FRESHWATER FLY FISHING TOURS Eagle Valley Lodge, Trout Fishing Argentina 22 Ayakulik River Camp, Salmon Fishing Alaska 4 Tsimane, Pluma Lodge Bolivia 23 Bristol Bay Lodge, Salmon Fly Fishing Alaska 5 Tsimane, Agua Negra Camp Bolivia 24 Goodnews River Lodge, Fly Fishing Alaska 6 Tsimane, Secure Lodge Bolivia 25 No See Um Lodge, Salmon Fly Fishing Alaska 7 Peacock Bass Fishing, Amazon River Brazil 26 Great Alaska Adventure Lodge Alaska 8 Pirarucu Arapaima, Fly Fishing Brazil 27 Mission Lodge, Salmon Fly Fishing Alaska 9 Kalum River Lodge Canada 28 Rapids Camp, Salmon Fly Fishing Alaska 10 Camp Bonaventure, Salmon Fishing Canada 29 Alaska West, Salmon Fly Fishing Camp Alaska 11 Salmon Lodge, Fly Fishing Cascapedia Canada 30 Alaska Trophy Adventures, Fly Fishing Alaska 12 Bc West, Steelhead Fly Fishing Canada 31 Las Buitreras, Sea Trout Tishing Argentina 13 Futa Lodge, Trout Fishing Patagonia Chile 32 Pira Lodge, Golden Dorado Fishing Argentina 14 Silver King Lodge, Tarpon Fishing Costa Rica 33 Villa Maria Lodge, Sea Trout Argentina 15 Jungle Tarpon, Fly Quest Costa Rica 34 Kau Tapen Lodge, Rio Grande Argentina 16 Kangia River Lodge, Arctic Char Greenland 35 Rio Paranà, Golden Dorado Argentina 17 Lake Thingvallavatn, Wild Trout Iceland 36 Santa Cruz, Steelhead Fly Fishing Argentina 18 Atlantic Salmon Fishing, Gaula River Norway 37 Caterina River, King Salmon Argentina 19 Salmon Fishing, Reisastua Lodge Norway 38 El Rincon Lodge, Sea Trout Argentina 20 Orklagaard, Salmon Fishing Norway 39 Worlds End, Irigoyen River Argentina 21 Lake Sibbo, Predator Fishing Sweden 40
CONTACT DETAILS: PRINT MANAGEMENT: Swallowtail Print TEL: +44 (0) 1603 407596 PHOTOGRAPHS: We would like to take this opportunity to say EMAIL: [email protected] thank you to all our valued clients, our lodges and professional photographers who have supplied us with high quality images. WEBSITE: www.sportquestholidays.com ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES: [email protected] DESIGN & LAYOUT: Tracey Buckenham Eagle Valley Lodge, Trout Fishing Argentina 22 Pike Fishing, Wilderness Wakes Sweden 41 Alphonse Island, Fly Fishing Seychelles 59 Tsimane, Pluma Lodge Bolivia 23 Monster Tigerfish, Fly Fishing Tanzania 42 Fly Fishing, Astove Atoll Seychelles 60 Tsimane, Agua Negra Camp Bolivia 24 Cosmeledo Seychelles 61 Tsimane, Secure Lodge Bolivia 25 SALTWATER FLY FISHING TOURS Los Roques Venezuela 62 Peacock Bass Fishing, Amazon River Brazil 26 Bairs Lodge, Saltwater Fly Fishing Bahamas 44 Pirarucu Arapaima, Fly Fishing Brazil 27 Abaco Lodge, Saltwater Fly Fishing Bahamas 45 HOSTED TOURS Kalum River Lodge Canada 28 Saltwater Fly Fishing, Andros South Bahamas 46 Hosted Las Buitreras, Sea Trout Argentina 64 Camp Bonaventure, Salmon Fishing Canada 29 Water Caye, Permit Fly Fishing Belize 47 Hosted King Salmon, Fly Fishing Argentina 65 Salmon Lodge, Fly Fishing Cascapedia Canada 30 San Pedro & Water Caye, Fly Fishing Belize 48 Hosted Golden Dorado, Fishing Bolivia 66 Bc West, Steelhead Fly Fishing Canada 31 El Pescador Ambergris caye, Fly Fishing Belize 49 Hosted Arapaima, Fly Fishing Brazil 67 Futa Lodge, Trout Fishing Patagonia Chile 32 Turneffe Flats, Saltwater Fly Fishing Belize 50 Hosted Kalum River Lodge Canada 68 Silver King Lodge, Tarpon Fishing Costa Rica 33 Ikari House Christmas Island 51 Hosted Atlantic Salmon, Quebec Canada 69 Jungle Tarpon, Fly Quest Costa Rica 34 Sailfish, Big Game Fishing Guatemala 52 Hosted Saltwater Fishing Christmas island 70 Kangia River Lodge, Arctic Char Greenland 35 St Brandon’s Mauritius 53 Hosted Lake Thingvallavatn Iceland 71 Lake Thingvallavatn, Wild Trout Iceland 36 Casa Blanca Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico 54 Hosted Salmon Fishing, Reisastua Norway 72 Atlantic Salmon Fishing, Gaula River Norway 37 Fisherman Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico 55 Hosted Tarpon School Mexico 73 Salmon Fishing, Reisastua Lodge Norway 38 Arabian Fly, Saltwater Fly Fishing Oman 56 Orklagaard, Salmon Fishing Norway 39 Farquhar Lodge Seychelles 57 Lake Sibbo, Predator Fishing Sweden 40 Providence Atoll, Fly Fishing Seychelles 58
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Dear Friends,
It’s with great pleasure to welcome you to your copy of our fully coloured brochure which encloses all of our freshwater and saltwater fly fishing destinations.
It is amazing to think that we are already in our fifteenth year, when you consider our journey from our humble beginnings to present day in our new welcoming offices. Over this period we have become the industry leader in package holidays specialising in both fishing and shooting destinations around the world, this is something I personally feel very proud of. Over this period I have been very lucky to travel to some amazing places, fish in some of the world’s most spectacular destinations and meet some great customers who have become personal friends. It does not matter how many places one travels to, there is always more fishing and more adventures to be had and found.
We have worked long and hard to be able to offer you the very best in all styles of fishing. In this years brochure you will see that the tried and trusted destinations still appear along with some very exciting new destinations that have already proved to be very popular. You will notice that on most tours we have given you a suggested itinerary which are there to get you started and may inspire some ideas for you.
We pride ourselves on giving you a personalised experience, making us a dedicated one-point contact for all your holiday needs. We aim to provide you with quality value for money holidays therefore our prices include everything you need such as flights, transfers, accommodation, fishing and airport parking. It is this personal touch combined with a door-to-door service that differentiates us from the rest of the market.
Another development worth a mention is our ever-growing portfolio of new destinations that we are currently working on. We are continuously researching and developing new and exciting destinations so we can offer you the very best destinations, many of which are exclusive to Sportquest Holidays.
Wherever and whenever you decide to travel, we promise to provide you with a holiday full of memories to last a lifetime.
Best Wishes Peter Collingsworth
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Confidence What makes us stand out above other fishing holiday companies is that an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority our trips are fully packaged. Our holiday packages include flights, hotels, (CAA). Our ATOL number is 6371. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, transfers, fishing and the airport parking therefore there are no hidden the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange costs. On top of this, our team will help plan and book your fishing to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For adventure from beginning to end, saving you time and ensuring you further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. have the perfect fishing holiday. Meticulously Researched Travel Services Every destination has been carefully researched by our dedicated team Our comprehensive literature and website clearly shows everything to ensure that the fishing is of the highest quality, but also to ensure that is included, removing those hidden extras that others employ to that we are completely happy with all of the facilities so that your fishing keep initial advertised prices low. You decide exactly what you need experience will be thoroughly enjoyable. from our comprehensive range of services; covering the fishing, guides, flights, accommodation, Travel Insurance, car hire and any non fishing Expertise excursions; allowing us to provide you with the complete flexible one We have a dedicated team of experts with years of fishing experience stop angling adventure. who will help tailor your fishing trip to your specific needs. They will give you all the help and advice you need for your sporting adventure Financial Security including all the fishing tackle required. The air holidays and flights on this website are ATOL protected as we hold
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The freshwater fly fishing section of your brochure covers a wonderful array of destinations from around the world, from the remarkable Sea Trout fishing in Argentina, where the rivers are teeming with bright chrome fish, some of which have already topped 30lb. All the way through to more tropical climates with the likes of the high flying Peacock Bass, deep in the Amazon rainforests. All of which provide quality opportunities to fly fishing enthusiasts to present a fly. Regardless if you are an experienced fly angler looking for the next adrenaline rush or a complete beginner looking for your first adventure, it makes no difference because Sportquest Holidays provides an exceptional level of service to all our anglers. This level of service we provide is based on our combined experience, up to date information and unmatched knowledge of our fishing destinations from around the world. We therefore can make sure that all destinations recommended to you personally will meet and match both your desires and abilities. We also spend a long time researching all new up and coming destinations to ensure that we continue to offer you the largest selection of the best freshwater fly fishing tours available. We listen to every ones feedback and ideas on new locations, we then set our designated team on a research mission to make sure everything is in place and up to our standards before sending any customers. It is these careful business practices that has seen Sportquest Holidays become the UK leader in fishing holiday tours around the world. One real growth area is single anglers looking to travel with like minded people, this is one reason that each year our ever increasing portfolio of hosted / group trips remain so popular. So if you find yourself on your own and would like to share in the camaraderie on any of these trips you can find them listed in the hosted holiday section. So if you are looking for a holiday of a lifetime either as a single angler, a group or just a couple of days with the family, we are sure there will be a tour that will be exactly what you are looking for and if there isn’t then call us and we can tailor make a trip to suit your requirements. FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code ALL021
AYAKULIK RIVER CAMP, SALMON FISHING - ALASKA
Alaska must be one of, if not the best location within the world to catch Salmon. The sheer numbers and size of Salmon shocks even the most travelled of anglers and the Ayakulik River located within the Kodiak National Wildlife Park is one such place that amazes our customer’s year on year.
ITINERARY he Ayakulik River is just perfect for fly fishing, DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Arrive Salmon, Steelhead and Dolly Varden. From the novice T Seattle. Depart Seattle. Arrive Anchorage. to expert, our professional guides will help you learn on average it’s 30 yards wide with depths On arrival take a taxi to the Anchorage Hotel. new skills to thoroughly enjoy your Alaskan fishing between 3 to 4 feet deep and stunning pools Overnight accommodation: Anchorage Hotel B/B experience. Overnight accommodation: Ayakulik River every 200 yards. The crystal clear water and the (Twin room) Camp F/B lack of vegetation on the banks make it one of DAY 2: Fishing Day. Early in the morning you will need DAY 7: Fishing Day. Also expect to see numerous to take a taxi back to Anchorage airport. Kodiak Brown Bears as they also fish for Salmon in the the best and easiest rivers we have ever seen Depart Anchorage. Arrive Kodiak. bountiful Ayakulik River. Overnight accommodation: or fished for Salmon. The terrain is fairly easy On arrival walk across the road to the local airstrip. Ayakulik River Camp F/B Depart Kodiak by helicopter or seaplane. to walk, although expect to walk around two DAY 8: In the morning you are free to relax. Depart Arrive Ayakulik. On arrival you will be welcomed with miles per day while exploring up and down the Ayakulik by either seaplane / helicopter. Arrive drinks and snacks before having time to unpack. Once Kodiak. On arrival you will check into your hotel riverbanks. Some skiffs are available but the you are ready you are free to fish and battle with your which is across the road. Overnight accommodation: fishing is mainly all done from the shore. Catch first Salmon. Overnight accommodation: Ayakulik Kodiak Comfort Inn B/B River Camp F/B statistics for the lodge are simply amazing, with DAY 9: In the morning make your way back to Kodiak DAYS 3 & 4: Fishing Days. Each day you will depart weekly catches in excess of 300 Salmon being airport. Depart Kodiak. Arrive Anchorage. Depart with your guide to explore and fish various runs/pools Anchorage the norm for only 12 anglers. The lodges are for Salmon. Overnight accommodation: Ayakulik River Camp F/B DAY 10: Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle located on the southwest coastline of Kodiak Arrive UK Island on over 500 acres of private property DAYS 5 & 6: Fishing Days. The Ayakulik River is one of the best rivers to fly fish for King, Silver, Sockeye, Pink beginning at the mouth of the Ayakulik River and surrounded by the Kodiak National Wildlife WHATS INCLUDED
Refuge. This provides complete isolation and »» International Flights »» 5.5 Days Fishing »» 2 Nights Kodiak Hotel »» Internal Flights »» 6 nights accommodation lodge »» Fishing license seclusion to fully enjoy an Alaskan adventure »» All transfers Helicopter/Seaplane »» All meals at lodge without the crowds. Salmon available are King/ Chinook, Sockeye, Coho/Silver, Chum, and Pink Salmon. We have two lodges at this remote location on the mouth of the Ayakulik River. Each lodge is modest, warm, and comfortable with hot showers, twin beds, mains electricity and can accommodate 6 anglers which makes this the perfect destination for small groups.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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BRISTOL BAY LODGE, SALMON FLY FISHING - ALASKA
For an unparalleled fly out fishing experience, it has to be the legendary Bristol Bay Lodge, surrounded by pristine wilderness right in the heart of North America’s largest state park. If you are looking for a holiday to catch more species on the fly than you can handle, this is definitely the destination for you.
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DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes Each guest over the next six days spends one night at hree hundred and fifty miles southwest available) Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle. Arrive Birch Camp and then Rainbo Camp for exclusive T Anchorage. fishing. This means that every single day you will be of Anchorage and strategically placed in the On arrival take a taxi to your Anchorage Hotel. fishing very different locations for all sorts of species. unspoiled and untouched surroundings lay Overnight accommodation: Anchorage Hotel (Twin Overnight accommodation: Bristol Bay Lodge (Twin Bristol Bay Lodge and its vast watershed. You rooms) R/O rooms) F/B will have access to this pristine Alaskan fishery DAY 2: (Friday) Free day to relax. Overnight DAYS 8 & 9: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. During accommodation: Anchorage Hotel (Twin rooms) R/O each day a fresh shore lunch will be prepared for you and can expect to catch a great abundance DAY 3: (Saturday) Fishing Day. Early in the morning by your guides. Guiding is based on 2 anglers to 1 and variety of fish. Rivers fished are, the Togiak take a taxi to Anchorage airport. Depart Anchorage. guide. Overnight accommodation: Bristol Bay Lodge River, where you can expect to catch five species (Twin rooms) F/B Arrive Dillingham. On arrival Bristol Bay Lodge staff of Salmon, plus double figure Rainbow Trout, will greet and transfer you to the lodge via road and DAY 10: (Saturday) Early in the morning transfer back boat, transfer take around 1.5 hrs. Once you have to Dillingham via boat and car. Grayling and Arctic Char. The Agulowak and settled in its time to go for your first afternoon of Depart Dillingham. Arrive Anchorage. On arrival take the Agulopak Rivers, which host the single fishing. Overnight accommodation: Bristol Bay Lodge a taxi back to your Anchorage Hotel. Overnight largest Sockeye Salmon run anywhere in the (Twin rooms) F/B accommodation: Anchorage Hotel (Twin rooms) R/O world, with an average of several million fish DAYS 4 & 5: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Each DAY 11: (Sunday) Take a taxi back to Anchorage day you will depart for a full days fishing either by sea international airport. returning throughout the system each year. If plane or boat. Overnight accommodation: Bristol Bay Depart Anchorage. Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle. that is not enough, after spending an evening at Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B DAY 12: (Monday) Arrive UK the lodge you will depart for one of two fishing DAYS 6 & 7: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. destinations that will later involve an overnight WHATS INCLUDED experience at one of two outpost camps,
»» International flights »» 5 nights accommodation at lodge »» All meals at lodge and camps Birch Camp and Rainbo Camp. These camps »» Internal flights »» 1 night Birch Camp »» Fishing license »» Transfers to and from Dillingham and »» 1 night Rainbo Camp »» Fishing tackle give customers access to some of the best fly Bristol Bay Lodge »» 6.5 days fishing via boat and plane »» 3 Nights Anchorage Hotel fishing for Chinook / King Salmon in the whole of Alaska. Each day you will be either flown to various fishing destinations on our rivers in legendary DeHavilland Beaver floatplanes or taken throughout the region to remote rivers and streams by our riverboats, outfitted with jet units for easy accessibility to the most productive fishing spots.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 5 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code ALL025
GOODNEWS RIVER LODGE, FLY FISHING - ALASKA
If you are looking for a fishing lodge that puts you and the fishing first, then look no further. Goodnews River Lodge is the only full service lodge on the entire river system. Experience the solitude and peaceful beauty of Alaska; it’s just you and the fish. No crowds, no flying to the “best” river. It’s all here on the Goodnews River, for you to enjoy.
ITINERARY he three forks of the Goodnews River flow DAY 1: (Tuesday) Depart UK (alternative routes pm. Guides are assigned each evening after dinner for T available) Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle. Arrive the next day’s fishing. This gives you a chance to out of the Ahklun Mountains, and wander Anchorage. On arrival take a taxi to the discuss what species you want to fish for the next day through the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge as Anchorage Hotel. Overnight with your Guide. Overnight accommodation: they make their way to the Bering Sea. There accommodation: Anchorage Hotel (Twin rooms) R/O Goodnews River Lodge (Twin bedded tents) F/B are over 490 miles of fishable streams, braids, DAY 2: (Wednesday) Fishing Day. In the morning take DAYS 7 & 8: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. Each a taxi to Ted Stevens Airport. Depart Ted Stevens day we rotate our guides, that way you get to know all creeks and river branches for you to enjoy. The Airport. Arrive Goodnews Airstrip. On arrival you will of the Guides and experience many different parts of lodge itself is located on the North Fork of the be met by the staff for the 20 minute boat ride to the the river. Guiding is based on 2 anglers to 1 guide. river, which is the main branch, right at the Lodge. Lunch will be served while you wait for your Overnight accommodation: Goodnews River Lodge luggage to arrive at your tent, then it’s time to tackle (Twin bedded tents) F/B upper edge of tidewater and just 7 miles from up and go fishing! Overnight accommodation: DAY 9: (Wednesday) In the morning its time to depart Goodnews Bay. From there, the jet boats can Goodnews River Lodge (Twin bedded tents) F/B back to Anchorage. Depart Goodnews Airstrip. Arrive easily access all 3 forks of the river, as well as the DAYS 3 & 4: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. Your Ted Stevens Airport. On arrival take a taxi to the lower tidewater sections. Chrome bright Salmon, typical day will start with breakfast at 7:00am. At that Anchorage Hotel. Overnight accommodation: time you will make a sandwich for lunch, order a shore Anchorage Hotel (Twin rooms) R/O most still with sea lice, are the norm. These fish lunch, or decide to come back to the camp. Overnight DAY 10: (Thursday) Take a taxi back to Anchorage are fresh and feisty, and will challenge your accommodation: Goodnews River Lodge (Twin bedded international airport. Depart Anchorage. Arrive angling skills. Resident Leopard Rainbows and tents) F/B Seattle. Depart Seattle. DAYS 5 & 6: (Saturday & Sunday) Fishing Days. Grayling live in all areas of the river and follow DAY 11: (Friday) Arrive UK Each day you will fish from 8:15am and return at 5:30 the Salmon upriver, as they get ready for their spawning rituals. The river boasts outstanding WHATS INCLUDED
runs of all 5 species of Pacific Salmon, sea run »» International flights »» 6.5 days of guided fishing »» Rods, Reels, Waders »» Internal flights »» All meals at lodge »» 2 Nights Anchorage Hotel Dolly Varden, and resident Leopard Rainbows »» 7 nights accommodation at Lodge »» All flies and terminal tackle and Grayling. The lodge is a fixed camp right on the river just above tidewater. Accommodation is in high tech elevated weatherproof tent/ cabins, each with fixed windows and a propane heater for those chilly Alaska nights. There are 6 bathrooms, each with hot showers, sinks and toilets. There’s also a heated drying room for your waders and fishing gear so they are dry and ready for the next day’s fishing. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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NO SEE UM LODGE SALMON FLY FISHING - ALASKA
No-See-Um Lodge is ranked among the finest Alaskan fly-out fly-fishing operations for over 25 years. The Holman family has a well-earned reputation for pampering their guests. John and his team have many years of experience in fishing and guiding in Alaska. They know the best fishing spots and how to get you there safely.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Sunday) Depart UK (alternative routes accommodation: No See Um Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B his outstanding Alaskan lodge takes only available) Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle. Arrive T DAYS 7 & 8: (Saturday & Sunday) Fishing Days. Each twelve guests each week. The fishing program Anchorage.On arrival take a taxi to the Anchorage day while fishing, lunch is normally taken on the Hotel. Overnight accommodation: Anchorage Hotel riverbank and all days guiding is based on 2 anglers to centres around Rainbow Trout that are available (Twin rooms) R/O 1 guide. Overnight accommodation: No See Um Lodge all season and average 3-10 lbs. There is also DAY 2: (Monday) Fishing Day. Early in the morning (Twin rooms) F/B ample opportunity to fly fish for Arctic Char, take a taxi to Ted Stevens Airport. DAY 9: (Monday) In the morning its time to depart Dolly Varden, Grayling, plus all five species of Depart Ted Stevens Airport. Arrive King Salmon. back to Anchorage. Depart King Salmon. Arrive On arrival you will be met by the Lodge staff, and Anchorage. On arrival take a taxi back to the Pacific Salmon. The lodge strives to have one taken to your waiting floatplane for the 30-minute Anchorage Hotel. Overnight accommodation: guide for every two anglers and typically a flight to the Lodge. Once you are all checked in depart Anchorage Hotel (Twin rooms) R/O for your first afternoon of fishing. Overnight good deal of walking and wading is expected accommodation: No See Um Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B DAY 10: (Tuesday) Take a taxi back to Anchorage to reach the best spots. Alternatively, jet boats international airport. Depart Anchorage. Arrive DAYS 3 & 4: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. Seattle. Depart Seattle. are used for transportation on several river Depart for your first day of fly-out fishing (weather systems. Unlike most fly-out lodges, you won’t permitting) or local fishing for the species of your DAY 11: (Wednesday) Arrive UK choice. Overnight accommodation: No See Um Lodge be “left out in the woods” because your pilot (Twin rooms) F/B and aircraft stay with you throughout the day. DAYS 5 & 6: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. Just talk The lodge is staffed by the finest guides and to your guides the night before and make plans for pilots available and their willingness to provide what you would like to target each day. Overnight for their guests has put No See Um in a class by WHATS INCLUDED itself, truly Alaska’s finest. The main guesthouse
»» International flights »» 6 days guided fishing »» All alcoholic drinks at lodge has a total of four bedrooms, each with two »» Internal flights »» All flies and other tackle if required »» 2 Nights Anchorage Hotel »» 7 nights accommodation No See um »» All meals at lodge twin beds and a complete bathroom. There are Lodge also two private double occupancy cedar log guesthouses, which have full complimentary bars, and each complete with twin beds and private bathrooms. Whether you are drawn to the region by the allure of walk and wading small systems, or drifting the mighty Kvichak for massive Rainbows, know that No See Um has it all.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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GREAT ALASKA ADVENTURE LODGE - ALASKA
Great Alaska Lodge is the ideal location if you wish to combine first class fly fishing for trophy King Salmon while combining bear watching and adventure activities. This is one reason that makes this one of our most popular destinations in Alaska for people travelling with non-angling partners, defiinitely a holiday not to be missed.
ITINERARY he Kenai River supports a healthy DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Arrive accommodation: Great Alaska Adventure Lodge (Twin T Seattle. Depart Seattle. Arrive Anchorage. On arrival rooms) F/B population of Chinook/King, Sockeye, and Coho/ take a taxi to your Anchorage Hotel. Overnight DAYS 6 & 7: Fishing Days. While fishing guiding is Silver Salmon every year. The King Salmon that accommodation: Anchorage Hotel (Twin rooms) R/O based on 2 anglers to 1 guide if wading, 4 anglers to 1 call the Kenai home are like no other. They are DAY 2: Fishing Day. You will be picked up in guide if using a drift or sled. Overnight truly the world’s biggest Salmon and deserve Anchorage early in the morning and then driven to the accommodation: Great Alaska Adventure Lodge (Twin lodge, a scenic two-hour trip. Then spend the rest of rooms) F/B respect which draws in fly fishing anglers from the day fishing for your target species. Overnight DAY 8: Fishing Day. Spend the morning fishing before all over the world. The Sockeye that return to accommodation: Great Alaska Adventure Lodge (Twin returning back to the lodge to start the journey home. the Kenai enter the river by the thousands. It is rooms) F/B Depart Kenai. Arrive Anchorage. On arrival in truly amazing how many fish are in the river at DAY 3: Fishing Day. Depart with your guide for the day Anchorage take a taxi back to the Anchorage Hotel. fishing for the species of your choice. In the evening Overnight accommodation: Anchorage Hotel (Twin one time. With literally hundreds of thousands of after dinner there is additional guiding right outside rooms) R/O fish in the river, it can be very easy to catch your the lodge on its world famous beach, which already DAY 9: Check out of your hotel and take a taxi back to limit. The Silver Salmon that return to the Kenai boasts 5 world records on the fly. Overnight Anchorage international airport. Depart Anchorage. accommodation: Great Alaska Adventure Lodge (Twin Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle are absolutely astounding. They are very large rooms) F/B DAY 10: Arrive UK and full of fight adding to the many attractions DAYS 4 & 5: Fishing Days. Fishing each day is done of the river. Fishing on the Kenai River is from either by 20’ River Sled jet boats, drift boats and 20’ River Sleds. These boats are ideal fishing wading subject to the species you wish to catch, time of year and fishing methods. Overnight platforms for targeting the world’s largest King Salmon and casting for the acrobatic Silvers. We WHATS INCLUDED
are fortunate to have been permitted to fish the »» International flights »» 6 nights accommodation at lodge »» 2 Nights Anchorage Hotel »» Road transfer from Anchorage to lodge »» 6 days of guided fishing refuge Trout waters of the upper Kenai. This area »» Return charter flight from the lodge to »» All meals at lodge is one of the most spectacular Trout fisheries in Anchorage the state, catch and releasing 25 Trout or Char up to 10 lbs is not uncommon. The stunning accommodation is located right on the Kenai River; this 3 Star lodge is situated on 25 acres of prime mid-river property overlooking the confluence of the Kenai and Moose rivers with a backdrop of the mountains.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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MISSION LODGE, SALMON FLY FISHING - ALASKA
Mission Lodge is located on the shores of Lake Aleknagik in the heart of the world famous Bristol Bay region. This area offers unsurpassed trophy fishing for Salmon and Trout in a spectacular wilderness setting. This lodge is easily considered to be Alaska’s finest fly-out lodge operation.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 5 & 6: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. he Bristol Bay region has the largest Salmon available) Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle. Arrive When fishing from one of our out-camps your lunch T Anchorage. will be served beside the water. On a typical day you runs in the world, and the sheer numbers of fish On arrival take a taxi to the Anchorage Hotel. will return to the lodge around 6:00pm. Overnight that this area supports is mind-boggling. Over Overnight accommodation: Anchorage Hotel (Twin accommodation: Mission Lodge (single rooms) F/B the course of a standard week, you can expect to rooms) R/O DAYS 7 & 8: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. fish a great variety of waters, from small creeks DAY 2: (Friday) Early in the morning take a taxi to Each days fishing you will be fully guided based on 2 Anchorage airport. anglers to 1 guide. Overnight accommodation: and streams to large rivers. Because the lodge Depart Anchorage. Arrive Dillingham. Mission Lodge (Single rooms) F/B maintains outpost camps with boats scattered On arrival Mission Lodge staff will greet and transfer DAY 9: (Friday) Early in the morning transfer back to throughout the region, and because of the you to the lodge via road and boat, transfer take Dillingham via boat and car. Depart Dillingham. variety of waters accessed and exclusive use around 1 hr. On arrival the rest of the day is free to Arrive Anchorage. On arrival take a taxi back to the relax or join the Friday casting clinic. Overnight Anchorage Hotel. Overnight accommodation: permits held by Mission (including the Upper accommodation: Mission Lodge (single rooms) F/B Anchorage Hotel (Twin rooms) R/O Togiak refuge) you will have daily access to DAYS 3 & 4: (Saturday & Sunday) Fishing Days. DAY 10: (Saturday) Check out of your hotel and take a the best fishing the region has to offer. Each Each day starts at 7:00am with breakfast. taxi back to Anchorage international airport. Depart day of fishing is based solely on the desire of Afterwards the aircraft and boats are ready for Anchorage. Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle boarding and departure by 8:00am depending on your the anglers, and your daily fishing itinerary is DAY 11: (Sunday) Arrive UK destination; your guide will either accompany you or decided and discussed the evening before with will be waiting at one of the outpost camps. Overnight accommodation: Mission Lodge (single rooms) F/B the lodge’s outstanding guide staff. A typical day of fishing at the lodge consists of a departure WHATS INCLUDED around 8:00am and a return time around 6:00pm
»» International flights »» 7 nights accommodation at lodge »» All meals at lodge . These times can change on either end, however, »» Internal flights »» 6 days fishing via boat and plane »» 2 Nights Anchorage Hotel »» Transfers to and from Dillingham and »» All fishing tackle and waders as your schedule is completely up to you and Mission Lodge your group. The lodge provides all fishing tackle including rods, reels, wading boots, flies and all terminal tackle. Guests are welcome to bring their own if they prefer. Guest rooms at the lodge are spacious and comfortable, and the bar area, dining room, and common areas are exactly what you would expect from a high-end Alaska lodge.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 9 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code ALL030
RAPIDS CAMP, SALMON FLY FISHING - ALASKA
Rapids Camp sits right on the bank of the famous Naknek River and is just a 15-minute drive from the King Salmon airport. This is the most diverse and flexible lodge in Alaska, where you the customer decides what to fish for and your itinerary each day. All five species of Salmon plus huge Rainbows makes this lodge very popular.
