Chris Fuller (left), deckhand Ruben Orantes and Capt. Rob Lawford, with juvenile sailfish. Pic courtesy of Pisces Sportfishing
Usually, if you come across a catch report on this blog, it’s an occasion for us to salute the efforts of one angler in outwitting some monstrous specimen. As you can see, that’s not the case this time…
The guys at Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge in Punta Allen, Mexico, are always coming up with crazy new ways to give you the chance of a free trip to the flats of Ascension Bay. And this latest deal is doubly special…
Headed up by Wilfred Mutrie (ably assisted by a team of experienced native guides) Reel Dreams International offer fishing, kayaking, snorkelling, jungle hiking and more in southern Belize, with a focus very much on the big three – bonefish, tarpon and permit.
Captain John Sahagian is your skipper at FUNYET Charters, offering a range of fishing options in the Lower Keys from offshore to backcountry on a custom 30’ open fisherman and an 18’ flats skiff.
Captain Derren Doop is your guide at Little Knock-Em-Down Charters, operating out of Summerland Key in the Lower Florida Keys. Derren specializes in flats fishing with fly or spin tackle for tarpon, permit and bonefish.
Recently reopened after a $10m investment package, this Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodge on the eastern end of Grand Bahama has been catering to bonefishermen for 50-plus years now. A selection of upscale cabanas and private homes, top-notch amenities and grade-A fishing with some of the Bahamas’ best guides make Deep Water Cay a special destination.
Nestled between unspoiled rainforest and the banks of the Moho River, Cotton Tree Lodge offers a tranquil retreat on 100 private acres in the undiscovered Toledo district of Belize. With 11 thatched cabanas in six different styles, Cotton Tree Lodge can accommodate individuals, couples, families, or friends travelling together.
Most people who know a thing or two about fly-fishing in Belize have heard of the Garbutt brothers – Scully, Oliver and Eworth – the legendary fly-fishing guides of Punta Gorda. After 15 years of working for lodges in the area, they opened this dedicated lodge in southern Belize – a dream destination for the serious fisherman and a must for the permit aficionado.
Nine miles from Dangriga in south-central Belize, the all-inclusive Thatch Caye Resort sits within a 10-acre marine park and offers access to fly-fishing, in addition to snorkelling, diving and sea-kayaking. There’s something for everyone here, making it perfect for fishermen and non-fishermen alike.
A native of Hatchet Bay, Gershom grew up on the flats of Eleuthera and now offers a first-rate guiding service for visiting fishermen. He offers both wading and boat-guided options, and comes with a fine reputation.
