfit. I can taste the first Pina Colada already. I had just finished three days of fishing in Costa Rica so I decided to stay in shore on the first day hooking up on Sierra, jacks and roosters. This is an easy boat ride working the small island groups and bottom structures around Boca Brava in calm seas. The action was good on light tackle. The next two days were reserved for my favorite area Montuosa Island and the nearby Hannibal Bank. This is a 2 hour trip out with the ever present possibility of a few rain squalls this time of year. I was not to be disappointed. The big Dorado and big tuna are not around this time of year although I caught enough for the table and some sashimi for appetizers. The Wahoo were on the small side, about 20 – 25#, but, in abundance (4 on board in 15 minutes) with a total of 7 until I decided to quit. Now – the reason I go there – Marlin. I picked up one each of the two days out there in the 350# class on live bait. No backing down on these babies for me. It’s strictly “mano-a-mano” on 80# test so you can expect to be in the chair around 45 minutes per fish. Aloha, Howard Chong, Jr. Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of the translations for the word Panama is variety. Whoever originated this translation must certainly have been a fisherman. After broad experiences in Central and South America, it must be said that for variety, Panama ranks among the best that the hemisphere has to offer. This was my third trip to the Panama Big Game Fishing Club, and sixth overall to the country. Club owners Bill Beck, and Lee Campbell are both ex-charter boat captains, and this is reflected in their operation of the club.

Captain Campbell manages the club on site and handles the in-country arrangements. After a four-hour flight from Houston, we were greeted by representatives from starlite travel and escorted to the airport's VIP lounge. While the agents took care of our luggage and passports, cocktails were served. A waiting van took us to our first night accommodations, the new five-star hotel Veneto in downtown Panama City. The city is clean, modern and sophisticated. Exploring the restaurant scene is an adventure for the palate.

Early the next morning our van took us to the local airport for our 6:00 am departure to David, the second largest city in Panama. A short 10 min. drive to the marina had us in a small transfer boat for about a one hour scenic river cruise to Boca Brava, the home of Panama Big Game Fishing Club. Capt. Lee was waiting on the dock when we arrived. I knew the routine, so we wore our fishing clothes on the flight into David. A 36 ft. Palm Beach had her engines running at the dock when we got there. While the staff carried our gear to our rooms, we stepped right onto the boat and took off to fish around 9:00 am.

Our destination was Montosa Island, about 40 miles from the club. There were reports of schooling yellow fin tuna in the area. After 30 minutes of fishing, we heard a radio call about a big school of tuna on the other side of the island. Our captain, Tatti, told me the voice from the other boat's radio belonged to his cousin. . It also turned out our mate, Virgel, was the son of a captain I had fished with many years ago at the famous Club Pacífico, on Coiba Island. From my visits to this part of Panama over the years I've found that most of these excellent native fishermen are related. The sons follow in the footsteps of their fathers.

Moving quickly to the new location, we found the sea alive with surface busting baitfish and diving birds. Speeding directly to the school's perimeter, I cast a large popping plug into the action and began a rapid retrieve. The lure only moved about 3 feet before the strike occurred. This was a 30lb. yellow fin tuna, which provided great action on top water with a spinning rod. The reels are loaded with 65lb.braided line. Capt. Lee had just respooled with 65 because of breaking off some fish the week before. We spent the rest of the afternoon casting to schools of 30 to 40 lb yellow fin. The fish would stay on top for only a few minutes before they had to re-group and ball the bait again. Later that day, I found out why Capt. Lee had added the heavier fishing line. Another cast into a feeding frenzy brought an explosion of a strike. It was a much larger tuna that took the line screaming off the reel. Forty-five minutes later we finally saw the flash of the fish as it began circling on its side. We timed it so as it circled toward the boat I lifted the fish toward the surface, and two gaffs found their mark. A 125 lb. yellow fin was slapped on the deck. Cheers and high fives were all around. During the next day we did more of the same. What great sport on top-water casting outfits! Some of the other boats were also live-baiting small bonito, to catch larger tuna over 250lbs. On day three it was all sun and the yellow fin surfaced much less. So we fished much closer to Montosa catching some Wahoo to 40lbs., and big jack crevalle to 30lbs. We even dropped down some cut bait for some barred snapper to about 10lbs.

Our last day's fishing took us south to another group of islands. There were big schools of bonito, and we had no trouble with all the bait we wanted. We even caught two dogtooth tuna mixed in with the bait. Trolling around the islands, we caught more Wahoo and jack crevalle, and then headed out to large under water pinnacle. We dropped down live baits and immediately hooked up with a 50 lb. Amberjack. We lost a large broomtail grouper and had an enormous cuberra snapper come off at the boat.

We wanted to try some casting inshore, and headed back into islands' shallows. This is my favorite type of fishing locally. The islands are beautiful and the waves break on the rocky shoreline sending white foam spray 20 ft. into the air. I caught a big blue trevalle on a top water plug. Panama is the only place where I have encountered this amazing species of jack. While casting, we also free-lined a dead ballyhoo. Moments after boating the trevalle the free line went off. Fifteen minutes later an 80lb. Roosterfish was photographed and released. The rest of the afternoon we tried trolling ballyhoo. The sailfish weren't home but we did manage three bull dolphins in the 40 lb. range.

