Tarponville Archives - Interior Fly Fishing Co.

10 Apr 2018

REVIEW – Ross Evolution R Salt 11/12 Reel

by Jordan Oelrich | posted in: Fly Fishing, Reviews, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Travel | 0

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

7 Apr 2018

TARPONVILLE – 2018 Trip Review

by Jordan Oelrich | posted in: Hosted Fly Fishing, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Travel | 0

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

26 Mar 2018

Preparing For a Destination Fly Fishing Trip

by Jordan Oelrich | posted in: Hosted Fly Fishing, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Travel | 0

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

25 Mar 2018

VIDEO: Tarponville Fishing Lodge

by Jordan Oelrich | posted in: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Videos | 0

Next week it is time to head down to Tarponville Fishing Lodge in Manzanillo, Costa Rica. Tarponville has a great population of seriously big Tarpon, and they love to eat flies! We will be doing a daily fishing recap to share the day’s events on the water.

We’re lucky to have Tarponville as a destination on our Hosted Trip Program for 2019. For more info on how to get in on this trip please fill out the form below the video!