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CASA MAR LODGE FISHING TARPON AND SNOOK BOOK NOW 1-800-493-8426 |
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Casa Mar Lodge has become synonymous with great tarpon and snook fishing. Very likely you've read about this famous fishing lodge in outdoor magazines such as Field & Stream, Sports Afield, Florida Sportsman, Saltwater Sportsman and others have carried articles on the fantastic angling near the popular lodge.
The Casa Mar lodge faces Laguna Agua Dulce, a freshwater lagoon where tarpon often can be seen rolling right in front of the dock. The lodge at Casa Mar is homey and spacious. A well-equipped tackle shop is at one end of the lodge; dinner tables are at the other, and large screened windows offer a view of the jungle lagoon. Each cabin has twin beds with private bathroom and shower. When the sea is calm, it is possible to venture outside the river mouth where tarpon bunch up.
The snook in Costa Rica average about five pounds, with many in the 12-pound class. A few 20-pounders are taken. Large snook become more numerous in April and increase in numbers through May. September and October are the best months for taking really big snook, but now the action moves to the beach. Tarpon begin their move inside the rivers in January and build up to a peak during the spring months. It's not unusual for an angler to jump 30 tarpon in half a day when the fish gather in the deeper areas. The same fantastic action is often found with snook during their spawning run. In January, a 50 snook catch is possible in half a day's fishing, but Casa Mar Lodge urges its guests to release most fish.
Though it's possible to simply cast a lure into the depths, jig it a couple of times and jump a tarpon and snook almost every cast, this is not always the case. Great fishing does not occur every day at Casa Mar lodge or anywhere else we know about. There have been guests at Casa Mar lodge who did not catch tarpon, but most came in contact with them.
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Casa Mar Lodge Package Rates |
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Casa Mar Lodge Package includes:
Angler: Double occupancy at Casa Mar Lodge, sharing a room and guide Private: Private room at Casa Mar Lodge and private guide Double Occupancy. Please note: The airstrip at Barra Colorado is closed for renovation. Your flight will arrive into Tortuguero which is a 45 minute boat ride to the lodge. *Daily rates do NOT include domestic flight $190 and fishing license $45
For Reservations or Information call : 1-800-493-8426 OR CHECK FOR CASA MAR LODGE AVAILABILITY
CASA MAR TIPS AND TACKLE SUGGESTIONS
SNOOK: In the surf, a 10 and 12 pound line is usually sufficient. Rods should be light enough for continuous casting without causing fatigue. Spinning rods of medium weight designed to handle 10 to 20 pound test line are ideal. Six to seven foot lengths are popular. Plug casting rods in 5 to 6 foot lengths are popular for inside waters, while in the surf 6 and 7 are better suited. Surf fishing along this coast does not require the type of long sticks used along the mid Atlantic shores of the U.S. Most one-handed spinning or bait casting tackle will be sufficient. Reels for snook should have a capacity of 150 to 200 yards and a good drag system.
CLOTHING: This is a Costa Rica rainforest jungle and it does rain. So bring rain gear. Most often, however, the rain will come as showers of short duration. Average rainfall is 188 inches, but most of this comes in November and December. Rubber soled tennis or boat shoes are needed. Wide brimmed hats are popular among the sun-sensitive. Don't forget sun screen. Shorts are best for fishing the surf. Lightweight trousers and shirts in light, heat reflective colors are recommended. Laundry service is available at camp, but bring enough fishing togs to have a dry change in reserve. TACKLE REQUIREMENTS: Choice of tackle depends upon both a fisherman's skill and his desires. Recommendations here are simply general guidelines.
161 East Commercial Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33334 Office Hours: * Monday thru Friday 9am to 6pm * Saturday 10am to 2pm E.S.T 1-800-493-8426 Copyright © 2000-2008
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