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There is no better place to fish for tarpon than Cuba. This country with its dazzling culture and unspoilt nature never ceases to fascinate me, especially in April and May when large schools of tarpon come to spawn near the mangroves and constantly migrate across the flats. Sometimes there are schools of over 300 tarpon.
Here you will find the most important travel information at a glance:
6 fishing boats for 12 travellers
7 nights on the yacht - Avalon Fleet 1
Full board with open bar
2 anglers share a skiff and a guide
Bus transfer from Havana to the ship and back
International flights
Overnight stay in Havana
Visa and Covid tests
Tips for the guides and the boat crew
Transfer from Havana airport to the hotel
Excluding 90 € conservation fee
Da in Kuba oder am Schiff keinerlei Ausrüstung vorhanden ist und man auch nichts kaufen kann ist es wichtig das jeder sein Equipment gut vorbereitet und komplett mitbringt.
It's crucial that reels for GT fishing have a reliable drag system and sufficient backing (50-80 lbs) capacity (minimum 250 - 300 meters). Also, for Bonefish and Permit, there should be at least 200 meters of backing on the reel.
It's essential that fly lines are suitable for tropical conditions. Brands like Rio or Scientific Angler offer a good selection of appropriate lines. Bring at least two backup lines for GT fishing and one for Permit!
Giant Trevally: The main lines to consider are floating lines. However, it's also important to have a full sinking line, as fishing in deeper waters is common.
Permit, Triggerfish, and Bonefish: Choosing a floating line that matches the rod weight is the right choice.
Leader Material: Fluorocarbon or Nylon
Giant Trevally and other predators: 100 lbs Permit, Triggerfish: 15 lbs and 20 lbs Bonefish: 12 lbs and 15 lbs
Giant Trevally:
Permit, Triggerfish, and Bonefish:
Giant Trevally: It is crucial that GT flies are tied on very strong hooks.
My preferred flies are baitfish patterns around 17-22 cm in length. The best colors are: Tan/white, Black/Purple, Black/red, Total red, Orange
Permit and Triggerfish:
Bonefish:
Spawning shrip, Gotscha, Christmas Island Special
With our yacht JAF1 we can go to many different fishing spots. The service from the boat crew and the guides is excellent. The fishing is certainly different to Jardines, as you fish more in deep channels and less on sight. Especially in the evening hours on the reef you can experience great fishing.
