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On the western side of the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula at about 19 degrees north latitude, approximately 300 miles South and East of Cancun, you’ll find the old Spanish colonial city of Campeche. For a very old city, it took fly fishers a long time to discover it. Until very recently, it wasn’t on the map (more…)

If you are an absolute bonefish or permit junkie, St Brandon’s Atoll may be your Nirvana. The bones consistently get double digits and there is no place in the Indian Ocean that you will get as many shots at perms as you will at this remote destination. This is the place for guys that want (more…)

The Seychelles is one of the most exotic saltwater fishing destinations in the world! Fishing there has, over the past few years, become synonymous with the term “fly fishing paradise” and has provided all those fortunate enough to visit her shores the opportunity to fish some of the finest and most productive flats the Indian (more…)

Alphonse is legendary as one of the finest Seychelles saltwater fly fisheries in the world. The flats of nearby St. Francois Atoll offer over 10,000 acres of perfect wading, limited to just 12 rods a week. Alphonse offers a veritable paradise for the flats angler, including schools of large bonefish patrolling the vast area of (more…)

This area is said to hold one of the highest concentrations of sailfish anywhere, and it is easily accessible. With numbers like 57 releases with a fly rod from one boat in ONE DAY, one can see why chances are greater of hooking billfish here on a fly than any other place on earth. It (more…)

Years ago the people of Cuba’s Zapata Swamp used the only resources they had to eke out a subsistence living – logging hardwoods, making charcoal, and hunting for crocodiles and deer. But all that changed when in 2000, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) declared the wetlands which occupy the entire Zapata Peninsula (more…)

First opened in June of 2006, “The Villages” has quickly become renowned as the best location and best all-around fishing program on Christmas Island. Located on the white sand of Discovery Beach, The Villages overlooks the aqua-marine waters of the atoll’s vast lagoon. Its location puts it only a short 5 – 10 minute skiff (more…)

Endless hard sand flats, remarkable numbers of cruising bonefish and trevally, and consistent year round weather await all who visit this remarkable atoll. Whether you are an experienced saltwater angler returning for your tenth trip or a novice keen on honing your flats fishing skills, you’ll find the ultimate in flats wade-fishing at Christmas Island (more…)

On the seaward side of the largest and most biologically diverse atoll in the Caribbean Sea is built one of the most beautiful and complete lodges in Central America; Turneffe Flats. For over 20 years it has evolved from a few “rough” structures on the beach to a world class dive, eco-tour and fishing operation. (more…)

Tarpon Caye Lodge in Belize is a saltwater fly fishing destination custom-tailored on a private island retreat for the serious flats fishermen and, more specifically, hardcore permit fisherman. The location is perfect, as you are never more than a short boat ride to the permit flats. With good reason, this part of Belize is known (more…)