Happy Saturday, Folks!! While we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled Step-by-Step tutorials this coming Thursday, I wanted to take a moment to share an announcement regarding a new fund raising raffle being hosted by the Gulf Coast Council of Fly Fishers International.
Hosted in conjunction with Chuck Hill of 4Corners Costa Rica, GCCFFI will be raffling off a 5-day trip for two to Costa Rica as part of this year’s Gulf Coast Classic Fly Fishing Festival. Valued at ~$7500, the trip includes two days of fishing (Details below) as well as all in country transport, meals and lodging.
With only 100 tickets to be sold at $50/each, this is a can’t miss opportunity for any angler or traveler interested in visiting and/or fishing Central America. Be sure to check out all the details below, but don’t hesitate to purchase your ticket(s) at the link below as they won’t last long.
The Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive to San Jose – travel 45 mins to Cafe Quinta (coffee farm)
Day 2: Travel 3hrs to Deriva Lodge in the rainforest
Day 3: Full day float for Machaca (piranha) and after we drive 1 hr to stay at our lodge at the base of Arenal Volcano to relax in the hot springs.
Day 4: Sight seeing around the volcano and then travel 2 hrs back to Cafe Quinta.
Day 5: Full Day fishing for Roosterfish on Pacific coast while island hopping secluded beaches, return to Cafe Quinta for final dinner/evening.
Day 6: Departure from San Jose
*Package excludes Air Travel to Costa Rica and Alcoholic Beverages*
The Fishing: Machaca
Machaca are made for the fly rod. A fruit and nut specialist, these relatives of the Piranha are known for their explosive strikes as they key in on the sound of anything that hits the waters surface.
Here’s what 4Corners has to say about these fish on their website:
Nothing compares to tossing a fly accompanied by the amazing soundtrack of howler monkeys, while floating on outfitted rafts down freshwater rivers through the rainforest in search for the acrobatic, surface feeding Machaca- a relative of the piranha!Â
Your guide, the protégé of Costa Rica’s most legendary fly fisherman, brings unrivaled knowledge and skill to your jungle fishing adventure. Other activities in this area include white water rafting, eco tours, hiking, and bird watching.
The Fishing: Roosterfish
Let’s face it! Roosterfish are a bucket list species for countless fly anglers, and this trip just might be the best opportunity one lucky winner (plus their guest) have of fulfilling that dream. And, while the day’s fishing will focus on roosterfish, there’s clearly more to be found along this stretch of tropical pacific.
Check out the video below from one of 4Corners Pacific fishing holes for a better idea of what awaits our winner.
What are you waiting for?
With less than 100 tickets left available and only four weeks until the Gulf Coast Classic, my only question is: what are you waiting for?
For only $50, you’ll have a 1 in 100 shot at winning the trip of a lifetime. Plus, you’ll be supporting the Gulf Coast Council of Fly Fishers International’s Conservation and Education efforts along the gulf coast!
Looking forward to hearing one of your names drawn at the Classic on May 4th!
Better still, I hope to see many of you there in person to take part in the fun!
Until next time. Tight lines!
Chris