[Guatemala Dave]

www.fishguatemala.com
Absecon Bay Sportsman Center
81 Natalie Terrace, Absecon, NJ, 08201
609-484-0409, [email protected]​

February 10, 2010
For Immediate Press Release:

New Jersey Marina Owner Joins Guatemala Charter Boat Company​

Capt. David Showell, owner of Absecon Bay Sportsman Center and Absecon Bay Fishing Safaris from Absecon, New Jersey has announced his association with Capt. Dennis Wheeler, owner of Parlama Sportfishing based in Marina Pez Vela, Guatemala. In a joint venture, they have shipped a 25’ Carver Diesel Cruiser to Guatemala which will be shortly reflagged and named “La Tijereta del Mar” or in English, the “Magnificant Frigate Bird”. When this boat is ready to fish it will the flagship of the Parlama Sportfishing fleet, which is currently composed of two 23’ outboard cuddy cabin boats on the Pacific and a “Super Panga” running exploratory trips in the Guatemalan Caribbean.
Captains Dennis and David are both Returned Peace Corp Volunteers formerly based in Guatemala. Dennis Wheeler served from 1965 to 1966 and David Showell served from 1977 to 1979. While Dennis and his wife Luisa have lived in Antigua, Guatemala ever since. David married his wife Judy in Guatemala, but they returned to his home in Southern New Jersey where he has been a leader in the New Jersey Sport Fishing industry for over twenty five years. From these roots both have been deeply embedded in Guatemala and have a similar desire to bring more economical fishing trips to those who would like to experience the undisputed “Worlds Best Pacific Sailfishing”.
While striving to stay within the average angler’s budget “La Tijereta” will offer a safe, quality fishing experience. Knowledgeable local Captains and mates will provide the skill to compete with any of the international boat crews. David and Dennis will showcase the latest in tackle and electronics that will be of use to anglers in Central America, in the United States and around the world. Complete Guatemalan fishing and vacation packages including tours of traditional Guatemalan tourist attractions such as Antigua, the Mayan Highlands and the Ruins of Tikal will also be offered using established Guatemalan Infrastructure.
A web site www.fishguatemala.com has been posted on line. Though in the infant stages, this site is already a portal to all of Guatemala’s fishing and tourism possibilities. As it continues to grow it will be open to all wishing to provide information and services related to this industry.

Contact Information;​

United States: Capt. David Showell, Absecon Bay Sportsman Center, 81 Natalie Terrace, Absecon, NJ 08201
email: [email protected] , tel. 609-484-0409, fax 609-228-7543
Guatemala: Capt. Dennis Wheeler, Parlama S.A., Calle Esperitu Santo, NO.47, Antigua, Guatemala
email: [email protected],
tel. 011 (502) 5704-4254, or 011 (502) 5691-0360, fax 011 (502) 7832-4332
As I post this the boat loaded on a ship and currently between Miami and Puerto Santo Tomas, Guatemala. it should make landfall on sunday and hopefully it will be detailed made ready and fishing by the end of the month. I've been working toward this for almost twenty years and if you want to make a great trip I'll be making sure that you get the best. Actual prices and booking information should be ready shortly.

 

[pazdoe]

Good luck. Wish ya the best:thumbsup:

 

[rocky]

There are people that actually live their dream, and I hope you are one of them Dave. Good Luck!:thumbsup:

 

[ridgerunnerron]

Congrats

Way to go Dave!
Glad to see that you're doing this.
I remember you talking to me about this ages ago.
Keep me in mind!

 

[Fish Poison]

Good luck, you can leave the snowshovel here!:thumbsup:

 

[Bob ECT]

Good Luck with the new venture!

 

[Joe R.]

Good luck Dave, & Judy ,Hope you get down there to fish and visit the inlaws over the winter....

Joe R.
20ft Classic SeaCraft
Susie II

 

[Dashing Dan]

Excellent! You don't have to shovel heat!!!

When you have time, please shoot me or Bret some info we have a growing section on our site for guided expeditions (So far focused on Panama and Costa Rica but would love to have an operator in Guatemala).

Best of luck!

 

[mucho clams]

Congrats

I first met Dave at his shop when he opened up back in the 80's. I was just a kid then. Me and a few local Absecon boys(Tom & Jonas Haws, Ron Ardente,Jenkins brothers, Sykes Brothers etc) used to go clamming out of his marina. Dave has always been willing to help out everyone who needed it and has a true passion for fishing. Good Luck with the new endeavor. I know you will succeed and give those who come down to fish a trip of a lifetime.
Good Luck,
Jerry String

 

[Guatemala Dave]

The boat is scedulet to reach port today

And I'm waiting to here when Capt. Dennis gets it up to Antigua to finish rigging and detailing it so I can hopefully be there for the launch. Timing is getting close to be here for the start of striper season, But Ray will be manning the shop if I get to go south.

With this winter weather I can't wait to get away from it.

Dan I'll be getting back to you soon.

 

[THECHUMSTAIN]

Want a 40fter for your fleet just add engines. Congrats Dave good luck with all.

 

[aj bruno]

Good luck with the new setup.. sounds great!