| If you are a fly fishing enthusiast then you probably | | | | Lagoon. This twelve mile long strip with an almost |
| spend time looking for new places to go participate in | | | | endless pink sand beach is thriving with an abundance |
| your sport. A lot of fly fishermen stay in the United | | | | of all sorts of sea life. It is not as advanced as a lot of |
| States going to locales in Montana, Wyoming, and | | | | the other locations that have their own ports and |
| Alaska to try their hand. I would like to introduce you to | | | | marinas but the natural beauty of the area is |
| a new world of fly fishing, the Caribbean. | | | | overwhelming and will leave you breathless. |
| In the heart of the Caribbean lies the island of Antigua | | | | The topography of the area is friendly with a |
| with incredible coral reefs and beautiful crystal clear | | | | maximum elevation of only 125 feet and the waters |
| azure water which is filled with the likes of marlin, tuna, | | | | are relatively shallow which makes them a perfect |
| Wahoo, tarpon, and permit. Bonefish are a particular | | | | place for going after bonefish and tarpon that love the |
| treat in Antigua and are a favorite of those who fly | | | | local flats. This is the perfect destination for those who |
| fish anywhere in the Caribbean. These fish have three | | | | like to get away from it all as it is very primitive and |
| times the stamina and strength of a comparably sized | | | | the area only has 1500 residents. |
| rainbow trout and will really test your tackle. | | | | If you are the type who wants more creature |
| If you really want a treat have your guide take you out | | | | comforts on your fly fishing trip you should consider |
| "jumping tarpon". Tarpon are one of the most | | | | the Falmouth Harbor Marina. It was specially built to |
| magnificent fish of all to catch inshore. The giants often | | | | accommodate large boats and has docking available |
| approach 200 pounds and are a spectacular sight to | | | | for vessels with drafts of up to 20 inches. This marina |
| see when they begin leaping out of the water. I have | | | | which is located on the English Harbour main road has |
| seen these giants jump as many as eleven times | | | | all the facilities of a resort town with shops, bars, and |
| once they feel the pressure of the hook. If you are a | | | | restaurants all in walking distance. |
| northern fisherman who has always fished for pike, | | | | So there you have it, two completely different choices |
| the tarpon will make you forget all about them as their | | | | for fly fishing in Antigua. What are you waiting for? Go |
| performance pales in comparison. | | | | book a trip. |
| One great fly fishing spot in Antigua is the Codrington | | | | |