I have flyfished for bonefish and tarpon for the past 15 years with george bradley. Belize is a small country roughly the size of massachusetts. To follow up on my previous report on budgetminded destination angling in south america, i thought i would post another trip that i took while in college that was a huge success and perhaps what is one of the best trips i could think of for the angler who wants to take the plunge into saltwater flats fishing. We are situated in the heart of permit alley and our lagoon is one of the best tarpon fisheries in all of belize. When meredith mccord learned that her father and lifetime fishing partner, frederick rick mccord, had stage iv kidney cancer, she went fishing. Ive so far bought a bunch of neat things including a st croix 8 wt 9 ft fly fish rod and reel, an. For a full guide on the fishing gear used in belize, check out our report here. Out of print limited first edition hardcover copy with images and text from photographer and fly fishing travel professional jim klug, this 268page, coffeetablestyle photo and text book fly fishing belize provides an indepth look at all the country has to offer anglers, travelers and modernday adventurers. Fly fishing guides in ambergris caye belize fly fishing. On my second day in belize i went fishing with capt george bradley.
Jun 05, 2018 belize fly fishing tom rosenbauer duration. From permit to bonefish to tarpon, this is the place to go to reel in a. George was very gracious and pleased with the honor as the top fly fishing guide of the year. George harvey has been at it for about 85 years and is still alive in his 90s. We may hire a guide for a day or 2 to go out in a flats boat, but enjoy doing it on our own and are experienced in various bahamas islands, florida. The beauty of belize is that there are so many good dive, fishing, and tour guides. The top guide of 2009 award was presented to shakenbake guide george bradley. If we left out some of your picks, please accept our apologies, and let us know. The christmas island, cowens scampi, and crazy charlie are all specific to bonefish while the predator pounder, clouser minnow, and grand slam crab are more general salt water flies that the man at orvis who had gone fly fishing in belize said i could try to use to catch other fish that may be down there. In 1997, iconic belizean fly fishing guide lincoln westby started blue horizon lodge on northeast caye. Jack trout, owner and guide, started fishing northern california streams and. Fly fishing belize fly fishing belize destinations. State university and taught it for 38 years, until he retired as an associate professor and head of physical education. Click here for a poster covering belize fishing regulations.
The fishing in belize and san pedro ambergris caye. This 60 mile stretch of water is sheltered by the second largest barrier reef in the world and contains flats, cays, channels, mangroves, and river mouths which provide the following menu. If it is not on my list below it is not because i dont know about it. The changes to the resort, since i was last here in 1992, are phenomenal.
One womans fight to save the worlds most beautiful bird by bruc. The waters surrounding ambergris caye, belize abound with fish and the island. Fishing is no doubt a very interesting hobby for the tourists who visit belize. Fly fishing belize by jim klug 20140503 jim klug on. You must release tarpon, bonefish and permit immediately after you catch them. When conditions are right, the angler can cast to bonefish, tarpon, snook, permit, jacks, barracuda, cubera snapper, mutton snapper, sharks, and several different reef species in a single week of fishing. Beka lamb by zee edgell, the last flight of the scarlet macaw. It has a total land area of 8,867 square miles and a population of 255,000. There are many tremendous fishing guides in san pedro, the ones with websites are listed at the right, others are listed below. Help with accommodations ambergris caye forum tripadvisor. Great diy fishing, guides and a great staff will make you perfect vacation, fishing or not.
You can only rent fly fishing gear from guides, there are no fly shops in the entire country of belize. Belize river lodge brl is a tried and proven worldclass fishing operation and has been in continuous operation since 1961. This is the first entry for my 2012 flyfish mexico and belize on a budget. Blue horizon belize is the best belize fly fishing guide service around. Our 10 favorite fly fishing writers no see um lodge. San pedro is the only town on ambergris and the central location for flyfishing on the island. Recommended belize fishing gear and tackle light tackle fly fishing general recommended light tackle in general.
For decades blue horizon lodge was the destination for hardcore permit anglers looking to fish the famed flats of central and southern belize. Owner of tres pescados fly shop and belize permit club, wil has made his life belize. From permit to bonefish to tarpon, this is the place to go to reel in a grand slam. My blog writing laptop went caput in louisiana two weeks ago so on saturday granny and i went to idaho falls and not only did i get a new laptop, but i threw away my flip phone and got an i.
