large yellowfin tuna caught near hannibal banks throwing popper

May Fishing Report – Offshore Fishing

May Fishing Report Though the rain made some foul weather gear necessary this month, we did have pretty calm seas that made for decent fishing despite the damp. The water temperatures were in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s from Cebaco Bay to the Azuero Peninsula. That was pretty good for tuna jigging, with which we had some success. All …

How to Safely Release a Sailfish While Fishing in Panama?

Nearly every Panama deep sea fishing veteran can narrate an episode during which some unfortunate handler got swatted, scraped, or worse, got badly speared by a sailfish bill. It pays to be careful so that both you and your fish end up safe. Let’s therefore review a couple of recommended techniques on how to safely release these acrobatic and fast …