Back at the Club we all shared our weeks full of stories over cocktails and tuna sushi. Capt. Lee was also a chef earlier in his career and brought out a finale dinner of local beef and all the types of fish we had caught that week prepared in different ways. That's a glimpse of fishing Panama style. On two previous trips to Panama Big Game, we caught hot marlin bites, averaging 6 to 8 marlin strikes per day. At other times we found huge logs floating offshore, which were loaded with dolphin. There were so many dolphins that we would only catch the 30 to 40 pounders and then move on to the next floating hotel.

The hand made cottages that house the sleeping rooms are extremely nice. They line the stairway, which meanders up the hillside to the main dining room and lounge. The accommodations belie the Club's remote location. So if you are interested in one of the most interesting places available for variety big game fishing, then consider the Panama Big Game Fishing Club. It is run by professional fishermen and is staffed by some of the friendliest people imaginable. It's the place to be. El Capitan

Our thanks to: Captain Mike Love & Susan Maza
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Tuna fishing with surface poppers was all you wanted but smaller fish running from 10 to 80 lb. The first week in May we got some tuna over 100 lbs. and a few over 200 lbs. Black Marlin still good with 4 out of 5 groups catching a black. Fair wahoo action but they will pick up with August being the first real strong month for them. Had a few sails and some smaller dorado (dolphin) also. Inshore action was very good with snapper, rooster fish, serra mackerel, blue jack and amber jack in good numbers. Capt. Lee Campbell

There is something about tracking fish by sight that activates the adrenalin flow like nothing else. We had hot and cold moments on the trip but the image of two and three hundred pound yellow fin tuna hurling themselves airborne, intent on murder or adultery upon anything in their path…baby it’s just too much. Man and boy I’ve fished those things on both the Atlantic and Pacific but the supreme numbers of big fish right in front of your beak made this a very special opportunity, what most would call a “once in a life time.” Standing on the bow of the boat and throwing them top water plugs was really sweet, as well as productive. We jumped on a red hot marlin bite one morning with a double hook up and hooked a third immediately afterwards. It’s fair to say we had some slow times but even the inshore fish were real trophies. This included a seventy-pound amber jack, eighty-pound roosterfish and a wondrous blue trevalle. These fish get big down in Panama, bigger than in Costa Rica, bigger than in Guatemala. The Panama Big Game Club lives up to its reputation. Riley Love - May 2007

We had very good inshore fishing all month, rooster fish, cubera snapper, mullet snapper, amber jack, broom tail grouper, blue jack, wahoo. The off shore was a little slow the first of the month but yellow fin tuna and marlin came on strong. Allot of yellow fin tuna over 200 lb. with 5 yellow fin between 125lb. and 250lb. caught on surface poppers with spinning tackle. Black Marlin-1 at 800lb. and Blue Marlin- with 4 in one day- came on strong the last half of the month. We have blue marlin, black marlin and yellow fin tuna over 200lb. - caught on spinning tackle including the strike-on film. Trevor Gowdy was filming here the last week-targeting large yellow fin on spinning tackle and marlin - and also had a pretty good day fishing the river just a short distance from our Resort with the highlight a 45 lb. Corvina. As usual April was one of the best fishing months - start of wahoo, strong Black and Blue Marlin with yellow fin tuna being the highlight - always the best month for yellow fin over 200lb. Captain Lee Campbell

Lee:
I want to thank both you and your staff for a wonderful fishing trip. You operate a first class lodge. Everything was great from the time I stepped off the plane in Panama City and met by your representative, to the time I stepped back on the plane at the end of the week. The food was excellent, even though there was too much to eat. The open bar was a pleasant treat. It was all the little details that you and your staff pay attention too that made the trip so enjoyable. I would also like to compliment you on your selective harvest program that you encourage to your guests as well as your staff. I've always been in favor of keeping a couple of fish to bring home to eat, and releasing the rest so that they can be caught again in the future either by me or a guest. Enclosed are some pictures of only some of the fish I caught. I look forward to coming down and fishing again next year. I hope that my brother will be able to join me.
Thanks again, Larry Little

Just a note to Lee and the boys. We had a great time, you treated us like royalty and the whole experience was one I'll never forget. From pickup in Panama to delivery back to the airport, your entire operation was first rate and I will tell all that I know about you. I'll stay in touch. All the best, Capt. Tom Mechlin, w/ John and Susan Harvey

Thanks so much for the kind hospitality and the great fishing! An experience I will never forget. All the best, Evan

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The first three weeks were not as strong as January, water temperature was up to 87 but we got plenty of sailfish, mullet snapper, cubera snapper, dorado and 4 out of 5 groups got marlins. 5 blacks total but had to work hard for all. The last week really got going with the water temperature back to 84. Yellow fin tuna were in with a lot of smaller fish but got two over 200 lbs. Sailfish still good and the last group added 1 blue marlin plus concentrated on catching inshore for 2 days and had good catches of mullet snapper, cubera snapper, all kind of jacks and double digit sierra mackerel. So all looks good heading into March. - Captain Lee Campbell

Capt. Lee, I can't thank you guys enough for an absolutely incredible trip. I've probably told the "Panama Fishing Story" a 100 times and never get bored repeating myself.
Bryan Frey

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