George Poveromo's World of Saltwater Fishing · Season 25, Episode 8
What Idle Time?, El Salvador, Central America!
21 min · Aired Oct 16, 2026 · Hosted by
Casa del Golfo is a resort situated on El Salvador’s Pacific coast. George and Harry Vernon III base here to sample the lightly tapped coastal fishing. Trolling with 30lb class Penn International tackle some 50 miles offshore and along the deep ridge paralleling Central America, they battle sailfish, mahi pushing 40lbs and yellowfins. The highlight is a 300lb class blue marlin George released after a three-hour battle on 30lb class tackle, 40lb fluorocarbon leader and a 6/0 in-line circle hook! This episode showcases the exceptional sport fishing potential off El Salvador and the charming Casa Del Golfo Resort.
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Casa del Golfo is a resort situated on El Salvador’s Pacific coast. George and Harry Vernon III base here to sample the lightly tapped coastal fishing. Trolling with 30lb class Penn International tackle some 50 miles offshore and along the deep ridge paralleling Central America, they battle sailfish, mahi pushing 40lbs and yellowfins. The highlight is a 300lb class blue marlin George released after a three-hour battle on 30lb class tackle, 40lb fluorocarbon leader and a 6/0 in-line circle hook! This episode showcases the exceptional sport fishing potential off El Salvador and the charming Casa Del Golfo Resort.
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