Last night we were surprise with a lobster dinner from one of the members of the team and this small gesture turned into a discussion of where the best fishing is located in Panama.
The normal suspects came up initially - The Tuna Coast of the Azuero Peninsula, the Pearl Islands, and the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Darien province where people get world record numbers with the Tropic Star Lodge. The secret to this lodge's success is the Zane Grey Reef which attracts many fish to feed. Afterwards, there are plenty of places to choose from. The San Blas area and the Kuna sustain a life full of fish, the Caribbean side around Bocas del Toro is coming up fast due to new saltwater fly fishing and then any island off the coast of Panama is fair game as a debatable winner. One of the places where we all felt was a standalone place because of its accessibiliy, easy nature, pace of life and such was Santa Catalina, Panama. Isla Coiba, Isla Cebaco and Punta Mariato are all part of this region where fishers can catch black marlin, yellowfin tuna, and a whole lot more. One can access this honey hole within a hour by boat from many places on the Western Azuero Peninsula for day trips or make an overnight excursion of it by staying in Isla Coiba or one of the many other places near Santa Catalina or the western Azuero Peninsula villages.
There are also new forms of fishing as well - extreme kayak fishing that takes participants close to waterfalls - saltwater fly-fishing and what some locals are performing that is close to noodling - catching fish and lobster with their bare hands!! One can charter a vessel through Lost Coast Excursions or get to know some locals and go on a locally made panga, which is actually fun!
So, do some research, schedule a fishing tour/adventure and come on down to Panama to fill your fishing dreams.
Here is an article from Whiskey and Gunpowder about the record number of Americans wanting to expatriate. The health care debate, the unemployment rate, and the overall quality of life
Also, get ready for a new series of posts we plan on doing that will include helpful hints, tips and supplies one may need in Panama if here for the long run.
The normal suspects came up initially - The Tuna Coast of the Azuero Peninsula, the Pearl Islands, and the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Darien province where people get world record numbers with the Tropic Star Lodge. The secret to this lodge's success is the Zane Grey Reef which attracts many fish to feed. Afterwards, there are plenty of places to choose from. The San Blas area and the Kuna sustain a life full of fish, the Caribbean side around Bocas del Toro is coming up fast due to new saltwater fly fishing and then any island off the coast of Panama is fair game as a debatable winner. One of the places where we all felt was a standalone place because of its accessibiliy, easy nature, pace of life and such was Santa Catalina, Panama. Isla Coiba, Isla Cebaco and Punta Mariato are all part of this region where fishers can catch black marlin, yellowfin tuna, and a whole lot more. One can access this honey hole within a hour by boat from many places on the Western Azuero Peninsula for day trips or make an overnight excursion of it by staying in Isla Coiba or one of the many other places near Santa Catalina or the western Azuero Peninsula villages.
There are also new forms of fishing as well - extreme kayak fishing that takes participants close to waterfalls - saltwater fly-fishing and what some locals are performing that is close to noodling - catching fish and lobster with their bare hands!! One can charter a vessel through Lost Coast Excursions or get to know some locals and go on a locally made panga, which is actually fun!
So, do some research, schedule a fishing tour/adventure and come on down to Panama to fill your fishing dreams.
Here is an article from Whiskey and Gunpowder about the record number of Americans wanting to expatriate. The health care debate, the unemployment rate, and the overall quality of life
Also, get ready for a new series of posts we plan on doing that will include helpful hints, tips and supplies one may need in Panama if here for the long run.
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