Many fly fishermen and transitioning fly fishermen from spinfishing thinking about coming to belize to get their tippet wet, are always asking us what are the best time to visit belize to target the hot three. Blue horizon belize the best belize fly fishing guides. Whether you scan them on a tablet or slowly flip through one of their dogeared books, these writers capture fly fishing with a language that we all understand. Below, you will find a guide we have created to help you chose the best time to visit belize, depending on.
Snook, crevalle jacks, barracuda and sharks round out the set of more common species pursued by fly fishers here. Looks like most folks go to ambergris caye or placencia what would be the best area to stay to be able to access wade fishing from shore. Fly fishing belize by jim klug theres a long list of fly fishing books that have been published over the years. Belize fishing, flyfishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, tuna. This place is a fishing paradise belize day 2 youtube. I have been lucky enough to live the life living in belize fly fishing. Roberto bradley, fishing, snorkeling guide san pedro.
Mr bradley is considered to be one of the best in belize. He put me on one of the largest bonefish i have ever caught. Fly fishing for bonefish and tarpon is great so if you need a guide just let me. The northcentral coast of belize offers an unparalleled variety of light tackle fishing opportunities. San pedro is the only town on ambergris and the central location for fly fishing on the island.
The belize coast is not only beautiful but host some prime permit, bonefish and tarpon fishing. Top 10 belize fishing charters for 2020 fishingbooker. Out of print limited first edition hardcover copy with images and text from photographer and fly fishing travel professional jim klug. From reef trolling to river fishing to trying your luck on the flats, youll have a fishing experience youll never forget. Experience the thrill of flyfishing in some of the most thriving fishing locations in belize. The rough guide to belize paperback by rough guides author september 29, 2014 authored by british raf pilot stationed in belize peter eltringham, the rough guide to belize is the ultimate travel guide to this unique country, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions, from the beautiful, sunwashed cayes to the soaring mayan pyramids. George bradley a day out fishing in the flats of san pedro, ambergris caye. You would have to book ahead if you want him to be your guide. I was assigned to a rookie specialist, the infinitely patient 30yearold mike anderson, who sported a bob marley backpack and red buff. Roberto bradley, fishing, snorkeling guide san pedro forum. Your vacation is incomplete if you do not go fishing in belize. Belize river lodge, belize the fly shop fly fishing shop. Let us help you plan a memorable flyfishing trip to belize.
Ambergris caye is the largest island in belize, situated just off of the north east coast in the gulf of mexico. Garbutts fishing lodge accesses some of the most prolific and best permit fly fishing waters found anywhere in the world. The highlight of fishing in belize city is the huge tarpon that cruise the flats in front of the belize river, and theres excellent snook and tarpon. This operation features world class permit guides focusing on the permit rich waters of southern belize near punta gorda. George daniel is a former manager of tco fly shop and the author of the bestselling dynamic nymphing 9780811707411. He is a veteran captain on the island of ambergris caye.
Feb 11, 2008 to follow up on my previous report on budgetminded destination angling in south america, i thought i would post another trip that i took while in college that was a huge success and perhaps what is one of the best trips i could think of for the angler who wants to take the plunge into saltwater flats fishing. Hand line fishing or drop fishing is one of the oldest and most widely used forms of fishing throughout the world. The belize coastline offers the ideal ecosystem for a wide variety of marine life. We are planning to go to belize, and would like to fly fish for bonefish on our own. Belize fishing resorts fishing vacations fishing trips. With its abundance of marine life belize s southern reef is an anglers paradise. Thirtysix miles off the coast of belize city, belize, lies a fly fishermans dream destination. Belize is an anglers paradise and with our belize all inclusive fishing vacation packages theres no shortage of opportunities to test your luck in the deep blue sea. Tres pescado slam tournament 2009, belize news, san pedro sun. Belize is an englishspeaking nation, once known as british honduras. Ive decided that at 44 its time to become a backpacking fishing bum for a couple of months after getting laid off last week. Dec 26, 2014 the christmas island, cowens scampi, and crazy charlie are all specific to bonefish while the predator pounder, clouser minnow, and grand slam crab are more general salt water flies that the man at orvis who had gone fly fishing in belize said i could try to use to catch other fish that may be down there.
