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Jonny 5

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Fishing in central america
« on: January 22, 2006, 03:42:37 PM »
Howdy fishers,

looks like I have to go to guatemala and belize this summer, so I thought I would get me a 4pc rod and a saltwater reel  :D (new toys for me)...  So my question is:

Have any of you been down there fishing before?  I would like to hear what you all have to say about it, like if I should try to go it solo, or get a guide.  What fish you went after.  Maybe a specific beach you liked. ect ect.  At this point my trip is completely flexible, so I could try to fit anything into it so give me suggestions please.

Only 179 more sleeps till fishing,

Jon
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Re: Fishing in central america
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2006, 06:45:52 PM »
Both Belize and Guatemala are more expensive than nearby Mexico for whatever reason.

Sounds like you're determined to drop a lot of dough for FF gear you won't use all that much once you get back.

Will you be on the Caribbean or Pacific coast of Guatemala?
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Re: Fishing in central america
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2006, 07:57:24 PM »
Howdy Sam.  In fact I will probably keep this stuff for streamer fishing here although you are right, a 4 peice is a bit of a pink elephant for local fishing and a saltwater reel is a bit finnicky...  I get my gear pretty cheap so it's not as bad as it sounds.  ;)

I will be on the caribbean for most of my trip...  So got any tips?

Jon

Quote from: Sam Salmon on January 22, 2006, 06:45:52 PM
Both Belize and Guatemala are more expensive than nearby Mexico for whatever reason.

Sounds like you're determined to drop a lot of dough for FF gear you won't use all that much once you get back.

Will you be on the Caribbean or Pacific coast of Guatemala?
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Re: Fishing in central america
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2006, 07:45:29 PM »
If you can get out to a place like Tobacco Cay and stay in a shack you'l be able to hire someone and not break the bank.
Never met anyone who fished Guatemala's caribbean coast.
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