Captain

Gilfredo Juanga Lopez

Iztapa, Guatemala

4 reviews

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 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

Charter

Makina Sportfishing

Iztapa

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Trips from

US $770

Rating

5.0

4 reviews

5.0

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (23)

All reviews (4)

Showing 1 – 4 of 4 reviews

Nicolas Costanzi
Member since 2018
5.0
Offshore Fly Fishing in Guatemala – Great Expirience
All Inclusive 2 Anglers on January 21, 2018
We fished for 4 days in Guatemala during January aboard the Makina cruiser with Captain Juanga, with excellent results and assured fun. Totally recommended.
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Response from Captain
February 16, 2018
thank you Nicolas Costanzi !! it was a pleasure fishing with you and friends !! is always fun to fly fish with anglers the know how to do it like you guys are ( true fly fisherman's ) I can't wait to be in the water again with you guys !!! Makina papa...
FishingBooker Member
Member since 2018
5.0
Best Captain in Guatemala
3 Night Trip - 4 PAX All Inclusive on December 9, 2017
I have fished with Captain Gilfredo "Juanga" Lopez on Makina Sportfishing several times and He is the Best! If you want Multiple Sails and occasionaly a Marlin - This is your Captain! Friendly, Knowledgeable, and fluent in English!
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Response from Captain
January 14, 2018
THanks Nico for been on board when I reach my 30k release on my fishing carrer .. !! Can’t wait to have you aboard again ... ME GUTA ME GUTA LOL LOL LOL Tight Lines brother.
Darren Darren
Member since 2018
5.0
Makina!
3 Night Trip - 4 PAX All Inclusive on January 9, 2017
Epic adventures! You will not regret this trip if you are into billfishing!
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Response from Captain
January 5, 2018
Awesome time having you guys on board thanks for the cool pictures !!!
Nico Carvajal
Member since 2018
5.0
February fishing trip
5 Night Trip - 4 PAX All Inclusive on February 28, 2017
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Response from Captain
January 14, 2018
Always a great time with you on board brother !! Tight Lines !! Makina papa..