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Author:  Grayrider [ Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:02 am ]
Post subject:  alternative to CR for fishing/fun
ideas for a change of scene trip:

-Fun and social even if rolling solo
-No transatlantic flight
-natural beauty, good fishing, etc.
-relatively safe, pretty ladies
-affordable
-Not stuck in a large city or touristy beach resort all trip

-My first choice was MDE but the fishing hurts bankroll.
Any good banana republic spots?
Guatemala?
Author:  MM3 [ Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Recommend a alternative than CR
Grayrider wrote:
ideas for a change of scene trip:

-Fun and social even if rolling solo
-No transatlantic flight
-natural beauty, good fishing, etc.
-relatively safe, pretty ladies
-affordable
-Not stuck in a large city or touristy beach resort all trip

-My first choice was MDE but the fishing hurts bankroll.
Any good banana republic spots?
Guatemala?


Pacific Fin in Guatemala, but the fishing is muy caro.
Author:  costareeker [ Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Recommend a alternative than CR
I just booked a trip to the GUA for Nov. Casa Vieja Lodge, Escuintla, GUA. It was an all inclusive package not including air fare. Airport transfers, 3 days bill fishing, food hotel & booze. I will look for a cheaper alternative to their $2930 price tag when I am down there. I will also post a detailed trip report after the trip!

CostaReeker
Author:  Grayrider [ Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Recommend a alternative than CR
Antigua looks gorgeous on the way to the coast. i assume it is BYOC near the coastal marinas. I should not assume until exploring however :)
Author:  MM3 [ Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Recommend a alternative than CR
costareeker wrote:
I just booked a trip to the GUA for Nov. Casa Vieja Lodge, Escuintla, GUA. It was an all inclusive package not including air fare. Airport transfers, 3 days bill fishing, food hotel & booze. I will look for a cheaper alternative to their $2930 price tag when I am down there. I will also post a detailed trip report after the trip!

CostaReeker


My sailfishing guests who have been to Guatemala say that Casa Vieja (which supposedly has a pension next door) is the cheaper alternative. My rich-as-shit fly fishing guest says Pacific Fin is basically a 5 Star resort where your wife is pampered with spa treatments, etc. whilst you fish.

Casa Vieja is "the boys' club' for sail-fishing.

Antigua is supposedly a must see.

And was that $2930 with transfer from Guatemala City?
Author:  MM3 [ Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Recommend a alternative than CR
But don't be confused. Casa Viaje isn't a "SL-style base'.
Author:  Grayrider [ Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Recommend a alternative than CR
MM3 wrote:
But don't be confused. Casa Viaje isn't a "SL-style base'.


I just spoke with them in detail, sounds pretty good. Of course it's not Jaco or Los Suenos, but it does sound like there are options.

I guess I should change my thread title
Author:  costareeker [ Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Recommend a alternative than CR
MM3 wrote:

And was that $2930 with transfer from Guatemala City?



Transfer to & from airport, 3 days fishing, 4 nights at the lodge, all meals & from what I understand booze also but I may be mistaken about the booze.

Any more intel on the pension next door to the CVL would be appreciated!!

CostaReeker
Author:  costareeker [ Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Recommend a alternative than CR
Grayrider wrote:
Antigua looks gorgeous on the way to the coast. i assume it is BYOC near the coastal marinas. I should not assume until exploring however :)



No clue on that, but I will advise when I return.

I have to assume that if you bring a chica with you, you will do one of 2 things with her:
-1) leave her in the room with all your stuff while you fish......bad choice
or
-2) pay the $2930 for her to go on the boat with you as I can't imagine they would let someone on the boat without paying....another bad choice.
CostaReeker
Author:  Stinger [ Thu Jul 13, 2017 9:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: alternative to CR for fishing/fun
Grayrider wrote:
ideas for a change of scene trip:

-Fun and social even if rolling solo
-No transatlantic flight
-natural beauty, good fishing, etc.
-relatively safe, pretty ladies
-affordable
-Not stuck in a large city or touristy beach resort all trip

-My first choice was MDE but the fishing hurts bankroll.
Any good banana republic spots?
Guatemala?


Tamp bay Florida
Author:  PJE [ Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: alternative to CR for fishing/fun
Here's an area I can contribute to pay back from the intel I have gotten off of here over the years . I have a fishing problem , and only go where the chicas are lol

Punta Cana ( Cap Cana ) fish with either Mike's Marina (budget ) or Dhara ( Pro Crew) . Both places will pick you up at your hotel in Bavaro . Go to Steve's Bar , have never had to go further than there lol

PTY party in PC for a night or 2 ( Habanos )then hop plane to David , then get driver to Boca Chica and Fish with Shane @ Sportfish Panama . You can stay at resort instead of lodge to save some money . No nightlife in BC , so bring from PC if you can .

Casa Vieja is nice , I haven't been there . I don't do lodges , not sure chica friendly (family spot ). There is also Blue Bayou in GUA as well .

Quepos fish adventure is affordable , and will put you on the fish . They fish the same water as LS . John runs a great fleet there .

Cabo ..Fish with Renegade Mike , works hard to put you on the fish . Affordable as well . Chica scene kinda sucks there though, one strip club there ,but I haven't been to it . CL and Tinder are your friend there . If you get a nice one , keep her .

I fish with the ones above regularly , and highly recommend them . Let me know if you have any questions .
Author:  PJE [ Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: alternative to CR for fishing/fun
Correction ..Shane @ Sportfish Panama Island Lodge
Author:  Spokes [ Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: alternative to CR for fishing/fun
Grayrider wrote:
ideas for a change of scene trip:......

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This looks like fun if you're the adventurous sort. I'm considering it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQvGw-9Zcko&t=18s

This too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R09hDokk5GA
Author:  Grayrider [ Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Recommend a alternative than CR
Any update from this trip, sorry I may have missed it.


costareeker wrote:
I just booked a trip to the GUA for Nov. Casa Vieja Lodge, Escuintla, GUA. It was an all inclusive package not including air fare. Airport transfers, 3 days bill fishing, food hotel & booze. I will look for a cheaper alternative to their $2930 price tag when I am down there. I will also post a detailed trip report after the trip!

CostaReeker


Thanks PJE for the good info there
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