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Fly fishing safari around the Isle of Youth down to Cayo Largo.
Anglers lucky enough to be fishing aboard our French luxury yacht, the Perola, will be treated to fishing the remote flats in the chain of keys that run from the Isle of Youth seventy-five miles east to the end Key called Cayo Largo. We'll start out in Gerona where you will board the skiffs early in the morning and head East, fishing your way to one of the prime anchorages we'll utilize with the Perola during the fishing week. With only six anglers aboard and three skiffs, we are free to travel about the island system, fishing flats that rarely get fished by anyone.
The island system to the East provides spectacular, crystal clear flats both on the inside and outside, regardless of the wind. There are lots of Tarpon, but smaller on the average than in the big channels closer to Gerona. There are a few channels and flats where you will find 50-75 lb Tarpon but most are smaller, in the 25-40 lb class, the perfect size fish for a 10 weight rod. There are still lots of snook to be caught and even more good Permit flats with fish up to 30 pounds and larger. The real treasure you'll experience on your week aboard the Perola is the spectacular Bonefish flats. Miles and miles of some of the finest Bonefish flats anywhere in the world! Many of these Oceanside flats are hard white sand, making for easy wading and wonderful visual fishing opportunities. Big Bonefish are everywhere and EASY to catch! Best of all, you will be close enough to where the Perola is anchored to run back for a wonderful lunch aboard ship and perhaps a short nap, swinging in the breeze in one of the several hammocks hung below the shaded top deck of the Perola.
On the Perola we utilize the classic 17 foot Super Skiffs, the same skiff that many of the finest Florida Keys guides have used for many years. These skiffs are very safe and have enough v in the hull to smooth out a severe chop, yet pole shallow enough to allow the guides to pole the skiff quietly in less than a foot of water.
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For both your first and last night you will be staying in Havana. Note if you wish to extend your tour you can have additional days in Havana to see more of this beautiful country.
| Hotel Parque Central Havana Cuba |   B/B |
As a sign of modernity and distinction raises the Hotel Parque Central in the middle of heart of the legendary and historical center of the city of the Havana, leaving to the light some vestiges of other times, transformed into arcades that didn't want to give to the unshakable step of the time. The Hotel Parque Central occupies the whole block of the street Neptune between the interceptions of Padro and Zulueta, in front of the Parque Central, thanks to its excellent location, the main tourist attractions of the old Havana are very close to this hotel.
Hotel Parque Central Rooms, with fabulous views of Old Havana are very comfortable and roomy with a soft one carpeted, comfortable upholstered seats, double glasses that provide an escape to the high levels of noise, wooden furniture of classic style and a well designed illumination characterize to the rooms of the Hotel Parque Central, almost all have a fabulous view to the Parque Central, the famous Walk of the Grassland and to the buildings with Baroque style and Rococo that surround it.
The Hotel Parque Central has 277 rooms divided in Standard 234 Double Rooms, 13 Superior Rooms, 11 Junior Suite, 12 Suites, 6 Master Suite and 1 Presidential Suite.
The Junior Suites in the Hotel Parque Central follows the same stylistic lines that the rooms standard and the superior rooms, but they have an area of being quite big and two French windows with excellent views of the Walk of the Grassland or of the Parque Central. The area of the bedroom has little privacy regarding the area of being for what these rooms are not ideal for meetings of business. The bathrooms are big with double lavamanos in a marble support.
The Suites Master in the Parque Central is those that can be used for parties, meetings, etc. without the companies or the partners feel that you have invited them to your bedroom. The Suites consist on three separate rooms. An attractive living room very near the door with their bathroom for companies. Then it is the room to have dinner or meetings that it includes a desk in the furniture to take place. To the great bedroom one enters through a separate door and you is luxuriously equipped with a floral green carpet, furniture of classic style and the covered window by curtains. The bathrooms are tiled blank, beige and dark red marble, with the area of the bathroom and of the toilet separated from the double lavamanos and the shower.
The Presidential room in the Parque Central is magnificent. With their privileged position above the park has a wonderful view of the noble facades of the surroundings, the exquisite brass goddesses that crown the towers of the Great Theater of Havana and the imposing vault of the Capitol. The vast drawing of the room opens up with a series of French windows on its own balcony that opens up toward the right of the center of the building. The library and the office/meeting place have some well equipped booksellers and the room finds out it equips with old furniture and silk curtains and elegant brocades. He/she also has an area to use as wardrobe and a room of enormous bathroom with a Jacuzzi
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| Perola Luxury Yacht | F/B |
The Perola is a 75-foot luxury live-aboard yacht that we utilize for weekly trips to the more remote areas of the Canarreos Archipelago. We'll stop off at selected anchorages like Cayo Campo, Cayo Roserio and the Cantiles islands. This is a wonderful yacht, recently refurbished and perfect for a group of six anglers. There are five very comfortable air-conditioned cabins below deck, most having their own private bath, with good showers and plenty of hot water, and lots of storage space for anglers.