You read his fly fishing stories for pure pleasure. The bradleys are incredible guides, george bradley does the flats, geraldo bradley does reef fishing as well as flats fishing, and roberto bradley also does the flats as well as reef fishing. From humble beginnings on the west coast of canada, to the fabled flats of the caribbean, wil has dedicated his life to one thingpermit. Tarpon caye lodge offers excellent do it yourself dyi belize fishing opportunities. Techniques of fly tying and trout fishing by george w. George bradley does the flats, geraldo bradley does reef fishing as well as flats. Discover the reason top fly fishers from around the world return to fish belize time and time again. However, do not dream of taking the catch from your fishing adventures back home, as the law does not permit you to do so. The highlight of fishing in belize city is the huge tarpon that cruise the flats in front of the belize river, and theres excellent snook and tarpon fishing upstream in the belize and sibun rivers. Belize is an anglers paradise and with our belize all inclusive fishing vacation packages theres no shortage of opportunities to test your luck in. I found these fishing charters on fishingbooker and they all look cool. The fly treks team was honored with 2nd place in the pro division and team pairadocs took home the 3rd place trophy and check.
His book gives tons of good, practical, real life advice. Belize rivals the bahamas as a perfect place to get hooked on bonefish. Tres pescados slam tournament belize fly fishing guides. George also conducts flyfishing seminars and clinics across the country. If you arent happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. Over the years, lincoln and his guides developed into some of the most experienced and skilled permit guides found anywhere in the. Bigfoot encounter at the oregon caves, part 1 duration. Belize fishing, flyfishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon. Belize fly fishing saltwater destinations fly fishing heaven. Jan 19, 2015 fishing is no doubt a very interesting hobby for the tourists who visit belize. The primary baitfish for southern belize are silversides sprats and fries, crab and some shrimp. Aug 22, 2012 fly fishing in salt water is considered more difficult than freshwater because it often requires casting into the wind and the use of heavier rods.
Before you go make sure and contact capt george bradley. Belize fly fishing stu apte 1 stu apte demonstrates the proper stance when fly fishing for tarpon by tying a dumbbell on the line through a tree hole. May 27, 2016 thirtysix miles off the coast of belize city, belize, lies a fly fishermans dream destination. Guided flyfishing on the worlds second largest coral reef. Jack trout guide service jacks background jack trout fly fishing. Flyfishing in salt water is considered more difficult than freshwater because it often requires casting into the wind and the use of heavier rods. Harvey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ive worked there, ive fished there, i know the lodges, i know the guides, i know the fisheries. He is the owner and operator of livin on the fly, a flyfishing educationalguide company based near his home in lamar, pennsylvania.
Belize fly fish belize, or enjoy a slower pace, with orvis endorsed lodges and guides. You can reach him via email at email protected he checks his email daily. Belize all inclusive fishing packages fly fishing package. Fulfilling a promise to her ill father, angler meredith mccord rips through the record books and becomes a flyfishing icon. It goes to show the beauty of the country that people are always so impressed with their guides for showing it to them. The starting point for most belize vacations, belize city has its fair share of fishing opportunities, too.
Catch and release is not nonsense, its essential to protect a very lucrative sport fishing industry that provides a very good living to many belizeans and not just guides, but also people in the hotel, restaurant, transportation. It seems as though guests who come down always go back boasting that their guide was the best in belize. He is the owner and operator of livin on the fly, a flyfishing educational guide company based near his home in lamar, pennsylvania. George minculete excellent rod builder, fly fishing guide, nature lover. As one of the countrys top permit guides, he will pole you into the fish of your dreams. Internationally renowned flyfishing guides in the placencia area include earl godfrey, wyatt cabral, julian cabral, daniel cabral, kurt godfrey, charles leslie, eloy cuevas, ian cuevas, dermin shivers, george garbutt, ewart garbutt and kevin modera.