Overview
Trips are on Hold due to political instability -Los Roques Fly Fishing – Overview
Los Roques is one of the most famous destination for bonefish in the world. It ranks right along side the worlds elite fly fishing destinations like the Seychelles and Christmas Island. Much easier to get to than the others Los Roques is benefiting from 25 years of National Park status which means bigger and more bonefish now than ever before.
Your vacation begins when you are met by our staff at the Caracas Airport which is actually over an hour away frm Caracas and quite safe. Will will stay at the one of the hotels at the airport in preparation for the eaarly morning flight to Los Roques. After a 35 minute flight you will arrive at your Lodge known as Posada Aricefe.
The guides are ready to go when you are and the flats are 20 minutes to 1 hour away. Los Roques is actually a collection of 48 different islands which are almost all unihabited. We use sea worthy 28 foot skiffs to get to and from the flats. Alll the fishing is by wading. The boat will have a captain who will pick you up when the guide gives teh signal. No need to trudge back to where the boat was anchored , it comes to you.
Bonefish are the main quarry but there are tarpon, snook, barracua, jacks, permt and countless other species that will come to a fly. Los Roques fly fishing – Fly Fishing Heaven style!
Lodging
Los Roques Fly Fishing – Lodging
Our lodge is actually a small hotel that we rent while we have fishermen on board. They provide all the meals for us and it is the nicest place the island. It has 5 rooms with air conditioning and double or single beds. The rooms are tastefully decorated with many diving and bird photos of the area.
The food is prepared in the open bar area and most meals are served outdoors on the rooftop terrace. Of course there is a lot of seafood as well as a daily selection of non seafood items. It is an international collection of foods and recipes.
Fishing
Los Roques Fly Fishing – Fishing
Los Roques fly fishing is legendary. There are now more bonefish here than ever before and sizes range from 2-12 pounds. Much bigger than Ascension Bay or Belize and on par with some of the Bahamas. These fish just receive a lot less pressure! All the fishing is wading so you ge more fishing in than fishing from the boat, all the anglers are fishing 100% of the time. Like Christmas Island, this wade only approach saves flats from prop scars and allow both fishermen to be fishing the entire time . We use sea worthy 28 foot skiffs to get to and from the flats. Alll the fishing is by wading.
The boat will have a captain who will pick you up when the guide gives teh signal. No need to trudge back to where the boat was anchored , it comes to you.
Tarpon and snook are more and more present and Fly Fishing Heaven also offer a sister lodge on the coast of Venezuela that has outstanding baby tarpon and big snook fishing. This area is known as Rio Chico and it is close enough that you can fish 3 days on Los Roques and 3 days at Rio Chico to make an varied trip
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Tackle & Gear
Here is a list of the basics you will need for your trip. Many of our destinations are pretty remote with no chance to buy things on site.
Caribbean Gear List
Species | Rods | Reels | Line | Leaders |
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Bonefish | 9 foot 8 or 9 wt. (maybe a 10 wt. on a windy day) | Large Arbor Disc drag reel with 200 yards of 20 lb. backing. | Floating tropical line | 9 ft-12 ft leaders with 10-12 lb. tippet. |
Permit | 9 foot 9 or 10 wt. | Large Arbor Disc drag reel with 200 yards of 25 lb. backing. | Floating tropical line | 9-14 ft leaders with 12-15 lb. tippet. |
JuvenileTarpon | 9 foot 10 wt. | Large Arbor Disc drag reel with 300 yards of 30-40 pound backing. | #1 Floating tropical line #2 Floating with clear sink tip | 9-12 ft leaders with 25-30 lb. class tippet and 60 lb shock tippet. |
Large Tarpon | 9 foot 12 wt. | Large Arbor Disc drag reel with 300 yards of 40-50 pound backing. | #1 Floating tropical line #2 Floating with clear sink tip #3 Full intermediate sink line | 9-12 ft leaders with 25-30 lb. class tippet and 80 lb shock tippet. |
Barracudas, Sharks | 9 foot 9-12 wt. | Large Arbor Disc drag reel with 300 yards of 40-50 pound backing. | #1 Floating tropical line #2 Floating with clear sink tip | 6-9 ft leaders with 20-30 lb. steel bite tippets. |
Fly List
Tie a few patterns with just the weight of the eyes as a variable 1 with lead eyes, 1 with chain, 1 with small chain, and 1 with no weight or mono eyes just to make sure you have flies for very skinny water all the way to waist deep water. Presentation seems to be much more important than fly selection.