ITINERARY hat separates Rapids from the other camps DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes decides when to move on, as there is no fixed itinerary. W available) Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle. Arrive During each day a fresh shore lunch will be prepared is that it allows guests to create their fishing Anchorage. On arrival take a taxi to your by our guides for you. Overnight accommodation: agendas, versus being held to strict itineraries. Anchorage Hotel. Overnight accommodation: Rapids Camp Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B Anchorage Hotel (Twin rooms) R/O Rapids can do this because it owns five planes, DAYS 7 & 8: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. so if you want to fish more than one river per DAY 2: (Friday) Lunchtime take a taxi back to Each day you go fishing guiding is based on 2 anglers Anchorage airport. Depart Anchorage with the to 1 guide. Also why not mix the fishing up and day no worries, the plane stays with you and lodge’s own plane. Arrive King Salmon. change a day fly fishing for a day out on the lodges you say when it’s time to change venues. The Upon arrival a lodge representative will meet you and own boats deep sea fishing for the mighty Halibut. Salmon fishing is what many fishermen come to transfer you the 15 mins to the lodge. Spend the rest of Overnight accommodation: Rapids Camp Lodge (Twin the day unpacking and getting ready for the next days rooms) F/B Alaska for and one of the lodge’s favourite things fishing. Overnight accommodation: Rapids Camp DAY 9: (Friday) Check out of the camp and you will be to do is expose fishermen to Chinook/King, Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B transferred back to King Salmon. Depart King Salmon Chum, Sockeye, Pink, Coho/Silver Salmon. As DAYS 3 & 4: (Saturday & Sunday) Fishing Days.Each with the lodges own Conquest II charter plane. Arrive far as the fishing for Rainbow Trout, Fish Alaska day you will depart for a full days fishing either by sea Anchorage. On arrival take a taxi back to the plane or boat. This is your chance depending on time Anchorage Hotel. Overnight accommodation: Magazine chose the Naknek River as the number of year to target. Kings, Chum, Sockeye, Silvers, Pinks Anchorage Hotel (Twin rooms) R/O one Trophy Rainbow River in Alaska. The Rapids and Rainbows. Overnight accommodation: Rapids DAY 10: (Saturday) Check out of your hotel and take a section, which is right in front of Rapids Camp Camp Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B taxi back to Anchorage international airport. Depart Lodge, is the premier spot to fish the river for big DAYS 5 & 6: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. Anchorage. Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle. Remember when fishing each day it is you who Rainbows. However let’s say you’ve worn your DAY 11: (Sunday) Arrive UK arms out on catching Salmon and are looking WHATS INCLUDED
for something else to do the answer is to fly to »» International flights »» 7 nights accommodation at lodge »» All meals, all drinks at lodge »» Internal Flights »» 6 days fishing via boat and plane »» 2 Nights Anchorage Hotel Geographic Harbour, where boats are waiting to »» Transfers between King Salmon and »» All fishing tackle and waders fish Kodiak Island or Geographic Harbour. Head the lodge out into Larsen Bay and catch fresh Herring to use as Halibut bait for the day. After you catch the Herring, the guides will take you out to sea for a full day of deep-sea fishing for Halibut. With all these various fishing opportunities it’s no surprise that this destination is so popular with many customers returning year after year.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing, Sea Fishing
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ALASKA WEST SALMON FLY FISHING CAMP - ALASKA
Located on the Kanektok River, only 5.5 miles from its mouth is by all standards a remarkably diverse fishery. Perfectly suited to both single handed and spey anglers, offering one of Alaska’s best opportunities to catch Salmon where high catch rates and easy wading is the norm.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Saturday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 5 & 6: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. ust a short ride down the Kanektok River is available) Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle. Arrive While out fishing each day, a fresh lunch will be J Anchorage. prepared on the shore by your guides. Overnight some great water including some long gravel On arrival take a taxi to your Anchorage Hotel. accommodation: Alaska West Fly Fishing camp. (Twin bars, just perfect for double handed rods Overnight accommodation: Anchorage Hotel (Twin bedded tents) F/B swinging flies for monster Chinook/Kings and rooms) R/O DAYS 7 & 8: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. Each day Chum Salmon. There are also slow backwaters DAY 2: (Sunday) Early in the morning take a taxi to dependent on where you fish, the fishing is either from Anchorage airport. Depart Anchorage. Arrive the bank, gravel bars or drift fishing within the boat that are loaded with Coho/Silver Salmon and the Quinhagak.On arrival in Quinhagak, you will be met as your guide walks you down. Overnight tidewaters sections are full of all types of Salmon by Alaska West staff and transported by jet boat accommodation: Alaska West Fly Fishing camp. (Twin that were in saltwater just hours earlier. As you approximately 25 minutes upstream to the camp. bedded tents) F/B head upriver past the Alaska West camp, the Overnight accommodation: Alaska West Fly Fishing DAY 9: (Sunday) Early morning you will be transferred camp. (Twin bedded tents) F/B back to Quinhagak. Depart Quinhagak. Arrive Kanektok River makes a transition to a smaller DAYS 3 & 4: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days.Each Anchorage. On arrival take a taxi back to your river with side channels and tributaries. Coming day you will depart for a full days fishing by boat Anchorage Hotel. Overnight accommodation: off at all angles these upriver sections make based on 2 anglers pr boat / guide. Your guide utilises Anchorage Hotel. (Twin rooms) R/O some really interesting water to fly fish for not 16 to 18 foot flat-bottomed boats powered by 40 HP DAY 10: (Monday) Take a taxi back to Anchorage jet engines, equipped with bow and stern anchors, international airport. Depart Anchorage. Arrive just Salmon but also Rainbows. The season is two swivel seats and life jackets. There is a cooler on Seattle. Depart Seattle. short, just 12 weeks of fishing but things change board to store lunches and drinks. Overnight accommodation: Alaska West Fly Fishing camp. (Twin DAY 11: (Tuesday) Arrive UK very quickly during this period. From mid-June bedded tents) F/B to mid-July, King Salmon are the most popular WHATS INCLUDED target, with Rainbow fishing picking up in July
»» International flights »» All accommodation as per itinerary »» Waders & Boots as well. The second half of July provides a shot »» Internal flights Anchorage to »» 6 days fishing via boat and plane »» All meals and drinks at lodge Quinhagak »» All fishing tackle and flies »» 2 Nights Anchorage Hotel at the Salmon grand slam (all five species, all in »» Transfers between Quinhagak and the lodge one day). In August through the beginning of September, Silver mania sweeps the Kanektok and the Trout just keep getting fatter as fall arrives. Alaska West is a large, luxurious tented camp. Guests sleep in comfortable tents with carpeted floors, heating and lighting. Hot showers, a large dining tent, a recreation tent, and a drying tent complete the scene
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 11 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code ALL040
ALASKA TROPHY ADVENTURES, FLY FISHING - ALASKA
Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge is the perfect wilderness fishing retreat. Boasting a world-famous run of all five species of Pacific Salmon, plus a host of resident fish, such as Leopard Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char and Grayling. No set itineraries so you can fish with your guides each day for the species of your choice.
ITINERARY laska Trophy Adventures Lodge is the DAY 1: (Saturday) Depart UK (alternative routes Fishing is based on 2 anglers to one guide. If you wish A available). Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle.Arrive we can arrange fly out trips to various destinations at perfect wilderness fishing retreat for customers Anchorage. On arrival take a taxi to the Anchorage an additional cost. Overnight accommodation: Alaska who are looking for a great all round fly fishery. Hotel. Overnight accommodation: Anchorage Hotel Trophy Adventures Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B (Twin Rooms) R/O ATA Lodge boasts a world famous run of all DAYS 7 & 8: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. Enjoy five species of Pacific Salmon, plus a host of DAY 2: (Sunday) Early in the morning take a taxi to your last two days on the river with your guide fishing Anchorage airport. Depart Anchorage. Arrive King for the species of your choice. There is no set itinerary resident fish, such as Leopard Rainbow Trout, Salmon. Our staff will escort you to the private charter as we like to fish for whatever you wish to target. Arctic Char and Grayling. The Alaska Trophy flight to the lodge. Depart King Salmon. Arrive Alaska Overnight accommodation: Alaska Trophy Adventures Adventures Lodge is located in the Bristol Bay Trophy Adventures. After lunch, there will be a brief Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B orientation and then you will be free to relax. There is region of Katmai National Park and sits on 160 DAY 9: (Sunday) In the morning you will be picked up no guided fishing on the day you arrive, but feel free for the flight back to King Salmon. Depart Alaska acres of prime river frontage in an iconic section to fish the riffles and pools in front of the lodge. Trophy Adventures. Arrive King Salmon. Depart King of the Alagnak River known as the Upper Braids. Overnight accommodation: Alaska Trophy Adventures Salmon. Arrive Anchorage. On arrival take a taxi back Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B The only access to the Lodge is via a bush plane to the Anchorage Hotel. Overnight accommodation: DAYS 3 & 4: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. Each Anchorage Hotel (Twin Rooms) R/O and is only a short 25 minute flight from King day starts at 7:00am with breakfast. After breakfast DAY 10: (Monday) Check out of your hotel and take a Salmon landing on a private airstrip located the fleet of jet boats will be ready to depart by 8:00am. taxi back to Anchorage International Airport. Depart on the property. The complex is made of high Overnight accommodation: Alaska Trophy Adventures Anchorage. Arrive Seattle. Depart Seattle. Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B quality wooden cabins of various sizes, there DAY 11: (Tuesday) Arrive UK DAYS 5 & 6: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. is also the main lodge where welcome drinks and all meals are served after a great day spent WHATS INCLUDED
on the river. Basically the lodge has everything »» All international flights »» All meals at Lodge »» Nightly fly casting clinics »» Internal flight King Salmon to Alaska »» Complimentary wine with dinner at »» Fly tying seminars, you will need to guarantee you a comfortable Trophy Adventures lodge »» Fishing tackle, excluding waders & stay. Just 6 miles upstream from the Lodge is »» All accommodation as per itinerary »» 6 days 8 hours fishing via jet boat wading jacket where two rivers (Kukaklek and Nonvianuk) join to form the Alagnak. Because of the lodges prime location and fleet of jet boats you are able to access all 3 rivers and all the many species that swim through the rivers. If you want good Salmon & Trout fishing completely surrounded by bears in stunning wilderness then look no further. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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LAS BUITRERAS, SEA TROUT FISHING - ARGENTINA
Unbelievable Sea Trout fishing on the Rio Gallegos, where the sheer numbers and size of fish is just outstanding. A trip to Rio Gallegos offers the adventurous angler the opportunity to pit their skills against the explosive Sea Trout of Patagonia. These fish reach 30lbs and will reward you with arm wrenching takes and blistering runs.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 6 & 7: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. as Buitreras Lodge is home to the most available) The river is divided into 5 zones and each session will L prolific beats on the Rio Gallegos, consisting DAY 2: (Friday) Arrive Buenos Aires. be fished in a different zone with a different guide. On arrival take a taxi to you overnight hotel. Overnight accommodation: Las Buitreras Lodge (Twin of over 25 miles of both sides private water Overnight accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel. (Twin Rooms) F/B comprising over 50 named pools. The fishing Rooms) DAYS 8 & 9: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. Fishing is exciting and varied, with pools ranging from 2 sessions per day, you will be fishing around 10 hours DAY 3: (Saturday) Early in the morning take a taxi to deep stony runs to cut banks. Relatively shallow, the internal airport. Depart Jorge Newbery. Arrive Rio per day and if that’s not enough, you can fish the Gallegos. On arrival you will be met by the lodge staff home pool during the midday siesta. Fishing is either the river makes for easy wading, eliminating and transferred the 40 mins to the lodge. On arrival at with double-handed rods or single-handed rods. the need for fast sinking lines and creating an Overnight accommodation: Las Buitreras Lodge (Twin the lodge you will be shown to your rooms,the rest of exciting and challenging fishing environment. the day is yours to relax and unpack. Overnight Rooms) F/B accommodation: Las Buitreras Lodge (Twin Rooms) DAY 10: (Saturday) early in the morning transfer back It is this variety in combination with the visually F/B to the airport. Depart Rio Gallegos, Arrive Jorge inspiring mountainous outcrops that makes Newbery. On arrival take a taxi to your hotel. DAYS 4 & 5: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Start this part of the Rio Gallegos quite simply one Overnight accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin your first two days fishing normally fishing in pairs of the most spectacular stretches of fly fishing and each pair will remain together throughout the Rooms) B/B week. Each day you will fish both a morning session DAY 11: (Sunday) take a taxi back to Buenos Aires water in Patagonia. Sometimes explosive, always and afternoon / evening session. Overnight International Airport. Depart Buenos Aires challenging, fishing for Sea Trout requires a level accommodation: Las Buitreras Lodge (Twin Rooms) DAY 12: (Monday) Arrive UK of skill, stealth and understanding that can F/B frustrate the average Salmon angler. However, WHATS INCLUDED armed with the correct knowledge to unlock
»» International Flights »» 7 nights accommodation lodge »» Fishing license these secrets, the fishing on the Rio Gallegos can »» Internal Flights »» All meals and drinks at lodge »» 2 nights Buenos Aires Hotel »» 6 days Fishing »» Rods & Reels if required be immensely rewarding. To help you we pride ourselves on having whom we consider to be some of the best guides in the world, now with 12 full seasons of experience on Buitreras. Each guide is a very talented experienced angler, and they are some of the best casters and instructors we have seen anywhere in the world, therefore this trip is suitable for all levels of anglers from complete beginners to the more experienced technical angler. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 13 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code ARG005
PIRA LODGE, GOLDEN DORADO FISHING - ARGENTINA
Pira Lodge is the ultimate destination to fly fish for Dorado. As the oldest and most experienced lodge it is unequalled in quality and location. Dorado fishing is from Hells Bay flats boats that negotiate the creeks lagoons and rivers found in the area. Most of the water in this area is quite clear which is not the case with other Dorado destinations.
ITINERARY ocated in Argentina’s northern province of DAY 1: (Friday) UK (alternative routes available) Overnight accommodation: Pira Lodge (Twin room) L F/B Corrientes, in the middle of the Iberia Marshland, DAY 2: (Saturday) Arrive Buenos Aires. On arrival you will be transferred to the Jorge Newbery airport. DAYS 7 & 8: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days.On each a 1.3 million hectare natural reserve, twice the Depart Jorge Newbery. Arrive Resistencia. On arrival fishing day the fishing is based on 2 anglers one guide size of the Florida Everglades is Pira Lodge. Pira at Resistencia our staff and transport will be waiting with one boat. Overnight accommodation: Pira Lodge enjoys a tropical climate throughout its long to transfer you to the lodge. Overnight (Twin room) F/B accommodation: Pira Lodge (Twin room) F/B eight-month fishing season, which begins DAY 9: (Saturday) Early in the morning transfer back to DAYS 3 & 4: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Resistencia airport. in September and runs through April. What Each day fishing times vary depending on month and Depart Resistencia. Arrive Jorge Newbery. On arrival make this lodge so special from other Dorado climate. A typical spring fishing day will start in the at Buenos Aires our staff and transport will be waiting fishing lodges are its superior accommodations, morning from 8:00 to 12:30, lunch at the lodge, and to transfer you to your hotel. Overnight then afternoon fishing from 3:30 to 7:30. Overnight accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin room) B/B knowledgeable staff and strategic location on accommodation: Pira Lodge (Twin room) F/B DAY 10: (Sunday) In the morning our staff will the shore of the Ibera Marshland. This vast DAYS 5 & 6: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days.The transport you to the international airport for your wetland offers the world’s only Dorado fishing majority of the fishing is sight casting to cruising fish return flight. in crystal-clear waters and these ideal conditions or targeting deeper holes and fast runs from the bow Depart Buenos Aires. of the boat with a single handed eight or nine weight DAY 11: (Monday) Arrive UK allow anglers to sight-fish for cruising Dorado fly rod loaded with a floating or sink tip line being the with top-water floating lines; a technique that ideal choice. Streamers and Cockroach imitations are produces explosive, heart-stopping strikes. tied to steel trace to prevent a lightning turn of the head slicing the line in the Dorado’s dash for freedom. Dorado is a powerful aggressive fish that is becoming more and more popular for fly- WHATS INCLUDED
fishing; for once hooked it makes impressive and »» International flights »» 7 nights accommodation lodge »» Fishing license »» Internal flights »» All meals at lodge »» 1 night Buenos Aires Hotel acrobatic multiple jumps. Fishing is primarily »» 6 days fishing done from skiffs giving unparalleled access to the huge fishable area and in some areas it is also possible to access fishable banks. The fish are found near confluences, on edges of eddies, riffles, sharp bends in the current and close to overhanging carpets of water hyacinth. If you have ever wanted to target Golden Dorado and love sight fishing look no further.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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VILLA MARIA LODGE, SEA TROUT - ARGENTINA
Since 1994 Villa Maria has offered small private groups of just six anglers exciting fishing on some of the most productive pools in the lower river. Big fly fishing rods heavy sink tips and big pools are the norm. Villa Maria is a double-handed fly fisherman’s dream; enjoying the first crack of the whip at newly arrived Sea Trout as they pass through.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Saturday) Depart UK (alternative routes breakfast, fishing until around 1 o’clock. Following he Rio Grande needs little by way of available) lunch and a siesta, (the hours of which will depend on T introduction with fish averaging 10lb in weight DAY 2: (Sunday) Arrive Buenos Aries. On arrival you the season) return to the river between 5 and 6 o’clock will be transferred to the internal airport for your and fish through till dusk. Fishing hours will change with specimens over 30lb caught each season. flight to Rio Grande. slightly depending on the time of year. Overnight It flows from West to East, from the Andes to the accommodation: Villa Maria Lodge (Single room) F/B Depart Jorge Newbery. Arrive Rio Grande. Atlantic Ocean, through 43 miles of Argentine On arrival our staff will transfer you to the lodge. DAYS 7 & 8: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. When you arrive at the lodge you are welcomed with Normally the fishing is based on 2 anglers one guide territory. The real beauty of this lodge compared cocktails and the entire Villa Maria staff. Overnight and through the week you will get to fish a selection to others is its location on the river, commanding accommodation: Villa Maria Lodge (Single room) F/B of different pools. Overnight accommodation: Villa 9 miles of prime Sea Trout fishing on the lower Maria Lodge (Single room) F/B DAYS 3 & 4: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. Rio Grande and enjoying private access on both Every day your Argentinian fishing guides will drive DAY 9: (Sunday) Early in the morning transfer back to you to and from the Rio Grande in comfortable Rio Grande airport. Depart Rio Grande . Arrive Jorge banks. Being the first lodge gives its guests the 4-wheel drive trucks fitted with rod racks and VHF Newbery. On arrival at Buenos Aires, our staff will first opportunity to cast to newly arrived Sea radios. You’ll enjoy Sea Run Brown Trout fishing in 30 transfer you to your hotel. Overnight accommodation: Trout, and the exclusive access to the wide pools on 9 miles of both banks on the Rio Grande, Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin room) B/B stretches of the lower Rio Grand makes it a where easy wading can be found on a gravel bottom. DAY 10: (Monday) In the morning our staff will Overnight accommodation: Villa Maria Lodge (Single transport you to the international airport for your double-handed anglers’ dream. The success of room) F/B return flight. Depart Buenos Aries International the fishery on the Rio Grande is a modern-day DAYS 5 & 6: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. airport fisherman’s Cinderella story. In just a decade, Each day you leave the lodge around 9 o’clock after DAY 11: (Tuesday) Arrive UK through access control and the diligent WHATS INCLUDED promotion of catch and release, average catch
»» International flights »» 7 nights accommodation lodge »» 1 night Buenos Aires Hotel results have risen remarkably. The season lasts »» Internal flights »» All meals at lodge »» 6 days fishing from December to April with the runs of fish being sustained throughout. Unlike Salmon, the fish will enter the river during all these months in equal numbers dependent primarily upon local conditions. Fishing is from both banks, and the river offers easy wading with fine gravel bars. All of Villa Maria guides are professional and focused on your success. Should you need any help or advice they are constantly on hand.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 15 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code ARG008
KAU TAPEN LODGE, RIO GRANDE - ARGENTINA
Kau Tapen is located in the heart of the Rio Grande. This is the original fishing lodge and the standard of elegance by which other lodges are measured. Kau Tapen holds 5 world records for Sea Trout up to 35LB and for the last 25 years has provided the best mix of experienced international guides and knowledgeable local river guides.
ITINERARY au Tapen has the most fishing beats of any DAY 1: (Friday) Depart UK (alternative routes Following lunch and a siesta, (the hours of which will K available) depend on the season) return to the river between 5 lodge (70 pools!) on the Rio Grande including DAY 2: (Saturday) Arrive Buenos Aires. and 6 o’clock and fish through till dusk. Fishing hours both banks of the river. Sea Trout of the Rio On arrival you will be transferred to the internal will change slightly depending on the time of year. Grande average 10-12lbs, and fish have been airport for your flight to Rio Grande. Overnight accommodation: Kau Tapen Lodge (Single rooms) F/B landed in excess of 30lb. The river bottom is Depart Jorge Newbery. Arrive Rio Grande. On arrival our staff will transfer you to the lodge. DAYS 7 & 8: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. primarily a fine gravel bottom, so the wading is When you arrive at the lodge you are welcomed with Normally the fishing is based on 2 anglers one guide very easy. Expect to spend about nine hours per cocktails and the entire Kau Tapen staff. Overnight and through the week you will get to fish a selection day fly fishing among two fishing sessions, with accommodation: Kau Tapen Lodge (Single rooms) F/B of different pools. Overnight accommodation: Kau Tapen Lodge (Single rooms) F/B lunch at the lodge and a siesta in the afternoon DAYS 3 & 4: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Every day your guides will drive you to and from the river in DAY 9: (Saturday) Early in the morning transfer back to before returning to the water. The afternoon comfortable 4-wheel drive vehicles fitted with rod Rio Grande airport. Depart Rio Grande. Arrive Jorge session starts later during the months of racks and VHF radios. Almost all the pools can be Newbery. On arrival at Buenos Aires, our staff will December and January to take advantage of the covered well with a single-handed rod although the transfer you to your hotel. Overnight accommodation: use of a double-handed rod can be an advantage. Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin rooms) B/B magical fishing hours at dusk. Fishing is normally Overnight accommodation: Kau Tapen Lodge (Single DAY 10: (Sunday) In the morning our staff will done with double-handed rods with various rooms) F/B transport you to the international airport for your lines and single-handed rods on calmer days. DAYS 5 & 6: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. return flight. Depart Buenos Aires. Each day you will leave the lodge around 9 o’clock This fishing is just amazing; for when a Sea Trout DAY 11: (Monday) Arrive UK after breakfast, fishing until around 1 o’clock. takes your fly you can expect anything from a gentle pull to a violent snatch capable of pulling WHATS INCLUDED
the rod from your arms. Followed by nerve »» International flights »» 6 days fishing »» All meals at lodge jangling aerial somersaults and unstoppable »» Internal flights »» 7 nights accommodation lodge »» 1 night Buenos Aires Hotel runs. Truly exciting fishing which the number of returning guests each year is real testament to its appeal. Kau Tapen sets the standards of comfort for fishing lodges worldwide. It is as exclusive as any 5 star boutique hotel you are likely to find with every aspect of this lodge designed and tailored to ensure that this will be a holiday to remember.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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RIO PARANÀ, GOLDEN DORADO - ARGENTINA
Amazing Golden Dorado fishing just 1 hour away from Buenos Aires. Fish from our boats as you drift down the river casting to structure along the shore edge produces an unbelievable amount of takes from these hard fighting bars of gold. Are you ready for this action packed holiday?
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Friday) Depart UK (alternative routes branches, logs and any kind of structure. Once your fly idely considered as the Amazon’s little available) hits the surface you make 3 or 4 fast strips and if you W brother, the Rio Paranà marks number 5 on the DAY 2: (Saturday) Arrive Buenos Aires. On arrival you don’t have an attack you strip in and cast again on a will be transferred to the internal airport. Depart new target. Overnight accommodation: Pinti’s Lodge list of the longest rivers in the world and the 2nd Jorge Newbery. Arrive Corrientes. On arrival our staff (Twin Rooms) F/B longest in South America. Rio Paranà is truly a will be waiting to transfer you to the lodge. Overnight DAYS 7 & 8: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. Fishing gold mine and the El-Dorado lodge is located accommodation: Pinti’s Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B each day is normally based on 2 anglers to one guide. where the hype was born decades ago - in the DAYS 3 & 4: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Each Why not have a day trying to fish for different species, day is divided into two sessions to avoid the heat at the choice is yours. Overnight accommodation: Pinti’s mid-section, close to the Yacireta hydroelectric noon, with a morning session from 6 to 11am and Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B power dam. Even if most of the sections are un- afternoon session that starts around 4pm till sunset. DAY 9: (Saturday) Early in the morning transfer back to fishable, our section remains in good shape. Most of the fishing is done from the boats which are Corrientes airport. Depart Corrientes. Arrive Jorge very well equipped and have room to have both Newbery. On arrival our staff will be waiting to Not to mention that the current world-record, anglers fishing at the same time. They also have small transfer you to your hotel. Overnight accommodation: a spanking 72lb fish, was taken just a short electric engines for controlling the drift along the Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin rooms) B/B boat ride away from our lodge. Fishing is from a banks. Overnight accommodation: Pinti’s Lodge (Twin DAY 10: (Sunday) In the morning our staff will boat floating down the river and continuously Rooms) F/B transport you to the airport for your return flight. DAYS 5 & 6: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. The Depart Buenos Aires. covering submerged logs and structures close to way we fish is that we drift with the electric engines DAY 11: (Monday) Arrive UK the bank. At any given time, a ferocious gold bar parallel to the bank, 15-20m away, trying to get your will rip the fly line out of your hand followed by fly as close to the bank as possible, aiming for acrobatic jumps and blistering runs. They offer WHATS INCLUDED the vast portfolio of dirty tricks to get rid of the
»» International flights »» 7 nights accommodation lodge »» Fishing licence fly and that’s part of the challenge, but it’s not »» Internal flights »» All meals including soft drinks & wine »» 1 night Buenos Aires Hotel »» 6 days fishing at lodge only the Golden Dorado that is worth coming here for. There’s the Pirá Pitá, Pacu, Tararira and Piranha who all attack your flies at any given time. This adventure demands full attention at any time, every single landmark or piece of structure means trouble. In normal conditions there can be an average of 15 landed fish per rod per day and a fair chance to hook into a 15-25lb fish every session.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 17 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code ARG012
SANTA CRUZ, STEELHEAD FLY FISHING - ARGENTINA
This is fishing for Steelhead in probably the world’s last great-untapped Steelhead river, in the middle of the immeasurable plains of Patagonia. Steelhead has often been credited as being one if not the hardest fighting migratory fish and the specimens in Santa Cruz are no exception.
ITINERARY he Santa Cruz River flows from the DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 6 & 7: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. T available) Fishing each day is only limited by daylight, so Argentino Lake towards the Atlantic Ocean for DAY 2: (Friday) Arrive Buenos Aires. On arrival take a normally from 8:30 till 19:00 and lunch is taken beside approximately 240 miles. This mighty river is taxi to the Jorge Newbery Airport. Depart Jorge the river. Overnight accommodation: Los Plateados home to the only Steelhead run on the whole Newbery. Arrive Rio Gallegos. On arrival our staff will River Cabin (Twin rooms) F/B Atlantic coast. From late February to May chrome be waiting to transfer you to your overnight hotel. DAY 8: (Thursday) Fishing Day. Fishing is based on 2 Overnight accommodation: Rio Gallegos Hotel (Twin anglers per guide and jetboat. We have divided the bright Steelhead enter the river from the ocean rooms) B/B fishing in to 4 main beats, which between them in huge numbers. We’ve been able to set our DAY 3: (Saturday) Fishing Day. Around 8:30am you provide 30 named pools. Overnight accommodation: cabins next to probably the most productive will be picked up and driven to Santa Cruz (3.5 hours) Los Plateados River Cabin (Twin rooms) F/B piece of water in this river, due to its structure, On arrival there’s a short briefing about the coming DAY 9: (Friday) Fishing Day. Fishing until lunchtime weeks fishing. Once everyone is ready it will be time to after which our staff will transport you to the holding and spawning water. Our fishing has hit the home pools with your guides. Overnight domestic airport. Depart Rio Gallegos. Arrive Jorge been divided into four different beats and over accommodation: Los Plateados River Cabin (Twin Newbery. On arrival take a taxi to your hotel. 30 named pools. Guests will rotate among the rooms) F/B Overnight accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin rooms) B/B different zones to fish the most productive pools DAYS 4 & 5: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Fish slowly while working your way downstream along DAY 10: (Saturday) Take a taxi back to Buenos Aires and runs. In case of difficult weather conditions these massive runs and pools. Swinging flies works International airport. Depart Buenos Aires. we’ve made a river road that parallels beats 2 very well but don’t hesitate in stripping as it can DAY 11: (Sunday) Arrive UK and a part of 3, accessible by truck and only a trigger some fierce takes. Overnight accommodation: Los Plateados River Cabin (Twin rooms) F/B few minutes away from the cabin. Steelhead on the Santa Cruz hit the fly hard and because WHATS INCLUDED
of the powerful environment they live in, often »» International flights »» 1 night accommodation in Rio »» All meals including soft drinks, beer & »» Internal flights Gallegos wine at lodge run out huge lengths of line in acrobatic fashion. »» 6 days fishing »» 5 nights accommodation at River »» Fishing licence »» 1 night accommodation in Buenos Cabin Once you hook a fish your life won´t be the Aires same. Some of the strongest and biggest fish of Patagonia swim upstream every year to spawn. The takes are aggressive and the flow of the river can make you get rapidly to your backing. Chasing these fish is a profound experience and the magnificence of the river and landscape will make you feel its magic.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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CATERINA RIVER, KING SALMON - ARGENTINA
This is fishing for some of the largest Chinook/King Salmon you will ever encounter in your life. The fishing experience on the stunning Catrina River in the foothills of the Andes is nothing short of spectacular. If you wish to catch big King Salmon to over 70lb on the fly there is no better place known.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Friday) Depart UK (alternative routes the lodge dinner will be served around 9:00pm. very year Chinook Salmon go upriver from available) Overnight accommodation: Estancia Cristina F/B E the Atlantic Ocean, crossing the whole Santa DAY 2: (Saturday) Arrive Buenos Aires International (Twin Room) Airport. On arrival take a taxi to the domestic airport DAY 9: (Saturday) Around 8:30am depart to the river Cruz river and then the Argentinian Lake (the for your flight to Calafate (Taxi not included). Depart for a full mornings Salmon Fishing Caterina River, biggest in the country) to arrive to these waters. Buenos Aires. Arrive El Calafate. On arrival at lunch will be served on the river bank and you will aim This journey ensure that only the strongest fish Calafate our staff and transport will be waiting to to be back to the Estancia by 2:00pm. At 4:30pm you transfer you to the lodge. Overnight accommodation: will depart and transfer back to Calafate by ferry. On arrive at this destination and over the years the Calafate Hotel B/B (Twin Room) arrival at Port Bandera in Calafate you will be strain of these fish have produced some of the transferred back to your hotel. Overnight DAY 3: (Sunday) You will all be picked up and toughest King Salmon/Chinook to be found accommodation: Calafate Hotel B/B (Twin Room) transferred to Punta Bandera Port. You will board the anywhere in the world. The river is 8 miles long ferry (approx 3.5 hours) You will arrive at the Estancia DAY 10: (Sunday) In the morning transfer to Calafate around 11:30am. Depart around 1:30pm for the first Airport for your return flights back to Buenos Aires. and fed by glaciers and smaller creeks that afternoon’s full Salmon Fishing. Fishing is based on 3 Depart El Calafate. Arrive Buenos Aires. On arrival at is surrounded by the most amazing scenery. rods per guide and you will fish until around 8:30pm Buenos Aires take a taxi back to your Buenos Aires In these glacial waters the Kings are very returning back to the Estancia for dinner. Overnight Hotel. (Taxi not included) Overnight accommodation: accommodation: Estancia Cristina F/B (Twin Room) Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin Room) B/B aggressive, as by arriving at their spawning DAYS 4 to 8: (Monday to Friday) After breakfast you DAY 11: (Monday) In the morning taxi grounds the fish have become very territorial will depart to the river around 8:30am and fish until back to the International Hotel. (Taxi not producing amazing takes followed by arm around 8:30pm. Lunch will be supplied and taken on included) Depart Buenos Aires busting flights. It’s not uncommon to land your the river bank around 1:00pm, on returning back to DAY 12: (Tuesday) Arrive UK fish a long way down the Caterina River from WHATS INCLUDED where you hooked it. The Caterina River has
»» All international flights »» Transfers to and from Lodge »» All soft drinks at Lodge lots of areas and pools we fish giving everyone »» Internal flight Buenos Aires to El »» All accommodation as per itinerary »» 6 days fishing Calafate »» All meals at Lodge »» Fishing license plenty of room to fish and swing flies. So far we have experienced Kings caught up to 80lbs, and each year the fishing seems to get better & better as we learn more about how to catch these beasts. Slowly work your way downstream through the pools, remember that it’s important to fish through the same pool more than once as King Salmon become more aggressive as your fly continues to disturb their pool.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 19 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code ARG016
EL RINCON LODGE, SEA TROUT - ARGENTINA
The fishing at El Rincon boasts both fresh run Sea Trout up to 25+lbs and also resident Brown Trout averaging 4lbs but with many large specimens up into double figures. Our guests having total access to the vast amount of fishing on both the Rio Gallegos and the Rio Penitente rivers during their stay.
