A bob lemay tarpon fly with the perfect amount of movement. With a focus on crab and shrimp we plan to highlight. Jim klug, photographer, guide and travel coordinator, takes us on a tour of belize from the northern waters of ambergris caye, to the pristine waters of turneffe atoll, all the way south to hopkins, placencia and puta gorda. However, the highlight is the worldclass saltwater flats fishing for the big three. Tarpon caye lodge is surrounded by miles of the best fishing flats in the world. Jim klug has just published fly fishing belize a book of photography and writing exclusively covering the saltwater destination. Tarpon will inhale the fly and wont actually eat it. Known for bonefish, tarpon and permit, you can chase a grand slam or spend your day reeling in snapper, barracuda and jack. Let us help you plan a memorable flyfishing trip to belize. In belize city, the belize and sibun rivers are home to some huge specimens of this prized fish. Captain nathaniel nato verde has over 20 years of experience as a fishing. A quick guide to tarpon fishing in belize yellow dog. Tarpon season tarpon fishing is somewhat seasonal since the tarpon is a migratory species.
Belize fishing, flyfishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon. This 60 mile stretch of water is sheltered by the second largest barrier reef in the world and contains flats, cays, channels, mangroves, and river mouths which provide the following menu. With literally thousands of permit, bonefish, and tarpon landed over the years, you cant go wrong when you book a day or a week or more with blue horizon fly fishing. Three days of saltwater fishing with expert belize fly fishing guides who have lived and fished on these extensive flats for years. Ambergris caye is the largest island in belize, situated just off of the north east coast in the gulf of mexico. Tarpon cay lodge utilizes spacious 18foot pangas with an extensive level casting deck. The northcentral coast of belize offers an unparalleled variety of light tackle fishing opportunities.
The people of belize are extremely friendly and accommodating. Belize fly fishing belize fishing guides ambergris caye. Belize flats in and around ambergris caye have been providing the excitment of fly fishing for bonefish, permit and tarpon since the world discovered it in the 1970s. Tarpon fishing is excellent on the beaches at this time with light boat traffic making for prime sight fishing on light tackle and fly fishing. Out of print limited first edition hardcover copy with images and text from photographer and fly fishing travel professional jim klug, this 268page, coffeetablestyle photo and text book fly fishing belize provides an indepth look at all the country has to offer anglers, travelers and modernday adventurers.
San pedro is the only town on ambergris and the central location for flyfishing on the island. Book online now belize fly fishing guides flies gear. Fly fishing belize by jim klug 20140503 jim klug on. The victoriahouse offers a great program for the traveling angler looking to experience belize in style and.
Not every rod that is capable of casting beautifully is a great fish fighting tool and few rods that can whip a 150 pound tarpon quickly are delicate casting tools. Join us for an unforgettable fishing adventure on the endless crystal clear flats or beautiful barrier reef of belize. Tarpon are regarded as the ultimate saltwater fly fishing challenge. We offer half day and full day trip options from hopkins, placencia, and the surrounding cayes. Tarpon caye lodge offers the ultimate belize fly fishing vacation. So the owner bait hook is a good mix i can set the hook, and the hook seems to set and hold better than standard jhooks. Fly fishing for tarpon in costa rica 31 august, 2017 categories. Belize fly fishing andor spin fishing in the flats for bonefish, permit and tarpon. Belize rivals the bahamas as a perfect place to get hooked on bonefish. Tarpon can range in size from 6090 lbs to 100150 lbs. It has a total land area of 8,867 square miles and a population of 255,000. With fishing sites in all directions and born fishermen as your guides, turneffe island resort is the beginning of the most unforgettable fish story youve ever told. Fly fishing belize by jim klug the venturing angler. Blue skies, popcorn clouds, and gentle winds set the stage for unbelievable tarpon action on the saltwater flats of belize.
Charlie is from the village of placencia in the stan creek district of belize. Tarpon cay lodge is located on the north shore of mexicos yucatan peninsula. Snook, crevalle jacks, barracuda and sharks round out the set of more common species pursued by fly fishers here. Blue horizon belize is the best belize fly fishing guide service around. Fifteen flies hand tuned for belize tarpon, picked based on the time of year you are there, and the area you are in. Guiding by age nineteen, he has over 30 years of experience fishing the waters of belize and is considered one of the most knowledgeable and respected guides in the country. Tarpon fishing is also very good for the resident fish up in the bay and offers a lot of opportunities in many directions. Your host at tarpon caye lodge is charles leslie sr. We had very little money saved after a summer season of guiding and working in the local fly shop, but we were determined to make an exotic destination our.
