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COSTA RICA, a country that has found a beautiful cultural and natural harmony, is somewhat mystical within that harmony. I just feel compelled to mention the friendliness that abounds as though it’s a cultural value.

Now, having said that, on with the fishing trip.  Larry Savage, owner and president of Stay In Costa Rica (www.StayInCostaRica.com), arranged for us to stay at the five-star resort and marina community of Los Sueños. This area offered many tempting diversions from our angling rituals and I suspect if more time was allotted, I would have spent time on their championship eco-golf course lined with lush tropical foliage and exotic animal life. We did manage one diversion in between the scheduled fishing days: the river of crocodiles; a “must do” for everyone.

Our fishing venue was the near shore fishery which is well known for its roosterfish, mahi, snapper, big jack crevalle, bonito, mackerel and much more. The typical method of fishing here is trolling large lures or colorful feathers rigged with ballyhoo. Once we came upon the fleet of shrimp boats emptying their by-catch back into the waters, we stayed busy with screaming drags and tight lines.

This trip was another happy experience of the angling lifestyles of Central America’s fishing destinations. There is so much to do; so much to see. Allow at least a week for your visit to Los Sueños.

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As we took the morning ride in our guided skiff down the Belize River to the ocean flats, we bore witness to the novel sights and sounds of the lush jungle. There were sounds of howler monkeys and toucans and other exotic birds; the sights of the iguana, the tapir and the alligator; all permanently etching memories into the brain. Then there was the fishing experience. This just may be a fishery paradise waiting for the light tackle angler to celebrate its offerings. A slam (bonefish, permit and tarpon) or super slam (slam plus snook) is not so elusive in these waters. What a great way to spend a week in Central America at the Belize River Lodge.

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After fishing the pristine backcountry of southwest Florida for many years, I thought a large redfish was in the 12-15 pound class. Then my lifetime buddy, Jan, and I headed to northeast Florida for the pogie run in St. Augustine. Here is where our perception of “big” changed dramatically. Under the guidance of Capt. Tom Winrow (yes, the same Capt. Tom in the Hooters skiff on the Redfish Tour), Jan and I were about to forever redefine “big” for redfish.  Capt. Tom also put us on other species such as tarpon, jack crevalle and flounder. Check out some of the images from that two-day trip.

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