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Panama Group Trip Report Day One With Dave Plummer

07 September 10

The first few days of fishing has been very productive with everyone getting amongst the numerous Cubara Snapper and Amberjacks to around 30-40lb, these provide excellent sport on the right tackle. As well as this we have hooked Tuna to 60lb.

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suggested itinerary

The below itinerary is only a suggested one, we have daily flights departing from the UK with British Airways, therefore should you wish to extend or shorten your stay with either relaxation days or fishing days, the itinerary below can be tailored to suit.

DAY 1

Depart London (Heathrow) with British Airways (WT), 
Arrive Miami 
Depart Miami with American Airlines 
Arrive San Jose

The rest of the evening is free for you to relax.

Overnight accommodation: Meliá Cariari Hotel B/B

DAY 2

In the morning you will be picked up and taken to the internal airport where you will embark on a 45 minute flight across Costa Rica to our lodge. Upon arrival you will meet and be greeted and transferred to the lodge (transfer approx 5 mins). After breakfast (8 am) you will meet your captain and you will have a full day inshore fishing. Our captains and crew will be happy for you to do as much or as little of the rigging, running lines and hooking of fish as you require. Just make it clear at the beginning of each day what you want to do and fish for. 

Overnight accommodation: Crocodile Bay Lodge F/B
 
DAY 3

After breakfast (7 am) you will meet your captain and you will have a full day inshore fishing. Our captains and crew will be happy for you to do as much or as little of the rigging, running lines and hooking of fish as you require. Just make it clear at the beginning of each day what you want to do and fish for.

Overnight accommodation: Crocodile Bay Lodge F/B

DAY 4

After breakfast (7 am) you will meet your captain and you will have a full day offshore fishing. Our captains and crew will be happy for you to do as much or as little of the rigging, running lines and hooking of fish as you require. Just make it clear at the beginning of each day what you want to do and fish for.

Overnight accommodation: Crocodile Bay Lodge F/B

DAY 5

After breakfast (7 am) you will meet your captain and you will have a full day offshore fishing. Our captains and crew will be happy for you to do as much or as little of the rigging, running lines and hooking of fish as you require. Just make it clear at the beginning of each day what you want to do and fish for.

Overnight accommodation: Crocodile Bay Lodge F/B

DAY 6

In the morning you will be picked up and returned to the small local airstrip for your return journey to San Jose. You will then meet at the airport and be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.

Overnight accommodation: Meliá Cariari Hotel B/B

DAY 7

In the morning you will be picked up for a private transfer to the international airport in preparation for your return flight back to the UK. 

Depart San Jose with American Airlines 
Arrive Miami
Depart Miami with British Airways

DAY 8

Arrive London Heathrow
key information

 

Flight Class

(E) Economy 
(WT) World Traveller 
(WTP) World Traveller Plus
(B) Business Class 
(C) Club Class 
(F) First Class 
Board

F/B Full Board 
H/B Half Board 
B/B Bed & Breakfast 
R/O Room Only 
S/C Self Catering








 

additional information
Fishing

Inshore and offshore fishing (1 captain and 1 mate per boat)

Hotel Ratings

4* Melia Cariari   4* Crocodile Bay Lodge