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Los Roques – Venezuela

Location: 22 mile archipelago in the Caribbean Sea 80 miles north of Caracas, Venezuela

Fishery: Considered one of the world’s premier bonefish destinations for its abundance of fish, diversity of wading opportunities and magnificent scenery. The average bonefish range from 3-4 pounds with some real good shots at 5+ pounders and a 10+ pound fish not outside the realm of possibility. You’ll be wading for tailing and cruising fish on everything from turtlegrass flats to white hard sand. If you’re up to it, there are also opportunities to fish for jacks, barracuda and tarpon.

Accomodations: Tasteful single and double occupancy rooms with air conditioner and private bath. The four course meals served by owner of the lodge and master chef Angelo Belvedere represent the local seafood scene and are out of this world. You’ll relax and dream about the next day’s fishing on the rooftop lounging area.

Fishing Program:

  • 7:00 AM Breakfast
  • 7:30 AM Depart for the flats
  • 12:30-1:30 PM Lunch will be served depending upon the fishing and angler needs
  • 4:00 PM Anglers typically return to the lodge
  • 5:30 PM Hors d’oeuvres are served. Late afternoon naps fit well into the schedule
  • 7:30-8:00 PM Dinner

Sample Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Arrive Caracas and overnight.
  • Day 2 Fly from Caracas to Los Roques. First day of fishing.
  • Day 3-6 4 full days of fishing.
  • Day 7 Full day of fishing. Fly back to Caracas and overnight.
  • Day 8 Fly home.

Rates:
Per person based on double occupancy:
At time of writing, subject to change

7 night/6 day package: $4,250
6 night/5 day package: $3,790
5 night/4 day package: $3,290
4 night/3 day package: $2,895

Included: Round-trip flight between Caracas and Los Roques, accommodations and meals at Acuarela Lodge, all ground transfers, guided fishing, fishing licenses and permits.

Not Included: Airfare to/from Caracas, meals and beverages in Caracas, Los Roques National Park Entry Fee, domestic departure tax, international departure tax, alcoholic beverages (except beers on the boat), laundry service, phone calls, overweight baggage, and staff and guide gratuities, visa processing fees.

Season: February – October

Capacity: 18 anglers

All arrangements are handled by our trusty friends at Fly Water Travel.

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Bonefish Flies

  • Bonefish Bitters – #6 Amber, #6 Olive, #6 Hermit Crab
  • Christmas Island Special – #6 Orange
  • Crazy Charlie – #6 White
  • EP Crab – #8 Tan, #8 Olive
  • Gotcha Weedless – #6 Tan/Pearl, #4 Tan/Pearl
  • EP Spawning Shrimp – #6 BC Tan, #4 BC Tan, #4 Tan
  • Gummy Minnow – #6 Clear
  • Mantis Shrimp – #8 Tan, #6 Tan
  • Mini Puff – #6 Pink

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Tarpon Flies

  • Gummy Minnow Big Game – #2 Pearl
  • Big Eye Tarpon Fly – 1/0 Sand Devil, 1/0 Brown
  • Bunny Tarpon Toad – 1/0 Chartreuse, 1/0 Purple/Black
  • Megalopsicle – 1/0 Chartreuse/Yellow, 1/0 Purple/Black, 1/0 Tan/Orange
  • EP Tarpon Streamer – 2/0 Black/Purple, 2/0 Brown/Tan, 2/0 Black/Red

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Jacks and Barracuda Flies

  • Cuda Snack – 3/0 Chartreuse
  • CF Whistler – 1/0 Red/Yellow
  • Crease Fly – 1/0 Olive Back, 3/0 Black Back
  • Mushmouth Mini – 1/0 Chartreuse/Pearl

Fly Rods

  •   Features

    • Matte Midnight blank
    • Reel seat is type III anodized aluminum Midnight black w/Matte Midnight carbon insert
    • Blue accent wrap, black/black main wraps
    • REC recoil snake guides, SiC/titanium stripping guides
    • Reinforced blank increases loop strength and dampens vibration for straighter tracking and a truer cast
    • American made
  • Scott Sector Fly Rod Video & Review

    Features

    • Guides are PVD coated in a low reflective coating for even greater durability and stealth.
    • Scott’s all new Carbon Web technology improves torsional stability.
    • Reel seat milled from aircraft grade aluminum.
    • CeRecoil stripping guides with nickel titanium frames and super slick Zirconia inserts.
    • Unmatched reliability for easily duplicated performance on the water.
  • Fast-action 9′ 8 weight
  • Fast-action 9′ 9 weight

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Reels

  •   Features

    • Designed to balance perfectly with lighter rods
    • Zero start-up inertia and precise low-end control protects light tippets
    • Lighter version of the sealed and maintenance-free carbon and stainless steel disc drag
    • Adjusts from zero to full drag in a single drag knob rotation
    • 30% lighter and 30% narrower than Mirage
    • Strong, yet lightweight, 6061 T6 aluminum, type II anodizing
  • Why we love Tibors

      Features

    • New Frost finishes utilize Tibor’s Certified Mil-A-8625 Type II Anodizing with fewer polishing steps for a less reflective surface with the same durability
    • Made from solid aluminum bar stock
    • Lightweight to balance with modern fly rods and reduce casting fatigue
    • Triple outgoing line signals, easily removable for silent operation
    • World famous Tibor drag system
    • Made and assembled in the USA
  • Durable 8 weight size reel with smooth drag system and at least 150 yds of #20 backing
  • Durable 9 weight size reel with smooth drag system and at least 175 yds of #20 or #30 backing

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Fly Lines

  •   Features

    • 16 strand braided monofilament core stays stiff in tropical heat
    • Welded loops on TT8F-TT9F
    • J3 coating for better shooting, higher floating, water repelling, and durability
    • Sand color shooting head blends into Tropical Blue running line to indicate optimal casting length
  •   Features

    • Features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability
    • The perfect line for bonefish, tarpon, and permit on the flats; also great for snook, redfish, and sea trout
    • Overweighted by .75 sizes to load rods quickly; use designated line weight for your rod
    • Short, powerful head turns over long leaders with heavy flies
    • Tropi-Core technology remains stiff and slick in tropical environments
  • Weight forward tropical floating WF8F fly line, that loads easy, punches into the wind and can be presented softly.
  • Weight forward tropical floating WF9F fly line, that loads easy, punches into the wind and can be presented softly.

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Bonefish Leaders & Tippet

  • RIO Saltwater Leader – 16 lb
  • RIO Bonefish Leader – 12 lb
  • RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 12 lb, 16 lb

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Tarpon and Jacks Leaders & Tippet

  • RIO Saltwater Leader – 20 lb
  • RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 25lb, 30lb, 40lb

Barracuda Leaders & Tippet

  • RIO Saltwater Leader – 20 lb
  • RIO Toothy Critter Leader – 20 lb (bronze or silver)
  • RIO Powerflex Wire Bite Tippet – 20 lb

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Fishing Apparel

  • Sun protection is critical. Lightweight, quick-drying technical fishing apparel with built-in UPF protection is best.
  • Simms Flats Sneakers provide the protection and support needed for all-day wading.

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