ITINERARY ur privately owned double bank section DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes accommodation: El Rincon Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B O available) of the Rio Gallegos is a short drive from the DAYS 6 & 7: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. DAY 2: (Friday) Arrive Buenos Aires, On arrival take a Fishing 2 sessions per day will allow anglers to fully lodge. Along these 20 kilometres we have a taxi to overnight accommodation (taxi not included), explore the vast amount of water that El Rincon selection of classic looking pools holding good Overnight accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin provides. Overnight accommodation: El Rincon Lodge numbers of migrating Sea Trout. Brown Trout rooms) B/B (Single Rooms) F/B are also here but usually we are concentrating DAY 3: (Saturday) Depart overnight accommodation DAYS 8 & 9: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. If via taxi and travel to Jorge Newbery airport (taxi not anglers want to start their mornings fishing before our efforts on the Sea Trout populating the included), Depart Jorge Newbery. Arrive Rio breakfast, a short walk to the Rio Penitente allows the river on their migration upstream. These fish Gallegos. On arrival at Rio Gallegos our staff will be Angler to access several quality pools and the chance are big and angry at having their journey waiting to transfer you to the lodge. (approx 2 hours) to fish on their own or with a friend. Overnight On arrival at the lodge, once you have settled into accommodation: El Rincon Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B interrupted, so be prepared for some your rooms if time permits you will have the chance at DAY 10: (Sunday) Early in the morning transfer back to rod bending action when encountering your first session fishing on the river. Overnight Rio Gallegos airport. Depart Rio Gallegos, Arrive one of these hard fighting chromers! accommodation: El Rincon Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B Jorge Newbery, On arrival take a taxi to your hotel. Our 22 miles of the Rio Penitente is just a short DAYS 4 & 5: (Sunday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. Over the (taxi not included) Overnight accommodation: Buenos next six days you will have the chance to fish all the Aires Hotel (Twin rooms) B/B distance from the lodge so guests have the lodges water on both the Rio Gallegos and Penitente DAY 11: (Monday) Take a taxi back to Buenos Aires opportunity to pick up a rod and walk the few rivers. The rivers are divided into sections allowing International Airport. (taxi not included) Depart steps across the garden to try a few casts in any pairs of anglers to fish two sections per day and is Buenos Aires based on two anglers per guide. Overnight of the home pools of this stunningly pretty river. DAY 12: (Tuesday) Arrive UK Fishing is either with double-handed rods or WHATS INCLUDED
single-handed rods all dependent on which »» All international flights »» All accommodation as per itinerary »» 6 days fishing »» Internal flight Rio Gallegos to Buenos »» All meals at Lodge »» Fishing license river you are fishing and the wind, water levels, Aries »» All soft & alcohol drinks at Lodge and its clarity. At its normal level the Penitente »» Transfers to and from Lodge is best fished with a single handed rod or one of the lighter double handed switch rods around a 7wt. Lines should be floating/sink tip or intermediate in normal conditions with slightly heavier sinking lines, working well during periods of higher water. For customers looking for a destination with plenty of action El Rincon with both it’s Sea and Brown Trout is perfect. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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WORLDS END, IRIGOYEN RIVER - ARGENTINA
Worlds’ End Lodge and the Irigoyen River offer the most unique worldly fishery in Patagonia. No other Tierra del Fuego fishing lodge or river offers 10-20 lb Sea Trout in a small river that is laden with logs making lots of holding pools, surrounded by dense forests and protected from the heavy Austral winds.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Wednesday) Depart UK (alternative routes remember to make sure you save enough energy for ost people think the idea of Sea Trout available) the end of the day as the twilight is usually one of the M fishing in Argentina is standing in cold rivers DAY 2: (Thursday) Arrive Buenos Aires. On arrival take best times of the day to fish for Sea Trout. Overnight a taxi to your overnight hotel. Overnight accommodation: Worlds End Lodge (Single Room) F/B surrounded by windswept treeless lands casting accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin rooms) B/B DAYS 8 & 9: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. as far as you can while being buffeted by 50 mile Spend your last two days with our guides exploring DAY 3: (Friday) Early in the morning take a taxi to the an hour winds. If images of this style of fishing our whole river system, at the end of each day you will airport. Depart Buenos Aires. Arrive Ushuaia. On has previously put you off from Sea Trout fishing arrival you will be met by the lodge staff and retire back to the lodge to enjoy a rewarding dinner transferred to the lodge. (Approx 4 hours).On arrival and a rich Malbec. Fishing is either with double in Argentina then the details of this Sportquest you will be shown to your rooms you then have the handed rods or single-handed rods all dependent on Holidays UK exclusive destination will change the wind, water levels, and its clarity. Overnight rest of the day to relax. Overnight accommodation: your views forever. The Irigoyen River is unique Worlds End Lodge (Single Room) F/B accommodation: Worlds End Lodge (Single Room) F/B in that it is a small river on the east coast of the DAYS 4 & 5: (Saturday & Sunday) Fishing Days. After DAY 10: (Friday) Early in the morning transfer back to breakfast you depart to the fishing areas in 4 × 4 or Ushuaia airport (Approx 4 hours) island of Tierra del Fuego that empties right amphibious vehicles, depending on the area to be Depart Ushuaia. Arrive Buenos Aires. On arrival take into the sea where big Sea Trout come in fresh a taxi to your hotel. Overnight accommodation: fished. You will fish until lunchtime. Around 4pm you from the ocean. A unique feature is the river will start the afternoon session that extends until the Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin rooms) B/B twilight. Overnight accommodation: Worlds End DAY 11: (Saturday) Take a taxi back to Buenos Aires flows through the leeward side of the valley, Lodge (Single Room) F/B International Airport. Depart Buenos Aires bordered by ancient forests, which means it DAYS 6 & 7: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. Spend DAY 12: (Sunday) Arrive UK is more protected from the harsh Argentinian the next few days enjoying your exclusive fishing and winds. With the Rio Irigoyen River being small in WHATS INCLUDED width and depth, it does not require long casting
»» All international flights »» All accommodation as per itinerary »» All soft & alcohol drinks at Lodge with swinging fly techniques. This river is much »» Internal flight Buenos Aries to Rio »» All meals at Lodge »» 6 days fishing Grande better suited to single-handed rods for the big »» Transfers to and from Lodge Sea Trout. Our operation is based on only 6 rods per week staying at World End Lodge, which is a really nice homely cabin with rooms off of a communal living space complete with a wood- burning stove. There are 3 guest bedrooms, each with double beds and private bathrooms. The rooms are modest and super comfortable, and the food is top quality all prepared and cooked by their professionally trained chef. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 21 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code ARG018
EAGLE VALLEY LODGE, TROUT FISHING - ARGENTINA
Located in Southern Patagonia, this newly discovered world-class rainbow Trout fishery is deserving of some serious recognition. For years, passionate Trout anglers the world over have heard stories about former program Jurassic Lake, and now, we’re thrilled to announce we’ve found a new location that exceeds our old stomping grounds.
ITINERARY his new destination is what Jurassic DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes on either 3 or 4 customers to 1 guide. Overnight T available) accommodation: Eagle Valley Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B Lake was like over 12 years ago when it was DAY 2: (Friday) Arrive Buenos Aires International DAY 8: (Thursday) Fishing Day. Spend the day introduced to the world. After 3 full years of Airport. On arrival take a taxi to the domestic airport exploring the whole system with your single handed scouting and test fishing our partners Solid for your flight to Calafate (Taxi not included) Depart rod in search of that trophy fish of a lifetime. Adventures found the perfect destination for Buenos Aires. Arrive El Calafate. On arrival take a taxi Overnight accommodation: Eagle Valley Lodge (Twin to your overnight hotel. Overnight accommodation: Rooms) F/B Trout fishing in Argentina. This newly discovered Calafate Hotel B/B (Twin Rooms) DAY 9: (Friday) Fishing Day. You can spend the early world class Rainbow Trout fishery is located in DAY 3: (Saturday) Around 7.30am you will be picked morning fishing before its time to pack for the road Southern Patagonia, within a completely private up from your hotel and transferred to Eagle Valley trip back to to your overnight hotel in Calafate. Estancia where with our partners we control (Approx 8 hrs) Once you have arrived at the lodge Overnight accommodation: Calafate Hotel B/B (Twin have unpacked you will be ready to go out for your Rooms) the exclusive rights for the entire area. This first evening fishing session. Overnight DAY 10: (Saturday)In the morning transfer to Calafate amazing new fishery consists of two separate accommodation: Eagle Valley Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B Airport for your return flights back to Buenos Aries. lakes connected by a 2 mile long meandering DAYS 4 & 5: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Each Depart El Calafate. Arrive Buenos Aires. stream. The upper lake is deeper with crystal day you will fish both a morning and afternoon/ On arrival at Buenos Aires take a taxi back to your evening session. Overnight accommodation: Eagle Buenos Aires Hotel. (Taxi not included) Overnight clear water while the lower lake, connected Valley Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin Rooms) B/B to the larger lake by the 2-mile stream, which DAYS 6 & 7: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. DAY 11: (Sunday) Take a taxi back to Buenos Aires is shallower and more colourful. The fish are Depart for another great two days guided fly fishing International Airport. Depart Buenos Aires. on the lakes or the meandering river, guiding is based spread out between both lakes and are found DAY 12: (Monday) Arrive UK all over the river, which offers anglers an array WHATS INCLUDED
of techniques to try. If fishing dry flies or surface »» All international flights »» Transfers to and from Lodge »» All drinks at Lodge »» Internal flight Buenos Aires to El »» All accommodation as per itinerary »» 6 days fishing flies is your thing then look no further. Stalking Calafate »» All meals at Lodge »» Fishing license fish in the clear streams and presenting a skated surface fly or popper will create violent strikes and explosions of water! Get ready to have your adrenaline levels racing. Both lakes contain shallow sections facilitating wading and sight fishing, very similar to fishing on Bonefish flats. With the biggest fish caught so far weighing in at over 15lb we are quite optimistic that this size will continue to increase year on year. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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TSIMANE, PLUMA LODGE - BOLIVIA
Pluma Lodge, which overlooks the Pluma River, is considered the most deluxe and diverse of the Tsimane lodges. Strategically located in the middle of the Pluma River below the confluence of two world-class systems, the upper Pluma and the Itirizama. This perfect combination makes for an ideal Golden Dorado fly fishing destination.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 4 TO 9: (Sunday to Friday) Fishing Days. Spend simane is unarguably the best Dorado available) Arrive Miami. Depart Miami. the next 6 days fishing based on 2 anglers to 1 guide. T fishery on the planet, in the opinion DAY2: (Friday) Arrive Santa Cruz Bolivia. You can also if you wish take an option of one or two On arrival in Bolivia you will be met by a member of night backpacking-style trips on both the Upper of most of the experts, one of the top the Tsimane team as a Sportquest representative and Pluma and Itirizama. Overnight accommodation: 10 fly fishing destinations worldwide. Pluma Lodge Wooden Cabin (Twin Rooms) F/B transferred to your hotel. Overnight accommodation: Pluma Lodge is located in a remote territory 5 Star Hotel (Twin Rooms) R/O DAY 10: (Saturday) In the morning you will be of Bolivia where the Andes meet the upper DAY 3: (Saturday) In the morning our staff will pick up transferred back to the Oromomo Village via a 70 min the group of 8 anglers around 9:30 am to head to the motorised dugout canoe ride, for your return flight to Amazon, the rivers each season sees hundreds local airport. The group will then board the charter Santa Cruz. of thousands of baitfish migrate up the river Depart Oromono Village. Arrive Santa Cruz. On flight to the Oromomo Indian Community (90 minute system and with them come thousands of large, flight). arrival you will be transferred to your overnight hotel. Depart Santa Cruz. Arrive Oromomo Village. Overnight accommodation: 5 Star Hotel (Twin Rooms) aggressively feeding Golden Dorado. Tsimane On arrival the guides will welcome the group upon B/B has three distinct operations all located within landing, and transfer everyone to the Pluma Lodge. DAY 11: (Sunday) In the morning you will then be a 25 mile radius in the headwaters of Bolivia’s This transfer is a boat ride for 1h (Depending of the transferred back to the international airport for your water level) to the Pluma Lodge. At the lodge you will return flight. watershed. Pluma Lodge caters to eight anglers be met by your guides, shown to your rooms and get Depart Santa Cruz Bolivia per week with fishing mainly based on both up ready for the next week of fishing. Overnight DAY 12: (Monday) Arrive Miami. Depart Miami. Arrive and downstream of the lodge. But in addition, accommodation: Pluma Lodge Wooden Cabin (Twin UK Rooms) F/B below the confluence of the Pluma River and Secure River, you have an additional 30 km of WHATS INCLUDED the larger Secure River. This additional section
»» All international flights »» Boat transfer from Oromomo Village to »» All meals and drinks at Pluma Lodge offers the biggest water in the whole of the »» Internal flight to Oromomo Village Pluma Lodge »» 6 days full-guided fishing »» Transfers in Santa Cruz »» All accommodation as per itinerary Tsimane program and fishing these sections is not too dissimilar to classic Salmon & Steelhead fishing with single-handed rods. Each day pairs of angers will head out with a skilled and experienced Argentine guide and a native assistant. Anglers fishing the main Pluma, the Upper Pluma and the Itirizama will depart the lodge by dugout while customers headed to the lower larger Secure River will drive 45 minutes through the jungle via four-man ATV. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 23 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code BOL002
TSIMANE, AGUA NEGRA CAMP - BOLIVIA
Tsimane Agua Negra Camp is designed for just 4 people who will fish two main river systems, the Secure and the Agua Negra. Each season hundreds of thousands of baitfish migrate up the greater Secure system and with them come thousands of large, aggressively feeding Dorado just waiting for a well presented fly.
ITINERARY t this amazing lodge it is common to DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 4 TO 9: (Sunday to Friday) Fishing Days. A available) Arrive Miami. Depart Miami. Spend the next 6 days fishing based on 2 anglers to 1 see packs of fierce Dorado herding baitfish DAY 2: (Friday) Arrive Santa Cruz Bolivia. guide. You can also if you wish take an option of one into the shallows and mercilessly ripping On arrival in Bolivia you will be met by a member of or two night backpacking-style trips on the upper through them, which makes some of the Tsimane team as a Sportquest representative and systems.Overnight accommodation: Agua Negra Camp Luxury Twin Tents (Twin Rooms) F/B the most exciting fly fishing to be found. transferred to your hotel. Overnight accommodation: 5 Star Hotel (Twin Rooms) R/O DAY 10: (Saturday) In the morning you will be The Secure River is larger and often carries DAY 3: (Saturday) In the morning our staff will pick up transferred back to the Oromomo Village via a 2 to 3 a good amount of colour. Typically this river the group of 4 anglers around 9:30 am to head to the hrs motorised dugout canoe ride, for your return flight will be fished from a motorized super-dugout local airport. The group will then board the charter to Santa Cruz. Depart Oromono Village. Arrive Santa Cruz. but at times anglers will get out to wade fish. flight to the Oromomo Indian Community (90 minute flight). On arrival you will be transferred to your overnight Additionally, you can hike 15-20 minutes Depart Santa Cruz. Arrive Oromomo Village. hotel. Overnight accommodation: 5 Star Hotel (Twin overland from camp to the Agua Negra River. On arrival the guides will welcome the group upon Rooms) B/B Once there, they will get into traditional pole landing, and transfer everyone to the Agua Negra DAY 11: (Sunday) In the morning you will then be Camp. This transfer is a boat ride for 2 to 3 hrs transferred back to the international airport for your powered dugouts and work your way either (Depending of the water level ) to the Agua Negra return flight. up or downstream. For the most part the Camp. At the camp you will be met by your guides, Depart Santa Cruz Bolivia. shown to your rooms and get ready for the next week walking and wading is relatively easy with DAY 12: (Monday) Arrive Miami. Depart Miami. Arrive of fishing. Overnight accommodation: Agua Negra UK. sandy beaches and pools with lots of woody Camp Luxury Twin Tents (Twin Rooms) F/B debris and structure. In addition to your native boatmen, there will be one professional fly WHATS INCLUDED
fishing guide for every two anglers. These guides »» ternational flights »» Boat transfer from Oromomo Village to »» All meals and drinks at Agua Negra »» Internal flight to Oromomo Village Agua Negra Camp Camp will have strong angling and English skills. »» Transfers in Santa Cruz »» All accommodation as per itinerary »» 6 days full guided fishing For the real adventuresome anglers Agua Negra also offers one or two night backpacking- style trips to the upper reaches of the system. These upper waters are the easiest to reach of Tsimane’s camping options. Food and shelter will be very simple but if this is what you like you are in for an incredible experience with some of the most pristine wilderness sight fishing imaginable. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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TSIMANE, SECURE LODGE - BOLIVIA
Secure Lodge is the perfect destination for just 6 fly anglers looking for the jungle experience. With access to lots of water giving all anglers lots of opportunities for fly- fishing with both heavy and light fly rods. The rivers contain hundreds upon hundreds of Dorado all aggressively feeding on the migrating baitfish.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Wednesday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 4 TO 9: (Saturday to Thursday) Spend the next 6 Designed to host up to six people with available) Arrive Miami. Depart Miami. days fishing based on 2 anglers to 1 guide. two types of accommodation: the lodge itself You can also if you wish take an option of one or two DAY 2: (Thursday) Arrive Santa Cruz Bolivia. and an out camp, giving you access to a wide On arrival in Bolivia you will be met by a member of night backpacking-style trips on the upper systems. the Tsimane team as a Sportquest representative and Overnight accommodation: Secure Lodge Twin Tents / variety of water. The best fishing is during the transferred to your hotel. Overnight accommodation: Cabins (Twin Rooms) F/B dry season, from May to October, it’s a time of 5 Star Hotel (Twin Rooms) R/O DAY 10: (Friday)In the morning you will be transferred the year when South America’s most impressive back to the Asunta Indian Community via a 10 mins DAY 3: (Friday) In the morning our staff will pick up the migration of freshwater Sabalos takes place. group of 6 anglers around 9:30 am to head to the local motorised dugout canoe ride, for your return flight to airport. The group will then board the charter flight to Santa Cruz. Millions of these fish arrive every year in order the Asunta Indian Community (90 minute flight). Depart Asunta Indian Community. Arrive Santa Cruz. to spawn between Dec and Jan, followed by On arrival you will be transferred to your overnight Depart Santa Cruz. Arrive Asunta Indian Community the Golden Dorado. Apart from the Dorado On arrival the guides will welcome the group upon hotel. Overnight accommodation: 5 Star Hotel (Twin landing, and transfer everyone to the Secure Lodge. Rooms) B/B you can also catch big Pacu’s and Yatoranas, This transfer is a boat ride for 10 mins (Depending of DAY 11: (Saturday) In the morning you will then be occasionally Surubi and a smaller variety of the water level ) to the Secure Lodge. transferred back to the international airport for your Dorado, which are only found in the Amazon. At the camp you will be met by your guides, shown to return flight. Depart Santa Cruz Bolivia. With the combination for staying at the lodge your rooms and get ready for the next week of fishing. DAY 12: (Sunday) Arrive Madrid. Depart Madrid. Arrive Overnight accommodation: Secure Lodge Twin Tents / UK. and the remote out camp you will have access Cabins (Twin Rooms) F/B to the three main sectors and some of the best fly fishing water in Bolivia; Río Sécure- WHATS INCLUDED high sector, Secure River-medium sector and
»» All international flights »» All accommodation as per itinerary the streams called Maniquicito and Ashahana. »» Internal flight to Oromomo Village »» All meals and drinks at Secure Lodge »» Transfers in Santa Cruz »» 6 days full guided fishing These rivers feature a large variety of fishing »» Boat transfer from Oromomo Village to Secure Lodge situations. There are long runs, “flats” with sandy riverbanks, and fords with ditches and deep pools. Dorados are undoubtedly the kings in these sections of the river; however, very large Pacu’s can be caught in the deep pools, where food brought by the current gets jammed. This broad variety of waters and pools allow six anglers to fish in fresh water every day, and rarely, if ever, repeat the same fishing beat. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 25 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code BRZ001
PEACOCK BASS FISHING, AMAZON RIVER - BRAZIL
Of all the incredible game fish in the Amazon basin, the one that has received the most press is the Peacock Bass. Their remarkable explosive top water strike combined with an astonishing ability to break heavy lines/leaders and straighten even stout saltwater hooks, makes them one of the most sought after species in the world.
ITINERARY mazon Peacock Bass fishing at it’s best; DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 6 & 7: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. A available) When out fishing remember that Peacock Bass usually we offer you the premier adventure program DAY 2: (Friday) Arrive Sao Paulo. Depart Sao Paulo. roam about in small schools searching for baitfish, for fishing, comfort, safety and services. The Arrive Manaus. Meet and greet before being often bursting into a feeding frenzy. When this key to exceptional Peacock Bass fishing is the transferred the 15 minutes to your hotel. Rest of the situation is encountered, get your fly or lure in front of the feeding fish as soon as possible. The sooner you floating cabins, which allow you and your day free to relax. Overnight accommodation: Caesar Business Manaus Hotel (Twin room) B/B cast to them after they’ve been spotted, the better guides to navigate through low water, unlike the your chance of a hookup. Overnight accommodation: DAY 3: (Saturday) Fishing Day. In the morning you will Luxury Floating Lodge (Twin room) F/B traditional live-aboard and commercial fishing be picked up and transferred to your fly out lodge. On boats because these must stop where the low arrival and time allowing, fish for a few hours in the DAYS 8 & 9: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. A fishing tip: Peacock Bass are greedy and highly competitive water prevents passage. It’s no surprise that late afternoon. Overnight accommodation: Luxury Floating Lodge (Twin room) F/B schooling fish. Always cast a lure or fly right next to beyond these barriers is where the best fishing any hooked fish. Another Peacock Bass will almost DAYS 4 & 5: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Each starts. The key to this extraordinary fishing is always be close by as they will be attracted by the day breakfast is served at 7:00am and your guide will commotion. Overnight accommodation: Luxury our outfitter’s very fast, very roomy, state of the be ready to leave by 7:30am As you will be as close as Floating Lodge (Twin room) F/B art Cessna Caravan float plane which allows 5-15 minutes away to the fishing we suggest you return to camp for lunch and a “siesta” before DAY 10: (Saturday) Fishing Day. If time allows and you them to whisk you directly from Manaus, Brazil returning back to the water late in the afternoon until still have the energy grab a few fishing hours in the airport to pristine locations far (often hundreds dusk. Overnight accommodation: Luxury Floating morning, before departing back to Manaus. Depart Manaus. Arrive Sao Paulo. Depart Sao Paulo. of miles) from the melee of competing lodges Lodge (Twin room) F/B DAY 11: (Sunday) Arrive UK and houseboats. Here you have access to relatively unfished waters above natural barriers WHATS INCLUDED
such as waterfalls and shallow river mouths. The »» International flights »» 1 night accommodation at Caesar »» All meals including wine, beer and hard »» Internal flights Business Manaus Hotel liquor while at Luxury Floating Lodges fishing boats are special shallow draft tunnel »» 6.5 days fishing »» 7 nights accommodation at Luxury »» Fishing licence types that can freely traverse almost any level Floating Lodges of water, including virtually land locked lagoons reaching areas other operations cannot. Angler’s fish two per boat, with talented Brazilian guides, experienced in bait casting, spinning and fly fishing. They speak enough “fishing English” to communicate effectively and, of course, are intimately familiar with the fishing areas and how to find the concentration of Peacock Bass. Fishing Methods: Lure Fishing, Bait Casting, Fly Fishing.
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PIRARUCU ARAPAIMA FLY FISHING - BRAZIL
If you every wanted to target these amazing fish with the ultimate challenge of catching Arapaima on the fly this has to be the trip for you. Watching these fish roll on the surface as you cast your fly, then as you set the hook the water erupts with a leaping leviathan of an Arapaima testing all your strength and skills as you attempt to land the fish.
ITINERARY DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) exciting species. Each day two anglers will share a fly isit the best destination in the world to fishing guide along with a local native guide in V DAY 2: Arrive Sao Paulo, Depart Sao Paulo, Arrive catch Arapaima all exclusively on the fly. Enjoy Manaus. Upon arrival at Manaus International specifically designed fly fishing boat with two large airport, you will be greeted by our English speaking casting platforms. Both anglers are constantly fishing, 6.5 days fishing at Pirarucu Lodge, which is the representative. They will arrange for transfers to the all day long from these perfectly designed boats. A largest Arapaima fishing reserve on this planet, typical day: 5:30am, Coffee 6:30am, Breakfast 7:30 Hotel. Overnight accommodation: Cesar Business all set in the stunning Amazon rainforest. With Hotel (Twin room) R/O am. Head to fishing grounds 12:00pm. A short ride back to the lodge for lunch. 2:30pm. Fishing will our partners we now have exclusive access to DAY 3: Half Fishing Day. In the morning you will be resume until back to the lodge around 6:00pm. 6:30 fish the Mamiraua Reserve, this massive area picked up from the hotel and transferred you to the pm. Cocktails and appetizers 7:00pm. Buffet Dinners internal airport for your flight to Tefe. will be served inside the dining room area. Overnight of 4,340 sq miles is a complex maze of lakes, Depart Manaus Arrive Tefe. On arrival the lodge you accommodation: Pirarucú Lodge (Twin Room) F/B channels and rivers where huge populations of will be transferred to the port and then by fast boat to Pirarucú Lodge. (Approx 50 mins) Once you arrive at DAY 10: After breakfast you will take the fast boat ride Arapaima feed and spawn. From mid September the lodge you will meet the fishing team and staff. back to Tefe and then transfer to Tefe airport for your right through until the end of November our return flights. Depart Tefe Arrive Manus. On arrival After a cold beer and lunch, there will be a brief customers have access to all areas providing explanation of the daily fishing plans, before you will be transferred back to the Hotel where we will preparing your tackle for the first afternoon session of have booked you day use of a room to rest. In the fly caught Arapaima from 20-400lb. Fishing guided fishing. Overnight accommodation: Pirarucú evening you will be transferred back to the is from our professional flats skiffs with both Lodge (Twin Room) F/B international airport for your return flights. Depart Manaus. Arrive Sao Paulo. petrol outboards and electric motors; each boat DAYS 4 TO 9: Fishing Days. Spend the next 6 days is based on 2 anglers per boat and guide. The enjoying fly fishing for Arapaima and many other DAY 11: Depart Sao Paulo. Arrive UK. fishing is similar to big Tarpon fishing, these fish WHATS INCLUDED produce amazing takes, fight extremely hard, do
»» All international flights »» 1 room for day use Cesar Business Hotel »» 7 nights at Pirarucu Lodge lots of jumps and basically will do everything in »» All internal flights »» Ground and boat transfer from Tefé »» All inclusive meals & beverages at »» Ground transfers in Manaus upon airport to the Lodge the camp their power to mess you up, but that’s half the arrival »» 6,5 days fishing with one pro guide and »» Fly fishing Rods »» 1 night Cesar Business Hotel R/O one local guide per two anglers fun. We have Arapaima in all sizes, fish between 10-80lb are common and you can expect several bites per day from these fish, how many you land however is up to you and quite often a mixture of angling skill and lady luck, but we have had days with over a dozen fish landed per boat in a single day. If you want a serious fishing adventure this fly fishing for Arapaima is going to open up your eyes. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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KALUM RIVER LODGE - CANADA
Fishing at Kalum River Lodge gives you access to 3 amazing rivers. First, there’s the mighty Skeena River which is famous for all 5 species of Pacific Salmon along with good runs each year of Steelhead. You will also fish the Kitimat and Kalum Rivers which are drift only rivers, this makes for idyllic river fishing for all species of Pacific Salmon.
