Angling Direct Holidays and Shimano bring you this NEW EXCLUSIVE destination, which is fully guided by our very own Dave Plummer. For all of you who have enjoyed in the past or ever wondered what it would be like to join a non-stop escorted trip, well now is your chance. Dave will be at our resort for several weeks each season, whereby each week a new group of anglers will get the chance to fish these red hot waters fully guided and supported by Dave himself. We have jointly worked very hard to exclusively bring you this new destination where you can catch seemingly unlimited numbers and species of world class saltwater game fish, all in an exotic landscape of pristine ocean waters and lush tropical islands. This new operation is so remote that it has been subjected to very little fishing pressure. Imagine if you can, a fishing destination where you cast your lure or fly around the archipelagos of Coiba, Montuosa, Jicarón and the numerous smaller islands that all surround Panama’s world famous Hannibal Bank.
Fishing can be divided into three main categories, offshore, inshore and fly fishing. All provide the most heart stopping action you will have ever encountered or ever imagined. Monster Black and Blue Marlin with huge schools of Wahoo and giant Yellow fin Tuna, Pacific Sailfish and Dorado are all found around our waters. The average weight of the Marlin is around 300 to 700 pounds, with some just topping the magical 1000lb weight; these fish are caught with a mixture of trolling lures and live bait. Giant Yellow fin Tuna average 200 to 300-pounds and provide fantastic sport on either trolling lures or surface poppers. Pacific Sailfish exceeding 100 pounds and big Dorado can also be taken on light conventional tackle and fly rods. For fast action, try trolling for Wahoo where multiple hook-ups are common as these speedsters attack your lures.
The inshore fishing action is nothing short of pure aggression, with predators such as Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish and huge Amberjacks just to mention a few that will all attack surface lures and flies that are cast amongst the many sandy beaches and rocky coastlines. Be warned though, these game fish can be deadly with arm-wrenching strikes and unstoppable runs, reaching back down into the depths and rocks resulting in many cut offs. For a change and a rest, why not have some great fun tackling the light tackle inshore fishing, with fish like Snook, Pompano, Jacks and Snappers along with many other willing species just waiting to strike your lure.
Year round excitement can also be found casting your fly on the often flat-calm waters around the Islands for big Snappers, Jacks and Snook. This is heart pounding action as you’re blind casting or sight casting to bait schools and surface feeding game fish, often not knowing what species will be next to attack your fly. For the more adventurous there is always the offshore bait-and-switch for Sailfish, along with sight casting to busting large Yellow fin Tuna, both of which will not only push you but also all your fly tackle to the ultimate limit.
FISHING METHODS
Big Game Fishing, Trolling, Surface Poppers, Jigging, Live Baiting and Saltwater Fly Fishing
SPECIES TO CATCH
Blue Marlin
Season: All Year
Peak: All Year
Weight: 200lb to 1000lb
Average Weight: 250lb |
Sailfish
Season: All year
Peak: Jan to Feb
Weight: 70lb to 140lb
Average Weight: 75lb |
Dorado
Season: All year
Peak: Jan
Weight: 5lb to 70lb
Average Weight: 15lb |
Yellowfin Tuna
Season: All year
Peak: Jan to May
Weight: 10lb to 300lb
Average Weight: 35lb |
Amberjack
Season: All year
Peak: All year
Weight: 10lb to 70lb
Average Weight: 25lb |
Black Marlin
Season: All year
Peak: Jan to May
Weight: 200lb to 1000lb
Average Weight: 400lb |
Snapper
Season: All year
Peak: All year
Weight: 5lb to 20lb
Average Weight: 10lb |
Grouper
Season: All year
Peak: All year
Weight: 10lb to 80lb
Average Weight: 15lb |
Roosterfish
Season: All year
Peak: All year
Weight: 5lb to 80lb
Average Weight: 30lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be affected by adverse weather conditions.
TOUR INCLUDES
Transfers, accommodation, all meals, fishing licence, guided fishing and tackle.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, transfers from Panama airport to hotel and local tips (recommendation $50 - $100 USD per day).
OPTIONS
Seat upgrades available with British Airways.
VISA
A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. No visa for UK citizens required.
Note: Because your flight will involve traveling into the USA, you will be required before travel to complete an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) online, which is compulsory for all USA Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) travellers before boarding an air or sea carrier to the USA. For full information and apply online visit our ESTA information page.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations currently required.
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is a US $20 USD departure tax payable upon leaving Panama.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Miami (approx 9 hrs)
Miami - Panama City (approx 3 hrs)
Panama City - David (approx 1 hr)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
(WT) 2 checked in items 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg. British Airways permits each passenger to check in one piece of sporting luggage i.e. a rod holdall, but must not exceed 23 kg.
TRANSFER TIME
Panama airport - Panama Hotel (approx 20 mins)
David airport - Paradise Lodge (approx 2-3 hrs)
SUMMIT BOTANICAL GARDENS AND ZOO
This small zoo can be found in Soberania National Park, just 20 minutes from downtown Panama City. Among its popular residents are jaguars, scarlet macaws, tapirs and monkeys - all housed in their natural habitats.
WALKING / SIGHT SEEING
A great opportunity to view the beautiful landscape as well as a great opportunity for stunning photography.
