Saltwater Fly Fishing School

The Fly Shop® Saltwater Fly Fishing School

El Pescador, Belize

April 23 – 30, 2028 | Hosted by Chris King & Justin Miller

Step onto the white sand flats of Belize to a remote Caribbean paradise where endless turquoise water, untouched flats, and tailing bonefish, permit and cruising tarpon set the stage for one of the best learning environments in the world.

This is The Fly Shop’sⓇ Saltwater School, designed for anglers looking to sharpen their flats game and gain confidence in every aspect of saltwater fly fishing. Under the expert instruction of Chris King (FFI Master Certified Casting Instructor) and Justin Miller (FFI Certified Casting Instructor), you’ll learn, fish, and grow as an angler in one of the most beautiful and productive saltwater destinations on the planet.

Headed out on your next adventure with us? The Fly ShopⓇ has you covered. As a thank you to our guide service, private waters and school guests, enjoy 15% off all retail purchases for a year! — the perfect chance to gear up before your trip.

Whether it’s flies, leaders, apparel or a new rod and reel outfit, we’ve got everything you need to make your journey more comfortable, more successful, and more fun. (some exclusions apply)

School Dates

El Pescador is in a neo-tropical climate, the temperature varies less than 10 degrees Fahrenheit year round.

Dates for the school are April 23 - 30, 2028.

The school is scheduled during their prime time to make sure that the students have the opportunity for multiple targets on the flats.
During this late April time slot you can expect to find excellent fishing conditions (weather permitting). You will se lots of tarpon, 40-100 pounds, and they are more aggressive. Migrating tarpon start coming onto the reef. It's a good month for permit too. Usually large schools of small permit, and as always, plenty of bonefish. Reef fishing is also excellent.

Lodging

Each of the thirteen guest rooms in the main lodge face the sea and are just steps away from the swimming pool adjacent to the beach. All have private baths, overhead fans and air-conditioning.

Upgrades are available to El Pescador's lovely villas which have stunning views of the beach and the Belize Barrier Reef across an open expanse of turquoise Caribbean Sea. They are two story, 3-bedroom, 3-bath homes, designed in a lock-off configuration, which enables you to rent a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom villa to perfectly match your individual needs, while ensuring your complete privacy.

Meals are served in the dinning area or outside on the deck next to the office and gift/fly shop. On the premises you will find a tour office, fly shop, gift and sundry shop and the bar.

The house specialty is tropical rum punch, but they also offer a full selection of top shelf liquors, wine and beer. Many international cigars are available in San Pedro and are sold upon request. The local beer, wine and rum drinks taken at the bar are included in the fishing package. There is a charge for specialty brands of liquor and certain mixed drinks.

Itinerary

What You’ll Learn

This immersive, hands-on program covers everything from technical casting to tactical fishing skills, including:

• Perfecting the double haul for power and control
• Improving distance and accuracy in real flats conditions
• Off-shoulder and wind casts for challenging situations
• Backcast presentations to reach fish from any angle
• Line management while wading the flats
• Reading water and understanding tides
• Essential flats gear setup and maintenance
• Fly selection and knots every saltwater angler should know
• Hooking, playing, and landing powerful flats species
• Deep dives into the Big Three: Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit:
what they eat, where they live, and what gear you need to find them

Rates

Trip Details:
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing – $7,200 (Shared rooms / Shared fishing)

Inclusions:

Included in your El Pescador Resort package are: The number of nights lodging and days fishing specified in your package, round-trip air, land and sea transfers between Belize City and El Pescador, 3 meals per day, an afternoon snack, local Belizean beverages consumed at our bar (including soda, beer and rum), complimentary use of on-site amenities (pools, internet, paddle-boards, canoes, bikes, etc).

Non-Inclusions:

Not included in your El Pescador Resort package are: 9% hotel tax and/or 12.5% GST tax. Sport fishing licenses, park fees (if applicable), fly rods/reels (which may be borrowed, based on availability), imported beverages, terminal tackle or gratuities.

The Fly Shop® Saltwater Fly Fishing School

El Pescador, Belize

April 23 – 30, 2028 | Hosted by Chris King & Justin Miller

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