ITINERARY alum River Lodge, which now has exclusive DAY 1: (Sunday) Depart UK (alternative routes trailer boats and jet boats, but due to the perfect K available). Arrive Vancouver. Depart Vancouver. location of our lodge you can be fishing within 5 to 45 access points to both the upper and lower Kalum Arrive Terrace. On arrival a Sportquest Holidays minutes from setting out. Overnight accommodation: River but also you have access to fish the world representative will be waiting to drive you the 30 Kalum River Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B minute transfer to Kalum River Lodge. Overnight famous Skeena river system for Steelhead, King, DAY 5: (Thursday) Fishing Day. Fishing both the accommodation: Kalum River Lodge (Single Rooms) Coho, Pink and Chum Salmon. Combined with Kitimat and the Kalum Rivers you will access the rivers F/B all by drift boat as these waters forbid the use of this you will also fish the delightful Kitimat River, DAY 2: (Monday) Fishing Day. Each morning after motors. Overnight accommodation: Kalum River which provides everyone the chance to do battle breakfast you will depart with your guides to different Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B river systems and sections, all dependent on the time with monster Kings and tackle busting Chum DAYS 6 & 7: (Friday to Saturday) Fishing Days. of year, species available and preferred fishing Salmon. Fly fishing for Steelhead on the Skeena Although you can fish all the rivers and for the methods. Fishing is from bank, wading and drift different species with single-handed rods, we highly is considered by many to be the best Steelhead fishing. Overnight accommodation: Kalum River recommend that you use double-handed as these will fishing in the world, as this watershed holds the Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B give you far better control of the swing and fly world record for both Steelhead on the fly and DAY 3: (Tuesday) Fishing Day. Each day subject to the presentation. Overnight accommodation: Kalum River time of year you will be fishing for the species of your Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B with conventional tackle. As well as having the choice. The main rivers you will fish are the Skeena, DAY 8: (Sunday) After breakfast your guides will worlds largest run of wild Steelhead, the Skeena Kitimat and the Kalum. Overnight accommodation: transfer you all back to Terrace airport for your return also holds two world records for King Salmon. Kalum River Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B flight home. Depart Terrace. Arrive Vancouver. A 92lb and then a 99lb caught just recently. DAY 4: (Wednesday) Fishing Day. Access to the fishing Depart Vancouver. areas is with a combination of four-wheel drives, At Kalum River Lodge three King Salmon have DAY 9: (Monday) Arrive UK been landed over 60lbs in the last two fishing WHATS INCLUDED
seasons. It is no wonder fly fishermen all over the »» International flights »» 6 days fishing »» All meals including soft drinks »» Internal flights »» 7 nights accommodation »» Canadian taxes world have come to the Skeena to test their skills »» Airport Transfers against these magnificent fish and tried to keep it a secret for so long. The fishing season begins in April and finishes in early November. Spring runoff brings fresh runs of Steelhead into many of our northern rivers. Spring Steelhead average 10-14lbs with the occasional fish over 20lbs. This fishing combined with our new single room accommodation makes the perfect destination.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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CAMP BONAVENTURE, SALMON FISHING - CANADA
Camp Bonaventure, a sporting lodge designed for the most discerning fly-fishing enthusiast. Nestled in a natural stand of white birches on the bank of the Bonaventure River “perhaps the clearest Atlantic Salmon River in the world” providing the best opportunity for targeting Atlantic Salmon on dry flies.
ITINERARY DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Arrive Bonaventure (Twin room) F/B amp Bonaventure provides its guests with Montreal. Depart Montreal. C DAYS 7 & 8: Fishing Days. The Bonaventure is a truly unforgettable Atlantic Salmon fishing DAYS 2: Arrive Bathurst. Take a taxi to the Atlantic legendary for water clarity. Spring fed and stable in all Host Hotel Bathurst (Twin Rooms) B/B. After a good but the most severe spate, the Bonaventure will experience. Ideally located on the stunning rest your will be transferred to Camp Bonaventure present you an astounding number of sight casting shores of Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula. An Orvis Lodge (2hrs) in time for evening dinner. Overnight opportunities to target the Salmon on the dry fly. endorsed lodge, Camp Bonaventure provides accommodation: Camp Bonaventure (Twin room) F/B Overnight accommodation: Camp Bonaventure (Twin comfort, service and standard of sport that will DAYS 3 & 4: Fishing Days. Each morning after room) F/B breakfast you will depart with your guides (based on 2 DAY 9: Fishing Day. Spend a whole day fishing as delight you and your fellow travellers. Whether anglers to 1 guide) each day you have the opportunity above, after returning to the lodge it is time to pack you are seeking a private fly-fishing holiday to fish 3 rivers during the same trip and after a full and depart to the airport. You will be transferred back or a corporate retreat, the lodge delivers all morning of fishing your guide serves an upscale shore to Bathurst Hotel. Overnight accommodation: Atlantic lunch with wine. The afternoon continues fishing on Host Hotel Bathurst. (Twin Rooms) B/B the necessary ingredients for the ultimate the river until 6pm with dinner served in the dining DAY 10: Depart Bathurst. Arrive Montreal. Depart fly-fishing adventure. From the moment you room at 7:30pm. Overnight accommodation: Camp Montreal. arrive the friendly and professional lodge staff Bonaventure (Twin room) F/B DAY 11: Arrive UK will make you feel right at home. The friendly, DAYS 5 & 6: Fishing Days. Fishing is done either by wading or from our traditional 26 foot river canoes. experienced and dedicated guides only enhance Early season can allow for a combination of both your days on the river; their knowledge is only while later in the season our pools are better fished by surpassed by their passion for Atlantic Salmon wading. Overnight accommodation: Camp fishing. Québec’s Gaspé Peninsula boasts some WHATS INCLUDED of the best and most renowned Atlantic Salmon
»» All international flights »» All accommodation as per itinerary »» All meals at Lodge rivers in the world. Camp Bonaventure provides »» All internal flights »» 7 days fishing »» All soft drinks & wine »» Lodge transfers its guests the opportunity to fish over 80 miles of three fabled Atlantic Salmon rivers. The Bonaventure is legendary for its water clarity and its sight casting opportunities, where underwater visibility exceeds 150 feet. The Petite Cascapedia is known for its gin clear picturesque pools holding big Salmon and huge brookies. Both these rivers give the fly angler an excellent opportunity to sight fish for Atlantic Salmon on dry flies. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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SALMON LODGE FLY FISHING CASCAPEDIA - CANADA
Atlantic Salmon fishing on the famous Grand Cascapedia staying at the world famous Salmon Lodge. Although the main fishing is conducted on the Grand you will also have access to both the Petite Cascapedia & crystal clear Bonaventure River, which was the birthplace of fishing for Atlantics on the dry fly.
ITINERARY here is only one thing better than casting DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Arrive wading. Overnight accommodation: Salmon Lodge T Montreal. Depart Montreal. (Twin room) F/B your fly to a fresh run Atlantic Salmon and that DAYS 2: Arrive Bathurst In the early hours of the DAYS 7 & 8: Fishing Days. The Bonaventure is is doing so when you are sight fishing! Salmon morning, take a taxi to the Atlantic Host Hotel legendary for water clarity. Spring fed and stable in all Lodge provides customers the opportunity to Bathurst (Twin Rooms) B/B. After a good rest you will but the most severe spate, the Bonaventure will fish 3 of the Gaspe Peninsula’s best and clearest be transferred to Salmon Lodge (2hrs) in time for present you an astounding number of sight casting evening dinner. Overnight accommodation: Salmon opportunities to target the Salmon on the dry fly. Atlantic Salmon rivers. The Grand Cascapedia, Lodge (Twin room) F/B Overnight accommodation: Salmon Lodge (Twin renowned for producing some of the largest DAYS 3 & 4: Fishing Days. Each morning after room) F/B Salmon in the world; the Petite Cascapedia, breakfast you will depart with your guides (based on 2 DAY 9: Fishing Day. Spend a whole day fishing as where anglers float miles of some of the most anglers to 1 guide) each day you have the opportunity above, after returning to the lodge it is time to pack to fish 3 rivers during the same trip and after a full and depart to the airport. You will be transferred back productive Salmon water on the eastern morning of fishing your guide serves an upscale shore to Bathurst Hotel. Overnight accommodation: Atlantic seaboard, plus the gin clear Bonaventure, lunch with wine. The afternoon continues fishing on Host Hotel Bathurst. (Twin Room) B/B the river until 6pm with dinner served in the dining where sight fishing for Atlantic Salmon first DAY 10: Depart Bathurst. Arrive Montreal. Depart room at 7:30pm. Overnight accommodation: Salmon Montreal. began. Mountain streams and spring fed brooks Lodge (Twin room) F/B DAY 11: Arrive UK supply these rivers with cold water throughout DAYS 5 & 6: Fishing Days. Fishing is done either by the entire summer keeping them cool and clear wading or from our traditional 26-foot river canoes. and great fishing conditions remain consistent Early season can allow for a combination of both while later in the season our pools are better fished by all season long. Fishing is either wading or from traditional 26ft river canoes. Early season is a WHATS INCLUDED
combination of both while later in the season »» All international flights »» All meals at Lodge »» All internal flights »» All soft drinks & wine the pools are better fished by wading – or »» Lodge transfers »» All accommodation as per itinerary relax during a float trip down miles of pristine »» 7 days fishing river where you will experience not only great fishing along the way but breath taking scenery this area is famous for. The fishing starts form early June and runs to the end of September. By mid June big fish will reach the upper stretches and their numbers increase throughout June and July. September is the peak time to catch Atlantic Salmon on dry flies. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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BC WEST, STEELHEAD FLY FISHING - CANADA
Probably one of the most famous locations in British Columbia, fly fishing for both Kings and legendary Steelhead, is BC West. This lodge is located less than a mile from the mouth of the world famous Dean River, where stories of hard takes, and the relentless runs of the “super” Steelhead are hard to comprehend.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes starts around 6am until 12:30 where you return to the he Dean River is considered by many to available) Arrive Vancouver. On arrival in Vancouver lodge for lunch. Start fishing again around 4pm and T take a taxi to your overnight hotel. Overnight fish until around 9pm.Overnight accommodation: BC be the premier Steelhead River in British Accommodation: Vancouver Hotel (Twin room) B/B West (Twin room) F/B Columbia. A medium sized river it is dwarfed DAY 2: (Friday) In the morning take a taxi back to DAYS 6 & 7: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. On by the towering backdrop of mountainous Vancouver south terminal for your flight to Bella days when you fish below the falls which are fully snow covered peaks from every perspective. Coola. Depart Vancouver. Arrive Bella Coola. On guided, you fish long, broad runs that stretch literally arrival in Bella Coola take a taxi to your overnight to the mouth of the river. In this lower section of river, To fish in these surroundings is simply awe hotel. Overnight accommodation: Bella Coola Hotel fish are continually moving from the salt to their inspiring and the scale of the surroundings (Twin room) B/B spawning grounds upriver. Overnight has to be experienced to be believed. What accommodation: BC West (Twin room) F/B DAY 3: (Saturday) Fishing Day. In the morning take a makes the Dean different from other similar taxi back to Bella Coola for your flight out to the DAYS 8 & 9 :(Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. On days lodge. Depart Bella Coola. Arrive Dean. On arrival you when self guided fishing above the falls a more classic rivers is a narrow and fearsome gorge, which will be transferred to the lodge. Once unpacked and technique for targeting holding fish produces the best is impassible by fish until the river subsides in ready you can spend the rest of the day fishing. results. Overnight accommodation: BC West (Twin mid-summer. Even then it prevents all but the Overnight accommodation: BC West (Twin room) F/B room) F/B strongest fish from ascending to the upper river DAYS 4 & 5: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. The DAY 10: (Saturday) After breakfast you will be unique fishing program here is targeted towards transferred back for the return flight to Bella Coola. and quite possibly this has led to a genetic strain experienced anglers, and combines fully guided and Depart Bella Coola. Arrive Vancouver. Depart of King Salmon and Steelhead which are almost self-guided fishing, as well as fishing both above and Vancouver unstoppable. Come July and August the focus below the Dean River ‘falls’. On a typical day fishing DAY 11: (Sunday) Arrive UK shifts from the Kings to the Steelhead, which WHATS INCLUDED will now be running the rapids and resting in
»» International return flights »» Hotel Vancouver »» 6.5 days fishing the pools above the falls. This is a much more »» Internal flights »» Hotel Bella Coola »» Canadian taxes. »» Airport transfers »» 7 nights accommodation BC West, intimate part of the river and the Steelhead will Full board readily take a dry fly skated along the surface. BC West is the only lodge on the Dean where guests get to fish both below and above the canyon. Below the canyon, you fish huge runs in search of the freshest of fish within a mile of the sea. Above the canyon you fish more classic Steelhead holding water which provides anglers with double handed rods to swing flies all day.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 31 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code CHI001
FUTA LODGE TROUT FISHING PATAGONIA - CHILE
Futa Lodge is absolutely the most romantic lodge in the world, which sleeps a maximum of six anglers. With its remoteness, stunning mountains, and free rising, very obedient Brown and Rainbow Trout, this will feel like a dream. Fishing itself is some of the purest wild fly-fishing for Rainbows and Browns anywhere in the world.
ITINERARY ishing at Futa is like stepping back in time. DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes a combination of floating and stripping wet flies back F available) from the bank where Trout wait to ambush and The countryside is reminiscent of Montana or DAY 2: (Friday) Arrive Buenos Aires. On arrival a wading and stalking the edges of the current where Colorado at the turn of the last century. The Sportquest Holidays representative will be waiting to back eddies provide a constant source of food. magnificent forests around the lodge have transfer you to your hotel. Overnight accommodation: Overnight accommodation: Futa Lodge (Twin room) F/B seen no felling of timber and the fields are still Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin room) B/B. DAYS 8 & 9: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. Enjoy cut with scythes. Fishing itself is some of the DAY 3: (Saturday) In the morning our staff will transport you to the domestic airport. Depart Jorge your last two days drifting down the river with your purest wild fly-fishing for Rainbows and Browns Newbery. Arrive Esquel. On arrival at Esquel, our staff guide. Overnight accommodation: Futa Lodge (Twin anywhere in the world. Each and every Trout that will transfer you to the lodge. Overnight room) F/B you catch is fin perfect. The fishing at Futa lodge accommodation: Futa Lodge (Twin room) F/B DAY 10: (Saturday) In the morning our staff will transport you to the domestic airport for your return is largely based on the Futaleufu River, which DAYS 4 & 5: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Each fishing day will start after breakfast at 8.30am. connection flight to Buenos Aires. Depart Esquel. flows right by the front door of the lodge. In Fishing in the afternoon until evening follows Arrive Buenos Aires. On arrival you will be transferred addition there are some smaller rivers close by amazing shore lunches. Seasonal changes will take you to your hotel on a B/B basis. Overnight accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin room) B/B that are fished and also some local lakes. The into account the changing light but early season fishing may be as late as 10pm, late season as early as DAY 11: (Sunday) In the morning you will be transport Browns and Rainbows of the Futaleufu River 7pm. Fishing is based on 2 anglers one guide ed to the international airport for your return and the catchment as a whole were stocked Overnight accommodation: Futa Lodge (Twin room) connection flight to London. Depart Buenos Aires. F/B from European and American stock in the early DAY 12: (Monday) Arrive UK 19th Century. The fish in particular have gone DAYS 6 & 7: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. Use on to establish an extremely healthy population WHATS INCLUDED
that is the envy of wild Trout fisheries the world »» International flights »» 2 nights Buenos Aires »» All inclusive bar featuring local spirits »» Internal flights »» 7 nights Futa Lodge »» 6 days fishing over. The river has a multitude of different types »» Airport Transfers of water and styles of fishing. One minute your guide will be rowing you down vast stretches where you will fish a streamer to overhanging trees to tempt big browns from their hiding places and the next minute, you will be fishing from the bank having stalked a wary pod of Rainbows as they sip tiny dry flies from the surface making idyllic fishing.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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SILVER KING LODGE, TARPON FISHING - COSTA RICA
Silver King Lodge in Costa Rica has become the mecca of the Tarpon world and its not just the size it’s the numbers of fish hooked that will blow you away. Set amongst some of the lushest tropical surroundings on the banks of the Rio Colorado this must be your best chance of hooking Tarpon between 120lb - 200lb the world has to offer.
ITINERARY DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Arrive river and target the huge migratory Tarpon. Overnight ilver King Lodge in Costa Rica is the place Miami. Depart Miami. Arrive San Jose. On arrival a accommodation: Silver King Lodge (Twin room) F/B S to head to if you are chasing that dream Tarpon. Sportquest Holidays representative will transfer you to DAY 5: Fishing Day. Each days fishing is normally your hotel. The rest of the evening is free for you to based on 2 anglers per guide. Overnight The lodge is set beside the Rio Colorado on the relax. Overnight accommodation: Airport Hotel (Twin accommodation: Silver King Lodge (Twin room) F/B northeast coast of Costa Rica. The Colorado River room) R/O DAY 6: Fishing Day. Depart for your last days fishing drains Lake Nicaragua far to the west and despite DAY 2: Fishing Day. In the morning you will be spend it either just chasing Tarpon or alternatively its stained brown appearance the thousands of transferred to the internal airport. Depart San Jose. enjoy the prolific Snook fishing. Overnight Arrive Silver King Airstrip. On arrival you will be accommodation: Silver King Lodge (Twin room) F/B gallons of fresh water, which empty into the transferred to the lodge. While you are enjoying your sea each day is packed with nutrients. This rich breakfast buffet you will have a brief orientation, at DAY 7: In the morning you will be picked up and this time you will complete your fishing license. After returned to the small local airstrip for your return source of food and the relative safety afforded breakfast you will have a full days fishing. Overnight journey to San Jose. Depart Silver King Airstrip. Arrive by the murky brown water provides shelter and accommodation: Silver King Lodge (Twin room) F/B San Jose. You will be greeted at the airport and be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for a constant food for Sardines and other baitfish. DAY 3: Fishing Day. After breakfast you will meet your you to relax. Overnight accommodation: Airport Hotel Congregating both at the river mouth and in captain and have a full day fishing. (Note you can (Twin room) R/O either go out and fish all day or alternatively fish a the green and blue water beyond it is upon morning and evening session, preferring to return to DAY 8: In the morning arrange a taxi with the hotel these bait fish that the Tarpon feast, allowing front desk to transfer you back to the international the lodge for a relaxing lunch and rest) Overnight them to obtain such huge sizes. These Tarpon in accommodation: Silver King Lodge (Twin room) F/B airport in preparation for your return flight back to the UK. Depart San Jose. Arrive Miami. Depart Miami. these waters average around 80 to 90lb, but on DAY 4: Fishing Day. Why not head to the mouth of the DAY 9: Arrive UK every trip there’s a better than average chance WHATS INCLUDED of hooking fish in the 120 to 150lb, however
»» International flights »» 2 nights Airport Hotel R/O »» 5 days fishing 200lb fish are also regularly caught. Whether »» Internal flights »» 5 nights Silver King Lodge F/B »» All conventional, tackle and bait »» All transfers (excluding return transfer »» Beer, water, soda and local liquor you are a fly angler or lure angler our guides will from hotel to airport) accommodate all styles of fishing and with the chances of hooking up to over 20 fish a day all we can recommend is to make sure your tackle is up to the fight of these mighty Tarpon. Another style of fishing which is commonly over looked, is the upstream fishing for the elusive Snook and with average weights of 6-8lbs you will have great fun on light gear.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing, Trolling, Surface Poppers, Jigging and Live Baiting
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 33 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code COS010
JUNGLE TARPON, FLY QUEST - COSTA RICA
Many fascinating species of fish inhabit the world’s tropical freshwaters, and Costa Rica is no exception. While really big Tarpon can be caught in many places around the world, the fish inhabiting the inland rivers of this northern region are quite extraordinary. It’s not unusual to see schools of hunting fish well into the triple digits.
ITINERARY his is without a doubt one of the world’s DAY 1: (Saturday) Depart UK (alternative routes but interchangeable sink tips or fast sinking lines T available) Arrive Miami, Depart Miami, Arrive can also be very useful if Tarpon are in some of the finest fly fishing trophy Tarpon destinations San Jose. On arrival take a taxi to your overnight river’s deeper pools or as the day heats up. Overnight and one that has managed to stay just below the hotel. Overnight accommodation: Courtyard by accommodation: Tarpon Lodge (Twin room) F/B Marriott San Jose Airport (Twin room) R/O radar resulting in large and aggressive Tarpon DAY 6: Fishing Day. (Thursday) The Tarpon feed mostly who are not afraid to charge and inhale a fly. The DAY 2: Fishing Day. (Sunday) In the morning on various types of Minnows and other small-medium you will be picked up from your hotel and baitfish, so large 3-6 inch deceivers and variants fishery consists of a vast system of freshwater transferred to our lodge (Approx 4-5 hours) of deceivers are highly recommended. Overnight rivers, creeks, and flooded lagoons surrounded Once you have checked in and unpacked its time accommodation: Tarpon Lodge (Twin room) F/B to spend the first evening fishing. Overnight by rainforest and swampland. The Tarpon have DAY 7: Fishing Day. (Friday) Each fishing session accommodation: Tarpon Lodge (Twin room) F/B journeyed from the Caribbean Ocean some 300+ is based on 2 anglers per guide. Overnight DAY 3: Fishing Day. (Monday) After breakfast accommodation: Tarpon Lodge (Twin room) F/B inland miles to reach these hunting grounds you will depart for a full mornings fishing. You DAY 8: Fishing Day. (Saturday) Spend the full morning for a very good reason. You can expect to fish will return back to the lodge around lunchtime fishing before you depart the lodge and transfer back from simple but efficient river pangas, with 2 for a siesta. After lunch you will depart for to San Jose. Overnight accommodation: Courtyard a afternoon and evening session. Overnight by Marriott San Jose Airport (Twin room) R/O anglers per boat taking turns on the bow. Since accommodation: Tarpon Lodge (Twin room) F/B the environment is quite dynamic, fishing DAY 9: (Sunday) In the morning arrange a taxi with DAYS 4 & 5: Fishing Days. (Tuesday & Wednesday) The the hotel front desk to transfer you back to the situations are also varied, ranging from sight Tarpon are very large (100-200 lbs) and require 12 International Airport for your return flight back to the casting at Tarpon hunting or waiting in shallow weight rods. Floating lines work best in most scenarios UK. Depart San Jose, Arrive Miami, Depart Miami as we hunt the Tarpon across the flooded Delta, lagoons and creeks, waiting for Tarpon to roll or DAY 10: (Monday) Arrive UK break bait on the surface before presenting a fly, WHATS INCLUDED
and blind casting in likely areas. There are even »» All international flights »» Transfers to and from Tarpon Lodge »» Professional fishing guides »» 2 nights accommodation in the »» Accommodation at Tarpon Lodge »» 6 days fishing times when Tarpon congregate at the mouth Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Full Board of one of the jungle’s many creeks and line up in feeding lanes like giant Trout in an explosive feeding display one has to see to truly believe. As in most Tarpon fishing worldwide, knowledge of distance casting and accurate presentation is a major asset, but due to the intimate jungle environment anglers can often get much closer to their quarry than in other global fisheries, making this a unique place to hone ones skills. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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KANGIA RIVER LODGE, ARCTIC CHAR - GREENLAND
Located at the river mouth of the Kangia River is our new Kangia River Lodge that is majestically situated overlooking both pristine ocean and river. This area until now has been kept a huge secret for each year it receives a huge sea run of sea Arctic Char. These fish are the largest char on the whole of Greenland’s west fjords.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Wednesday) Depart UK with Arrive accommodation: Kangia River Lodge (Twin room) F/B angia River is a river truly made for fly Copenhagen. On arrival take a taxi to your airport K DAYS 7 & 8: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. anglers, with cut-banks, rapids, slow and deep hotel. Overnight accommodation: Airport Hotel B/B Spend your days either exploring the river hunting DAY 2: (Thursday) In the morning take a taxi back to down the hundreds of Artic Char or if you fancy a stretches, waterfalls and pocket-water all the the International airport. Depart Copenhagen, Arrive change we do have a boat available so customers can way down to the tidal influenced delta. This river Kangerlussuaq, Depart Kangerlussuaq.Arrive chase Cod & Halibut on the fly. Overnight offers you a variety of fishable water requiring Maniitsoq. On arrival you will be transferred to the accommodation: Kangia River Lodge (Twin room) F/B different techniques along its wild meandering lodge by boat (approx 8 hours) The departure time will DAY 9: (Thursday) If there is time you can experience a depend on the tides as we need high tide to access the few hours fishing in the morning. You will depart the way down to the coast. Not only do the Char fjord and lodge. Overnight accommodation: Kangia lodge via boat and transferred to Hotel Maniitsoq run up in mind dazzling numbers, they also pack River Lodge (Twin room) F/B Overnight accommodation: Hotel Maniitsoq B/B some weight with an average of well above 4lb. DAYS 3 & 4: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. Each day DAY 10: (Friday)In the morning take a taxi and make Fish in the size of 7lb are common and fish up to you will fish the river for these monster Artic Char, your way to the airport (5 min). Depart Maniitsoq, guiding is on a light basis with 2 full time guides & 1 Arrive Kangerlussuaq, Depart Kangerlussuaq. Arrive 15lb have been hooked and landed on fly gear camp manager on hand at all times. Overnight Copenhagen. On arrival take a taxi to your airport in the beautiful pools of this wildly meandering accommodation: Kangia River Lodge (Twin room) F/B hotel. Overnight accommodation: Airport Hotel B/B river. Bear in mind this is a very sparsely fished DAYS 5 & 6: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Enjoy DAY 11: (Saturday) Spend the morning relaxing before river and even bigger fish have been hooked another two great guided days on the river, there are taking a taxi back to the International airport. large areas to fish and explore with all types of water Depart Copenhagen, Arrive UK. and lost. Arctic Char are not to be judged by to fish. More than enough to keep any avid fly angler their size though, they will put on a show happy and interested every day. Overnight that will leave seasoned Salmon, Sea Trout or WHATS INCLUDED Steelhead anglers baffled. The beginning of the
»» All international flights »» Boat transfers »» 6.5 days guided fly fishing season is predominantly fishing for silver bright »» All hotels B/B »» Accommodation Kangia River Lodge »» Fishing Licence F/B and big fish while the progressing weeks will shuffle the deck a bit – numbers will increase dramatically, the challenge to target a big fish in the enormous schools of fish is for the big fish hunters. The variety of places, structures and the splendour of countless fish is almost manic, something to obsess about for sure. Early in the season we use bigger Intruders and Streamers changing to smaller classic Salmon size flies as the season progresses. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 35 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code ICE012
LAKE THINGVALLAVATN, WILD TROUT- ICELAND
Probably the best lake for wild Brown Trout fishing on the planet. The frequency and size of these fish is unbelievable. Personal best Brown Trout get blown away on this lake on such a regular basis for many it becomes the trip of their lifetime. This sub species of Trout has the beauty and power that would match or exceed any other fish in Stillwaters.