Venezuela Fly List
Fly Name | Colors | Sizes | Qty for a 1 Week Trip |
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Toad Fly | chatreuse, olive, tan, purple/black | 1, 1/0 | 4 |
Cockroach | standard | 1/0, 2/0 | 2 |
Black Death | white, tan | 1/0, 2/0 | 2 |
Layup tarpon fly | brown, chatreuse ,yellow | 1, 1/0 | 6 |
Enrico's Tarpon Streamer | Purple & Black | 2/0 | 4 |
Turneffe Crab | Cream, olive | 2, 4, 6 | 4 |
Del's Merkin | tan/brown | 1/0, 2, 4 | 6 |
Bonefish sliders | standard tan | 2, 4, 6 | 4 |
Bonefish Bitters | amber, olive | 6, 8 | 6 |
Bonefish Clouser | assorted | 4-6 | 12 |
Crazy Charlie bead eye | pink,white,tan,brw | 4, 6, 8 | 12 |
Moe bonefish | amber, pink | 4 | 6 |
Christmas Island Specials | pink, orange | 6, 8 | 18 |
Gotcha | standard | 4, 6, 8 | 12 |
Packing List
Tropical Packing List
√ | Packing Item | √ | Packing Item |
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√ | Passport | √ | Camera & media |
√ | Photocopy of Passport (packed separately) | √ | Computer |
√ | Airline tickets | √ | Cell Phone |
√ | Itinerary with contact numbers | √ | Reading & writing materials |
√ | Emergency Medical insurance docs ( if purchased) | √ | Rod repair (tip top and glue) |
√ | Major credit card | √ | Sun gloves |
√ | Cash for tips (there are a couple ATMs in San Pedro but they may not be working)) | √ | Face Sun protection (buff) |
√ | 2 Hats with brim and neck guard (or sun hat for non anglers) | √ | Sunburn relief spray |
√ | 2-4 long sleeve shirts for fishing (SPF fabric) | √ | Sunscreens SPF 30 or above |
√ | 2 quick dry pant for fishing (SPF fabric) | √ | Sun block for lips and nose |
√ | 2 quick dry shorts for fishing (SPF fabric) | √ | Toiletries |
√ | White socks (tops of feet get burned in the boats or wear under wading shoes) | √ | Prescription meds |
√ | Underwear | √ | Non-prescription Meds |
√ | Casual pants or shorts | √ | Eyeglasses (and spare) |
√ | Casual shirts, short sleeve | √ | Fly Rods |
√ | Sandals | √ | Reels |
√ | Belt | √ | Fanny or other small fishing pack |
√ | Light sweater or fleece | √ | Water bottle ( Holster optional) |
√ | Socks | √ | Waterproof boat bag |
√ | Wading shoes | √ | Lines |
√ | Bathing suits, | √ | Leaders |
√ | T- Shirts | √ | Tippet |
√ | Sandals or walking shoes ( Barefoot is good) | √ | Flies |
√ | Rain jacket (an occasional cold squall will roll though or the boat spray may chill you to the bone!) | √ | Nippers |
√ | Bug repellent (for dead clam days or evenings) | √ | Pliers/forceps |
√ | Sunglasses (polarized with lanyard) |
Rates
Chapi Los Roques Package Prices
Number of nights | Number of days fishing | Fishing Double 2 to a guide, 2 to a room per person in $USD | Fishing Single 1 to a guide, 1 to a room per person in $USD | Non Fishing double 2 to a room per person in $USD |
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7 | 6 | $3918 | $5110 | $2650 |
6 | 5 | $3450 | $4425 | $2400 |
5 | 4 | $2995 | $3795 | $2225 |
4 | 3 | $2595 | $3195 | $1950 |
Most trips start and end on Saturday
Prices Include: Meeting byour representative at Int. Airport Caracas ( English speaking guide).
