SW Outing: Costa Rica Tarpon Fishing Trip 10-14 October, 2024, updated 2024-06-06

Invite your friends. Even folks that don’t fly fish can join in for this trip. We are using MembershipWorks to track participants, and coordinate. See the registration link below.

It’s time again Fly Fishers, we are looking for up to 16 more anglers to go to Silverking Lodge for 5  nights lodging and 4 days of fishing at their Barra Del Colorado Lodge. SKL has offered special pricing to the club to help promote the lodge . 4 full days of fishing, all meals, bar with local beer, wine and liquor included. All of this for $3,685 ( over a $4,500 value) double occupancy. SLK has 10 rooms set aside for 11-14 October with afternoon arrival on the 10th.

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Information about the lodge:

Silver King Lodge is the finest giant tarpon fishing lodge in the world. The area has year-round resident tarpon and is one of the best tarpon fisheries in the world. The Lodge is located on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the Rio Colorado. You will fish from 23-foot boats custom made on site.  SKL provides equipment for bait, plug and fly fishermen.  Fishing the nearby lagoons for a day or half day is also an option, giving your arms a respite from the 100lb + tarpon, and getting a chance to see more of the Costa Rican wildlife. Your stay will include all meals, beer, wine, and liquor (except call brands).  Meals are served buffet style with cooked to order dishes for breakfast. Guestrooms are spacious and air conditioned.  The lodge has a pool and Jacuzzi free for use.   If you are so sore from catching these large fish, a massage can be arranged, putting you back into fighting form for the next day.

The cost of the trip is $3,685 for 4 full days fishing and 5 nights lodging. The normal rate is much higher (double occupancy)   This trip is open to all members and friends of members who are willing to update their membership with the Texas FlyFishers:  Membership.

Payment Schedule, coordinate with the trip leaders to make sure it gets taken care of in a timely manner.

First, July 2, 2023      – $ 2,000 (deposit)

Final, September 15, 2023     – $ 1,685 (remainder)

Trip Leader – “Puck” Don C. Puckett – doncpuckett(at)gmail(dot)com, 28I(dash)865(minus)3(two)I6

Club Members, that have been to the lodge more than once, if you have questions about fishing, gear, flies, or the lodge are Jerry Brown, Raymond Lindeen, “Puck”, or Tim Stokley.

TRIP INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION

Included:

    • Ground transportation between terminals in San Jose

    • Lodging for 5 nights at SKL in spacious, air-conditioned rooms (double occupancy)

    • Professional Guide Service

    • All meals 

    • Open bar with all standard liquor, beer, and wine / Premium spirits are $5

    • Daily laundry service (only need 2 -3 days fishing clothes and 1 day of travel clothes)

    • Four days of guided fishing (two anglers per boat)

    • Free Wi/Fi

  • All local taxes

Excluded:

    • Flight from USA to San Jose Costa Rica

    • Cost of overnight stay hotel in San Jose if needed (not currently planned).

    • Personal extras, including Massages (available at SKL upon request), souvenirs, etc.

    • Tips for guides and lodge staff = Recommended $325 per angler ($200 per angler for guide and $125 for staff split according to services) if we have an odd number the trip leader will pick up the extra tip for the guide.

    • The purchase of travel insurance for this trip is encouraged.

Lodge website:

https://silverkinglodge.com/

Sunset at the Lodge

Tim Stokley with a nice Tarpon

Just a quick snap shot before release

Scale from 160Lb Tarpon and fly that caught it.

 

Tentative Itinerary

2023-10-10 – Morning direct flight IAH – SJO (San Jose Cr) arriving in the morning..

2023-10-10 – Transfer to airport, Charter flight to Barra del Colorado airport.

2023-10-10 – Fishing by that afternoon

2023-10-10 through 2023-10-13 –  4 full days of fishing

2023-10-14 – AM Charter flight to San Jose – Return to the USA that afternoon

 

4 thoughts on “SW Outing: Costa Rica Tarpon Fishing Trip 10-14 October, 2024, updated 2024-06-06

  1. I am interested and my wife would be also, however she does not fly fish. What other activities would be available for a non fisher person?

    • Directly from Bob:
      “Don:

      You’ve been to the ldge so you know we are a bit remote. Many non fishers do ecotours or go to tortugero or simply use the lodge pool and hot tub.

      The couples rate is significantly lower than the regular rate. Two people for four days is $8940. A married couple is $6450.00 for the same four days.

      I hope you they decide to join your group

      Bob”

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