ITINERARY he fish of Lake Thingvallavatn are of a DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Arrive DAY 4: Fishing Day. Breakfast will be taken at the T Keflavík International. After arrival collect your hotel before the your guide comes to collect you to different ilk to virtually any other Brown Trout luggage and make your way to the taxi ramp to take you to the lake. Fishing another exclusive beat in the world, this sub species started off as Sea transfer to your overnight accommodation. (Taxi not you can fish different techniques to try and land your Trout but are believed to have become trapped included) Overnight accommodation: Eldey Airport new PB Brown Trout. Lunch will be taken by the lake Hotel (Twin Room) B/B and your guide will return you to the hotel for evening in the lake during the last ice age, where they DAY 2: Fishing Day. After breakfast your guide will meal. Overnight accommodation: Hotel Borealis (Twin developed into the chrome bodied Super Trout collect you from the accommodation and you will Room) F/B that they are today. The lake has an abundance travel to Lake Thingvallavatn to fish one of our DAY 5: Fishing Day. As usual you will head to the lake of natural food which is how the Trout manage exclusive beats with your guide. When you are ready with your guide after breakfast, this will be your last lunch can be taken by the lake, although your hours day on the lake so fish hard and take a good look at to grow so big but out of all this natural food are optional (12hr limit per day) your hotel check in is the beautiful surroundings during your lakeside lunch. its the vast shoals of Arctic Char that help fuel available from 3pm onwards and then you can drop Head back to the Hotel for your meal and the diets of these super sized Brownies. The your bags off and take your evening meal at the lodge. refreshments. Overnight accommodation: Hotel Overnight accommodation: Hotel Borealis (Twin Borealis (Twin Room) F/B shallow bays in the lake are the areas that our Room) F/B DAY 6: Once you have finished your breakfast at the anglers can wade and target these big Trout DAY 3: Fishing Day. After breakfast, your guide will hotel, your guide will then transfer you back to the with streamer patterns, tapping into their take you one of the exclusive beats to hunt for the airport in preparation for your return flight home. heightened predatory instincts. As well as fishing giant wild Brown Trout in the lake. Lunch will be taken Depart Keflavík International. Arrive UK. by the lake and you will return to the Hotel for your with streamer patterns at times your guide will evening meal.Overnight accommodation: Hotel read the fishes behaviour and advise you to fish Borealis (Twin Room) F/B more traditional wet and dry flies, watching a WHATS INCLUDED
double figure wild Brown Trout come up and »» International Flights »» Fully guided fishing »» Full board »» Hotel airport B/B »» 4 nights Trophy Trout Lodge »» Fishing permits sup in a size 14 dry fly really does take some »» Transportation to and from Reykjavik beating. When tackling up for these brutish fish it is advisable to have a reel that holds plenty of backing, as once hooked these chrome torpedoes try to head straight out to deeper water and can quickly have your fly line surging out of sight. With six exclusive prime beats on the lake and some of the best local guides in Iceland, this tour has the potential to hand out a new PB Brown Trout every trip. Fishing Methods: Fly fishing
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ATLANTIC SALMON FISHING GAULA RIVER - NORWAY
A fly angler’s dream, for every cast into the Gaula’s clean, rushing water brings with it the possibility of a take from a 40lb plus Salmon. The Gaula River is statistically the best Salmon river in Europe, famous not only for the numbers of hard fighting Salmon it produces but also for the high average size.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Sunday) Fishing Day. Depart UK beat with light guiding, so each day our guides ithout a doubt, this is the best fly fishing (alternative routes available). Arrive Trondheim. will come visit you throughout the day and give W At Trondheim Airport you will pick up your you advice on all the pools and runs. Overnight on the whole of the Gaula River. For the very prearranged hire car (Not Included but we can book accommodation: Winsnes Farm (Twin Room) F/B first time in history, we have managed, with this for you). On arrival at Winsnes Farm our hosts, DAYS 6 & 7: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. Matt Hayes and his Partner Anne Marit, to join will check you in, give you a tour of the facilities, Enjoy your last two days fishing. Please note the most famous pools of the original Malum. a talk about the rotation and all the fishing areas. there is a mandatory rest period for all pools Fishing normally starts around 9pm. Overnight between the hours of 2am - 6am and 2pm - 6pm, Previously Atlantic Salmon fishing rivers, beats accommodation: Winsnes Farm (Twin Room) F/B this is to ensure that all fish in our beats remain and pools in Norway had been fished hard and DAYS 2 & 3: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. fresh and aggressive for your flies. Overnight never given any rest periods, until now. We Each day breakfast is served and you can either accommodation: Winsnes Farm (Twin Room) F/B have set up a Norway Atlantic Salmon fishing return to the lodge for lunch or alternatively DAY 8: (Sunday) In the morning drive yourself back to make yourself a packed lunch at breakfast to take Trondheim Airport and drop off your hire car. fishery just the way English anglers prefer with out to the water and eat while you enjoy a days Depart Trondheim. Arrive UK. quality fishing, and quality beats that are well fishing. Fishing Tip: even though we rest the pools and rotate the beats its best to give each pool rested exclusively for fly fishing. In recent years a rest once you have fished through as resting the Salmon catches have been improving and fish will respond better to your flies. Overnight the lodge is regarded as one of the most prolific accommodation: Winsnes Farm (Twin Room) F/B parts on the river. The beats are limited to eight DAYS 4 & 5: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. Each day fishing is based on 2 rods per guest rods per week with two rods retained by the landowners. During June and July, the lodge WHATS INCLUDED operates a resting system, closing all of the
»» International flights »» Full Board »» Fishing licence pools for two 4 hour sessions per day, allowing »» Road maps »» 6 day fishing »» Disinfection certificate »» 7 nights accommodation Winsnes »» Guiding on light guiding basis the pools and our guests to rest. This policy has Farm resulted in increased catches and has proved very popular with visitors. Winsnes also operates a total catch and release policy in an effort to preserve the incredible Gaula River Atlantic Salmon for future generations. Winsnes Lodge controls 4 km double bank fishing of some of the most mouth-watering fly fishing pools on the Gaula River.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 37 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code NOR026
SALMON FISHING, REISASTUA LODGE- NORWAY
The Reisa River has a reputation for big Salmon that are caught annually here weighing around 44lb. So if you are looking to set a record, the Reisa River may be the right place for you, just ask Scott Mackenzie who has caught his last 3 personal best Atlantic Salmon with us at Reisastua Lodge.
ITINERARY urrounded by spectacular mountains DAY 1: (Sunday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 4 & 5: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. S available) Arrive Oslo, Depart Oslo, Arrive Tromso, Each day fishing is based on 2 rods per guide, your and a steep valley, bathe in the midnight sun Depart Tromso, Arrive Sorkjosen. At Sorkjosen Airport guides are local experts on the river and can easily while standing in the river swinging flies for you will be collected by our staff and transferred to show you where the fish lie. large Atlantic Salmon in the Reisa Valley. At the lodge (Approx 45 mins). On arrival at the lodge Overnight accommodation: Reisastua Lodge F/B you will be met and greeted before taken to your room (Single Room) Reisastua Lodge there are 19 zones containing to unpack. In the evening during the meal there will DAYS 6 & 7: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. During good fishing spots, with a large number of be a welcome briefing explaining the fishing and the your stay and fishing rotation you will have the deep pools for fly-fishing. The Reisa River has week ahead. chance to fish in the upper zones in the world famous Overnight accommodation: Reisastua Lodge F/B some fantastic fly-fishing pools with different national park. You will find it hard to fish in more (Single Room) beautiful surroundings. sections suitable for all levels of experience DAYS 2 & 3: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. Overnight accommodation: Reisastua Lodge F/B from medium to expert anglers. We transport Each day breakfast is served before you are taken in (Single Room) pairs to your fishing zones for the day. (Note during our guests by riverboat into the national park DAY 8: (Sunday) In the morning you will be driven back the week you will fish a rotation system allowing you for exciting fishing for big Atlantic Salmon in to Sorkjosen Airport for your return flights. to fish different water each day, subject to water Depart Sorkjosen, Arrive Tromso, majestic nature. Our guides have considerable conditions) Subject to which zones you are fishing for Depart Tromso, Arrive Oslo, Salmon fishing experience and will gladly show that day you will either return for lunch at the lodge or Depart Oslo, Arrive UK your lunch will be served on the riverbank. you where the Salmon are to be found. Note Overnight accommodation: Reisastua Lodge F/B in particular that catch statistics show that the (Single Room) Reisa River is one of the world’s best big Salmon rivers with an average weight of the 2010 season WHATS INCLUDED
at 14lb One advantage of staying at Reisastua »» International flights »» Local beer & wine »» All required fishing permits »» Transfers »» Fishing on rotation basis »» Laundry Lodge is that all the rooms are single with en- »» 7 nights accommodation »» Full guiding »» Disinfection certificate suite bathrooms and food and drink is always »» Full board available to keep your strength up when during a long day on the river. It speaks volumes for the river that some of the worlds most respected Salmon anglers have come to the lodge and landed their personal best Atlantic Salmon and it gives you confidence knowing that even on the tough days your fly will probably been seen by the fish of your life time. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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ORKLAGAARD SALMON FISHING - NORWAY
The Potential of Orklagaard lodge is so immense, and it possesses such quality consistent water and high level of hospitality it really does rank as one of the best Salmon lodges in Europe. With easy to access pools and comfy en-suite single rooms it really does make for one of the most relaxed lodge experiences you will ever have.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Sunday). Depart UK (alternative routes guiding, with such easy access between beats and he Fishing at Orklagaard is not only the best available) Arrive Trondheim. lodge you can easily return back to the lodge when T At Trondheim Airport you will pick up your ever you need to. Casting instruction can be provided Salmon water on the Orkla river, it is considered prearranged hire car (Not Included but we can book by qualified instructors if needed Overnight by those in the know as one of the best Salmon this for you). (Note we do offer a meet and greet at the accommodation: Orklagaard lodge (single rooms) F/B lodges in Norway. The fact that its pools are kept airport for an additional charge) On arrival at DAYS 6 & 7: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. Enjoy at a perfect water height 95% of the time means Orklagaard lodge the lodge manager will check you your last two days fishing this prime Salmon water, in, give you a tour of the facilities, a talk about the Overnight accommodation: Orklagaard lodge (single that the Salmon in them are in a taking mood rotation and all the fishing areas. Fishing normally rooms) F/B more often than at a regular lodge. During June starts around 9pm. Overnight accommodation: Orklagaard lodge (single rooms) F/B DAY 8: (Sunday) In the morning drive yourself back to the big fish start to make their journey up the Trondheim Airport and drop off car. river and into Orklagaards prestigious pools, DAYS 2 & 3: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. Each Depart Trondheim. day breakfast is served and you can easily return to Arrive UK due to the lodges water not being as affected by the lodge for lunch. Your guide will visit each angler at flood water caused by snow melt it means that different times during the day to help with techniques, landing fish, photos etc. There will be a chance to this is probably the best stretch of the river to continue fishing after evening meal but only on connect to a giant early season Atlantic Salmon. allotted pools. Overnight accommodation: The main run of Atlantic Salmon turns up in the Orklagaard lodge (single rooms) F/B Orkla during July and again it is Orklagaard DAYS 4 & 5: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. Each day fishing is based on 2 rods per beat with light lodge where you will have the best chance of meeting these fish on their route up river. When WHATS INCLUDED tackling up for Orklagaard light double-handed
»» International flights »» 6 day fishing »» Fishing licence rods in 8# to 10# and 13/14ft are in order and »» 7 nights’ accommodation Orklagaard »» Single en-suit rooms »» Disinfection certificate lodge »» Guiding on light guiding basis a matching reel that can hold at least 300m »» Full Board of backing for that moment you hook up to a true chrome giant who wants to leave the pool. The types of flies that tend to work best are a mixture of modern Icelandic patterns combined with a handful of Scottish traditionals. A week at Orklagaard would be the perfect weeks Salmon fishing for anglers who wish to have easy access to the river, great hospitality with the most friendly relaxed like-minded people. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 39 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code SWE004
LAKE SIBBO, PREDATOR FISHING - SWEDEN
600 acres of private fishing in picturesque Swedish surroundings, attracting giant predators from the Baltic Sea that enter the lake to feed on the plentiful bream shoals that inhabit it. Excellent Predator fishing for both fly and lure anglers with a real chance of personal bests every day.
ITINERARY ake Sibbo has been known for its predator DAY 1: (Sunday) Depart UK (alternative routes to explore more of the hotspots that the guides have L available) Arrive Stockholm-Nykoping, Once you told you about, or you can use your fish finder to find fishing for centuries, firstly for its Pike and Perch arrive at Nykoping Airport, make your way to the car new hotspots! You will soon learn the feeding times and more recently for its potential record sized hire desk to pick up your hire car, the hire cars have that the fish are most active on and make sure you Zander. The fact that Sibbo is connected to built in sat navs and you will have the details to enter have your Fly or lure in the water at these times. so it can direct you to your accommodation. (approx. Overnight accommodation: Sibbo Studios S/C the Baltic Sea allows these colossal predators 40mins). After checking into the studio and making DAYS 5 & 6: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. Now to migrate out into the Baltic and gorge yourself comfortable there will be a scheduled meet that you have learned exactly where the fish are and themselves on the huge Herring shoals that and greet by one of the lake guides. This is your what you want you can really start to target PBs of all opportunity to ask any questions about the inhabit these waters! Sibbo is an all round the predator species that Sibbo has to offer. Overnight forthcoming week. Overnight accommodation: Sibbo accommodation: Sibbo Studios S/C predator anglers dream with the chance of Studios S/C DAY 7: (Saturday) Fishing Day. Being your last day on taking personal bests of all species on both DAY 2: (Monday) Fishing Day. You will meet one of the the water and hopefully having put plenty of big fish fly and lure. The lake is approx. 600 acres of guides at your boat that is situated just a short walk in your boat already you now have the perfect from your accommodation (approx 100m), The guide private fishing and we have 4 x 15ft StarCraft opportunity to use methods to target the biggest fish will talk you through some hot spots and give you in the lake and with luck go home with the fish of a Alaskan aluminium boats with 15hp Honda some tips on navigating around Lake Sibbo as well as lifetime. Overnight accommodation: Sibbo Studios S/C engines, front mounted minn kota electric answering any last minute questions that you might have. Spend the rest of the day out on the lake fishing. DAY 8: (Sunday). Check out of your accommodation engines and modern fish finders. All the boats Overnight accommodation: Sibbo Studios S/C and take your hire car back to the airport. Depart Stockholm-Nykoping. Arrive UK come with sea charts and life vests are available. DAYS 3 & 4: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. Now Depending on the time of year anglers can that you know your way around the lake you can start fish a variety of methods, surface fishing with WHATS INCLUDED
either fly or lure can be exhilarating as Pike hit »» All international flights »» 6 days fishing via self drive boat »» Fridge, cooking equipment and utensils »» Car hire »» Fishing Boat with Sonar, chart plotter »» Bed linen, towels and final cabin top water flies and lures with bad intentions. »» All accommodation as per itinerary (GPS) cleaning »» Fuel for boat »» Access to professional guide for Intermediate fly lines with large baitfish patterns guidance often tempt the largest predators in the lake and anglers casting large jerkbaits into the margins also stand the chance of a really large Pike. If it is trophy Zander and Perch you are after then fly fisherman can fish sink tips with small baitfish patterns such as clouser minnows or fishing smaller jigs, dropshot or vertical sharpshooting can put serious numbers of fish onto the boat. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing. Lure Fishing.
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PIKE FISHING, WILDERNESS LAKES - SWEDEN
75 miles of wild unexplored lakes and rivers infested with large prehistoric predatory fish that lie in and around their underwater lairs just waiting for an unsuspecting creature to become their next dinner. This is wild fishing at its best. It’s possible to find large fish in new unexplored areas that may have never had a fly cast into them.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Saturday) Depart UK (alternative routes Speaking to the guides either at breakfast or ilderness Lakes has been left uncharted available) Arrive Stockholm- Arlanda. Depart the evenings before you can start to make day W Stockholm-Arlanda. Arrive Lulea. Once you by day plans to explore different areas of the but for only a small number of local Sami have collected your bags make your way to the lakes and you can start to understand the exact people gathering their food, its stories of giant entrance where you will find your hire car, the depth that the fish are standing in. Overnight lake monsters were ingrained into the many cars have built in sat navs and you will have accommodation: Wilderness Lodge (Twin room) F/B enchanted myths of this area. However the the details to enter so it can direct you to your DAYS 5 & 6: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. accommodation. (approx. 3.5hrs). After checking Hopefully having caught loads of big fish already, it intrepid anglers who make the trip to wilderness into the lodge and making yourself comfortable can be good to try some different methods to how lake camp to sample its exquisite Pike action are there will be a scheduled meet and greet by one of you have caught already. Sometimes it can be good now slowly discovering its mysterious waters the lake guides. This is your opportunity to ask any to go for a supersized fly to really try and target questions about the forthcoming week. Overnight one of the monsters that live in the lake Overnight and the big fish that live there. With the fantastic accommodation: Wilderness Lodge (Twin room) F/B accommodation: Wilderness Lodge (Twin room) F/B alloy boats that are based at the lodge, all fitted DAY 2: (Sunday) Fishing Day. After your breakfast DAY 7: (Friday) Fishing Day. As it is your last day on with 15hp engines, front mounted Minnkotas, you can have a chat with the guides about the water you can either spend it chasing that last big fish finders and anchors gives you the best where to fish on the days given conditions, you pike you can relax by trying to target either the lovely can either drive or the boats are situated just a grayling or brown trout that live in the area. Overnight access to all the hidden bays and drop offs this short walk from your accommodation (approx accommodation: Wilderness Lodge (Twin room) F/B system has to offer. The use of your hire car gives 50m), this first day is a great one to travel about and get a bit of a feel for the area. Overnight DAY 8: (Saturday). Self drive back to Lulea Airport, you the ability to find all the other small lakes, accommodation: Wilderness Lodge (Twin room) F/B Depart Lulea Airport, Arrive Stockholm- Arlanda. rivers and bays that you cannot find by boat Depart Stockholm- Arlanda. Arrive UK. DAYS 3 & 4: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. allowing you to wade fish the vast shore lines. WHATS INCLUDED When the water warms up sufficiently anglers
»» All international flights »» 6 days fishing via self drive boat »» All meals during stay at lodge will often find the Pike in unbelievably shallow »» Car hire »» Fishing Boat with Sonar, chart plotter »» Bed linen, towels and final cabin »» All accommodation as per itinerary (GPS) cleaning water that can make for the most heart in »» Fuel for boat »» Access to professional guide for guidance mouth surface action that you are ever likely to experience anywhere on the planet. The average size of the fish in this lake is very good and many anglers come away from a week’s fishing here blowing their previous PBs out of the water. Another aspect that makes Wilderness Lakes Camp such a popular destination is the fact that three meals are made for you each day allowing you to relax and concentrate on the fishing. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing, Lure Fishing.
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 41 FRESHWATER FLY Tour Code TAN001
MONSTER TIGERFISH, FLY FISHING - TANZANIA
With our partners Tourette Fishing we have put together the best Tigerfish fly fishing to be found on this planet, where fisherman have a real opportunity of landing Tigerfish of over 20lb. A destination that provides shots at multiple trophy fish on a daily basis, normally in fresh water this is almost unheard of.
ITINERARY obine this fact with the speed, strength, aerial DAY 1: (Thursday) Depart UK (alternative routes your rotation. Fishing is done by boat drifting down C available) the rivers and is based on 2 anglers per boat and antics and aggressive nature of the Tigerfish, and DAY 2: (Friday) Arrive Dubai. Depart Dubai. Arrive Dar guide. Overnight accommodation: River Camp (Twin throw it all in two rivers flowing through one of Es Salam. On Arrival our Sportquest representative room) F/B the worlds last true wilderness areas, you may will be waiting to transfer you to your overnight Hotel. DAYS 7 TO 9: (Wednesday to Friday) Fishing Days.This begin to get an idea of just how unique the twin Overnight accommodation: Dar Es Salam Hotel (Twin is real exciting fishing drifting down the river with Rooms) B/B your guide covering all the structure of fallen trees fisheries of the Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers really DAY 3: (Saturday) Fishing Day. In the morning you will and gravel bars that are in the river that Tigerfish love are. Over the past years guiding and managing be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the to ambush their prey from. Overnight this fishery we have developed an in depth airport for the private charter flight to the fishing accommodation: River Camp (Twin room) F/B understanding of the Tiger fishery, their habits, camp. Note: we run these trips as a group of 8 people DAY 10: (Saturday) Mnyera group will fish in the and then divide you all in to 2 groups of 4 for the morning before everyone catches the return private as well as tackle and tactics to successfully target duration of your holiday. 1 group transfer to Ruhudji charter flight back to Dar Es Salaam. On arrival you these amazing fish. The majority of the fishing Camp and 1 group stay on the Mnyera River – Mnyera will be transferred back to your overnight Hotel. is done drifting. Fishing is focused on the river group will fish in the afternoon).Overnight Overnight accommodation: Dar Es Salam Hotel (Twin accommodation: River Camp (Twin room) F/B Rooms) B/B structure, which comprises of fallen timber, long DAYS 4 TO 6: (Sunday to Tuesday) Fishing Days. Note: DAY 11: (Sunday) Around lunchtime take a taxi back to sand banks, steep drop-offs and rocky outcrops. Half way through the week the groups will swap the international airport. Depart Dar Es Salam. Arrive When conditions dictate we also make use of camps so you each receive 3 days fishing at each Dubai. camp. Each day you will depart with your guide and sand anchors and tying up to structure mid DAY 12: (Monday) Depart Dubai. Arrive UK fish either the Mnyera or Rhudji rivers depending on stream to focus our attention on a specific stretch of water. All fishing is done off 16ft WHATS INCLUDED
aluminum boats, as well as inflatable drift boats »» All Flights »» 6 days fishing on the Mnyera and »» Fishing licenses and concession fees »» All Accommodation Ruhudji rivers »» Tanzania Government Conservation when conditions on the upper reaches allow. »» All Transfers »» All Guiding Levy of USD150 »» Charter flight to Camp »» All meals, accommodation, and soft These rivers have received very little fishing drinks, waters and beers pressure, and with our controlled fly fishing venture will continue to do so. The system is also extremely rich in bait fish. The combination of these factors has resulted in this population of Tigerfish obtaining otherwise unheard of sizes which has resulted in many customers joining the priviledged over 20lb club.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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SALTWATER FLYFISHING TOURS
Saltwater fly fishing is without doubt the biggest growth area in our wonderful sport and as a company we are completely committed to offering you the finest destinations for your saltwater fly fishing travels around the world. Remember we carefully select destinations that are unique, provide a top level of service, and are considered the best for saltwater fly fishing holidays. We do not offer the largest selection of fly fishing holidays but we offer the best, as we only use destinations that we feel are worthy of our commitment to you, your time and money.We spend a long time researching all of the new up and coming destinations to be able to offer you a huge selection of the best saltwater fly fishing tours. We listen to every ones feedback and ideas on new locations, we then set our designated team on a research mission to make sure everything is in place and up to our standards before sending any customers. It is these careful business practices that has seen Sportquest Holidays become the UK leader in fishing holiday tours around the world. Regardless if you are an experienced fly angler looking for the next adrenaline rush or a complete beginner looking for your first adventure, it makes no difference because we provide an exceptional level of service to all our anglers. This level of service we provide is based on combined experience, up to date information and unmatched knowledge of our fishing destinations from around the world. We therefore can make sure we pair both your desires and abilities to the correct destinations. One real growth area is single anglers looking to travel with like minded people, this is one reason that each year our ever increasing portfolio of hosted / group trips remain so popular. So if you find yourself on your own and would like to share in the camaraderie on any of these trips you can find them listed in the Hosted holiday section.So if you are looking for a holiday of a lifetime either as a single angler, a group or just a couple of days with the family, we are sure there will be a tour that will be exactly what you are looking for and if there isn’t then call us and we can tailor make a trip to fit your requirements. SALTWATER FLY Tour Code BAH001
BAIRS LODGE, SALTWATER FLY FISHING - BAHAMAS
Bair’s Lodge has come to represent the benchmark in terms of quality guiding, delicious food, ideal accommodations and courteous hospitality. Bair’s Lodge has easy access to some of the most under-fished flats in South Andros. With its location ideally located to access Deep Creek, Little Creek, the West side and the Southern Flats.
ITINERARY ndros Island is the largest and least-explored DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Arrive DAY 4: Fishing Day. A full days fishing with your guide A Nassau. Depart Nassau. Arrive Congo Town. At the and skiff, that are equipped with padded seats, island in the Bahamas. This 2,300-square-mile airport your host and a driver will meet you. Once your backrest and a lean bar in the front. Making them the island paradise is not only known as the Bone bags are loaded into our air-conditioned transport perfect platform to cast from at patrolling fish. fishing capital of the world, but also boasts the you will be driven straight to the lodge, about 20 Overnight accommodation: Bair’s Lodge (Twin Rooms) minutes north. When you arrive at the lodge, Bair’s F/B second-largest reef in the Northern Hemisphere. Lodge staff will greet you and show you to your room, DAY 5: Fishing Day. Your last full day on the flats The diverse topography, which rises from these where you will find your bags. Overnight fishing with your guide and although the majority of tropical waters, is full of life, some of which accommodation: Bair’s Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B the fishing is done from the boat, wading can only be found on Andros. The tongue of DAY 2: Fishing Day. Breakfast is served at 7am; you opportunities do exist if you prefer to try and get up leave the dock at 8am for a full days flats fishing and closer to your target species. Overnight the ocean runs along the coast of Andros, just return between 4pm and 5pm. (Fishing is based on 2 accommodation: Bair’s Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B off the third largest Barrier Reef in the world. rods to one guide and skiff).Overnight DAY 6: After lunch you will be returned back to Marsh Seasonal fishing for Wahoo and Tuna, (plus accommodation: Bair’s Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B harbour Airport to start your return journey home. occasional Marlin and Sailfish) outside the reef, DAY 3: Fishing Day. Depart for another day of Depart Congo Town. Arrive Nassau. Depart Nassau. fantastic flats fishing. Your guide will bring picnic DAY 7: Arrive UK can be excellent and along the reef itself there lunches and cold drinks to the flats in a cooler each are ample opportunities to tangle with species day. You access the Marls directly from the lodge dock; such as, Barracuda, Snapper and Grouper. the flats on the ocean side require a short drive, runs to the flats vary from 10 to 45 minutes. Overnight New skiffs, with a first class team of guides will accommodation: Bair’s Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B provide an exceptional fishing experience. Your fishing schedule can be tailored to suit your WHATS INCLUDED
needs, though generally, a typical day will start »» International flights »» Airport transfers »» 4 days fishing »» Internal flights »» Bair’s Lodge accommodation F/B with breakfast at 7 am, fishing beginning at 8 am and ending between 4 and 5 pm. Picnic lunches and cold drinks are taken to the flats in a cooler by your guide. Like most quality lodges, Bair’s Lodge is a strict catch and release fishery. Superb cuisine awaits which includes beautifully prepared Bahamian specialties concentrating on magnificent fresh seafood and when applicable, “the catch of the day”.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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ABACO LODGE, SALTWATER FLY FISHING - BAHAMAS
Abaco Lodge is located on the Marls side of Great Abaco Island, in the Bahamas. This area known as the “Marls of Abaco” is a vast expanse of prime, wilderness Bonefish habitat that has long been known by well-travelled bone fishermen as one of the most unique and productive fisheries in the Bahamas.
ITINERARY DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) fantastic flats fishing. Your guide will bring picnic baco has more than 400 square miles Arrive Nassau. Depart Nassau. Arrive Marsh Harbour. lunches and cold drinks to the flats in a cooler each A At the airport, your host and a driver will meet you. day. You access the Marls directly from the lodge dock; of flats, none better known than the Marls Once your bags are loaded into our air-conditioned the flats on the ocean side require a short drive, runs on the western side of the island. Abaco transport, you will be driven straight to the lodge to the flats vary from 10 to 45 minutes. Overnight lodge is centrally located directly on the Marl about 10 minutes north. When you arrive at the lodge, accommodation: Abaco Lodge (Twin room) F/B side of the island with access to them all. For Abaco Lodge staff will greet you and show you to your DAY 5: Fishing Day. Your last full day on the flats room, where you will find your bags. Overnight fishing with your guide and although the majority of twenty miles, the average depth is 4ft, a Bone accommodation: Abaco Lodge (Twin room) F/B the fishing is done from the boat, wading fisherman couldn’t ask for a better backyard. DAY 2: Fishing Day. Breakfast is served at 7am; you opportunities do exist if you prefer to try and get up It would take a lifetime to fish the entire Marls leave the dock at 8am for a full days flats fishing and closer to your target species. Overnight return between 4pm and 5pm. (Fishing is based on 2 accommodation Abaco Lodge (Twin room) F/B alone but Abaco also offers some incredible rods to one guide and skiff). Overnight DAY 6: After lunch, you will be returned back to Marsh fishing on the eastern ocean side of the island. accommodation: Abaco Lodge (Twin room) F/B harbour Airport to start your return journey home. The Bonefish on the Marls average 4-6lb with DAY 3: Fishing Day. A full days fishing with your guide Depart Marsh Harbour. Arrive Nassau. Depart plenty of shots at bigger fish. The ocean side and skiff, that are equipped with padded seats, Nassau. flats offer opportunities at some of the largest backrest and a lean bar in the front. Making them the DAY 7: Arrive UK perfect platform to cast from at patrolling fish. Bonefish in the Bahamas, but they are incredible Overnight accommodation: Abaco Lodge (Twin room) wary creatures. Although primarily a Bone F/B fishery, Abaco offers occasional shots at Permit DAY 4: Fishing Day. Depart for another day of and Tarpon so we recommend you bring the WHATS INCLUDED appropriate tackle just in case.The guides are
»» International flights »» Airport transfers »» 4 days fishing highly professional and more than meet the »» Internal flights »» Abaco Lodge accommodation F/B high standards of the lodge operation. They are also commercial fishermen for Lobster and Conch in the off season, and as such they know these waters inside out. They understand the effect of the tides and know where to go under different weather conditions. They also know the honey holes where a Permit, Snook or Tarpon can be found, and this can be a nice addition to Bonefishing.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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SALTWATER FLY FISHING, ANDROS SOUTH - BAHAMAS
The sheer amount of Bonefish makes the Bahamas the go to place for any diehard Saltwater fly angler and with virtually un-fished waters right on your doorstep plus some of the biggest Bonefish on the planet. Some of the best and well known flats are located just a stone throw away from your accommodation.
ITINERARY ocated in the settlement of Kemp’s Bay on DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Arrive prefer. Overnight accommodation: South Andros L Nassau. Depart Nassau. Arrive Congo Town. On Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B the southeastern shore of Andros Island, Andros arrival you will be met by a Sportquest Holidays DAY 5: Fishing Day. Fishing is based on 2 anglers per South Lodge fly-fishes some of the most diverse, representative and transferred straight to the lodge, guide and although the majority of the fishing is done productive and least travelled waters in all of (approx. 20 minutes). When you arrive at the lodge, from the boat there are wading opportunities if you the staff will greet you and show you to your room. the Bahamas. This particular area of Andros is prefer. Overnight accommodation: South Andros Overnight accommodation: South Andros Lodge Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B home to an amazing number of tidal creeks and (Single Rooms) F/B DAY 6: Fishing Day. Our guides are experts at spotting inland flats that provide incredible habitat for DAY 2: Fishing Day. After breakfast make your way to Bonefish and more than willing to pass on their hungry Bonefish of all sizes. With one of the most the fishing dock where you will be met by your fishing experiences to you each day. Overnight guide for your full days guided fishing. Overnight experienced guide staffs in the area, you will accommodation: South Andros Lodge (Single Rooms) accommodation: South Andros Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B be fishing this large and diverse habitat in the F/B DAY 7: Fishing Day. Depart for your last day on the most effective manner possible. Variety is most DAY 3: Fishing Day. Each day when out fishing there saltwater flats and enjoy your fishing. Overnight definitely the spice of life here on South Andros. will be both lunch and drinks on board ready for you accommodation: South Andros Lodge (Single Rooms) to enjoy, ensuring that you spend a full day on the F/B There are miles and miles of easily waded white water. Overnight accommodation: South Andros sand flats as well as hidden, unspoiled mangrove Lodge (Single Rooms) F/B DAY 8: After lunch you will be returned back to Congo Town Airport to start your return journey home. creeks. The diversity and size of the fishery mean DAY 4: Fishing Day. Fishing is based on 2 anglers per Depart Congo Town. Arrive Nassau. Depart Nassau. a completely different fishing experience every guide and although the majority of the fishing is done from the boat there are wading opportunities if you DAY 9: Arrive UK day of your trip. Fishermen are transported by vehicle to the dock a mere 15 minutes away in WHATS INCLUDED
the morning. Selecting from an array of areas »» International Flights »» Airport transfers »» All meals to fish and depending upon winds, tides, and »» Internal Flights »» South Andros Lodge accommodation »» 6 days Fishing personal choices, you will be casting within 15 minutes to an hour from departure and will be returned by 16.30pm. As many of the flats of South Andros are wadeable, fly fishermen have the option to depart their boat and wade for hours at a time with your guide and if conditions allow, this also makes this destination perfect for first time saltwater fly anglers.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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WATER CAYE, PERMIT FLY FISHING - BELIZE
A twelve-acre island perched right on the edge of Belize’s world famous Barrier Reef offering beauty, peace, tranquility and fantastic fishing. This little idyllic island offers some unbelievable saltwater flats fishing and where the Permit is so much in abundance that we named it Permit City.
