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| This article first appeared in Fly Fishing in Salt Waters February 2000 Posted to internet on 09/25/00 A Costa Rican Fly-Fishing Odyssey By By Jon B. Cave It's easy to understand how Costa Rica got its name, which translated into English means "rich coast." From a fishing perspective, however, "rich coasts" would have been more appropriate. There are extensive undeveloped coastlines on both the Caribbean and Pacific with an abundance of diverse estuaries that serve as the basis for gigantic and complex food chains that help nourish and sustain both oceans. The fisheries on each coast are as vast and distinct as their ecosystems. On each of my past trips to Costa Rica, I have always concentrated my fishing efforts on either the Caribbean or Pacific side - that is, until my friend Jim Di Berardinis called with the suggestion that we take an "ultimate fly-fishing odyssey" to both coasts. His idea was to take a weeklong whirlwind bi-coastal fly-fishing excursion to pursue four of Costa Rica's most prized game fish: tarpon, snook, sailfish and roosterfish. Since Jim is a part-time Tico (Costa Rican resident), he volunteered to arrange the logistics of the trip at a time when fishing conditions on both coasts would be optimal. After considering the probability for both suitable weather and good fishing, Jim felt that the end of February would be an excellent time of year to make the trip. Although snook fishing might be only slow to fair, sailfish, tarpon and roosterfish would be near their peak. In addition, there was a good chance of fair weather since it was a few months yet before the rainy season would start. I couldn't resist the invitation. CONTINUED |
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| WARNING: THIS ARTICLE WILL GET YOU EXCITED ABOUT FISHING AT RANCHO PACIFICO! IF YOU DON'T WANT TO READ THE WHOLE THING, PLEASE GO TO PAGE TWO OF THE ARTICLE AND READ THE PART ABOUT THE WEST COAST - IT DESCRIBES WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO A "T"! |
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