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Italian Fly Fisherman: 150 pound tarpon, green deceiver fly, caught Oct. 5, 2007, Tarponville, Costa Rica
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"We had a great trip. Reserve weeks for us next May and October.  We were coming to the end of one of the most rewarding fishing experiences we ever had. The sheer number of fish hooked (69), landed only 17, the raw power on the end of your fly rod, the glint in a guides eye when he knew he did well. All of this and more is what we experienced on a Tarpon trip of a lifetime. I also have to mention we caught about thirty Yellow Wing Jacks, the biggest being 85cm. Again, thanks to Jim, Dolfi, and all our guides and off course our lovely cook."
Ricko Conje, S Africa, June 2010

"We had a great trip. Reserve weeks for us next May and October."
Ricko Conje, S Africa, September 07

Jim,
Just to let u know, the guys jumped 18 tarpon , boated 10 biggest 100lb all in the first day !!

Best regards,
Ricko   September 08

201 lb tarpon, caught on a fly!
 

"In the end we jumped 46 tarpon and landed 7.  Craig Derby landed one that was
close to if not over 150 pounds.  My thanks to you and Marcello for all your efforts." 
Mark Cowan, owner, Pescador Solitario, October 2003

".....the fishing has been great ...  Fish and Fly Magazine is here ... two outstanding days thus far.
Lots of good photos, and big fish.  He hooked the biggest tarpon anyone around had ever seen.
Probably over 200 pounds, which would have been a world record had he kept it on."  September 2003

AREA MAP   CLIENT TESTIMONIALS     TIDE CHART    WEATHER REPORT MAGAZINE ARTICLES    TARPONVILLE NEWSLETTER PHOTO ALBUM RECOMMENDED FLIES & EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST	Click here to request a DVD Watch video footage of tarpon fly fishing taken from our boat, and take a tour of your beach hotel     Click here to play the 30 MB DVD of Tarpon Fly Fishing  see this video on youtube Click here to play the 300 MB DVD Note:  This may be slow to download, but hey it's faster than waiting for it to arrive in the mail!  This is an mpeg file.  We'll gladly drop a DVD or VHS in the mail which will be much higher quality, just send us an email.  This DVD is also online at http://stage6.divx.com/videos/search:manzanillo Free DivX plug-in required and easy installation
	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.
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