ITINERARY DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) DAY 5: Fishing Day. You will normally pole around in his beautiful island is one of the most visually Arrive Miami. On arrival at Miami Airport, take a taxi the boat until a shoal of Permit has been spotted. T to your overnight hotel. Overnight accommodation: Then it is best to wade towards the fish as you can stunning locations in all of the Caribbean. The Miami Airport Hotel (Twin Rooms) B/B approach quieter on foot. Overnight accommodation: island is small at just less than 12 acres in size, Blue Marlin Lodge F/B DAY 2: Depart Miami. Arrive Belize. On arrival our and guests can walk from one end to the other Sportquest representative will meet you and escort DAY 6: Fishing Day. Apart from the amazing Permit in about 15 minutes. Drenched in palm trees you to your onward connection flight. (15 min.) On fishing why not take a day out just off the reef fly arrival a taxi will take you the short ride down to the fishing for an array of different species. Overnight and located right on the Barrier Reef, the island waterfront. At the waterfront, a waiting water-taxi accommodation: Blue Marlin Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B life is both unhurried and relaxing. This is what will take you out to the island. (Transfer takes around DAY 7: Fishing Day. The lodge each day will provide the Florida Keys used to be like 50 years ago. 1.5 hours)The rest of the day is yours to relax or try the both packed lunches and drinks for you to take out Water Caye is situated right in the middle of flats at the back of the island. Overnight fishing. Overnight accommodation: Blue Marlin Lodge accommodation: Blue Marlin Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B (Twin Rooms) F/B what we estimate to be the best skinny water DAY 3: Fishing Day. After a full breakfast depart with DAY 8: Fishing Day. Enjoy your last full day flats fly Permit fishery in the world. The flats extend your guide for a full 8 hours fishing on the numerous fishing. Overnight accommodation: Blue Marlin Lodge both north and south of the island and we’ve flats. Overnight accommodation: Blue Marlin Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B (Twin Rooms) F/B never been anywhere that consistently produces DAY 9: After a full breakfast you will take your water more Permit than this location. These pristine DAY 4: Fishing Day. Each day you will be mainly taxi back to Dangriga, then a short taxi back to the targeting Permit; however there is also very good airstrip for your return flights to Belize City airport. flats hold incredible numbers of Permit, and Bonefish fishing. Overnight accommodation: Blue Depart Belize. Arrive Miami. Depart Miami. can be counted on for numerous quality shots Marlin Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B DAY 10: Arrive UK while wading. Some of the flats are as close WHATS INCLUDED as a 10 minute boat ride from the island. The
»» International Flights »» Water taxi from Dangriga to Water »» 7 nights accommodation lodge Permit fishing in this area takes place on tidal »» Internal Flights Caye »» 6 days Guided Fishing »» Taxi service from the Dangriga airstrip »» Overnight Hotel Miami B/B flats in about 1-3 feet of water and guests will be to the waterfront casting to tailing Permit in much the same way they have for tailing Bonefish in other locations. Guests can expect to see 25-40 tailing fish per day and we’ve had 100+ fish days every year for the past decade. Although you will access all the fishing areas by boat the majority of the fishing for Permit is done while wading, making this one of anglings ultimate challenges!
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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SAN PEDRO & WATER CAYE FLY FISHING - BELIZE
For customers who are looking for a unique experience when coming to Belize, Twin Centre’s is one of our most popular trips; you start at San Pedro and finish at Water Caye, giving you some of the best Tarpon, Bonefish and amazing chances at Permit that can be found anywhere.
ITINERARY an Pedro is a warm, friendly town that defines DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available). Dangriga. The scenic flight is only 15 minutes long. A S Arrive Miami. On arrival at Miami Airport, take a taxi waiting taxi will take you the short ride down to the the word “casual.” Until the last decade the fly to your overnight hotel. Overnight accommodation: waterfront where a waiting water-taxi will take you fishing around this area had been a well-guarded Miami Airport Hotel (Twin Rooms) B/B out to the island. On the half-hour boat ride from Dangriga you will begin to get a sense of the fly secret. However, once news of the quality of the DAY 2: Depart Miami. Arrive Belize. On arrival our fishing opportunities that await you here. The rest of Tarpon and Bone fishing started to get out, the Sportquest representative will meet and escort you to your onward connection flight. (This is a 15 min scenic the day is yours to relax on our beautiful island or for area became world famous in just a few short flight) On arrival at San Pedro Airport, our those still with energy try the flats at the back of the years. There are few better places on earth to representative who will escort you to your hotel. The island where great Bonefish fishing is found; giving you a chance to stretch those lines. Overnight fish for Tarpon because when these fish start to rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy. Overnight accommodation: Ocean Tide Beach Resort accommodation: Blue Marlin Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B migrate out onto the flats and channels, they (Twin Rooms) B/B DAYS 7 TO 9: Fishing Days. After a full breakfast depart provide the fly angler with great opportunities DAYS 3 TO 5: Fishing Days.After a full breakfast, depart with your guide for a full 8 hours fishing on the for sight casting. For the second part you move with your guide for a full 8 hours fishing on the numerous flats. Over these three days, you will mainly be targeting Permit. Overnight accommodation: Blue twelve miles off the coast of Dangriga. Here numerous flats. Over these three days, you will be targeting Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit. Overnight Marlin Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B sits an idyllic island with some unbelievable accommodation: Ocean Tide Beach Resort (Twin DAY 10: After a full breakfast you will take your water fishing where Permit, Bonefish and Tarpon are Rooms) B/B taxi back to Dangriga, then a short taxi back to the airstrip for your return flights to Belize City airport. found in great abundance. The entire area is DAY 6: After breakfast check out of your hotel. Our Depart Belize. Arrive Miami. Depart Miami littered with small mangrove islands that hold representative will escort you back to San Pedro so you can catch your flight to the coastal town of DAY 11: Arrive UK a huge variety of game fish. The Permit fishing in particular is nothing short of incredible and WHATS INCLUDED
it’s not uncommon to see 25 to 40 Permit per »» International Flights »» Taxi service from the Dangriga airstrip »» 4 nights at Tides Beach Resort B/B »» Internal Flights to the waterfront »» 4 nights at Blue Marlin Lodge F/B day. There are also several schools of Bonefish »» Accommodation at Miami Airport B/B »» Water taxi from Dangriga to Water »» 6 Days Fishing that live around the island and you can wade Caye out on the flats behind the resort to get the kinks out of your casting stroke, while casting to tailing fish. Each day you will depart with your guide exploring all the areas dependant on your preference of species to catch. All our guides are experienced anglers and guiding is based on two anglers per guide.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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EL PESCADOR, FLY FISHING - BELIZE
This great resort provides fantastic fly-fishing and provides a great safe, exciting and entertaining destination that you can bring and enjoy with your family. The beachfront location of this resort provides several amenities for your enjoyment, whether it is arranging for a massage in the lodge massage room or a day out on the flats.
ITINERARY DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Overnight accommodation: El Pescador Hotel (Twin or those of you who are looking for the Arrive Miami. On arrival at Miami Airport, take a taxi Rooms) F/B F ideal family holiday that will cater for everyone, to your overnight hotel. Overnight accommodation: DAYS 6 & 7: Free day so why not check out some of the Miami Airport Hotel (Twin Rooms) B/B shops in San Pedro. Overnight accommodation: El look no further. The itinerary detailed is just an DAY 2: Depart Miami. Arrive Belize. After clearing Pescador Hotel (Twin Rooms) F/B example of what we can offer at this resort, for customs please continue into the main terminal and DAYS 8 & 9: Fishing Days. Enjoy your last two days we have family adventure packages, couples to the Tropic Air counter. Your adventure begins with a flats fly fishing, each day talk to your guide and getaways and diving along with Belize’s famous quick, scenic 15 minute flight to San Pedro. On arrival discuss what you would like to target. Overnight a representative from El Pescador will meet you at the accommodation: El Pescador Hotel (Twin Rooms) F/B salt water fly fishing. Just contact us to discuss San Pedro Airstrip. A taxi will then transport you and your arrangements and we can even tailor your luggage 3 blocks to the pier where the El DAY 10: After a full breakfast you will be taken back to Pescador representative will escort you to El Pescador San Pedro by boat, then a short taxi back to the make the perfect holiday for the whole family. by boat. The rest of the day is yours to relax. Overnight airstrip for your return flights to Belize City airport. On The beachfront location of this resort provides accommodation: El Pescador Hotel (Twin Rooms) F/B arrival at Belize City airport, proceed to the check in desk for your return flights back to the UK. Depart several amenities for your enjoyment. People DAY 3: Free day to relax or explore the hotel’s many Belize. Arrive Miami. Depart Miami. whose priorities are fishing for Bonefish, Tarpon activities and local attractions. Overnight accommodation: El Pescador Hotel (Twin Rooms) F/B DAY 11: Arrive UK and Permit and the angler’s dream of a Grand DAYS 4 & 5: Fishing Days. After a full breakfast depart Slam are well catered for. Just imagine a Bonefish with your guide for a full 8 hours fishing on the tailing aggressively in skinny water, giant Tarpon numerous flats. You will be provided with both a rolling across hundreds of miles of flats, the packed lunch and drinks for your days fishing. unmistakable black dorsal fin of Permit, sounds WHATS INCLUDED like a dream? Well you are not dreaming, you are
»» International Flights »» 1 night accommodation Miami Airport »» All meals at lodge looking at a fishery that is abundant and diverse »» Internal Flights B/B »» 4 Days Fishing »» All Transfers »» 8 nights accommodation El Pescador and will challenge your ability and capture your imagination. For non-angling partners or just days off from the fishing there is just so much to do and explore. What about a day of diving or snorkelling around the world famous barrier reef; a round of golf; a cave tubing adventure or a jungle river cruises to a Maya, just to name a few, this is the reason El Pescador is one of our top family friendly destinations
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing, Spinning
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TURNEFFE FLATS, SALTWATER FLY FISHING - BELIZE
Turneffe Flats is known as one of the world’s premier flats fishing destinations combining a remarkable fishery with excellent English-speaking guides, top-notch equipment and superior service. The ability to sight-fish for Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon on any given day makes Turneffe one of the few places where a Grand Slam is always a possibility.
ITINERARY urneffe Atoll is the largest of only four coral DAY 1: (Friday) Depart UK (alternative routes with your guide on the flats if you wish. Overnight T available) Arrive Miami. On arrival at Miami take a accommodation: Turneffe Flats accommodation (Twin atolls in the Western Hemisphere, and is best taxi to your overnight hotel. Overnight Rooms) F/B known for its variety of fishing. Bonefish have accommodation: Miami Airport Hotel (Twin Rooms) DAY 6: (Wednesday) Fishing Day. Each day the fishing been a primary target of anglers here for over 20 B/B is normally based on 2 anglers per guide. Overnight years. While wading the expansive flats you will DAY 2: (Saturday) Depart Miami. Arrive Belize. accommodation: Turneffe Flats accommodation (Twin On arrival our representative transport you to the Rooms) F/B regularly see large schools of Bonefish providing Radisson Marina. At the Marina, you will be notified of DAY 7: (Thursday) Fishing Day. If you are a real an unequalled opportunity for new saltwater the boat’s scheduled departure time. The trip by boat hard-core angler, you can wade the flats in front of anglers to learn the basics of the sport. There is to Turneffe Flats takes 90 minutes. Overnight the lodge early in the morning, go out with your guide accommodation: Turneffe Flats accommodation (Twin also plenty of challenging fishing for those who for the day and come back to the lodge flats and fish Rooms) F/B until sundown. Overnight accommodation: Turneffe enjoy stalking larger fish in skinny water. Permit DAY 3: (Sunday) Fishing Day. An average fishing day Flats (Twin Rooms) F/B are the prime objective of many anglers these at Turneffe Flats is about 8 hours; however, this is DAY 8: (Friday) Fishing Day. Spend your last day days and Belize has gained a reputation as the quite flexible. Overnight accommodation: Turneffe fishing the flats. Overnight accommodation: Turneffe Flats accommodation (Twin Rooms) F/B Permit capital of the world. As much hunting as Flats accommodation(Twin Rooms) F/B DAY 4: (Monday) Fishing Day. During Tarpon season it is fishing, Permit present a unique challenge DAY 9: (Saturday) After a light breakfast you will be opt to start shortly after sunrise and take a rest during transferred by boat to Belize City marina, and then and many guests have celebrated their first ever the day. Overnight accommodation: Turneffe Flats onto the airport. Depart Belize. Arrive Miami. Depart Permit here. Most Permit are found as singles or accommodation (Twin Rooms) F/B Miami. DAY 5: (Tuesday) Fishing Day. Spend the whole day in small groups throughout the Turneffe Atoll, DAY 10: (Sunday) Arrive UK although you also frequently see larger schools WHATS INCLUDED
of Permit tailing in shallow water. Although »» International flights »» 1 Night accommodation Miami »» 6 Days Fishing »» All transfers in Belize »» 7 nights accommodation lodge there are always some resident Tarpon to be found. The migratory Tarpon season extends from mid-April to October. Tarpon inhabit the creeks, channels and lagoons of the Atoll and most Tarpon jumped are 60-90lb, with some fish in the 100-150lb range and occasional monsters approaching 200lb. If you’re looking for a grand slam this is the ideal destination.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing, Spinning
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IKARI HOUSE - CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Christmas Island is one of the best places in the world where you can either fly fish, try your hand at popper & jig fishing or even try light trolling lures to catch a huge variety of species such as 100lb plus GT’S, 100lb plus Tuna, double figure Bonefish plus much much more. Perfect destination for all anglers.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Monday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAY 6 & 7: (Saturday & Sunday) Fishing Day. Each day hristmas Island has diverse habitats, endless available) Arrive Los Angeles. Depart Los Angeles. anglers depart via boat for the day’s fishing. Virtually C Arrive Honolulu. On Arrival transfer to your Hawaii all fishing will be done while wading and entails sight flats along with miles of offshore fishing that Hotel by taxi. Overnight Accommodation: Hawaii casting to visible fish in shallow water. Overnight provides unique opportunities for both – the Hotel (Twin room) R/O accommodation: Christmas Island Lodge (Twin room) novice and the expert fly angler and for any F/B DAY 2: (Tuesday) After breakfast catch a taxi to the serious popper / jigging anglers. One other airport. Depart Honolulu. DAYS 8 & 9: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. You factor is all the light trolling available, which DAY 3: (Wednesday) Arrive Christmas Island (Note: could always spend your last 2 days fishing targeting this is only a 4 hour flight from Honolulu but you cross GT’S. Overnight accommodation: Christmas Island is now producing amazing results. Therefore the International Date Line). Overnight Lodge (Twin room) F/B Christmas Island is one of those locations where accommodation: Christmas Island Lodge (Twin room) DAY 10: (Wednesday) You will be transferred back to you can both fly fish, lure fish, try your hand F/B airport for your return flight to Honolulu. Depart at jigging and light offshore trolling all at the DAY 4: (Thursday) Fishing Day. In the morning leave Christmas Island for a full days fishing with guides, fishing based on 2 DAY 9: (Tuesday) (Cross international date line, back same location. For fly fishermen there are vast anglers per boat. Overnight accommodation: one day) Arrive Honolulu. On Arrival catch a taxi numbers of Bonefish and even novice anglers Christmas Island Lodge (Twin room) F/B transfer to your Hawaii Hotel. Overnight can easily learn the craft of fly fishing and catch accommodation: Hawaii Hotel (Twin room) R/O DAY 5: (Friday) Fishing Day. Fishing can be either 10 plus fish a day. For the experienced fly angler fly fishing or popper fishing. The fishing is so varied DAY 10: (Wednesday) Free time to relax or explore. you can do different things each day. Overnight Depart Honolulu. Arrive Los Angeles. Depart Los the opportunity to cast your fly at large Bonefish accommodation: Christmas Island Lodge (Twin room) Angeles. also awaits. For anglers keen on the challenge of F/B DAY 11: (Thursday) Arrive UK. Trevally, (Giant, Golden, Blue Fin, and Striped) WHATS INCLUDED the guides at Christmas Island are highly skilled
»» International flights »» 2 nights Hawaii »» 6 days fishing and passionate in their pursuit. Our operation »» Internal flights Hawaii to Christmas »» 6 nights Christmas Island (Twin rooms) »» All meals at Lodge Island operates fiberglass boats of two different sizes; the smallest are ideal for fishing in and around the lagoon or for local offshore fishing. The larger boats with 140hp outboards have now opened up a new world, water that was only accessible by truck and then fishing from the shore all around the island is now available from boats. This allows us to offer our customers access to water, that some of the other lodges can only dream of reaching. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing, Lure Fishing
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GREAT SAILFISH COMPANY - GUATEMALA
The Great Sailfish Company in Guatemala are known world wide for having the best Sailfish run and is home to numerous world records. In peak season boats regularly report 50 shots per day and even on a “regular day” 15 – 20 shots can be had. It’s not just the Sailfish as the inshore fishing for Roosters and Cubera Snappers is second to none.
ITINERARY othing is ever guaranteed in fishing, but DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) DAYS 4 & 5: Fishing Days. After your breakfast our N Arrive Houston. Depart Houston. Arrive Guatemala. guides will take you out on the water to target the fish this is about as close as you can get if you dream Once you have arrived and collected your luggage, of your choice either with the fly or lure. Overnight about casting to Sailfish within 20ft of the stern, make your way to the arrivals hall where there will be accommodation: Soleil Resort (Twin room) F/B Great Sailfish Company representative waiting to multiple hookups and constant action. The DAY 6: Fishing Day. After arriving back from your days transfer you to your hotel. Transfer takes about 1.5 coastline and ecosystem support vast quantities fishing and some refreshing drinks, you will have the hours, drinks served. Rest of the evening is yours to rest of the day to relax and get your things packed of bait all year round and warm eddies that hold relax around the resort. Overnight accommodation: before heading home the following day. Overnight large pods of Sailfish between 2 and 50 miles Soleil Resort (Twin room) F/B accommodation: Soleil Resort (Twin room) F/B DAY 2: Fishing Day. You will be served a full American from port. There is also good action for Dorado DAY 7: In the morning you will be transferred back to breakfast before your transfer to the marina. Typical and Tuna if you want to bring something home Guatemala airport for your return flights. fishing day is 7am until 4 - 4:30pm. Lunch and Depart Guatemala. Arrive Houston. Depart Houston for the table in the evening. In addition you beverages will be served on board the sportfishing DAY 8: Arrive UK may have the opportunity to hook up into Blue boats. Overnight accommodation: Soleil Resort (Twin room) F/B Marlin. Inshore you may find Roosterfish, Wahoo DAY 3: Fishing Day. In addition to the abundant and Cubera Snapper. Fishing occurs anywhere Sailfish population, you will have the opportunity to from 2-50 miles out from the breakwater, catch Blue/Black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, although it is more usual to find the fish in what Roosterfish and Wahoo. Overnight accommodation: Soleil Resort (Twin room) F/B is termed the “pocket”, a deep water canyon that
is 25 miles wide and with drop offs from 1000 ft to 5000 ft. Our packages are all-inclusive; we WHATS INCLUDED
will take care of you from the moment you land »» All international flights National drinks. mates) with conventional tackle, »» All necessary ground transportation. »» Weekend entertainment and disco at ballyhoo and lures. in Guatemala until we return you either to your »» Accommodation in Soleil Pacifico the resort. »» Lunch, snacks and beverages on the Beach Resort »» International liquors served. boat. hotel the evening prior to departure or to the »» All-inclusive/all meals, open bar »» Guided fishing (Captain and two »» English to Spanish pocket dictionary. airport on the day of departure. If you would prefer the luxury and privacy of a villa staffed with a personal chef, maid and waitress or the larger resort atmosphere of the Soleil Beach Resort, we will be happy to work with you to ensure that you enjoy the fishing trip of a lifetime.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing, Trolling, Surface Poppers, Jigging and Live Baiting
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ST BRANDON’S - MAURITIUS
Deep within the Indian Ocean, due east of Madagascar and 300 miles northeast of the island of Mauritius, lies an obscure and seldom visited atoll. St. Brandon’s atoll is a wade fisherman’s paradise blessed with enormous hard sand flats and staggering numbers of huge Bonefish making it on of the best Bonefish fishing destinations in the world.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Saturday) Depart UK (alternative routes monster GT’S. On most tides you can expect to see f wading and sight casting to double figure available) shoals of small Bonefish as well as enormous singles I Bonefish on powder white sand flats or hunting DAY 2: (Sunday) Arrive Mauritius. On arrival take a and doubles. Overnight accommodation: Raphael taxi to your overnight hotel. Overnight Island Guesthouse (Twin Rooms) F/B monster GT’S is your thing, then look no further, accommodation: Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel DAYS 9 & 10: Fishing Days. (Sunday and Monday) The St Brandon’s Atoll is the destination for you. (Twin Rooms) B/B flats, as a rule, are absolutely huge. It is not This will most certainly be the most spectacular uncommon to spend the whole morning walking a DAY 3: (Monday) Take a taxi to Port Louis where you Bonefish fishing you will ever encounter as on will find our support boat that will depart Port Louis. flat, only to realize, you have only covered half of it. Cruise overnight. Overnight accommodation: Overnight accommodation: Raphael Island most tides anglers can expect to see shoals Onboard (Quad Rooms) F/B Guesthouse (Twin Rooms) F/B of these shallow water speedsters as well as DAY 11: Fishing Day. (Tuesday) Set out for your last DAY 4: (Tuesday) On arrival unpack and get ready for enormous singles and doubles. On a recent days fishing. Overnight accommodation: Raphael the next few days fishing. Overnight accommodation: exploratory trip Bonefish of up to 87cm fork Raphael Island Guesthouse (Twin Rooms) F/B Island Guesthouse (Twin Rooms) F/B length and weighing 15lbs were landed. This DAYS 5 & 6: Fishing Days. (Wednesday and Thursday) DAY 12: (Wednesday) In the morning it’s time to board After breakfast, head out to the flats. You generally the boat for your overnight return trip back to Port fishery is also extremely well balanced and stay out on the flats for the whole day taking a tasty Louis. Cruise overnight. Overnight accommodation: offers anglers a variety of species to choose Onboard (Quad Rooms) F/ B packed lunch with you. Overnight accommodation: from as there is plenty of Indo-Pacific Permit, Raphael Island Guesthouse (Twin Rooms) F/B DAY 13: (Thursday) Arrive Port Louis. On arrival take a a host of Trevally species including Bluefin, DAYS 7 & 8: Fishing Days. (Friday and Saturday) Spend taxi back to the International airport. Depart your days wading and sight casting to double figure Mauritius. Golden, Yellow Dot, Green Spot and Giant Bonefish on powder white sand flats or hunting DAY 14: Friday Arrive UK Trevally of over 100lbs in weight.You will be WHATS INCLUDED accommodated in a comfortable guesthouse on
»» All flights »» 7 Raphael Island Guesthouse »» Soft drinks Raphael Island situated in the fish rich northern »» Private Transfers »» 7.5 days fishing »» Water & local beers »» 1 Night in Port Louis »» Fishing licenses »» Global Rescue emergency medical part of the atoll. Although the guesthouse is by evacuation policy no means luxurious, it is clean, comfortable and considering it’s remote location, is all a travelling angler needs to enjoy the finest trophy Bonefish, Permit and GT fishing available in the Indian Ocean. To top it off, there is a highly productive, easy wading flat just meters away from the front porch. This destination is perfect for anglers who like the opportunity to catch different species.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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CASA BLANCA LODGE, ASCENSION BAY - MEXICO
Located at the southern end of Ascension Bay in the heart of the 1.3 million acre private preserve, Casa Blanca has established itself as Mexico’s premier saltwater fly fishing destination. For many years now Casa Blanca has mesmerised anglers with its endless expanses of turquoise flats providing the ultimate water for Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon.
ITINERARY ou will be fishing the shallow flats DAY 1: (Friday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 5 & 6: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. The Y available). Arrive Newark. Depart Newark. Arrive majority of the fly fishing is done from 16 foot Dolphin surrounding Islas Tres Marias and Cayo Culebra, Cancun. On arrival take a taxi to your hotel in Cancun. Skiffs. Wade fishing is also possible in some areas. If waters so beautiful that the surroundings defy Overnight accommodation: Cancun Hotel (Twin room) you want to wade be sure to tell your guide and they description. You will be wade fishing in ankle B/B will help make this happen as much as possible. Overnight accommodation: Casa Blanca Lodge (Twin deep, crystal clear water that covers a firm, white DAY 2: (Saturday) At the pre agreed time please make your way to the internal airport. room) F/B sand base. You will have endless opportunities Depart Cancun (General Aviation Terminal) Arrive DAYS 7 & 8: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. The to cast to tailing Bonefish and Permit. While Casa Blanca Lodge Airstrip. On arrival our staff will lodge provides experienced fly fishing guides who are fishing the mangroves that surround the islands be there to meet and greet you, they will then transfer well suited to helping both beginning and expert you and your luggage to the lodge by a short 3 min anglers alike. Overnight accommodation: Casa Blanca shorelines, you will cast to waiting Snook and boat ride. The rest of the day is free, although there is Lodge (Twin room) F/B cruising Bonefish and Tarpon. We have hand no guiding on change over days, you are free to set up DAY 9: (Saturday) Depart the lodge by private plane picked Casa Blanca for one reason which is the your tackle and go fish and wade the adjacent flats to (Your schedule will be posted the evening before you the lodge. Overnight accommodation: Casa Blanca area surrounding Casa Blanca is wild, virtually depart for your convenience) Depart Casa Blanca Lodge (Twin room) F/B Lodge Airstrip. Arrive Cancun (General Aviation uninhabited and extraordinarily beautiful. There DAYS 3 & 4: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Depart Terminal) On arrival our representative will transfer are miles of shallow bays, secluded mangrove- to fish all day with your guides who focus on sight you to the international terminal. Depart Cancun. rimmed lagoons, white sand beaches, and fishing for Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon, but Snook, Arrive Newark. Depart Newark. Snapper, Jacks and Barracuda are also present. You DAY 10: (Sunday) Arrive UK dense coastal jungle. Bonefishing is conducted normally fish until around 3-4pm. Overnight amongst the mangroves and sand flats, although accommodation: Casa Blanca Lodge (Twin room) F/B not a destination to catch big Bonefish the fish WHATS INCLUDED
at Casa Blanca tend to be bigger than average »» International flights »» 7 nights Casa Blanca Lodge »» Fishing License’s »» Internal flight to Casa Blanca Lodge »» 1 night Cancun B/B »» Packed lunch while fishing for Yucatán Peninsula due to its closeness to »» Boat transfers »» 6 days fishing the ocean. The Tarpon fishing is mainly for residential Tarpon and therefore do not get much above 60lb, also even though there are plenty of Tarpon to cast to when trying to complete a grand slam, we would not want to consider this a primarily Tarpon destination. If you are looking to fish away from all the crowds Casa Blanca Lodge is the ideal location.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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FISHERMAN LODGE ASCENSION BAY - MEXICO
This area is legitimately one of the best Grand Slam fisheries in the world, one of the main reasons it is so good is due to the fact that the surrounding waters have been protected from netting for the last 30 years. With a luxury lodge, excellent guides and pristine water to fish, it really is a Flats fishing paradise.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Saturday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 3 & 4: Fishing Days. (Monday & Tuesday) Depart isherman Lodge gives modern luxury available) Arrive Cancun. On arrival there will be a to fish all day with your guides who focus on sight F representative to meet you and transfer you to Tulum. fishing for Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon, but Snook, accommodation in the heart of Ascension Bays (approx 1.5 hrs). On arrival at Tulum, you will take a Snapper, Jacks and Barracuda are also present. Ka’an Biosphere international wildlife park. private boat to the lodge (approx 40mins). The rest of Overnight accommodation: Fishermans Lodge (Twin The waters of Ascension Bay are famed for its the day is free for you to relax and explore. Rooms) F/B unparalleled ability to produce slams, with Overnight accommodation: Fishermans Lodge (Twin DAYS 5 & 6: Fishing Days. (Wednesday & Thursday) Rooms) F/B Your guides will take you in the boat to really explore plentiful Tarpon and Bonefish coupled with its DAY 2: Fishing Day. (Sunday) Start your day with a Ascension Bay and all its mangrove lined nooks and super sized Permit and Snook so many happy hearty breakfast, your guides will then come and crannies, the guides are also more than happy to help anglers step off their boats at the end each day collect you and your fishing partner and take you to with any casting tips or fishing questions throughout your traditional Mexican Panga boat. The reason you your days on the water. Overnight accommodation: with a big grin on their faces. Every angler has have two guides is to give you that little bit more one Fishermans Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B their own guide allowing for fishing partners to on one help. Sometimes one boat partner will want to DAY 7: (Friday) Depart the lodge by private boat for split up and fish for different species at the same wade the flats with their guide whilst the other fishes your return journey to Tulum. time, all the guides speak good English and like the water from the boat with help from the other Depart Tulum Arrive Cancun On arrival in Cancun you guide. Once you have finished your fishing day you will take a taxi to your overnight hotel. Overnight to pass on their extensive knowledge of casting, will then be taken back to the lodge. accommodation: Cancun Hotel (Twin Rooms) R/O flats fishing and the fauna and flora of the local Overnight accommodation: Fishermans Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B DAY 8: (Saturday) Take a taxi back to the international area. When back at the lodge, anglers will find a airport. Depart Cancun relaxed and friendly atmosphere as well as some DAY 9: (Sunday) Arrive UK amazing fresh Yucatan Cuisine; prepared by the WHATS INCLUDED lodges three co-head Chefs. A Fisherman lodge
»» All international flights »» Non-bottled beverages »» Fishing licenses experience will give anglers some amazing »» All accommodation »» Boat beverages while fishing »» Packed lunch while fishing »» All meals at the lodge »» Five days fully guided fishing experiences on the water learning from some of the best guides in the business and catching a variety of fish species that will be remembered for life as well as putting some fantastic pictures on the wall. If saltwater fishing is your thing or you just want to try it for the first time, then a trip to Fisherman Lodge is highly recommended as the guides are excellent teachers and a week with them will really sharpen up your skills with the rod. Fishing Methods: Fly fishing
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ARABIAN FLY, SALTWATER FLY FISHING - OMAN
Oman is the perfect place for small groups of anglers and for couples who want to experience the best fly fishing that the Arabian Sea has to offer. With its diverse species and rich seas the possibilities are endless, from catching Permit on an 8# rod to being put through your paces by a huge GT or Sailfish on heavier set ups, this place has it all!
