GREAT PRICE: ZAPATA LIVE-ABOARD: Hosted by JON COVICH
Zapata Peninsula Aboard Yacht Georgiana
October 27-November 3, 2018
$3450 per person
SOLD OUT!!! (inquire about future dates if interested)
The massive Bonefish flats of Zapata
This is a great opportunity for anglers interested in Cuba to fish one of the most protected marine areas on the island at a very good price. Jon Covich, FlyWater’s specialist for Cuba, will be hosting this trip. This will be Jon’s 15th trip to Cuba, and he will be an indispensible help both before and during your week on the island.
The ZAPATA PENINSULA is located on the south-central coast of Cuba. Most of the peninsula is a national park, and makes up the largest protected wildlife area in the entire Caribbean. Noted as one of the best bird-watching destinations in the world, it is home to 175 bird species, 900 species of plants, and 31 reptile species including the Cuban Crocodile. The landscape of this area is very similar to Everglades National Park in Florida.
The expansive flats that extend from this huge mangrove swamp are an amazing fishery, particularly for Bonefish. The flats themselves vary from soft to very firm, and anglers do have the chance to fish both from the skiff and wading. Bonefish are prolific, and range greatly in size. While most fish caught are between 3 and 5 pounds, fish pushing double digits are landed fairly regularly. There are also Permit here, particularly in the outer edges of this vast expanse of flats. Resident Tarpon are found as well, often in the slightly deeper water of the channels and lagoons, or in the mangroves themselves. Jacks, Snapper, Barracuda and Snook are also present.
Nice Zapata Palometa (Permit)
The first night aboard Georgiana is spent in port, giving everyone time to get situated in their rooms, and to arrange tackle. Early the next morning Georgiana steams to a remote moorage, and once anchored, guests begin their first full day of fishing. From Georgiana, rides to the fishing each day will be short, and can be varied to the kind of fishing anglers desire. Best of all, each guest fishes three days in a single skiff, and three days in a shared skiff which means significantly more fishing time per person than all other destinations in Cuba. Guests return directly to Jose Marti airport for flights home (unless otherwise arranged). It is recommended that departing flights be scheduled no earlier than 5:00pm on that day.
Home Sweet Home-Skiff and angler return to the Georgiana
Zapata Resident Tarpon