REVIEW – Ross Evolution R Salt 11/12 Reel
10 Apr 2018

REVIEW – Ross Evolution R Salt 11/12 Reel

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I will start this unbiased review by saying that after a week of testing it on some of the biggest and baddest fish that swim in the Caribbean, this reel is a beast.  It is an absolute machine that I would willingly put to the test against any size or species of fish found anywhere in the world.

One of the first things I noticed about this reel when it was first unboxed was the dual counterbalance points (for the non-anglers, this means two little metal things instead of one!) that are designed to reduce vibration when fish are taking long runs at high speed. read more

TARPONVILLE – 2018 Trip Review
7 Apr 2018

TARPONVILLE – 2018 Trip Review

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From flying through an electrical storm to finding ourselves in the town of Alajuela, Costa Rica during the country’s most significant holiday, our travels to Tarponville fishing lodge were interesting to say the least.  After a short flight from San Jose to Puerto Limon and a one hour shuttle, we were graciously met by Tarponville owner Mark Martin and his fishing manager Tim at the entrance to the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. Due to it’s location a few hundred yards inside the boundary, the lodge is not accessible by motorized vehicle. After a short walk we found ourselves at the southern most fishing lodge in Costa Rica. Tarponville is a rustic yet comfortable and well-kept lodge located in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle. read more

TARPONVILLE Travel Day 2 – Easter in Alajuela
30 Mar 2018

TARPONVILLE Travel Day 2 – Easter in Alajuela

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Another night, another blog post and this time from a place I’ve never been before.  Something about the feeling of arriving in a new destination, the uncertainty of it, is a great and scary feeling.  Tonight we’re in Alajuela, Costa Rica and didn’t know the surprise we were in for when we landed after a 4 hour flight of each being stuck in a middle seat between two people that really liked to take up the whole armrest

Upon landing in San Jose, Costa Rica we were driven to our hotel just down the road in the relatively small city of Alajuela.  Little did I realize how huge of a holiday Easter was here.  There were no businesses open, and next to no restaurants. read more

TARPONVILLE – Daily Blog Overview
28 Mar 2018

TARPONVILLE – Daily Blog Overview

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The first leg of the journey to Tarponville Fishing Lodge in southern Costa Rica begins tomorrow, and blog posts will be slightly different than usual in the coming week.  Each day I will be doing a recap of the day’s fishing, along with a small handful of photos.  We will be chasing some seriously big Tarpon as well as a couple other species including Jacks and Triggerfish.

For more info on our hosted trip to Tarponville next year, click here.  To stay updated on this trip, feel free to enter your email in the subscribe box!  Thank you for reading. read more

Preparing For a Destination Fly Fishing Trip
26 Mar 2018

Preparing For a Destination Fly Fishing Trip

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Packing for a destination trip can be a daunting task.  The mere thought of forgetting something as important as a passport or essential travel documents is enough to make your heart jump into your throat.  Aside from these important items, there are a few ways to make sure you are prepared for your next destination fly fishing trip.

Extra Everything:  It is so easy to assume that you won’t drop a pair of sunglasses off the side of the boat, break a rod tip landing a fish or get all of your shirts filthy before the end of your trip.  A few things I double up on: read more