ITINERARY man is as diverse as it is beautiful, DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Arrive different things each day. Overnight accommodation: O Doha. Depart Doha. Juweira Boutique Hotel (Twin room) H/B. endless sandy beaches, rocky headland and DAY 2: Arrive Salalah. A representative will be waiting DAY 6: Fishing Day. The fishing either takes place from great offshore marks. Fishing with such an to greet you to transfer you to your hotel. Your Guide secluded beaches sight casting or from the boats, experienced and well regarded guide will allow will meet you after you have checked in and will brief either drifting inshore in search of feeding fish or out you not only the best chances at a variety of you on the following days fishing. Overnight in the open ocean. Overnight accommodation: accommodation: Juweira Boutique Hotel (Twin room) Juweira Boutique Hotel (Twin room) H/B. different species but will also increase your H/B. DAY 7: Fishing Day. Why not spend the day fishing ability and knowledge of saltwater fly fishing DAY 3: Fishing Day. Breakfast is served at 7am, your offshore for Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado or even the mighty on the whole. The thing that sets this holiday guide will meet you at the boats, located on the Marlin. Overnight accommodation: Juweira Boutique apart from others is in the morning you can floating docks at the back of the hotel. Fishing the Hotel (Twin room) H/B. inshore waters early in the morning can be a fantastic be running down the beach casting at tailing DAY 8: Fishing Day. You could spend your last day time of the day to find tailing Permit or bait busting targeting any species that you have not yet managed Indo-Pacific Permit, Large Spot Pompano and predators. Overnight accommodation: Juweira to land or one that you have fallen in love with and the aggressive Bluefish. Afternoons give you the Boutique Hotel (Twin room) H/B. want to catch again and again. Overnight chance of cruising the inshore cliff faces from the DAY 4: Fishing Day. In the morning leave for a full accommodation: Juweira Boutique Hotel (Twin room) days fishing with the guide, fishing based on 2 anglers H/B. small boat targeting, Permit (T.Africanus), Omani per boat each day. Overnight accommodation: DAY 9: you will be transferred back to the airport for Bream, Milkfish, Queenfish, Bluefish, Pompano Juweira Boutique Hotel (Twin room) H/B. your return flight to Doha. Depart Salalah, Arrive and a multitude of different Trevally species or DAY 5: Fishing Day. Fishing can be either fly fishing or Doha, Depart Doha lure fishing. The fishing is so varied you can do running out to the deep water to chase Billfish, DAY 10: Arrive UK Dorado or even Tuna either on fly or trolling/ WHATS INCLUDED
casting gear. The way that you want your fishing »» International flights »» Hotel accommodation »» Lunches whilst fishing »» 6 Days fully guided fishing »» Breakfast and evening meals »» Fishing Licenses days set out is pretty much up to you but your »» Transfers to and from Salalah guide will always advise you on what he thinks international airport. will give you the best chance of catching the species that you most want to target. With its wonderful sunsets and rises, tranquil seas and fantastic level of service, it is easy to see why this is such a popular holiday for those anglers wanting explosive non-stop fishing coupled with the comfort and culture that this area is known for. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing. Lure Fishing
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FARQUHAR LODGE - SEYCHELLES
A true paradise where one can wade and sight fish to an impressive variety of species such as, Bonefish, various Trevally including the ferocious Giant Trevally, the finicky Permit, Triggerfish, Bumphead Parrotfish and Milkfish. Farquhar is certainly best known for the sheer diversity of species it offers anglers fortunate enough to visit her shores.
ITINERARY DAY 1: Depart London (alternative routes available) ferocious trophy sized Giant Trevally, Permit, f stalking Bonefish in skinny water, throwing Triggerfish, Bumphead Parrotfish and Milkfish. I DAY 2: Arrive Dubai. Depart Dubai. Arrive Victoria crab flies at the colourful and charismatic Mahe. On Arrival take a taxi to your hotel. Overnight Overnight accommodation: Fishing Lodge (Twin accommodation: Le Relax Hotel (Twin room) B/B room) F/B tailing Triggerfish or holding your nerve as a DAY 3: Take a taxi back to the IDC Hanger for your DAYS 8 & 9: Fishing Days.Fishing is based on 2 anglers large GT charges in at your fly interests you, flight to Farquhar. Depart Mahe. Arrive Farquhar.On per guide and boat so why not try for some of the well then Farquhar is certainly the venue for deep water species like Giant Trevally, Wahoo, arrival you will then be transferred to the lodge.Once you. Deep water too begins very close to shore everyone has settled in there will be a briefing from Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Grouper and Sailfish. the head guide on the fishing at Farquhar. Overnight Overnight accommodation: Fishing Lodge (Twin and spending some time tussling with some accommodation: Fishing Lodge (Twin room) F/B room) F/B of the monsters which prowl the deep blue is DAY 10: In the morning fly back to Mahe. Depart DAYS 4 & 5: Fishing Days. You will typically be up early certainly a very exciting and rewarding bonus. Farquhar. Arrive Mahe. On Arrival catch a taxi to your and after a quick breakfast head out to the flats to fish Here the most common species encountered are the first tide. You generally stay out on the flats for the hotel. Overnight accommodation: Le Relax Hotel whole day taking packed lunches with you. There is (Twin room) B/B Giant Trevally, Barracuda, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, however an option to return to the lodge for lunch DAY 11: Take a taxi back to the international airport Dogtooth Tuna, Grouper, Bohar Snapper and before heading out later that afternoon for the second for your return flights. Sailfish, all of which are guaranteed to show your fishing session. Overnight accommodation: Fishing Depart Victoria Mahe. Arrive Dubai. Lodge (Twin room) F/B Depart Dubai. Arrive UK. backing the light of day. The Giant Trevally has to DAYS 6 & 7: Fishing Days. Each day you can wade and be the ultimate species as it’s always on top of sight fish to an impressive variety of species such as, each customers wish list. During your stay you Bonefish, various Trevally species including the will have the use of 17.3 ft skiffs, each of which WHATS INCLUDED carries a single 90 HP engine. These boats have
»» International flights »» 2 nights Le Relax Hotel »» Packed lunch while fishing been specifically designed and fitted to fish both »» Internal flights »» 6 days fishing »» Global Rescue emergency medical »» 7 nights on Farquhar (Twin rooms) »» Fishing License evacuation policy the flats and offshore waters of the Seychelles in comfort and safety, plus our guides drives each boat. These boats have a draft of approximately 9 inches allowing us to access some extremely shallow areas of the atoll; however the main attraction still lies in wading the flats. Farquhar Atoll is the most southerly atoll in the Seychelles chain of islands lying just over 700km to the southwest of the main island Mahe.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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PROVIDENCE ATOLL FLY FISHING - SEYCHELLES
Providence is the final frontier! It is the largest fishable coral atoll in the Indian Ocean. The hottest and newest destination in the Seychelles for all fly fishermen who have ever wanted to target huge GT’s and monster Bonefish. This Atoll ranks among the best fly- fishing destinations in the world.
ITINERARY he Providence Atoll is part of the Farquhar DAY 1: (Sunday) Depart UK (alternative routes adventurous anglers a hugely diverse array of fishing T available) opportunities. If you want to target a specific species Group consisting of two Islands named DAY 2: (Monday) Arrive Dubai. Depart Dubai. Arrive please feel free to mention it to the guides. Overnight Providence North and Cerf. These islands Victoria Mahe. On Arrival take a taxi to your hotel. accommodation: MV Dugong F/B (Twin Room) are surrounded by vast sandbanks, flats and Overnight accommodation: Le Relax Hotel (Twin DAY 8: (Sunday) Fishing Day. Spend your day with channels. It is a unique atoll with its interlinking room) B/B your guides targeting the mighty GT’s on the fly. Its high stakes fishing but the adrenalin rush is amazing. lagoon systems, where at low tide the lagoons DAY 3: (Tuesday) Take a taxi back to the IDC Hanger for your flight to Farquhar. Depart Mahe. Arrive Overnight accommodation: MV Dugong F/B (Twin form meandering rivers and small cascading Farquhar. On arrival you will be transferred to the Room) waterfalls that flow out into the aquamarine luxury mothership MV Dugong, your accommodation DAY 9: (Monday) Fishing Day. Spend the day fishing Indian Ocean. Providence is renowned for its during your holiday. Transfer to Providence Atoll before navigating overnight back to Farquhar. (approx. 6 hours) Overnight accommodation: MV Overnight accommodation: MV Dugong F/B (Twin large fish populations and mass expanse of Dugong F/B (Twin Room) Room) wadeable flats offering adventurous anglers a DAYS 4 & 5: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. The DAY 10: (Tuesday) In the morning fly back to Mahe. hugely diverse array of fishing opportunities. fishing day is planned according to the tides in order Depart Farquhar. Arrive Mahe. On Arrival catch a taxi These vast areas offer first class flats fishing to give you the best opportunity to catch your dream to your hotel. Overnight accommodation: Le Relax fish. Overnight accommodation: MV Dugong F/B Hotel (Twin room) B/B for countless species, including GT’s, Bonefish, (Twin Room) DAY 11: (Wednesday) Take a taxi back to the Milkfish, Permit and Triggerfish. With only 10 DAYS 6 & 7: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. international airport. Depart Victoria Mahe. Arrive anglers and 5 guides each week, each customer Providence is renowned for its large fish populations Dubai. Depart Dubai. Arrive UK has all the attention required. But just how good and mass expanse of wadeable flats offering is the fishing? One group recently caught 35 GT’s WHATS INCLUDED
in just an afternoon’s session. The average for »» International flights »» 2 nights Le Relax Hotel »» Drinking water, Soft drinks and Local »» Internal flights »» 6.5 days fishing beers a week between the 10 anglers is 150 GT’s for »» 7 nights on MV Dugong (Twin rooms) »» Fishing License’s »» Global Rescue emergency medical the week. If that was not enough what about evacuation policy chasing the monster Bonefish with many caught at 10lb and over. Then throw in fishing for species like Permit, Barracuda, Milkfish, Triggerfish, Bumphead Parrotfish and the offshore species like Sailfish, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna and Wahoo that are often found just off the reef edge on the fly.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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ALPHONSE ISLAND FLY FISHING - SEYCHELLES
Alphonse Island needs to be experienced to be believed... world class saltwater fly fishing for Bonefish, GT’S, Permit plus many more. Combine this with quiet picnics on secluded beaches, sunset cruises with loved ones, mesmerising encounters with marine life and blissful pampering treatments all in picture-perfect surroundings.
ITINERARY DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) DAYS 6 & 7: Fishing Days. All the skiffs will have Cooler he Seychelles has become the mecca for boxes with ice, drinks water bottles. Lunch packs will T DAY 2: Arrive Dubai, Depart Dubai, Arrive Victoria saltwater fly anglers from all over the world Mahe. On arrival take a taxi to your hotel. Overnight be taken onto the skiffs unless otherwise requested. accommodation: Le Relax Hotel (Twin Room) B/B Enjoy another 8 hours fishing with your guide. and quite rightly so. Over the last few years Overnight accommodation: Alphonse Resort (Twin the professional guiding operations have fined DAY 3: Take a taxi back to the IDC Hanger for your Room) F/B flight to Alphonse Island. Depart Mahe, Arrive tuned the operations ensuring that customers DAYS 8 & 9: Fishing Days. Enjoy your time fly fishing Alphonse Island. On arrival you will be met and maximize the most out of their holiday. St transported to the hotel. Once unpacked, your fishing on the flats until at 4pm the guides will start returning tackle will be collected from your accommodation and to the mothership, and for safety reasons everyone Francois which is the main island to fish is seven taken to the fishing centre. Our guide team will assess needs to be on board the vessel by 7pm to start the miles long by four miles wide is considered one journey home. Overnight accommodation: Alphonse your tackle and answer any questions that you might of the most prolific Bonefish fisheries in the have.. Overnight accommodation: Alphonse Resort Resort (Twin Room) F/B (Twin Room) F/B DAY 10: In the morning fly back to Mahe. Depart world, add to this that we also limit the fishing DAYS 4 & 5: Fishing Days. Breakfast is served from 6am Farquhar, Arrive Mahe. On Arrival catch a taxi to your on St Francois to only 12 anglers per day ensures onwards. Make your way to the fishing centre at hotel. Overnight accommodation: Le Relax Hotel that everyone is fishing rested water each day. (Twin Room) B/B 6:45am once all anglers have assembled, everyone is Customers enjoy 8 hour fishing days based on ferried to the mothership and a 40 minute trip to St DAY 11: Take a taxi back to the International Airport Francois island. Teams consisting of two anglers and for your return flights. Depart Victoria Mahe, Arrive 2 anglers per guide. In addition to the abundant one guide will be transferred to their relevant skiff for Dubai, Depart Dubai, Arrive UK Bonefish flats, the main lagoon envelopes coral the eight hour fishing session. Overnight finger flats and coral heads allowing anglers to accommodation: Alphonse Resort (Twin Room) F/B catch several of the now 60 species targeted on WHATS INCLUDED fly, including three species of Triggerfish, seven
»» All international & internal flights »» 6 days fishing »» Watersport equipment species of Trevally, Milkfish, Barracuda, Sailfish, »» Transfers on Alphonse »» Three meals daily »» Fly fishing rod and reel rental »» All accommodation »» Soft drinks during activities »» Public Wi-Fi Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna and a plethora »» Room amenities, non motorised and »» Water, tea and coffee »» Conservation donations USD175 per land based activities »» Snorkelling equipment week of other flats and offshore species. One other advantage of our operation on Alphonse is that we also have available offshore fishing for either conventional tackle or fly fishing. Our operation on Alphonse is not just for anglers as this is a stunning island and resort that is just perfect to bring along your non fishing partners safe in the knowledge that they will also experience an amazing holiday. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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FLY FISHING ASTOVE ATOLL - SEYCHELLES
Astove Atoll gives six lucky anglers each week the exclusivity of one of the wildest, most rugged atolls on the globe. This is a wild, secluded and remarkably remote small- scale destination for customers seeking adventure and a unique fishing experience and definitely not to be missed.
ITINERARY or years the Seychelles has been known as DAY 1: (Saturday or Tuesday Departure) Depart UK DAYS 6 & 7: Fishing Days. All the skiffs will have Yeti F (alternative routes available) cooler boxes with ice, drinks and desalinated water in a one of the top destinations to target GT’s on DAY 2: Arrive Dubai, Depart Dubai, Arrive Victoria our Yeti Rambler bottles. Lunch packs will be taken the fly, however Astove due to its remoteness Mahe. On arrival take a taxi to your hotel. (Not onto the skiffs. Enjoy another 8 hours fishing with your and ruggedness has taken GT fishing to the next included) Overnight accommodation: Le Relax Hotel guide. You will arrive back at the lodge by 17:30pm (Twin Room) B/B but are free to continue fishing unguided until sunset. level. The reason Astove built up such a good Overnight accommodation: Astove Island Lodge reputation for GT fishing was quite simply down DAY 3: Take a taxi to the IDC Hanger for your internal (Single Room) F/B flight to Alphonse Island. (Not included)Depart Mahe, to its results. With just 6 anglers per week they Arrive Astove. On arrival you will be transferred to the DAYS 8 & 9: Fishing Days. Each day you may either fish have had some amazing results. In one week lodge where orientation and tackle set up begins. the flats or the channel lagoon targeting some monster GT’s. Overnight accommodation: Astove a group landed 92 GTs with a staggering 12 After lunch you can start your fishing with an unguided session wading the local flats. Island Lodge (Single Room) F/B of them measuring over the magical 100 cm Overnight accommodation: Astove Island Lodge DAY 10: Breakfast is at 7:30am, you can then pack, mark. Why is Astove so good? One reason is its (Single Room) F/B settle your tab and gratuities, and prepare for the three hour flight back to Mahé. small shallow lagoon has just one small entrance DAYS 4 & 5: Fishing Days. Breakfast is at 7:30am, Depart Astove, Arrive Mahe. On Arrival catch a taxi to and due to its elevation, a phenomenon occurs fishing begins at 8:30am and lunch is taken in the form of a packed lunch which is enjoyed while out on your hotel. (Not included) Overnight accommodation: whereby the tide falls like a river for 10 hours of the flats. Spend the whole day fishing with your guide Le Relax Hotel (Twin Room) B/B the 12 hourr tidal cycle and then turns around targeting the species of your choice. DAY 11:Take a taxi back to the International Airport for to flood the entire lagoon in only 2 hours. Just Overnight accommodation: Astove Island Lodge your return flights. (Not included) Depart Victoria (Single Room) F/B Mahe, Arrive Dubai, Depart Dubai, Arrive UK a few hundred metres off the shore and the sea bottom falls away to over 1,000 metres, makes WHATS INCLUDED
this area the perfect habitat for tons of fish as »» All international flights »» 6 days fishing (2 anglers per 1 guide »» Water, tea and coffee »» All internal flights & skiff) »» Wine with dinner well as all the predatory species that love to »» Transfers on Astove »» Three meals daily »» Public Wi-Fi »» All accommodation »» Soft drinks during activities »» Conservation donations USD175 per feed off them. It’s not only huge GT’s Astove is week good for, there’s also Bonefish, Permit, Barracuda, Milkfish, Bluefin Trevally, Triggerfish, plus offshore species like Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish and Marlin. The fishing is first class as fresh fish come and go with the daily tides. You will be fishing hard packed flats that offer excellent wading opportunities with plenty of chances at a wide variety of species. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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FLY FISHING COSMOLEDO ATOLL - SEYCHELLES
For the ultimate saltwater fly fishing adventure Cosmoledo with its pristine protected flats offers the discerning fly angler the best fly fishing on the planet. Each week just 12 lucky anglers with 6 guides get to explore this vast area in search of a very impressive species list, it offers everything from big Bonefish to monster Giant Trevally’s.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Tuesday Departure) Depart UK unguided until sunset. Overnight Accommodation: ll serious saltwater fly anglers in the world (alternative routes available) Cosmoledo Atoll Eco Lodge (Single or Twin Room) F/B A have a trip to Cosmoledo Atoll Eco Lodge on DAY 2: Arrive Dubai, Depart Dubai, Arrive DAY 8: Fishing Day. Each day you may either fish Victoria Mahe, On arrival take a taxi to your the flats or the deeper channels targeting some their list. For this place has become known as hotel. (Not included), Overnight accommodation: monster GT’s. Overnight accommodation: Cosmoledo perhaps the finest Giant Trevally destination Le Relax Hotel (Single or Twin Room) B/B Atoll Eco Lodge (Single or Twin Room) F/B in the world. However it’s not just the famous DAY 3: Take a taxi to the IDC hanger for your DAY 9: Fishing Day. Spend you last day fishing before GT’S as the species and quarry you are likely to internal flight to Alphonse Island. (Taxi not returning back to the lodge around 17:00pm In the included) Depart Mahe, Arrive Astove. On arrival evening there will be time to de-tackle and pack catch on Cosmoledo is as wide and varied as you will be transferred to Cosmoledo. (approx 60 for the journey home. Overnight accommodation: any saltwater location but both the numbers mins.) Overnight accommodation: Cosmoledo Cosmoledo Atoll Eco Lodge (Single or Twin Room) F/B you might expect to catch and size of fish are Atoll Eco Lodge (Single or Twin Room) F/B DAY 10: You will be transferred to Astove by the exceptional. Large Bonefish, Bluefin Trevally, DAYS 4 & 5: Fishing Days. Breakfast is at 7:00am, transfer vessel where you will meet the Astove team fishing begins at 8:00am for lunch you have the choice who will transfer you to the airport. Depart Astove. Bohar Snapper, Barracuda, Milkfish, the finicky of a packed lunch or returning to the lodge. Spend Arrive Mahe. On Arrival take a taxi to your overnight Indo-Pacific Permit and a host of Triggerfish the whole day fishing with your guide targeting the hotel. (Not included) Overnight accommodation: species all call Cosmoledo home. The fishing species of your choice. Overnight accommodation: Le Relax Hotel (Single or Twin Room) B/B is by no means limited to the atoll. The Cosmoledo Atoll Eco Lodge (Single or Twin Room) F/B DAY 11: Take a taxi back to the International Airport DAYS 6 & 7: Fishing Days. Enjoy another 8 hours for your return flights. (Taxi not included) Depart surrounding waters are equally prolific with fishing with your guide. You will arrive back at the Victoria Mahe, Arrive Dubai, everything including Sailfish, Wahoo, Dogtooth lodge by 17:00pm but are free to continue fishing Depart Dubai, Arrive UK Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Barracuda and Bluefin WHATS INCLUDED Trevally. These can be teased to the surface on
»» All international flights »» 6 days fishing (2 anglers per 1 guide »» Water, tea and coffee fly-rods and tackled with poppers and lures. »» All internal flights & skiff) »» Wine with dinner »» Transfers to Cosmoledo »» Three meals daily »» Public Wi-Fi Cosmoledo Atoll is truly a diverse nature lover’s »» All accommodation »» Soft drinks during activities »» Conservation donations USD175 per week paradise of incomprehensible proportions. The ecosystem is pristine and untouched, with humans having had very little impact on its environment over the years. The encounters you will see on a daily basis are proof of how remote and preserved this magnificent atoll is. This exciting new lodge program will accommodate 12 anglers per week all supported by world class professional fly fishing guides. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
Tel: +44 (0) 1603 407596 61 SALTWATER FLY Tour Code VEN010
LOS ROQUES - VENEZUELA
Venezuela’s largest marine park, El Parque Nacional Los Roques, is hands down one of the most consistent Bonefish fisheries on the planet. A great attraction of Los Roques is that the flats provide a wealth of opportunity for wading and stalking Bonefish, the ultimate challenge in clear water.
ITINERARY ursery Tarpon are ever present in the many DAY 1: (Friday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAY 5 : (Tuesday) Fishing Day. You can discuss with N available) Arrive Paris. Depart Paris. Arrive Caracas. your guides the species you wish to target each day. channels and in the shadows of the mangrove On clearing customs our representatives will be Overnight accommodation: Natura Viva Lodge (Twin roots systems, which offer protection from larger waiting to greet you. They will then transfer you to the rooms) F/B Marriot Hotel. Rest of the evening is yours to either predators. The larger fish tend to be taken in DAY 6: (Wednesday) Fishing Day. Fishing is normally relax or explore. Overnight accommodation: Marriot deeper water, primarily in the cooler months of done either from the skiff or wading the miles of great Hotel (Twin rooms) B/B saltwater flats. Overnight accommodation: Natura the year between October and March. Permit are DAY 2: (Saturday) In the morning you will be picked up Viva Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B increasingly caught on the flats and protection and taken to the domestic terminal Maiquetia airport, DAY 7: (Thursday) Fishing Day. Each day your guides of the marine ecosystem leads to an increase in our representative will assist with check-in. Depart will be more than happy to teach you how to spot and Caracas. Arrive Los Roques. On arrival you will be met the numbers of fish landed. Withgood numbers target Bonefish on the flats. Overnight and taken to your accommodation for the week. The accommodation: Natura Viva Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B of Bonefish found and a wide range of other rest of the time is yours to unpack and prepare your DAY 8: (Friday) Fishing Day. Spend your last day species to go for, with firm sandy flats on which tackle ready for the days ahead. Overnight accommodation: Natura Viva Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B enjoying the miles of saltwater flats. Overnight wading is positively encouraged, coupled with accommodation: Natura Viva Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B DAY 3: (Sunday) Fishing Day. After breakfast depart the ability to fish here in every month of the for the days fishing with your guides. Overnight DAY 9: (Saturday) After breakfast you will be returned year, Los Roques is a fishery that should be accommodation: Natura Viva Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B back to the airport for your return flights home. Depart Los Roques. Arrive Caracas Transfer from considered by any and every saltwater angler. DAY 4 :(Monday) Fishing Day. Full days fishing, which domestic airport to international airport. Each day on Los Roques you will have the option is based on 2 anglers to 1 guide. Overnight Depart Caracas. accommodation: Natura Viva Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B of fishing a variety of different areas. You can DAY 10: (Sunday) Arrive Paris. Depart Paris. Arrive UK choose to wade the large classic-style Bonefish WHATS INCLUDED
flats, the area‘s famous pancake flats, or miles »» International flights »» 1 night Marriot Hotel »» Fishing License’s »» Internal flights »» 6 days fishing »» Drinking water and Soft drinks of white sand beaches, where large Bonefish »» 7 nights Natura Viva Lodge coral schools of minnows and baitfish, eating with a reckless abandon seldom associated with Bonefish. Los Roques is truly a year round fishery that is suitable for all first time fly anglers. Lying the furthest south of any Caribbean destination, the island group is unaffected by the hurricanes which blow between August and October, curtailing the season further north.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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HOSTED FLYFISHING TOURS
Our hosted trips offer the highest levels of personal service, with an experienced instructor on hand to take care of all the details that make for a truly special experience. They are ideal not just for less experienced anglers but also for those experiencing a new destination for the first time. But one of the best parts of our hosted trips is our many customers who return to our hosted trips year after year simply because they have become firm friends! Because we typically book an entire lodge for our hosted trips far in advance, an Sportquest hosted trip often provides access to fishing that is unavailable to individual anglers. In addition, hosted trips are an excellent way to meet like-minded fishing friends as we take care to select groups that will get on well together. In fact, some of our regular customers first met on hosted trips and now travel and fish together with us every year. As well as sorting out all the details and managing all internal transfers, your host will be on hand to offer as much practical fishing advice and tuition as you need it right on the waters edge. Plus you can be sure that if it’s an Sportquest hosted trip, we will have booked the best fishing, with the best lodges, at just the right time of year.The additional benefit is that our hosted trips unlike many competitors do not cost anymore than a non hosted one and quite often they actually work out cheaper than if you were to travel on your own. Therefore it will come as no surprise that all of our hosted trips across all our fishing destinations are some of our most popular which means quite often they are fully booked more than a year in advance. If you do not see any hosted trips that you would be interested in contact us as we will always look at putting additional trips to any destinations if the demand is high enough. HOSTED Tour Code ARG010
HOSTED LAS BUITRERAS SEA TROUT - ARGENTINA
If you are a single angler or just looking to travel in a group with like-minded people who all enjoy the art of fly fishing for big wild Sea Trout well this trip is designed just for you. Teaming up with our partners at Solid Adventures we have some exclusive weeks on offer for our very own hosted Sea Trout fishing weeks.
