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Tarpon,
Bonefish and Permit fishing
Cayo Largo, Cuba
Cayo
Largo del sur
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> Rate:
Start
from U$S
4250.-
Package
/ Per person
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Included:
VIP reception in Havana airport; all transfers inside
Cuba; 2 nights in Havana i a 5-star Hotel. 7-night accommodation
in "SOL CAYO LARGO" Hotel all inclusive. 6 full fishing
days. Marine Park Licence.
Terms
& Conditions
> Not included:
Airport
taxes; Cuban visa; personal insurance; transfer OUT
Hotel/airport; fishing equipment and flies; gratuities.
> Note:
Skiff
in single basis add
U$D 1,000.-
Non fishing companion
U$D 1,850.-
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GENERAL
INFORMATION:
Cayo Largo del Sur, also known simply as Cayo Largo,
is a small resort island belonging to Cuba, in the Caribbean
Sea. It is the second-biggest island in Cuba's Canarreos
Archipelago. Cayo Largo is a limestone island, formed
over millions of years from the remains of marine organisms,
such as the ones that build coral reefs. Living coral
reefs form one more attraction for tourists on this
island, although coral bleaching has stressed some reef
communities in the Caribbean. The northern coast of
Cayo Largo consists largely of mangroves and salt pans.
While the water south of the island appears clear enough
to reveal the underlying ocean floor, the water on the
north side of the island is cloudy. This cloudy water
indicates that sediment is washing off the land surface
and into the water or is being stirred up from the shallow
sea floor.
The northern side of Cayo Largo, where the submarine
shelf is extended, is the ideal environment for Flyfishing
enthusiast's: Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle.
& you will be able to see Permits zipping and darting
in and around schools of Bonefish. The fishing area
of Cayo Largo is a Natural Park of 27.000 square km.
Canarreos Archipelago has about 350 islets and cayos
and forms marvelous oasis in the Caribbean . The northern
side of Cayo Largo, where the submarine shelf is extended,
is the ideal environment for the fly fishermen, it measures
an average depth of 1,5 meters. The south side of Cayo
Largo is protected by the coral barrier and its white
beach of fine sands and the flats marks it out as a
fantastic place for waders. The wide fishing area is
subdivided in 38 micro-areas. The majority of Cayo Largo
Flats have firm bottom and provide a good wading, most
days you will have the option of either fishing from
the skiff or wading. Anglers choose to take advantage
of the best time to spot bonefish and permit on the
flats, usually from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. earlier and
later.
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Tarpon fishing in Cuba VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfpeUIGrT4E
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Grand Slam fishing in Cuba
VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKUcvmRenEU&feature=fvw
PACKAGE:
The package includes 2-night accommodation in
Havana; airfare Havana/Cayo Largo/Havana; 6-full days
of fishing and 7-night accommodation in "Melia Sol Cayo
Largo" all-inclusive Resort.
November/January: The beginning of the season
from November to January is very good with plenty of
bonefish (especially big ones) on the flats and mangrove
areas. Fishing for tarpon and other species can also
be excellent. It is a very pleasant period to plan a
trip to Cayo Largo as the weather is much warmer in
Cuba than in Europe or Northern America.
February/June: Peak Season is from February to
June when all species are present in the area such as
tarpon, permit and jack. Migratory tarpon, up to 80/100lbs
(average 15/30lbs) are regularly spotted and casts to
permit are very frequent. This period is the best to
try the Gland Slam. Many Grand Slams are made each season
and also some Super Grand Slams (Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit
and Snook).
July/August: In the late season the weather gets
hot but the fishing is still very productive, especially
for tarpon and permit. Fishing for bonefish is also
very good in the morning and in the evening. The statistics
are very interesting. They show that the same number
of fish are caught during the hot months, however, by
half the number of rods.
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 and other European currencies are not
acceptable to pay any kind of service, you must change
your money in tha airport x CUC. You can 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:
The
Sol Cayo Largo all-inclusive Resort is located on Cayo
Largo del Sur. Cayo Largo is located in the Canarreos
Archipelago, on the southwestern coast of Cuba and belongs
to "municipio especial Isla de la Juventud". It is 177
km from Havana City and is 27 km of cool fine-grain
white sandy beaches.
The Resort is only 5 minutes from the International
Airport. It offers a total of 296 comfortable rooms
with a terrace or balcony overlooking the ocean, including
8 Junior Suites and 52 deluxe rooms.
The hotel provides a broad array of services and attractions:
a Club House for daytime activities, three restaurants,
spanish classes, cocktail and cooking classes, party
hall, karaoke night club, diving school nearby, health
Center with gym, sauna, jacuzzi and steam bath, two
tennis courts with artificial lighting, multi-purpose
courts, bikes, ecological excursions, dancing classes,
water sports center for non-motorized water sports,
Cuban Club for cultural activities, and theater.
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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.
Complete saltwater fly fishing tackle: # 8 Wt; # 10
Wt and # 12 Wt. It is advisable to take at least two
tackles for line #8 and # 10; 1 (one) spare line WF8
F and WF10 S. Sinking and Intermediate line for tarpon
is highly recommended.
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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