– All ground transfers in Caracas
– First and last overnights double occupancy rooms at Eurobuilding Hotel (5 minutes from the airport).
– Boat, fishing captain and guide (two anglers per boat).
– Double occupancy rooms at Arrecife Lodge. – All three meals at Arrecife Lodge. (lunch in the boats)
– Open bar at the Lodge (domestic beer, sodas and rum). – Flights Caracas – Los Roques – Caracas
Prices quoted are per person and in US dollars.
Prices do not include: Imported alcoholic beverages, fishing license or gratuities for your guide and hotel staff
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Seasons
El Pescador Fishing Calendar
Month | Bonefish | Permit | Tarpon | Reef Fish |
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January | Good | Good | Good/Fair | Excellent/Good |
February | Good | Good/Excellent | Good | Excellent/Good |
March | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent/Good |
April | E/Good | Excellent | Excellent/Good | Excellent |
May | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
June | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
July | Excellent | Good | Excellent+ | Excellent |
August | Excellent | Good | Excellent+ | Excellent/Good |
September | Excellent | Good | Excellent+ | E/Good |
October | Excellent | Good | Good | Good/Fair |
November | Excellent/Good | Good | Good | Good/Fair |
December | Good | Fair | Good/Fair | Excellent |
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Activities
Los Roques Fly Fishing – Activities
Fly Fishing Los Roques has tons of beaches, great fishing, great divin, sailing, a little shopping, turtle Sanctuary, wind surfing and more beach combing. Lots of easy going things to do if you want to enjoy a quiet simple vacation in a beautiful area of the world.
Travel
Los Roques Fly Fishing – Travel Tips
Travel Info Here
Packing List
Tropical Packing List
√ | Packing Item | √ | Packing Item |
---|---|---|---|
√ | Passport | √ | Camera & media |
√ | Photocopy of Passport (packed separately) | √ | Computer |
√ | Airline tickets | √ | Cell Phone |
√ | Itinerary with contact numbers | √ | Reading & writing materials |
√ | Emergency Medical insurance docs ( if purchased) | √ | Rod repair (tip top and glue) |
√ | Major credit card | √ | Sun gloves |
√ | Cash for tips (there are a couple ATMs in San Pedro but they may not be working)) | √ | Face Sun protection (buff) |
√ | 2 Hats with brim and neck guard (or sun hat for non anglers) | √ | Sunburn relief spray |
√ | 2-4 long sleeve shirts for fishing (SPF fabric) | √ | Sunscreens SPF 30 or above |
√ | 2 quick dry pant for fishing (SPF fabric) | √ | Sun block for lips and nose |
√ | 2 quick dry shorts for fishing (SPF fabric) | √ | Toiletries |
√ | White socks (tops of feet get burned in the boats or wear under wading shoes) | √ | Prescription meds |
√ | Underwear | √ | Non-prescription Meds |
√ | Casual pants or shorts | √ | Eyeglasses (and spare) |
√ | Casual shirts, short sleeve | √ | Fly Rods |
√ | Sandals | √ | Reels |
√ | Belt | √ | Fanny or other small fishing pack |
√ | Light sweater or fleece | √ | Water bottle ( Holster optional) |
√ | Socks | √ | Waterproof boat bag |
√ | Wading shoes | √ | Lines |
√ | Bathing suits, | √ | Leaders |
√ | T- Shirts | √ | Tippet |
√ | Sandals or walking shoes ( Barefoot is good) | √ | Flies |
√ | Rain jacket (an occasional cold squall will roll though or the boat spray may chill you to the bone!) | √ | Nippers |
√ | Bug repellent (for dead clam days or evenings) | √ | Pliers/forceps |
√ | Sunglasses (polarized with lanyard) |