Period: June to August

We can offer hosted saltwater adventures along the Maine to Massachusetts coastlines for striped bass, bluefish and other in-shore sport fish. Waded beach fishing and guided boat fishing are available. The north eastern US coastline from Casco Bay Maine to the tip of Cape Cod is ideally situated on the northern terminus of the legendary annual migration of striped bass along the Atlantic coast. It is the most consistent fishery for striped bass and bluefish on their journey north. You'll share the water with lobster boats and bountiful wildlife, including seals, eider ducks, snowy egrets, osprey, eagles and porpoises ... and very few anglers! By virtue of the sheer numbers of fish, the variety of "fishy" structure, and the overall natural beauty, the fishing in this area is considered world class. One of the reasons that the fishing is so good is that numerous local rivers (the Presumpscot, the Royal, the Haraseeket, the Androscoggin, Kennebec, the New Meadows, Ogunquit, York and may more) harbor huge runs of baitfish, providing abundant feeding for striped bass and bluefish throughout the summer. A large tidal range moves and cools the seawater to just the right temperature to keep fish active, even on the warmest of summer days.

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Carribean saltwater adventures

We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to experience the challenge of saltwater fly fishing at some of the best travel destinations in the Carribean offered by Yellow Dog fly fishing adventures.

Bahamas - BONEFISH 

Period: October-November and February-May

Andros Island - located approximately 150 miles east of the Florida Keys, is a premier bonefish destination. This Bahamian Island, which is over 100 miles long and in places up to 40 miles wide, consists of a vast area of flats, creeks, cays, cuts, mangroves, and fertile fishing grounds. If you are a first-time saltwater fisherman or an intermediate angler looking to improve, then Andros is a great place due to the sheer number of bonefish that inhabit the waters. Anglers new to fishing for bones can be taken to areas of the island where they can tune their skills on large numbers of small to medium-sized fish, usually from one to four pounds. Oceanside flats provide opportunities at larger bonefish cruising the turtle grass and coral. They can be difficult to spot due to the darker bottom, but they tend to be aggressive. If you are a serious angler looking for big bones, then Andros Island should strongly be considered. Andros is arguably the best island in the Bahamas – if not the best in the world – for seeking BIG bonefish! For those seeking diversity, there are opportunities for tarpon, permit, jacks, barracuda, sharks, snapper, grouper, dolphin, and many other species. Good numbers of barracuda during higher tides can make for great action with poppers! You can also pursue tarpon on Andros’ west side, or permit on the deep-water flats. (© YellowDog, 2008)

 Long Island - Easily one of the best kept secrets in all of the Bahamas! Long Island is not only long (70 miles); it is also narrow – stretching no more than four miles at its widest point. By having such a contrast in geography the area provides something for everyone on a tropical vacation. To the east you will find deep blue ocean with rocky cliffs very similar to many areas of the US Pacific coast. To the west lies the expansive flats system with acres of hard white sand flats, lagoons, cuts, and mangrove keys. The intercoastal flats, which are accessed by boat, are large and are focused on during incoming and outgoing tides, which means that you can expect long poling sessions for tailing and cruising fish. Larger fish in the three to six pound range are regularly found it these areas. Outercoastal, oceanside flats are all white, hard sand. There are wading opportunities available on these flats, but the most productive fishing is done from the boat poling the flats looking for larger fish. Schools of bonefish are seen on these flats but looking for a larger fish in the eight to ten pound category is the primary goal in this area. With the local guides’ vast knowledge of the tides, flats, and local fish, you are sure to be at the right place at the right time to experience the best of Long Island’s fishery. (© YellowDog, 2008) 

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Mexico Yucatan - TARPON (Spring and Summer)

Campeche - Capital of the Mexican state of Campeche - is a beautiful Mexican city located on the northwestern side of the Yucatan Peninsula. This gorgeous, unique and picturesque baroque colonial city was designated a United Nations' World Cultural Heritage for Humanity (UNESCO) site in 1999. The fishing for baby tarpon, however, is the perhaps the greatest thing about Campeche and the surrounding area! With an extensive mangrove lagoon structure stretching to the north for more than 120 kilometers, the fishing for tarpon in the 5-to-20 pound range can be fantastic. If you're a seasoned saltwater angler looking to catch large numbers of baby tarpon, or if you're a first-time tarpon fisherman looking to cut your teeth on smaller "Silver Kings," then a trip to Campeche should strongly be considered. Campeche offers some of the finest and most consistent fishing for baby tarpon that have found anywhere in the Caribbean. Almost all of the fishing is site fishing from the bow of custom-built backcountry skiffs, with most tarpon averaging five to fifteen pounds. Tarpon in the 20 pound range are considered large in this area, but are routinely caught in open water and in the mangroves during the spring and summer months. The primary fishing area near Campeche is a huge network of mangrove lagoons, flats and creeks that begin immediately north of the city, running north for more than 120 kilometers all the way to Isla Arena. (© YellowDog, 2008)

