Sportfishing with Captains Eduardo Ayala and Eduardo Pntoja. Los Roques Archipelago,which lies 80 miles off Venezuela’s mainland, along the Caribbean Sea , is considered to be among the best bonefishing places in the World. The Tacarigua Lagoon, called Rio Chico , harbours a remarkable Tarpon fishery.
Bonefish, Tarpon
Los Roques Los Roques Archipelago,which lies 80 miles off Venezuela’s mainland, along the Caribbean Sea , is considered to be among the best bonefishing places in the World.No matter how one fishes for bonefish, perhaps the most challenging way is to wade the flats, spot tailing fish, creep slowly within casting distance and then make a presentation. If the fish are not startled,they will most likely pick up a jig or fly, hooked to a miniature express train
Rio Chico Rio Chico While some fishermen search the world’s waters for giant Tarpon - those that weigh well over 100 pounds - perhaps even more anglers look for areas where schools of small Tarpon are found. Their reason is sound. First of all, it is not as tiring to land a small Tarpon as it is to land a giant one. Secondly, the sporting challenge is preserved by using light tackle. Finally, these anglers prefer to jump many fish. The Tacarigua Lagoon,
Our Boats Our sixteen-feet boats are powered by outboard motors, are equipped with casting platforms, and skippered by native guides who will take you to the Tarpon grounds. You typically begin casting the mangrove pockets with a fly or plug. Surface lures will often work, and a strike on top water is a great thrill. A new option for lodging our clients at Rio Chico : Tortuga Lodge, the only lodge allowed within ’Laguna de Tacarigua National Park.
The Fishing
Los Roques has been appointed as a National Park, thus no new building can be constructed on the islands; besides that, long-line fishermen have been forbidden and others kinds of fishing have been restricted or regulated. As a result, the amount of fish dwelling there was increased steadily, while other types of game fish have emerged into these protected waters, like big Tarpons weighing 80 lbs. and even up to 100 lbs. which can be sight–cast either by wading or boat, big Permits,Jacks,Snoo
Of conventional tackle anglers may choose to fish from within the boat in deeper waters, where huge schools of feeding bonefish can be found. In those cases, 20 or more catches can be expected in a short period of time. Regardless of their size, bonefish can strip more line faster than any other fish of comparable size.Every boat has a captain and a guide, so fishermen will be left on the flats and the captain will pick them up at the end of the flats. This way fisherman will not have to walk.
The Tacarigua Lagoon, called Rio Chico , harbours a remarkable Tarpon fishery and houses thousands of scarlet ibis and other bird species; so, each day begins and ends in an unforgettable rookery. This breathtaking nesting area is near the exit of the lagoon and the small harbour where native guides launch their skiffs. Protected from commercial fishing since the turn of the XX century, and separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a strip-shaped beach and larger lakes.
Because of its richness in forage fish and other foods, it is an ideal habitat for small Tarpon and Snook. Most of the Tarpon range from five to ten pounds, so bass-type tackle works well. There are also bigger tarpons, from ten to thirty pounds. Occasionally a person hooks a trophy of over fifty pounds on light tackle, which turns the challenge from exciting into spectacular.
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