ITINERARY fter an amazing hosted trip we are again DAY 1: (Friday) Depart UK (alternative routes remain in the same zone all week, so this way every A available) customer gets the opportunity to fish every zone both planning some more hosted weeks for on our DAY 2: (Saturday) Arrive Buenos Aires. On arrival take as a morning and evening session, plus get to fish with last trip we had over 120 fish landed, with 6 over a taxi to the Jorge Newbery Airport. Depart Jorge all our guides. Overnight accommodation: Las 20lb. Las Buitreras Fishing Lodge on the famous Newbery. Arrive El Calafate. On arrival at Calafate Buitreras Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B Rio Gallegos River offers you the opportunity our staff and transport will be waiting to transfer you DAYS 7 & 8: (Thursday & Friday) Fishing Days. Fishing to the lodge. (transfer will take approx 3.5 hours). On 2 sessions per day, you will be fishing around 10 hours to match your wits with the explosive sea run arrival at the lodge you will be shown to you rooms per day and if that’s not enough, you can fish the brown Trout of southern Patagonia. These heavy and evening meal will be provided. Overnight home pool during the mid day siesta. Fishing is either weights that have now pushed 31lb will, when accommodation: Las Buitreras Lodge (Twin Rooms) with double handed rods or single-handed rods F/B all-dependent on the wind, water levels, and its hooked, routinely bolt to deep water with mind DAYS 3 & 4: (Sunday & Monday) Fishing Days. Start clarity. Overnight accommodation: Las Buitreras numbing speed, only to be followed the next your first 2 days fishing normally fishing in pairs and Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B second by cart wheeling across the river in high each pair will remain together through the week. Each DAY 9: (Saturday) Early in the morning transfer back flying acrobatic displays.The beauty about this day you will fish both a morning session and to Rio Gallegos airport. Depart Rio Gallegos. Arrive afternoon / evening session. Overnight Jorge Newbery. On arrival take a taxi to your hotel. lodge is that there are no sharing of the fishing accommodation: Las Buitreras Lodge (Twin Rooms) Overnight accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel Twin with any neighbours; we have over 24 miles of F/B rooms B/B private water, double bank fishing all the way DAYS 5 & 6: (Tuesday & Wednesday) Fishing Days. We DAY 10: (Sunday) Take a taxi back to Buenos Aires down to the mouth of the Rio Gallegos. We have have divided the whole river into 5 zones and each International Airport. Depart Buenos Aires session will be fished in a different zone. Our guides over 50 named pools plus many more that do DAY 11: (Monday) Arrive UK not even have names.Compared to its sister WHATS INCLUDED
river the Rio Grande, the Rio Gallegos is shallow, »» International Flights »» 6 days Fishing »» Rods & Reels if required »» Internal Flights Buenos Aries to El »» 7 nights accommodation lodge »» Fishing license easier to wade and has more structure along the Calafate »» All meals and drinks at lodge »» 1 night Buenos Aires Hotel banks like trees, cut banks, and high rocky bluffs. No two pools are alike on their property and we think this makes fishing at Las Buitreras all the more special. With the help of expert guides, anglers will have to change their approach to each pool, which may be wide, deep and glassy or narrow, shallow and swift. Las Buitreras is ideal for either single or two-handed fly rods.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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HOSTED KING SALMON FLY FISHING - ARGENTINA
One of the most stunning places that an angler can cast a fly. Set in the foothills of the Andes, surrounded by mountains and glaciers’ fishing for prehistoric proportioned Salmon is a trip that everyone should do at least once. These fish so far have reached close to 80lb, yes 80lb, for here a 50lb Salmon is considered an average size.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Friday) Depart UK (alternative routes and fish until around 8:30pm. Lunch will be supplied very now and then we find a real gem in the available) and taken on the river bank around 1:00pm. On E fishing world and this is one such destination DAY 2: (Saturday) Arrive Buenos Aires. On arrival take returning back to the lodge dinner will be served a taxi to the domestic airport for your flight to around 9:00pm. Overnight accommodation: Estancia providing opportunities to fly fish for King Calafate (Taxi not included). Depart Buenos Aires. Cristina (Twin Room) F/B Salmon in stunning Patagonia. Imagine being Arrive El Calafate. On arrival at Calafate our staff will DAY 9: (Saturday) Around 8:30am depart to the river at the end of the world, fishing the little known be waiting to transfer you to the lodge. Overnight for a full mornings fishing you will aim to be back to accommodation: Calafate Hotel (Twin Room) B/B the Estancia by 2:00pm. At 4:30pm you will depart and Caterina river in the foothills of the Andes. A DAY 3: (Sunday) Early in the morning you will all be transfer back to Calafate. On arrival at Punta Bandera crystal clear river that is only 5 miles long but picked up and transferred to Punta Bandera port. port in Calafate you will be transferred back to your for just 9 weeks of the year it becomes crammed hotel. Overnight accommodation: Calafate Hotel From there you will board the ferry for the transfer to full of monster King Salmon. We have now Estancia Cristina. You will arrive at the Estancia (Twin Room) B/B around 11:30am and once everyone has checked in DAY 10: (Sunday) In the morning transfer to Calafate been running these hosted weeks for a few and settled, it’s time for lunch. You will then depart Airport. Depart El Calafate. Arrive Buenos Aires. On years and each season it just gets better and around 1:30pm for the first afternoon’s full fishing. arrival at Buenos Aires take a taxi back to your Buenos better. The more we know about this little river (Approx 20 min drive to the river) Fishing is based on 3 Aires Hotel. (Taxi not included). Overnight rods per guide and you will fish until around 8:30pm accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin Room) B/B and the fishing methods combined with the returning back to the Estancia for dinner. Overnight DAY 11: (Monday) In the morning taxi back to the best times of the day to fish is really paying off accommodation: Estancia Cristina (Twin Room) F/B International airport. (Taxi not included). Depart with great results. Each year the fish just seem DAYS 4 to 8: (Monday to Friday) Fishing days. After Buenos Aires to be getting bigger as have already seen fish breakfast you will depart to the river around 08:30am DAY 12: (Tuesday) Arrive UK. landed to over 80lb with 50lb fish now being WHATS INCLUDED considered an average size. It’s not a destination
»» All international flights »» All meals at Lodge for the faint hearted as there is considerable »» Internal flight Buenos Aires to Rio »» All soft drinks at Lodge Calafate »» 6 days fishing walking involved along both banks of the river. »» Transfers to and from Lodge »» Fishing license »» All accommodation as per itinerary However, the rewards are well worth all the efforts. As there are no other species of Salmon in the river the only fish worth mentioning to catch are the Kings, therefore do not think of this as a destination to catch numbers. But if you are looking to catch the hardest fighting Salmon in the world of huge and record potential proportions in fast flowing water, this is definitely the destination for you. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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HOSTED GOLDEN DORADO FISHING - BOLIVIA
Hosted Golden Dorado fishing for just 6 anglers per week to the furthest upstream camp of the Tsimane operations on the Secure River offering the best wade and bank fishing. These hosted trips are perfect for single anglers looking for the best jungle experience fishing for true wild Golden Dorado on the fly.
ITINERARY he location of this amazing Golden DAY 1: (Wednesday)Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 4 to 9: (Saturday to Thursday) Spend the next 6 T available) days fishing based on 2 anglers to 1 guide.You can Dorado fishing is an Indigenous Territory and DAY 2: (Thursday) Arrive Santa Cruz Bolivia. also if you wish take an option of one or two night a National Park where the catch & release On arrival in Bolivia you will be met by a member of backpacking-style trips on the upper systems. fly fishing activity is solely allowed. The the Tsimane team as a Sportquest representative and Overnight accommodation: Secure Lodge Twin Tents / Cabins (Twin Rooms) F/B landscape is incredibly wild and remote, the transferred to your hotel. Overnight accommodation: 5 Star Hotel (Twin Room) R/O DAY 10: (Friday) In the morning you will be transferred rivers where we fish are the headwaters of DAY 3: (Friday) In the morning our staff will pick up the back to the Asunta Indian Community via a 10 mins some amazon tributaries, and its gin-clear group of 6 anglers around 9:30 am to head to the local motorised dugout canoe ride, for your return flight to currents run through jungle and mountains. airport. The group will then board the charter flight to Santa Cruz. Depart Asunta Indian Community. Arrive Santa Cruz. This is one of the most pristine environments the Asunta Indian Community (90 minute flight). Depart Santa Cruz. Arrive Asunta Indian Community. On arrival you will be transferred to your overnight of the world so combine the stunning wildlife On arrival the guides will welcome the group upon hotel. Overnight accommodation: 5 Star Hotel (Twin and amazing fishing this will be a holiday you landing, and transfer everyone to the Secure Lodge. Room) B/B talk about over dinner for a very long time. This transfer is a boat ride for 10 mins (Depending of DAY 11: (Saturday) In the morning you will then be the water level ) to the Secure Lodge. At the camp you transferred back to the international airport for your Our hosted trips are at a time of the year where will be met by your guides, shown to your rooms and return flight. South America’s most impressive migration of get ready for the next week of fishing. Depart Santa Cruz Bolivia Overnight accommodation: Secure Lodge Twin Tents / freshwater Sabalos and Dorados takes place. DAY 12: (Sunday) Arrive UK. Cabins (Twin Rooms) F/B Millions of these fish arrive every year in order to spawn between December and January. Besides Golden Dorado, you can catch big WHATS INCLUDED
Pacus and Yatoranas, and occasionally Surubi »» All international flights »» Boat transfer from Oromomo Village to »» All meals and drinks at Secure Lodge »» Internal flight to Oromomo Village Secure Lodge »» 6 days full guided fishing and a smaller variety of Dorado, which are only »» Transfers in Santa Cruz »» All accommodation as per itinerary found in the Amazon. Based on the comforts of the main Secure Lodge and the chance of doing headwater out-camps, you will have access to three different sectors: Río Sécure,high sector, Secure River, medium sector and the streams called Maniquicito and Ashahana. This broad variety of waters and pools allow groups to fish in fresh water every day, and rarely, if ever, repeat the same fishing beat. Fishing Methods: Freshwater Fly Fishing
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HOSTED ARAPAIMA FLY FISHING - BRAZIL
Join us on an amazing Amazon adventure where just 6 lucky guests each week will have the daily opportunity to catch Arapaima all exclusively on the fly. With 6.5 days of pure magic ahead of each group this will be an adventure you will remember for a very long time.
ITINERARY DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) exciting species. Each day two anglers will share a fly f you have ever wanted an Amazon adventure fishing guide along with a local native guide in I DAY 2: Arrive Sao Paulo. Depart Sao Paulo. Arrive with the opportunity to catch Arapaima all Manaus. Upon arrival at Manaus International specifically designed fly fishing boat with two large airport, you will be greeted by our English-speaking casting platforms. Both anglers are constantly fishing, exclusively on the fly this hosted group trip each representative / transfer driver. They will arrange for all day long from these perfectly designed boats. year is the answer to your wishes. Each year our A typical day: 5:30am Coffee, 6:30am Breakfast, transfers to the Cesar Business Hotel. host through the whole experience will escort Overnight accommodation: Cesar Business Hotel 7:30am Head to fishing grounds, 12:00pm A short ride (Twin Room) R/O back to the lodge for lunch. 2:30pm Fishing will just 6 lucky customers from start to finish to resume until back to the lodge around 6:00pm. make sure that you maximize both your time DAY 3: Half Fishing Day. In the morning our 6:30pm Cocktails and appetizers 7:00pm Buffet representative will transfer you to the internal airport Dinners will be served inside the dining room area. and fishing opportunities. The group will have for your flight to Tefe. Depart Manaus with Azul Overnight accommodation: Pirarucú Lodge (Twin exclusive access to fish inside the world famous Airlines. Arrive Tefe. On arrival the lodge will transfer Room) F/B you to the port and then by fast boat to Pirarucú Mamirauá Reserve, Brazil’s first Sustainable Lodge. (Approx 50 mins) On arrival you will meet the DAY 10: After breakfast you will take the fast boat ride Development Reserve. We have Arapaima in back to Tefe and then transfer to Tefe airport for your fishing team & staff.. After a cold beer and lunch, there all sizes, fish between 10-80lb are common and will be a brief explanation of the daily fishing plans, return flights. Depart Tefe Arrive Manus. On arrival before preparing your tackle for the first afternoon our representative will transfer you back to the Cesar you can expect several bites per day from these session of guided fishing. Overnight accommodation: Business Hotel where we will have booked you day use fish. When targeting the larger fish 80-400lb Pirarucú Lodge (Twin Room) F/B of a room to rest. In the evening you will be transferred back to the international airport. Depart the number of takes would be less, however DAYS 4 to 9: Fishing Days Spend the next 6 days Manaus. Arrive Sao Paulo. combined our catch rate, over the last 3 seasons enjoying fly fishing for Arapaima and many other DAY 11: Depart Sao Paulo. Arrive UK. has been 3.8 Arapaima landed per angler per WHATS INCLUDED day. Add to this the other amazing lightweight
»» All international flights »» 1 room for day use Cesar Business Hotel »» 7 nights at Pirarucu Lodge fishing with 6# rods to target Arowana. There »» All internal flights »» Ground and boat transfer from Tefé »» All inclusive meals & beverages at »» Ground transfers in Manaus upon airport to the Lodge the camp is no other place where you can catch so many arrival »» 6,5 days fishing with one pro guide and »» Fly fishing Rods »» 1 nights Cesar Business Hotel R/O one local guide per two anglers Arowanas on the fly. These wonderful fish are also omnivorous and eat almost any insect or bait fish presented to them which is a sight casting delight. The mighty Tambaqui is a round fish close relative of the Pacu and can grow up to 100lbs. At Mamirauá is normally found in the 8 to 24lb range. Peacock Bass, Yellow species these smaller peacock bass range in size from 2 to 8lbs.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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HOSTED KALUM RIVER LODGE - CANADA
Ever wanted to join an escorted Salmon fishing trip to some of the best Salmon fishing to be found? Well now is your chance as we have teamed up with Andrew owner and guide at Kalum River Lodge to provide you some of the best fishing on peak weeks for Salmon and Steelhead
ITINERARY esigned for complete beginners and DAY 1: (Sunday) UK (alternative routes available) Access to the fishing areas is with a combination of D Arrive Vancouver. Depart Vancouver. four-wheel drives, trailer boats and jet boats, but due experienced fly fishermen alike , this group trip Arrive Terrace. After you have picked up your luggage to the perfect location of our lodge you can be fishing to Kalum River Lodge hosted by our own guide and cleared customs, walk out of the terminal within 5 to 45 minutes from setting out. Overnight fishing the Skeena, Kitimat and Kalum river building where a Sportquest Holidays representative accommodation: Wild River Lodge (Single Room) F/B will be waiting to drive you the 30 minute transfer to systems will surprise everyone. For we have DAYS 6 & 7: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. Fishing Kalum River Lodge. Overnight accommodation: Wild is from bank, wading and drift fishing. Fishing both teamed, up with Andrew the lodge owner and River Lodge (Single Room) F/B the Kitimat and the Kalum Rivers you will access the guide to secure some of the top weeks where DAY 2: (Monday) Fishing Day. Each morning after rivers all by drift boat as these waters forbid the use of there will be exclusive access points to both breakfast you will depart with your guides to different motors. You will start each day and drift down river systems and sections, all dependent on the time stopping at all the likely looking runs to fish from the the upper and lower Kalum River. In addition, of year, species available and preferred fishing shoreline. Overnight accommodation: Wild River we have access to fish the world famous Skeena methods. Fishing is from bank, wading and drift Lodge (Single Room) F/B fishing. Overnight accommodation: Wild River Lodge River system for King, Coho, Pink and Chum DAY 8 :(Sunday) After breakfast your guides / hosts will (Single Room) F/B Salmon, plus world record size Steelhead all in transfer you all back to Terrace airport for your return DAY 3: (Tuesday) Fishing Day. Each day subject to the flight home. Depart Terrace. Arrive Vancouver. Depart the river systems at the same time. Fly fishing for time of year you will be fishing for the species of your Vancouver. Steelhead on the Skeena is considered by many choice. The main rivers you will fish are the Skeena, DAY 9: (Monday) Arrive UK to be the best Steelhead fishing in the world, as Kitimat and the Kalum Rivers. Overnight accommodation: Wild River Lodge (Single Room) F/B this watershed holds the world record for both DAYS 4 & 5: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. Steelhead on the fly and with conventional tackle. As well as having the worlds largest run of WHATS INCLUDED
wild Steelhead, the Skeena also holds two world »» International flights »» 6 days fishing »» Canadian taxes »» Internal flights »» 7 nights accommodation records for King Salmon. A 92lb and then a 99lb »» Airport Transfers »» All meals including soft drinks caught just recently. At Kalum River Lodge three King Salmon have been landed over 60lbs in the last two fishing seasons as well several Steelhead over 20lbs. It is no wonder fly fishermen all over the world have come to the Skeena to test their skills against these magnificent fish and tried to keep it a secret for so long. If you want a destination where you will catch Salmon this is it.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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HOSTED ATLANTIC SALMON, QUEBEC - CANADA
If you want to experience amazing Atlantic Salmon fly fishing in Quebec we have the perfect trip for you. Our annual hosted fly fishing salmon trip staying at the world renowned Camp Bonaventure gives you the opportunity to fish 3 rivers with both wet & dry flies on the rivers that are totally different and unique.
ITINERARY DAY 1: Depart UK (alternative routes available) Arrive wading. Overnight accommodation: Camp irst there is the Bonaventure River which Montreal. Depart Montreal. Bonaventure (Twin room) F/B F is like no Atlantic Salmon River you will have DAYS 2: Arrive Bathurst early hours of the morning, DAYS 7 & 8: Fishing Days. The Bonaventure is take a taxi to the Atlantic Host Hotel Bathurst (Twin legendary for water clarity. Spring fed and stable in all ever fished before, as a small to medium width Rooms) B/B. After a good rest your will be transferred but the most severe spate, the Bonaventure will river with crystal clear waters throughout. There to Camp Bonaventure Lodge (2hrs) in time for evening present you an astounding number of sight casting are 8 zones, which between them provide 103 dinner. Overnight accommodation: Camp opportunities to target the Salmon on the dry fly. Bonaventure (Twin room) F/B Overnight accommodation: Camp Bonaventure (Twin named pools. Fishing on the Bonaventure is DAYS 3 & 4: Fishing Days. Each morning after room) F/B done with both traditional wet flies however breakfast you will depart with your guides (based on 2 DAY 9: Fishing Day. Spend a whole day fishing as it is also very popular with customers to fish anglers to 1 guide) each day you have the opportunity above, after returning to the lodge it is time to pack with dry flies. The second river is the Petite to fish 3 rivers during the same trip and after a full and depart to the airport. You will be transferred back morning of fishing your guide serves an upscale shore to Bathurst Hotel. Overnight accommodation: Atlantic Cascapedia that is also known for its gin clear lunch with wine. The afternoon continues fishing on Host Hotel Bathurst. (Twin Room) B/B picturesque pools holding big Salmon. Then in the river until 6pm with dinner served in the dining DAY 10: Depart Bathurst. Arrive Montreal. Depart total contrast is the Grand Cascapedia, which room at 7:30pm. Overnight accommodation: (Twin Montreal. room) Camp Bonaventure F/B is more like a traditional Scottish Salmon River. DAY 11: Arrive UK DAYS 5 & 6: Fishing Days. Fishing is done either by The river along with its two branches called wading or from our traditional 26ft river canoes. Early “Salmon Branch” & Lake Branch” provide 7 season can allow for a combination of both while zones with over 80 named pools to fish. Due to later in the season our pools are better fished by the size of this river it makes some great swing WHATS INCLUDED water to run through wet flies, although there
»» All international flights »» All accommodation as per itinerary »» All soft drinks & wine are also some great areas where again fish »» All internal flights »» 7 days fishing »» Lodge transfers »» All meals at Lodge can be targeted with the dry fly if you so wish. Each day you will depart from the lodge in pairs to fish one of the rivers and one of the zones, which is all based on a rotation system and a draw for pools. On the central section of the Grand, guiding is based on a one to one basis. Fishing is by either wading or fishing from traditional canoes allowing you to access both sides of the river and holding areas in the middle of pools. Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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HOSTED SALTWATER FISHING - CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Our famous hosted trips to Christmas island have become legendary, they offer you the best saltwater fly fishing along with world class popper, jig fishing. Combine this with light offshore trolling provides one of the most diverse fisheries in the world. A fishing adventure that should not be missed.
ITINERARY hristmas Island has something for all anglers DAY 1: (Sunday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAY 8: (Sunday) Fishing Day. Why not spend the day C available) Arrive Los Angeles. Depart Los Angeles. fishing offshore for Tuna and Wahoo. Overnight and the fishing can be defined in to 2 main Arrive Honolulu. On Arrival transfer to your Hawaii accommodation: Christmas Island Lodge (Twin types. There’s fly fishing to suit both complete Hotel by taxi. Overnight accommodation: Hawaii Rooms) F/B Hotel (Twin Rooms) R/O beginners right through to more experienced DAYS 9 & 10: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. You anglers. There is a vast array of species to fish DAY 2: (Monday) Free day to relax and explore. could always spend your last 2 days fishing targeting Overnight accommodation: Hawaii Hotel (Twin GT’S. Overnight accommodation: Christmas Island for, including amazing numbers of Bonefish Rooms) R/O Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B and even novice anglers can easily learn the DAY 3: (Tuesday) After breakfast catch a taxi to the DAY 11: (Wednesday) You will be transferred back to craft of fly fishing and catch 10 plus fish a day. airport. Depart Honolulu airport for your return flight to Honolulu. Depart Christmas Island For the experienced fly angler the opportunity DAY 4: (Wednesday) Arrive Christmas Island (Note: to cast your fly at large Bonefish also awaits. this is only a 3 hour flight from Honolulu, but you DAY 10: (Tuesday) (Cross Date Line Back one day) cross the International Date Line). Overnight Arrive Honolulu. On arrival catch a taxi to your Hawaii For anglers keen on the challenge of Trevally, accommodation: Christmas Island Lodge (Twin Hotel. Overnight accommodation: Hawaii Hotel (Twin (Giant, Golden, Blue Fin, and Striped) the Rooms) F/B Rooms) R/O guides at Christmas Island are highly skilled in DAY 5 to 7: (Thursday to Saturday) Fishing Days. DAY 11: (Wednesday) Free time to relax or explore. their pursuit. Then there’s the offshore fishing, Fishing is based on two anglers per guide / boat and Depart Honolulu. Arrive Los Angeles. Depart Los can be either fly fishing or popper fishing. The fishing Angeles which is either casting large poppers around is so varied, you can do different things each day. DAY 12: (Thursday) Arrive UK the reef that protects the island, jigging around Overnight accommodation: Christmas Island Lodge some of the large drop-offs or trolling lures for (Twin Rooms) F/B a large list of species such as GT’s, Tuna, Wahoo, WHATS INCLUDED
Sailfish, Sharks, Dorado and many many types »» All international flights »» Transfers in Hawaii »» All meals at Lodge »» Internal flight Hawaii to Christmas »» All accommodation in Hawaii »» 6 days fishing of groupers. Whatever type of fishing you enjoy Island »» All accommodation Christmas Island this hosted trip gives you all the chance to catch »» Transfers to and from Lodge fish of your dreams. The fishing is based from fibreglass boats, the best on the island, and only 2 customer’s per boat and guide. This means we get you to the fishing quicker, fish both inside and outside the island in the same day and gives you more guides attention, which all equals more caught fish for everyone.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing, Lure Fishing, Popper Fishing, Jigging.
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HOSTED LAKE THINGVALLAVATN - ICELAND
Lake Thingvallavatn is world renowned for is spectacular wild Brown Trout, these fish are believed to originated as sea run Browns that got trapped in the lake during an ice age. Thingvallavatn Trout are in many people’s eyes the most beautiful Trout on the planet, with powerful deep chrome bodies and inky black spots who could argue?
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Tuesday) Depart UK. (alternative routes Overnight accommodation: Trophy Trout Lodge ake Thingvallavatn is the largest natural lake available) Arrive Keflavík International. L DAYS 5 TO 7: (Saturday to Monday) Fishing Days. in Iceland with a surface area of 32 square miles After you have arrived and collected your luggage By now you should have really got to grips with the your host will take you to collect the hire cars. The lake and you will have your preferred method, your and an average depth of 112ft. The lake has lodge is approx 1.5hours away from the airport so host will be on hand through out the trip to help you many shallow bays in which you will be mainly with your host driving the front car you will travel in with anything that you need during your stay. targeting that the large Thingvallavatn Trout, convoy to the lodge. Overnight accommodation: Trophy Trout Lodge (Twin Once at the lodge you can drop off your bags, then room) F/B push shoals of Arctic Char up into and then hunt your host and the local guide will help you set up your them down. When the Trout are in this kind of gear and then you will head out with your host and DAY 8: (Tuesday) guide to take a look at the different beats and how to In the morning the group will take breakfast, then mood they can be intercepted by the angler fish them. Lunch will be a pack up and the team will afterwards if there is time the team will take the hire with great success and many large fish can be cars into Reykjavik to take a look around, the party return to the lodge for dinner around 5pm before hooked in a short time. Large streamer flies are a heading back out to the lake for the best part of the will then travel in the hire cars back to the airport, fishing day. ready for the departure flight back to the UK. great way to target the bigger specimens of the Overnight accommodation: Trophy Trout Lodge (Twin lake but fish of all sizes can regularly be caught room) F/B Depart Keflavík International Arrive UK using conventional Brown Trout flies that you DAYS 2 TO 4: (Wednesday to Friday) Fishing Days. might use in lakes in the UK. Part of the reason All the Anglers will be placed into a rotation, you will fish in teams for the week, but your host will rotate lake Thingvallavatn Trout grow so big is partly between the teams so that everyone gets days with due to the enormous amount of flora and fauna the host. that this volcanic lake supports as well as the WHATS INCLUDED four species of Arctic Char in it. These fish have
»» International Flights »» All Meals »» All required fishing permits adapted and evolved from a single species »» Twin Rooms »» 1 day with local guide »» Disinfection certificate »» Hire Cars »» Host estimated at only 10,000 years ago and all four of them play a major role in the Trout’s diet. Fishing Lake Thingvallavtn gives every angler to grace it’s shores the chance of the fish of a lifetime and should be the number one destination that every serious Trout angler experiences at least once in their fishing careers, although once visited, lake Thingvallavatn normally becomes a yearly event due to the addictive attraction of its trout Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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HOSTED SALMON FISHING, REISASTUA - NORWAY
Hosted Atlantic Salmon fishing on the world famous big fish river in Norway called the Reisa River. If you are a single angler and have always wanted to chase the opportunity of a personal best Atlantic Salmon while enjoying the company of like minded anglers, this hosted trip is simply designed with you in mind.
ITINERARY tanding with your host under the glare of DAY 1: (Sunday) Depart UK (alternative routes DAYS 4 & 5: (Wednesday & Thursday) Fishing Days. S available) Arrive Oslo. Each day fishing is based on 2 rods per guide, your the midnight sun while knee deep in flowing Depart Oslo. Arrive Tromso. guides are local experts on the river and can easily water swinging flies for large Atlantic Salmon Depart Tromso. Arrive Sorkjosen. show you where the fish lie. in the Reisa Valley is a Salmon junkies dream. At Sorkjosen Airport you will be collected by our staff Overnight accommodation: Reisastua Lodge (Single and transferred to the lodge (Approx 45 mins). On Room) F/B The Reisa River (or Reisaelva in Norwegian) is arrival at the lodge you will be met and greeted before DAYS 6 & 7: (Friday & Saturday) Fishing Days. During made up of 19 zones all containing good fishing taken to your room to unpack. In the evening during your stay and fishing rotation you will have the spots, with a large number of deep pools for the meal there will be a welcome briefing explaining chance to fish in the upper zones in the world famous the fishing and the week ahead. fly-fishing. Your host will take you to some of national park. You will find it hard to fish in more Overnight accommodation: Reisastua Lodge (Single beautiful surroundings. the most famous pools in the river all with a Room) F/B Overnight accommodation: Reisastua Lodge (Single reputation for big Salmon; most of these pools DAYS 2 & 3: (Monday & Tuesday) Fishing Days. Room) F/B Each day breakfast is served before you are taken in have produced 40lb plus fish in their time and DAY 8: (Sunday) In the morning you will be driven back pairs to your fishing zones for the day. (Note during still do today. If you are looking for the fish of to Sorkjosen Airport for your return flights. the week you will fish a rotation system allowing you Depart Sorkjosen, Arrive Tromso. a lifetime the Reisa River may be the place for to fish different water each day, subject to water Depart Tromso. Arrive Oslo. you. We transport our guests by riverboat into conditions) Subject to which zones you are fishing for Depart Oslo. Arrive UK. that day you will either return for lunch at the lodge or the huge national park that surrounds the upper your lunch will be served on the riverbank. river, as your host knows this can be a great Overnight accommodation: Reisastua Lodge (Single place for exciting fishing in amongst fantastic Room) F/B nature. The guides and host know this river like WHATS INCLUDED
the back of their hands and can gladly show you »» International flights »» Fishing on rotation basis »» Transfers »» Full guiding where the chances of a big fish are best. Just »» 7 nights accommodation »» All required fishing permits »» Full board »» Laundry ask your host about the catch statistics showing »» Local beer & wine »» Disinfection certificate Reisa River as one of the world’s best big Salmon rivers with a huge average weight of 14lb. The lodge has a really relaxed feel to which is exactly what is in order after a tough day on the river and the staff and your host will be doing their best at all times to give you the best experience that the north of Norway has to offer.
Fishing Methods: Fly Fishing
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HOSTED TARPON SCHOOL - MEXICO
As far as prolific Tarpon fisheries go, this ranks among one of the best and with the quality of the other grand slam species this is one saltwater flats holiday not to be missed. If anglers are looking for great hospitality and seriously consistent fishing to harness their saltwater skills then this is the place.
ITINERARY DAY 1: (Saturday) Depart UK (alternative routes can speak to the guides and try to make them more isherman lodge has everything a successful available) Arrive Cancun. achievable. Overnight accommodation: Fishermans F On arrival there will be a representative to meet you Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B saltwater flats fishing lodge should have, and your host and transfer you to Tulum. (approx 1.5 DAYS 5 & 6: Fishing Days. (Wednesday & Thursday) comfort, great food and some of the best guides hrs) On arrival at Tulum, you will take a private boat You should have learnt so much from your previous in the whole of the Caribbean. It is the quality to the lodge (approx 40mins). After arriving, three days and it will be fantastic to put some of these of the guides (one on one) and the fishing that unpacking and settling in your host will organise the new found skills into practice to land some PB fish. fishing rota for the week and help you set up your Overnight accommodation: Fishermans Lodge (Twin makes this lodge really stand out and is the tackle for the next day, you can spend the rest of the Rooms) F/B main reason that we have chosen this lodge to day relaxing. Overnight accommodation: Fishermans Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B DAY 7: (Friday) Depart the lodge by private boat for run its hosted Tarpon school from. If saltwater your return journey to Tulum. fishing is your thing or you just want to try it for DAY 2: Fishing Day. (Sunday) You will wake up to a Depart Tulum. Arrive Cancun. On arrival in Cancun fantastic breakfast during which your host can talk you will take a taxi to your overnight hotel. Overnight the first time, then a trip to Fisherman Lodge you through the day ahead, you will then split up into accommodation: Cancun Hotel (Twin Rooms) R/O is highly recommended as the guides are your pairs and head off with your guides to the fishing grounds. Overnight accommodation: Fishermans DAY 8: (Saturday) Take a taxi back to the international excellent teachers and a week with them will Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B airport. Depart Cancun really sharpen up your skills with the rod. This DAY 9: (Sunday) Arrive UK DAYS 3 & 4: Fishing Days. (Monday & Tuesday) school in the sun will give anglers the chance Hopefully having caught some of your target species to learn from the best in the business with the the day before you will have new challenges for the days ahead, by letting your host know these aims they added advantage that with so many Tarpon around students will be able to hook and play WHATS INCLUDED fish under the instruction of their guides for real
»» All international flights »» Boat beverages while fishing hands on experience. They speak good English »» All accommodation »» Five days fully guided fishing »» Host »» Fishing licenses and are masters of manoeuvring the shallow »» All meals at the lodge »» Packed lunch while fishing »» Non-bottled beverages flats without detection from wary fish. Another great reason for this holiday being so good for learning about saltwater flats fishing in general is the volume of other grand slam species that gives anglers the chance to learn so much about how to approach them in different ways. At the end of each day returning to the lodge and sharing the days adventures over a traditional meal is what these hosted trips are all about. Fishing Methods: Fly fishing
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