www.fishguatemala.com
Absecon Bay Sportsman Center
81 Natalie Terrace, Absecon, NJ, 08201
609-484-0409, captdave@fishguatemala.com
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: captdave@fishguatemala.com , tel. 609-484-0409, fax 609-228-7543
Guatemala: Capt. Dennis Wheeler, Parlama S.A., Calle Esperitu Santo, NO.47, Antigua, Guatemala
email: parlamasportfishing@yahoo.com,
tel. 011 (502) 5704-4254, or 011 (502) 5691-0360, fax 011 (502) 7832-4332