The ultimate challenge is catching a large Tarpon on the fly and with our guides, many of our clients have risen to this challenge with Tarpon well over 180lb.
Have you ever fancied one of the greatest challenges for a fly angler? The thrill and excitement of catching Tarpon over 100lb on the fly has to be experienced to be believed. Watch these fish flash at surface poppers as they skip the surface. Tarpon are truly one of the most magnificent fish that occupy the waters of the Florida Keys. (Fishing is by poling along shallow water flats in search of cruising or laid up fish, and casting small crabs, shrimp or bait pattern flies. This is truly the art of stalking and sight fishing.) You will be fishing depth ranges from 2 feet to 11 feet of water and it is not uncommon to see a shoal of Tarpon containing numbers of 50 to 100 fish. Just remember how to cast when a fish of well over 100lb is in front of you. Picture yourself standing on the casting platform of a twenty-foot skiff just ten minutes out from the dock, (your guide is poling you along shallow water flats in search of cruising or laid up fish.) This is truly the art of stalking and sight fishing. Gazing ahead in to a mirrored sea and sky that seem to meet together as one, it is not difficult to sense that special kind of tranquillity that only the Florida Keys can produce. You will be fishing depth ranges from 2 feet to 11 feet of water and it is not uncommon to see a shoal of Tarpon containing numbers of 50 to 100 fish. Other fishing methods available are; drifting live baits suspended beneath poly balls with the current in deep channels. This is a deadly method, which see’s explosive takes as the tarpon engulfs your mullet and the battle begins. At the other end of the scale, you will be able to free line swimmer crabs whilst drifting in the boat. This method starts with just a small ‘tap’ from the line on you fingertip, before you have to reel like crazy to set the hook. Just where the Keys begin to arch toward blazing sunsets, and the din of busier islands fades to nothing, stands the tropical paradise called Lower Coral Bay Resort. This friendly resort is perfect accommodation for your fishing. Every room has a covered porch or patio, with cable TV and laundry facilities. We have a fresh water heated pool, sandy beach for swimming and a saltwater tidal pool filled with native tropical fish and open to the bay for snorkelling.
FISHING METHODS
Fly Fishing, Lure Fishing, Trolling, Dead Bait and Live bait Fishing.
SPECIES TO CATCH
Bonefish
Season: All Year
Peak: Apr to Jul
Weight: 2lb to 15lb
Average Weight: 7lb |
Tarpon
Season: All Year
Peak: Apr to Jul
Weight: 40lb to 200lb
Average Weight: 90lb |
Permit
Season: All Year
Peak: Apr to Jul
Weight: 5lb to 60lb
Average Weight: 20lb |
Goliath Grouper
Season: All Year
Weight: 10lb to 200lb
Average Weight: 40lb |
Jack Crevalle
Season: All Year
Weight: 5lb to 40lb
Average Weight: 10lb |
Lemon Shark
Season: All Year
Weight: 20lb to 200lb
Average Weight: 60lb |
Tiger Shark
Season: All Year
Weight: 20lb to 140lb
Average Weight: 60lb |
Hammerhead Shark
Season: All Year
Weight: 20lb to 400lb
Average Weight: 130lb |
Snook
Season: All Year
Weight: 2lb to 25lb
Average Weight: 8lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be effected by adverse weather.
TOUR INCLUDES
International return flights (WT), Airport transfers, 5 days full fishing as indicated on itinerary, 7 nights accommodation at Coral Bay resort S/C
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, personal items, fishing licence ($50 USD per week) and local tips ($100 USD per day for your guide)
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 no additional airport departure tax when leaving America.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Mimai (approx 9hrs)
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
Miami airport - Coral Bay Resort (approx 2 hours)
SEBAGO WATER SPORTS
A range of water sports including snorkeling, sailing, parasailing, jet ski tours, kayaking and glass bottom boat tours.
DOLPHIN ENCOUNTERS
A memorable experience giving you the opportunity to swim and interact with dolphins.