This is an impressive yacht, with highly polished hardwood floors and teak paneling. Circular stairways take you downstairs to the cabins or upstairs to the dining area on the top deck. The top deck is covered and always remains in the shade but open to the sea breeze, insuring one a very comfortable and insect free environment. Clear plastic side coverings are utilized in harder winds or in inclement weather. Several comfortable rope hammocks are hung from the ceiling structure and can be lowered after lunch or dinner for a delightful nap in the breeze. A full sized, air-conditioned salon on the main deck level can be utilized for a living and dining area in extremely harsh weather. Sinking into one of the plush couches with a good drink is the perfect way to end a long day on the flats and a full size table in the salon is the perfect spot for a couple of anglers to tie flies.
Cuisine on the Perola is superb. Fresh fish of the day are utilized for most meals, either caught by the anglers themselves or harvested by the crew. Lobster and Conch can be had on a daily basis from the surrounding waters. Salads with fresh vegetables and a variety of fruits are available any time. In addition, you'll have wonderful pork and chicken entrees during the week, fresh sashimi for appetizers and some of the finest frozen Daiquiris known to man. Traditional Cuban flan topped off with aged Havana Club Rum is one of the many unique and delicious deserts served. AND – you can have seconds on anything your heart desires!
Anglers arriving in Gerona will stay aboard the Perola that first night, anchored at our private marina on the Jucaro River. Early the following morning anglers will meet their guides, jump in the skiffs, running and fishing their way east, to meet again with the Perola that evening in one of the selected anchorages. On the final fishing day, the anglers will fish their way back to Gerona, re-board the Perola at our marina on the Jurcaro River for showers and to pack up before their evening flight to Havana.
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This is a suggest itinerary which can be changed if you so wished to suit your requirements personally.
10 - Days / 5.5 - Days Guided Fishing
Day 1 (Friday) |
Flights are available from Virgin, Iberia and Air France On Arrival you will walk through the terminal building where outside our representive's will be waiting, holding up your name. They will then transfer you to the Parque Central Hotel in Havana. (Note: The transfer is not included and payable locally) Rest of the evening is yours to either relax or explore Havana's many clubs and bars. Overnight: Accommodation Parque Central Hotel in Havana B/B |
Day 2 (Saturday) |
Early wake up and meet in the hotel reception where you will be transferred for your domestic flight to the lsle of Youth (25 min flight) On arrival transfer from the airport to the Hotel Rancho. After a refreshing drink you will be taken to board the Perola |
Day 3 to 7 (Sunday to Thursday) |
7.00 am Wake-Up call and breakfast Note: Schedule can be changed according to your preferences and your guides suggestions. Overnight: Accommodation Perola F/B |
Day 8 (Friday) |
Early morning half day fishing before boating back to Isle of Youth. When you get back the Perola will be waiting so you can shower, pack and then depart for the domestic airport. Lunchtime transfer back to domestic airport for your return flight back to Havana. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Accommodation Parque Central Hotel in Havana B/B |
Day 9 (Saturday) |
Subject to your flight time arrange a airport transfer with the hotel reception back to Havana airport. Depart HAVANA (HAV) |
Day 10 (Sunday) |
Arrive London AM |
Departure Dates & Prices
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Fly Fishing |
| Low season (All year accept the below dates) | From £2,999 pp |
| High Season March 1st - 6th June | From £3,799 pp |
| Peak Season 4th April - May 30th | From £3,999 pp |
Additional Pricing Info:
Note: The above prices are per person and are based on two people sharing accommodation, transfers and fishing. These prices are for guide purposes only. Prices will increase or decrease dependant on number of people sharing accommodation or the fishing.
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When you are ready to book your holiday, our consultants will take down all particulars and take a deposit payment, please make sure that before making any booking that you have read our terms and conditions. At the time of the booking we will ask you to correctly spell the first and last name of each traveling member, as some flights will need to be ticketed at the time of booking and due to airline regulations no name changes can be made, once a ticket has been issued. On receipt of the deposit we will send the lead booker a “Booking Form” and a deposit receipt invoice which becomes the legal contract between Angling Direct Holidays and your party.
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One Bonefish rod, a 9-foot rod for #7, 8 or 9 weight line. An 8-weight rod is perfect as many of the bones are in the 3-6 lb. class and there is a lot of wind to contend with. On this rod you will want a good bonefish reel with enough capacity for the line and 200 yards of 20 lb backing. You need only a floating line. Be sure to bring a back up floating line for bonefish. There is some coral on the Ocean side flats, and many flats have small mangrove roots and shoots that the bonefish run through and around and this can shred a fly line.
Bring one back up rod for bonefish in case of breakage.
Two - 9’ #10 Rods – since there are so many species of fish in the IDY, it helps to bring two 10 weight rods. Then you can set one up specifically for permit, and have another set up for baby tarpon or Barracuda. Have individual reels for both these rods. You will want WF-10-F lines for both rods, but it is a good idea to bring one slow sinking line also. Attach your lines to backing with loop-to-loop connections making it easy to change lines out on the flats. Your 10 weight reels should have capacity for the line plus 150-200 yd. of 30 lb. backing.
