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Sight Cast Los Roques - Grand Roque Archipeligo, Venezuela - South America
Los Roques is one of the greatest bonefisheries on earth! There are over 350 cays in this angling paradise, and the light-colored,
Los Roques is easy to reach, particularly from the East Coast, with good food, and savvy guides that understand the complicated complicated tides, the habits of Los Roques bonefish and the intricacies of flyfishing.
Photos courtesy of Val Atkinson & Bill Marts The Fly Shop helped pioneer Los Roques and hosted the first group of anglers ever licensed to fish this magnificent archipelago in March, 1987. What we found is that the stories circulating about this bonefish paradise were true and this great new spot immediately re-defined the standards for bonefishing.
Years of experience at Los Roques by the native owners and well-trained guides has given us a complete understanding of the tides and weather patterns, and taught us that the most reliable angling is from early March through the month of November.
Dramatic improvements in accommodations, Venezuelan Government regulations and staff at Los Roques in 1996 have made an already fine experience even better. The equipment, accommodations, food, staff and guides are outstanding. It is an authentic Venezuelan experience...highlighted by a talented, friendly bi-lingual staff. Even more important to the serious angler, the bonefishing is magnificent!
When The Fly Shop was asked to help design the angling package, we built in every item: every drink, every transfer, every meal, all accommodations, from the time of arrival in the country, and eliminated the need to be constantly reaching into your wallet. Then we chose the name. (The Rock)
Most of the staff here at The Fly Shop have visited Los Roques, many of us more
than once. We have that intimate familiarity and experience that can help you select the best times and provide you the most complete and up-to-date information for this wonderful destination. Of course, we'll recommend the flies and tackle you need and they're all available for you to order.
Los Roques is a rare place that every fly fisherman should experience. And there's nobody that knows it better than The Fly Shop, because we helped get it started and we're constantly trying to help make it better.
Client Comments:
"We cast to schools of bonefish that numbered to multiple thousands. TRUE (no exaggeration). It's a "10". I would highly recommend bonefishing at Los Roques and insist Sight Cast is the guide service one should book." Jerry Annoni
"Fish were great-I loved this trip. Will probably rebook." Duncan McCarter
"Great, great fish. Beautiful spot." David & Katherine Wiener
"It was really fun getting to meet and fish with you and Bertha. We would like to do it again and, Mike, thanks for the flies and the serenade on the flats." Byron Johnson
"I will return. I had a great trip!!!" Jim MacDonald
Species of Fish: Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, and Barracuda.
Alternative Schedules and Angling Options: Arrival and depature days to the lodge are open- they will go out of their way to accommodate your schedule. While you're there, you can choose to target tarpon and mega barracuda's, as well as the bonefish.
Travel Arrangements: Most guests arrive in Macateia (Caracas) International Airport late in the evening in order to be on time for the very early morning departure to Los Roques. After clearing customs, fishermen and their non-angling companions are met and transferred to the Best Western Puerto Viejo Airport Inn. Included in the package is the cost of the hotel for the night of arrival and the last day of fishing, as well as transfers to and from the airport.
Length of Stay: This will vary, depending on which of the wonderful packages you have chosen.
Occupancy: Los Roques is limited to 8 guests.
Rates
Additional day fishing rates.
Angling Packages are standard Double Occupancy (each two guests share a room and a guide). Single Room Supplements are available for anglers requesting private rooms, hotel (sharing guides). Companion Packages include non-anglers (wives, girl friends, and children) on a double occupancy basis.
Private Packages includes private room at the lodge and hotel, private guide, and private boat.
The Guides: 1 guide and 1 captain per 28 foot Fiberglass boat.
Inclusions: The rate includes: Lodge packages include overnights on the night of arrival and night prior to departure in Caracas. Also included in the package is the National Park Sportsfishing License, all ground transfers, twin-engine round trip air service to Los Roques, and all meals, accommodations, and guide service. For each day of fishing your cooler will be stocked with soft drinks, bottled water, and beer.
Non-Inclusions: This rate does not include: Meals in Caracas, gratuities, tackle, equipment, flies, items of personal nature, departure taxes, or the Los Roques National Park entry fee of $15.
Reservations, Deposits and Final Payments: A 50% deposit is required within 21 days of reserving your dates to confirm the reservation. Final payment is due 60 days prior to scheduled arrival date.
Cancellations and Refunds:
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance:
Boarding the boat - photo courtesy of Val Atkinson


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