For years fishermen have heard rumors of large tarpon in great numbers
on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, near the border with Panama. Well,
the "mother lode" has been found! After numerous trips, sportfishing
specialists have now developed a fishing operation in this previously
unknown sportfishing area. Tarpon weighing over 130 lb. have been landed
on both lure and fly. Twenty hook-ups in a morning has been
accomplished, and tarpon over 200 lb. have been landed on a fly! Furthermore, the
fishing waters are situated in a wildlife and marine reserve, which
insures management and protection of the fish and habitat.
The fishing in this region
could set a new standard for tarpon and snook fishing, with new
information about unfished lagoons and uninhabited coastline emerging
every day. We have spent over 90 days in the past three years exploring
these new tarpon and snook waters, with more still waiting to be
explored. If you are looking for a real fishing adventure,
English speaking guides, fish that have rarely seen a fly or lure, try
the newest and most exciting locale in the Americas.
Chad
McKellar, a pioneering client, saw so many tarpon he commented that, "it
seemed like you could walk across their backs." Chad, who had fished the
Florida Keys for many years, landed his first tarpon on a fly, and
continued to do so all day long, proving that with the number of tarpon
encountered here, this truly is a major new tarpon find.
With excellent
accommodations and beautiful views, the area has been noted by Outside
Magazine as "one of the most beautiful deserted beaches in the world."
(October, 1999) All rooms are on the beach front, in 50 meters from
Costa Rica's largest coral reef. Visitors may also enjoy the large
warm natural coral pools in front of the lodge. The lodge features
traditional Caribbean fare and other Costa Rican dishes.
Other activities in this
spectacular area, fun regardless of whether or not you are an angler,
include: wild dolphin watching tours, kayaking with wild dolphin, river
kayaking, guided jungle hikes, snorkeling and scuba diving, horseback
riding, indigenous cultural tours, botanical gardens, beachcombing the
miles of undeveloped white sand beaches, and the legendary Caribbean
night life in Puerto Viejo.
The best months for
fishing and other activities are March, April, May, September, and
October. For our location, click the area
map link to see our
online map of the region or for some interesting stories about
adventures to Manzanillo, click the client testimonials button.
Tarponville offers a
unique opportunity to first time and beginner tarpon fly fishermen.
See our Pricing & Itineraries Page for
packages including all tackle and gear.
AREA MAP CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
MAGAZINE ARTICLES
RECOMMENDED FLIES & EQUIPMENT
And don't forget the flies!
Free flies & leaders - Includes a packet of 5 custom tied
flies and leaders. We will send you a complete Tackle
List once you've booked your trip. Our special, custom tied flies
are INCLUDED in your fishing package and will be available once you
arrive at Tarponville.
Or Try the
Half Buck Fly Shop
An online fly
shop offering over 550 quality guaranteed fly patterns for $.50 to $.58
each. We're confident you won't easily find better workmanship or
prices. The guides shop here.