Belize bonefish, belize tarpon, fly fishing in belize, belize flats fishing, san pedro fishing. Belize is an englishspeaking nation, once known as british honduras. This book is a musthave for both saltwater flats fishermen and nonanglers who truly. Belize fly fish belize, or enjoy a slower pace, with orvis endorsed lodges and guides. Ambergris caye is fly anglers favorite destination in belize, with abundant schools of tarpon. Belize fly fishing bonefishing, permit, reef gofish belize. The location is perfect, as you are never more than a short boat ride to the permit flats. In 2007, fly fishing in saltwater magazine named belize as one of the 10 best permit destinations in the world.
Worldclass fly fishing in be lize for tarpon for many anglers, its an addiction chasing tarpon on the flats and channels of belize. Belize tarpon fly sarteneja updated 2020 prices belize. Our guided trips the 400 square miles of saltwater flats that surround ambergris caye is home to bonefish, permit and tarpon. Neftali tayo, nathaniel nato and ezekiel zeke, were raised in this traditional fishing town in northern belize.
It then goes on to highlight belizes eight most storied fishing destinations the ones you know ambergris caye. Blue horizon belize the best belize fly fishing guides. With good reason, this part of belize is known as the permit capital of the world. Out of print limited first edition hardcover copy with images and text from photographer and fly fishing travel professional jim klug, this 268page, coffeetablestyle photo and text book fly fishing belize provides an indepth look at all the country. Present the fly correctly in a variety of conditions.
The book is ambitious in its scope it provides a primer on belize, the history of fly fishing here, and an overview of key species bonefish, permit, tarpon and their habitat penned by dr. Tarpon caye lodge in belize is a saltwater fly fishing lodge customtailored on a private island retreat for the serious flats fishermen and, more specifically, hardcore permit fisherman. Tarpon flies ole florida fly shop fly fishing gear. The southern inshore waters are known for some of the largest silver kings caught in the country, while glovers reef is a worldfamous tarpon fishery. Belize is the perfect destination for firsttime saltwater anglers, seasoned veterans, couples and families alike. We already booked on a full day trip with one of the highly rated fishing guides, but would like to know some other diy options for days when we have time and the fishing mood strikes. Belize fly shop, belize fly fishing, belize fishing, belize fly fishing guides, belize fishing guides.
Written by larry waight, a local with more than twenty years of experience in the travel industry, the book is packed with tips, information, and recommendations about all of the best things to see. Selecting flies for a trip can be difficult and time consuming even though a labor of love. In the coming months we will be doing a full color feature in tail fly fishing magazine on bonefish flies for the top destinations throughout the world. Non fishers will marvel at the rivers, jungle and farms surrounding the compound or take advantage of the snorkeling and diving near the barrier reef, just a short boat ride away. Belize tarpon fly offers guided flats fly fishing charters and is owned and operated by the verde brothers of sarteneja, belize. All fly fishing is conducted out of these stealthy, stable and comfortable fishing platforms. A short story of a quick fly fishing trip to the island of ambergris caye off the coast of belize. Tarpon inhabit the rivers, creeks, channels, and lagoons off belize. Since i am going in january the tarpon fishing will not be its best. Many skilled anglers fish for years before even getting one to eat a fly, this book shares all you need to know to vastly improve your odds. During your stay with us you will be located seconds from tarpon fishing, minutes from permit and schools of bonefish.
Plus, tarpon sometimes spit out the fly before the line can come tight especially in situations with a headon angle, and in these situations an active hook set is necessary. An average day is 7 to 12 hooked with 2 to 3 landed, sometimes more. Hard to believe granny and i woke up in the back of the explorer yesterday at. Tarpon are one of the most difficult fish to catch on fly, everything has to go just right to hook, fight, boat, and release a tarpon. Sometimes when working on a filming project theres little time to grab my own camera. Wake up with the best fishing in belize at your doorstep. Picking bonefish flies is incredibly difficult due to the diverse habits and diet of this species. Top 10 belize fishing charters for 2020 fishingbooker. So was my first foray into flats fishing with the long rod, a trip to belize during my salad days with another friend and fellow guide during the midmarch break of our sophomore year. A study entitled economic impact of recreational fishing for bonefish, permit and tarpon in belize for 2007 prepared by anthony j. Whether youre a novice or expert angler, gofish belize offers a variety of exhilarating trips. Belize is already known for its fabulous fly fishing for permit and belcampo has the best fly fishing for permit in belize. Belize fly fishing saltwater destinations fly fishing heaven.
From permit to bonefish to tarpon, this is the place to go to reel in a grand slam. Given that the fish can grow to over 200 pounds makes it one of the most soughtafter game fish on the planet. Belize fishing guides pride themselves on the speed at which they get on with the job at hand, and those in san pedro and the rest of ambergris caye are no exception. Reel belize works with the belize tourism board to provide you with the very best fishing charter. Tarpon fishing is best in april and may and then drops off in september or october.
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