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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

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    • Epoxy head and rubber legs imitate small crabs
    • Proven effective on shallow bones in areas of South and Central America such as Mexico and Belize
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    • Bonefish fly that works worldwide
    • Tied with Brass Eyes for more weight then Bead Chains but a little lighter then Lead
    • Tied on an Tiemco 811S
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    • Seriously effective on tailers and bonefish in skinny water
    • Lands softly, rides hook up
    • Must have for the Bahamas
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    • Great crab pattern for Bonefish, Permit and Redfish
    • Tied on a Gamakatsu SC15
    • All have weedguards
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    • Great for Bonefish everywhere
    • Tough, durable & shrimpy looking fly
    • Tied with a prong style weedguard
    • BC stands for Bead Chain eyes
    • #2 approx. 2.50″ long; #1/0 approx. 3″ long
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    • Classic Bonefish fly that works everywhere
    • Weed guard allows for fishing through grass and around mangrove roots
    • Tied on a Tiemco 811S
    • Polar fiber wing gives pulsing action
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    • Realistic looking minnow pattern
    • Made with stretchy Sili Skin for a realistic feel on the bite
    • Tied on a Tiemco 811S
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    • Classic Bonefish fly that works everywhere
    • Bead Chain Eyes work best in shallow water
    • Tied on a Tiemco 811S
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    • Classic Bonefish fly that works great in the Caribbean
    • Tied with Bead Chain Eyes for shallower water
    • Tied on a Tiemco 811S
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  • 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

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    • A Bob Lemay tarpon fly with the perfect amount of movement
    • Color selection to match water conditions
    • Tied on extremely strong/sharp Tiemco 600SP
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    • From oceanside migrators to ditch-bound juveniles, tarpon everywhere will eat this fly
    • Collar and bunny strip pulsate when stripped
    • Wide head allows the fly to constantly track straight
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    • Great for Tarpon worldwide
    • Wide profile let the Tarpon see it well
    • Tied on a Gamakatsu SC15
    • Approx. 3.50″ long
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    • Realistic looking minnow pattern
    • Made with stretchy Sili Skin for a realistic feel on the bite
    • Tied on a Tiemco 600SP, more suitable for tarpon and bony mouthed offshore species
    • 3″ long
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    • Buoyancy from head keeps fly right above eyes of moving tarpon
    • Prey-like movements from bunny collar and tail bring fly to life
    • Polar fiber tail (Chartreuse/Yellow & Purple/Black)
    • Craft fur tail (Dirty Olive & Tan/Orange)
    • Two-prong style weedguard
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  • 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

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    • Craft Fur in this fly gives it crazy movement
    • Bead Chain Eyes makes it perfect for shallow water
    • Works on all sorts of gamefish
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    • Designed by Joe Blados
    • Like a slider, this fly pops first and then glides just under the surface mimicking a wounded baitfish
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    • Perfect for catching big Baracuda.
    • Epoxy head.
    • Durable inner wire.
    • Stinger hook added.
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    • General whitebait profile
    • Emphasizes the flash of a baitfish
    • Great pattern for cloudy water
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  • 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

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    • 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
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  • 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.
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  • Fast-action 9′ 8 weight
  • Fast-action 9′ 9 weight

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Reels

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    • 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
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  • Why we love Tibors

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    • 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
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  • 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

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    • 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
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    • 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
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  • 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

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    • Medium-stiff material for turning over larger flies
    • Easy knotting, high strength leader
    • Hand tied perfection loop in the butt for quick rigging
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    • 100% fluorocarbon
    • Excellent abrasion resistance
    • Medium stiff
    • 8 lb – 12 lb 30 yd spool, 16 lb – 20 lb 25 yd spool, 25 lb – 50 lb 20 yd spool, 60 lb – 100 lb 15 yd spool
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    • Medium-stiff material with great knot strength
    • Easy casting taper design that casts typical saltwater flies
    • Maximum strength and abrasion resistance
    • Hand tied perfection loop in the butt for quick rigging
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  • 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

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    • 100% fluorocarbon
    • Excellent abrasion resistance
    • Medium stiff
    • 8 lb – 12 lb 30 yd spool, 16 lb – 20 lb 25 yd spool, 25 lb – 50 lb 20 yd spool, 60 lb – 100 lb 15 yd spool
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    • Medium-stiff material with great knot strength
    • Easy casting taper design that casts typical saltwater flies
    • Maximum strength and abrasion resistance
    • Hand tied perfection loop in the butt for quick rigging
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  • RIO Saltwater Leader – 20 lb
  • RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 25lb, 30lb, 40lb

Barracuda Leaders & Tippet

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    • Tough multi stand wire for bite tippets.
    • Flexible for knot tying.
    • 15Ft or 50Ft Guide spools available.
    • Perfect for shark, barracuda, bluefish, muskie, kingfish and more.
    • Softer wire for better turnover on leaders.
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    • Medium-stiff material with great knot strength
    • Easy casting taper design that casts typical saltwater flies
    • Maximum strength and abrasion resistance
    • Hand tied perfection loop in the butt for quick rigging
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    • Ideal for toothy fish such as barracuda, bluefish, and pike
    • Bronze – a supple, easy to knot, nylon coated braided wire
    • Silver – a nylon coated single strand steel wire with snap link
    • Medium stiff nylon leader that tapers down to 16 lb
    • Pre-looped for easy rigging
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  • 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

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    • Ultralight nylon/polyester blend dries in a flash and has 30-UPF sun protection
    • Mechanical stretch in the fabric allows for greater comfort when casting
    • 2.25-oz 52% nylon/48% polyester with mechanical stretch and 30-UPF sun protection
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    • Elastic back for comfort and great fit
    • Two back pockets one zipper closed; two front slash pockets with mesh drainage
    • Double layer fabric on front of leg for durability and protection; drop in utility pocket on right thigh
    • 50+ UPF sun protection
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    • Hood is designed to be worn over a baseball cap
    • Vertical zip closure on front pocket
    • Sculpted cuff with thumb holes for sun protection
    • 100% polyester double knit with 50+ UPF sun protection
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    • Mid-cut, lace-toe and synthetic upper
    • MDurable, saltwater-friendly materials
    • Non-absorbing foam lining with synthetic face
    • Gum rubber outsole for traction when wet
    • Removable Right Angle® Footbed for a secure and comfortable underfoot ride
    • Men’s half sizes: 7 – 14, Width: EE
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    • Lightweight, UPF50 sun glove with improved coverage & fit
    • Synthetic overlay on the index finger for stripping durability
    • Half finger style with extended coverage on index/middle fingers, long length to cover the wrists & pairing snaps for storage
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    • Quick-dry, breathable stretch fabric with laser cut breathing holes
    • Coolcore technology – up to 30% lower surface tempature when wet
    • Longer cape for better sun coverage at neckline
    • Tall enough to fit over back of fishing cap
    • One size fits most
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  •   Features

    • UPF 30
    • Durable and lightweight with COR3™ and Cool Control™ technology – perfect for warm weather fishing
    • Zip-secure back pocket and slash hand pockets with an internal cell phone pocket
    • Partial elastic, brushed tricot lined waistband for adjustability, comfort and moisture management
    • Crotch gusset for comfort and ease of movement
    • Inseam 30”
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  • 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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