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San Pedro Town’s Captain Jaime Guerrero, along with Team Catchin’ A Buzz, represented Belize at one of the world’s most prestigious fishing tournaments, the Costa Offshore World Championship (OWC). The highly regarded event, held from April 20th to 22nd in Quepos, Costa Rica, brought together over 38 teams from 20 countries, making participation a significant achievement for any captain and crew.
On the first day of competition, Team Catchin’ A Buzz delivered a strong performance at sea, releasing more than 20 sailfish and one blue marlin. By the end of the day, they secured fourth place overall in the points jackpot standings with 7,500 points.
The second day proved more challenging, as the Belizean team was unable to secure the points needed to maintain their early momentum. However, they rebounded on the final day, topping the Billfish category with 5,300 points. They were followed by a team from Brazil and the 2021 OWC champions. At the conclusion of the tournament, Catchin’ A Buzz placed sixth overall among the international field.
The team also earned recognition in the Anglers Category, with Victor Hernandez placing third for Belize after accumulating 3,400 points.
Catchin’ A Buzz is well known in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, as one of the island’s top-performing fishing teams. In addition to competing internationally, they are consistent contenders in the annual Deep Sea Classic, held at Grand Caribe north of San Pedro each summer. In 2025, they secured second place in the popular tournament, which attracts teams from across Belize and the wider region.
Their success extends beyond recent competitions. At the 2022 Deep Sea Classic, Catchin’ A Buzz claimed the top prize with a total of 2,545 points after catching and releasing an estimated 200-pound marlin. These accomplishments earned them recognition from OWC organizers, who selected the Grand Caribe Deep Sea Classic as a qualifying tournament and extended an invitation to the island team to compete in this year’s championship in Costa Rica.
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