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Tarpon,
Bonefish, Snook and Permit fishing
Isla de la Juventud, Cuba
Isla of the Youth / CUBA |
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> Rate:
U$S
2950.-
low
season
January
5th / February 9th
June 7th / July 5th
U$S
4260.- high
season
February
9th / June 7th
Per day / Per person
6
fishing days / 7 nights. Shareing skiff (boat & guide).
Accommodation in Single basis in Havana and in the Island
of the Youth
Minimun 2 anglers.
Terms
& Conditions
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Included:
All transfers inside Cuba. 2-night accommodation in
Havana at a 5 star Hotel. 7-night accommodation in the
Island in a 3 star hotel (Hotel Rancho) with A/C in
single basis. Full board. 6 full fishing days with skiff
and guide, in double basis. National Park Licence. 20
beers & 50 waters or soft drinks.
> Not included:
Alcoholic
beverages. Gratuities. Fishing equipment and flies.
Cuban Visa. Airport taxes.
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Notes:
We
are able to quote other tailor made packages. Maximun
8 anglers.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION:
Cuba has become a new fishing destination, not only
for the natural beauty of its beaches and reefs but
for the profitable fishing of some of the best sport-fishing
species, such as bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook and
jack Crevalle. Even though they are not many, there
are areas where sport-fishing can be practised with
well-qualified guides who have good command of the flyfishing
technique.
Island of the Youth (Isla de la Juventud) is
geographically situated on the southern coast of Cuba
island on the Caribbean. The area is huge, more or less
like Jardines de la Reina with sandy beaches, mixed
coral and deep turtle grass. The fishing is over 30
different flats and the area is very protected from
strong winds. The bonefishing is great with and average
of 5 lbs., tarpon fishing is great with schools from
15 lbs. over 60 lbs. in open sea and mangroves. Permit
up to 20 lbs. you can see in 5 different flats.
PACKAGE:
Island
of the Youth: Bonefish and Permit fishing is mainly
done in different flats. Tarpons are found in mangroves
and in open sea. There are only 6 local guides and 4
skiffs. The accommodation is in a comfortable Hotel
with hot water, A/C in single rooms. The package includes
6 full fishing days and 7-night accommodation in the
Island.
ADITIONAL
INFORMATION:
A tourist visa is necessary to enter Cuba. It costs
$15.- and you can apply for it on your own. For the
ones who travel from countries that do not maintain
diplomatic relations with Cuba, the visa could be issued
in Cancun with the assistance of a travel agency (please
ask in advance).
American dollars are acceptable to pay any kind of service
and other European currencies are also acceptable in
hotels. You can also use credit cards (Visa, Mastercard,
etc) for shopping, hotel and other services, but they
are NOT accepted it they have been issued in the United
States.
The weather is usually drier and slightly cooler from
December to March. During September, October and November,
it is usually rainy and there might be occasional tropical
storms or rain showers. All the months are good for
fishing, but there is more abundance of bonefish
and tarpon from March to July. The average annual
temperature in the area is 26°C and humidity reaches
an average of 74%. A breeze from the Caribbean blows
during the day and light winds from the land blow at
night.
Cuban people are polite, friendly and well-mannered.
It is a safe country as regards crime; however, keep
your valuables in a safe place.
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ACCOMMODATION:
All
the accommodations offered has been visited and aproved.
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HOW
TO GET THERE:
Flights
from different countries arrives daly to La Habana.
Transfers to the fishing area can be arranged.
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Fly Fishing tackle and
Equipment:
In Cuba, it is IMPOSSIBLE to get anything
connected to flyfishing. So it is extremely important
to know what is necessary in advance, in order to be
prepared for every eventuality. Before traveling, we
send a complete list of equipment and other objects
to help your memory. The following is a summary of the
most remarkable equipment to keep in mind.
Two rods for saltwater minimum; one could be #8 and
the other #10. We suggest taking 3 rods (two #8 and
one #10) Their correspondent reel with a good brake
system with extra spool or an additional line, if you
wish.
Knotless leaders for bonefish (10 or 13-pound-test)
and from 9 to 12 feet, and 20-pound-test shock tippet
for Permit. 16 or 20-pound-test Bimini Twist for Tarpon
with 50 or 60-pound-test butt and 60 or 80-pound-test
shock tippet (Hard). 9-foot leaders for Robalo, with
40-pound-test shock tippet. Several class tippet between
10 and 60 lbs.
Flies
- 40 for Bonefish (hook #4, 6 and 8): Crazy Charly,
Gotcha, Bonefish Special, any Shrimp pattern.
- 15 for Permit (hook #2 and 4): Rag Head Crab, Del´s
Merkin Crab, Secret Brown Crab.
- 25 for Tarpon and Snook ( hook #2/0, 3/0 and 4/0):
Black Death, Purple Death, Cockroach, Lefty´s Deceiver,
Gummy Minnow, Tropical Punch and other different patterns
(poppers, etc).
Nippers, scissors, tweezers to remove hooks, boga grip
(optional). Wading neoprene boots. Lightweight long-sleeve
shirts and long pants. Wide brimmed hat to protect neck
and ears. Polarized glasses. Sun Creams: #40 strength
waterproof sunscreens. Lightweight rain jacket for rain
showers. Insect repellent.
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