los locos x chittum 21r

Landing a free-swimming Marlin on fly in and of itself, is one of the most challenging and rewarding feats in saltwater sportfishing. Doing it from a 21 foot flats boat? now that takes the challenge to another level. Unlike most fly caught marlin, you're not chasing a teaser-fed fish or casting from the comfort of a big sportfishing boat. This is raw, open water sight-fishing of the highest order.

It’s the ultimate test for even the most seasoned fly angler: spotting the fish, making the perfect cast, and watching a marlin light up as it engulfs your fly. Then comes the chaos—line screaming, water exploding, and the fight of a lifetime on a fly rod.

This is all part of a day’s work at Los Locos , an outfit years in the making, nestled in the heart of Baja California. Guiding anglers from all over the world in one of the most diverse & dynamic fisheries on the planet, Magdalena Bay. Operating in such a rugged ecosystem, they employ a number of best-in-class tools to get the job done, including custom built skiffs. Among their fleet of highly specialized boats, one vessel stands out- the Chittum 21R. A 12º hull powered by a Mercury 225, it’s purpose built to push the limits of what is possible in a flats boat and the crew at Los Locos continues to do just that…

WATCH: CHITTUM 21R- MARLIN ON A FLATS BOAT

Learn more about the 21R -> here.