Isla Holbox - An island with just one village and less than 1500 people, is located on the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, México. Most of the people who call the island home make their living fishing. Holbox is 43 Km long and its white sand beaches are decorated with countless shells washed to the shore from the sea. Since ancient times, Isla Holbox has been known as a highly beautiful area and was used as a relaxing and resting place by the Maya. Today, it is known (although not by many!) as one of the top tarpon destinations in the world. Isla Holbox is blessed with one of the world's outstanding tarpon habitats. Holbox is a small and virgin island with beautiful white sand beaches, surrounded by a magnificent turquoise colored sea. Here in the shallow mangrove lagoons, creeks and flats you will find baby tarpon (5 to 15 pounds) and snook throughout the year. However it is the migratory fish that make Holbox a unique flyfishing destination. In April, migrating fish begin to arrive to feed in the clear water of the shallows. During June, July and August, the fishing for large tarpon in the 75 to 190-pound range is fantastic. In addition to the tarpon and snook, bonefish, barracuda, snapper, permit, and jack crevalle area also occasionally found in area waters during the spring and summer months. (© YellowDog, 2008)

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Belize (Year-round)

Placencia in SouthernBelize - Perhaps best known for the large numbers of permit that inhabit the southern area’s huge chain of cayes and flats. Surrounded on all sides by deep, blue water, the healthy sand and turtlegrass flats are home to some of the largest permit found anywhere. A number of the mangrove islands and mainland lagoons hold good numbers of snook, as well as tarpon ranging in size from 10 to over 50 pounds. Schools of bonefish can also be found throughout the cayes for those anglers interested in pursuing the elusive grand slam. This area of Southern Belize is blessed with a wide range of fishing contexts including extensive saltwater flats, mangrove islands, the largest Barrier Reef in the Western Hemisphere, and a plenitude of backcountry rivers, lagoons, and freshwater lakes. There are few places in the Caribbean that offers a greater variety of fishing locations than Southern Belize. (© YellowDog, 2008)

Visit YellowDog for more details on these and other great fly fly fishing travel adventures.

     
                                                                                  

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Recommended things to bring

Sports wear adapted to the weather (quick dry clothing where possible), long pants, long-sleeve shirt, sport socks, rain gear if needed, hat/cap, eyewear (polarized), sun screen and camera (water resistant).

Fly fishing equipement and accessories:

This is truly where our pre-trip workshop helps you to prepare your trip by ensuring you depart with the proper gear that will perform well in the conditions you will face.  The remote location of some of our travel destinations mean that you may not be able to find what you need on-site and so it pays to prepare well in advance so that you will be equiped to fully enjoy your travel adventure.  Here are just a few items to consider.

Salmon adventures:

- 8 or 9 weight, 3 or 4 piece travel rod. Or 2-handed travel rod.
- Floating and sink tip fly lines.
- Salmon taper leaders and tippets.
- Reel with smooth breaking power and sufficient backing capacity.
- Waders and felt sole boots.
- Wading staff optional.

Saltwater adventures:

- 7 to 9 weight, 3 or 4 piece, fast-action travel rod.
- Assortment of front taper floating, sink-tip and full sink fly lines.
- Saltwater type fly lines recommended for warm water Carribean adventures.
- Heavy saltwater shock leaders and tippets recommended.
- Waders or quick-dry wear, soft rubber sole shoe wear and stripping basket for beach fishing.
- Quick dry pants and long-sleeve shirt, flats wading shoe for flats fishing.

Flies (images) :

Popular salmon flies on the Québec rivers and the Miramichi River include the Black Bear series, the Cosseboom series, Yellow Machine, Butterfly, Oriole, and the Blackville Special. Bombers and Wulff patterns as well as Deerhair flies such as the "Buck Bug" are also successful. 

There is a large selection of saltwater flies that imitate the specific bait fish specific to time of year and location of the various sport fish being targeted.

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Deposit and Cancellation policy

Deposit and cancellation policies will vary by travel adventure based on the policies of the booking agents,  lodges and guide services with whom we will be working to organize you adventure.   As a general rule, a deposit is required upon booking, the closer the booking date is to the adventure the larger the deposit, with full advance payment required in some instances.

As an example when booking with NaturAventur, a deposit of 50% (total amount of your adventure before taxes) will be requested to confirm a reservation. The balance is to be paid on the day of the adventure. The deposit may be used to cover any charges, damages and interest incured by NaturAventur in the preparation of the adventure and may be reimbursed according to the following schedule:

• Cancellation with 16 to 21 days prior notice : 25% of deposit is non-refundable.
• Cancellation with 8 to 15 days prior notice : 50% of deposit non-refundable.
• Cancellation with 7 or fewer days prior notice : entire deposit non-refundable.

  Any modifications in the number of participants must be notified sufficiently in advance of the adventure to ensure availability.   In the event of a cancellation prior to the start of the adventure, the deposit will be refunded based on the cancellation policies of the various parties involved. 

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