One - 9 foot #11 or 12 line rod for big tarpon, especially in the months of May through July when larger tarpon are present.
For reels, pick a good tarpon reel with enough capacity for a 12 line and 150-200 yards of 30 lb. backing. A strong, smooth drag is necessary.
For tarpon lines on your 11/12 line rod, you will want both a floating line and an intermediate or slow sink. All should have loop-to-loop connections to your backing. Less experienced casters will often do better with a floating line. There are only a few deeper channels where the slow sink line will work better.
6 – Bonefish leaders -12 foot 1X or 14 lb.
2 - Spools of bonefish tippet, 1X and 01X Fluorocarbon. Most of the time the bonefish are not at all leader shy so it is an advantage to use heavier tippet. Also, in the IDY it is always possible to see and hook really big bones in the 9-12 lb. class. The heavier tippets will allow you to land many more fish and handle them more easily when releasing them.
6– Permit Leaders 9-12 foot, 16-20 lb. fluorocarbon tippets.
1 - Spool 02X (20 lb.) Fluorocarbon tippet for permit
4-6 - Quick Change Tarpon leaders. These should be tied with 20 lb. shock tippet and 60-70 lb. Fluorocarbon shock tippet. Use 3 feet of shock tippet so that you can use each leader for several fish or re-tie on several different flies. Note: later in the spring and summer when tarpon over 50 lb. are present, 80 lb. Fluorocarbon shock tippet should be used to avoid losing fish to leader abrasion. 1 – 200 yd spool of extra 20 lb. fly line backing
1 – 200 yd. spool of extra 30 lb. fly line backing
1 – tarpon fly stretcher or Zip lock bags for your tarpon flies on
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FLIES:
Bonefish Flies
Bring two to three dozen bonefish flies in various patterns for a week of fishing. You need a mix of very light flies and medium weight flies (with bead chain eyes) to fish in water depths from six inches to two feet. You’ll also need at least a half dozen flies with heavy lead eyes for fishing bones in muds where the water can be 3-4 feet deep. Some of the best patterns are the Tan and Pearl Squimp, Borski Bonefish Slider, the Kwans, and of course the Crazy Charlie style flies. Pearl Gotcha patterns are also very good. Sizes should be mostly #6’s with a few #4’s and a few smaller #8’s. The bonefish can be selective, so be sure to experiment with various patterns. Most flies should be darker patterns – tan and brown but you also need some very light or white patterns for white sand flats.
Permit flies
Bring 6-12 flies for permit; mostly crab patterns in sizes 1/0 down to #4. The smaller permit crabs are also ideal for big bonefish. Some of the most effective crab patterns here are the Enrico Puglisi Palometa crabs in Tan and Beige (1/0 and 2) and the Anderson McCrab in size 2. There are many good crab patterns though, so bring several patterns. Mantis Shrimp patterns are also quite good, especially when you encounter schools of “floaters”. These should be tied in size 2-4, and light colors mostly white, light tan and olive.Tarpon flies
Keys style patterns in size 2/0 are very good on the flats for tarpon in the 15-50 lb. class. The best patterns are the Orange/Yellow/Grizzly, Brown Cockroach, Black Death and a White/Grizzly Cockroach Deceiver. Some of the new Enrico Puglisi patterns have proven to be deadly too, especially the Black and Purple “Peanut butter” in both 2/0 and 3/0. Other good Enrico patterns are his White/Yellow, and the Backcountry brown as well as the brown and orange. If you are tying your own, tie all these tarpon flies on the Gamakatsu SC-15 hooks, in either 2/0 or 3/0.
Flies for Other Species
In the IDY there is terrific fishing for a variety of other flats fish like Mutton Snappers, Jack Crevalle, Barracuda and sharks. Here are the flies you’ll need. Muttons –tarpon flies and snook flies in size 2/0 and will work best. Best colors seem to be Brown/Orange, Mullet (green/black gray back and white underside) and the Yellow/Orange/Grizzly tarpon fly. Jack Crevalle – larger tarpon flies are best, but any big crab pattern will work great too. You often are fishing for other fish and don’t have time to switch, but if you can put on a brown or black/purple Enrico in 3/0. Also, any popper will murder big Jacks. The key is to cast close to these fast moving fish and strip the fly as fast as you can. Cudas – the best patterns are tied with mylar flashabou tubing, with a green thread head to look like a needlefish. These should be 2/0 and tied 8 inches long with a stinger hook. Sharks – There are lots of sharks, and some very big ones on the flats in the IDY. The best flies are poppers like the new Enrico Puglisi Flex Popper in 2/0 or 3/0. The chartreuse is the best color but red/white is good too. You’ll need to have these rigged to 40 lb. single strand wire or one of the new multi strand wire braided leaders. These Silky and Caribbean reef sharks are lots of fun and can run right up to 100 lb. The take is incredible.
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Below you will find listed all species available to catch and peak seasons at this destination. |
| Barracuda |
 All Year |
| Jack Crevalle |
All Year
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| Jack Mangrove |
 All Year |
| Tarpon |
 All Year |
| Permit |
 All Year |
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