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Tom has been with Yellow Dog for more than ten years, after first starting as an intern at the company straight after graduation from the University of Montana. He has literally worn every hat and worked in every position possible at Yellow Dog, and no one knows the inner-working of the company – or the fishing travel industry – better. After working for years in an overall sales role for the company, Tom’s role expanded in 2021 to help manage all of our programs at Yellow Dog. Originally from the Midwest, Tom is a graduate of the University of Montana and as fanatical an angler as anyone we’ve ever met. When not in the office, Tom can be found fishing one of the many backcountry streams Montana has to offer or sitting at the vise tying up some new creations. Over his years with Yellow Dog, Tom has traveled extensively throughout both fresh and saltwater destinations around the globe. If you attend any of the consumer shows where Yellow Dog is participating, chances are great that you’ll meet Tom in the Yellow Dog booth!

Jake is Yellow Dog’s program director for our U.S. programs. Originally from Virginia, Jake moved to Idaho in 2005 and started his career in the fly fishing industry at Henry’s Fork Anglers, one of the most well-known destination fly shops in the Western United States. After leaving Idaho at the beginning of 2013, he relocated to Salt Lake City and worked for a top fly fishing e-commerce retailer, and then as a sales representative for some of the top brands in the industry. Jake is an unbelievable source of knowledge on all things having to do with fly fishing, and he now looks forward to traveling the globe pursuing his passion and helping others to do the same.

Kristen Tripp is Yellow Dog’s Program Director for Cuba and Yellow Dog’s Bluewater Program. A love of travel, culture, the outdoors and angling were cultivated from growing up in Nepal with summers in the Grand Tetons of Wyoming. With travel in her blood, Kristen has lived and traveled all over Latin and South America (including Chile, Argentina, Peru, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Cuba) along with a long list of countries in other continents as well. Despite her global travel experience, she still maintains a healthy bucket list for future exploration. Kristen’s international travel experience combined with her Spanish language skills and an aptitude for complex trip logistics give her the skills necessary to provide travelers to Cuba with a fantastic experience. An angler, paddler, biker, hiker and general outdoor enthusiast, Kristen loves to get outside when possible to explore, and always loves the opportunity to put her Spanish to use. A “logistics addict” with a get-it-done attitude, you can bet that Kristen will work hard to take care of your trip details. If she ever lacks for an immediate answer to your questions, she will work hard to track down the information for you and can troubleshoot in two languages, a must for Cuba trips!

Jack was born in Southern California and grew up camping, surfing, and fishing with family and friends. When he graduated from high school he followed his love for the mountains to Colorado where he attended the University of Colorado in Boulder and graduated with a degree in Environmental Science and a minor in Atmospheric and Ocean Science. After graduating, Jack chose to follow his passions to Argentina where he first guided fly fishing. For the next 5 years, Jack worked as a guide splitting his time between Argentina, Uruguay, Alaska, Mexico, and Wyoming, many years spending over 300 days on the water. Jack has guided for a variety of species including trout in Patagonia, Golden Dorado in the jungle, and striped marlin in Baja. Recently, after years of non-stop travel and remote living, Jack decided to step away from guiding and outfitting at destination operations. He is extremely grateful for the experiences he was able to have, the people he was able to meet, and the places he was able to see throughout his time as a guide. Jack is passionate about travel, fly fishing, and adventure—He finds great joy in helping others experience what he loves.

Alec Gerbec has guided in the Seychelles, Alaska and throughout the US West. In his former role of head guide for Alphonse Fishing Company, Alec spent years guiding throughout the Seychelles, giving him the ideal background and skill set for his role with Yellow Dog. Alec has also worked as a sales rep and saltwater fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants and is one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry when it comes to fly design and saltwater applications. When you’re ready for your next Indian Ocean adventure, reach out to Alec to get things started!

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From float planes and grizzly bears, to mouse-eating rainbows and the freight train pull of a chrome bright king, the opportunities that await in the 49th state are endless and inspiring.

Filled with blanket hatches, rugged peaks, and some of the finest sweetwater in the world, the allure of trout fishing in the North American Rockies is contagious.

Sight-casting shallow flats and adrenaline pumping runs combined with tropical climates and coastal communities make visiting the world’s saltwater venues a must-do for the passionate fly angler.

Surrounded by fertile rainforest, extremely diverse ecosystems, and unique native cultures, life both above and below water provides a caliber of fly fishing adventure that is unmatched

We pride ourselves on being a trusted service provider for a vast and varied cast of passionate, well-informed travelers.

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Montana is in one breath the foundation, the heartland, and the Mecca for trout fishing in America, and for good reason.

Over the past decade, jungle fly fishing has emerged as one of the most diverse, adventuresome, and thrilling categories our sport has ever seen.

Signature Destinations

• Cedar Lodge
• El Saltamontes
• Estancia Maria Behety
• Kamchatka Peninsula
• La Villa de Maria Behety
• Mataveni River
• Paradise Lodge
• Patagonia One
• Patagonian BaseCamp
• Rio Marié

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•   Argentina
•   Bolivia
•   Brazil
•   Canada
•   Chile
•   Colombia
•   Kamchatka
•   Kola
•   Mongolia
•   New Zealand
•   Norway
•   Tierra del Fuego

Saltwater Regions

• British, West Indies
• Christmas Island
• Indian Ocean
• Mexican Yucatan

Targeted Species

• Atlantic Salmon
• Brown Trout
• Golden Dorado
• Pacific Salmon
• Peacock Bass
• Rainbow Trout

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Famous for tarpon and snook, Paradise Lodge offers outstanding bonefishing and permit fishing in the most scenic and remote flats of the Mexican Yucatan. Click Here to learn more.

The director of The Fly Shop's travel departemnt is the empiome of fly fishing travel. His enthusiasm, dedication, expereince and sense of humor is what makes your next fishing vacation a great one. Find out more about Patrick Pendergast on his profile page found here.

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Though oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, saltwater occupies a very small percentage of the attention of the world of fly fishing. Still, flats fishing is the fastest growing segment of the sport, and a wonderful way to both expand your fly fishing season and angling horizon. Learn More

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From the remote, hard-core, Kamchatka and Alaska bush camps to our luxurious Tierra del Fuego sea trout lodges, all these world-class fly fishing experiences share common threads that extend beyond great angling. Search our site by lodge name. Learn More

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Decades ago we recognized the demand for species specific fishing, and have been working hard to match our clients to the ideal fishing destination, matching the fish to their angling desires. Find the perfect lodge for the species you want to pursue. Learn More

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This is a complete portfolio of what The Fly Shop's expert travel staff feels are the top fresh and saltwater fly fishing lodges and camps on five continents. We've visited every one to ensure they meet our standards and will meet your expectations. Learn More

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Start close to home—discover more than 200 Orvis-sanctioned fly-fishing resources across the country, including lodges, guides and guide services, outfitters, expeditions, and kids’ camps, with additional resources in Canada and Mexico. Each meets our rigorous standards—we’ve already done the legwork for you. Shop for a vacation package, or plan your own. We’ll help you design an adventure for your entire family or a trip just for you and your angling friends. And look to Orvis to help organize a memorable trip for your corporate group. Find helpful tools—useful lists of suggested gear , and species tabs for insight into what’s biting where you’re going. Learn about Orvis’s special events in North America and as far afield as Belize, Argentina, Chile, and beyond.

Here in the United States, you’ll find a fly-fishing destination on every corner of the map, something close to you wherever you are. Maine’s Libby Sporting Camps (2007 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year) accommodates guests in private log cabins, with family-style meals served in its historic lodge. Here anglers fish for brook trout, landlocked salmon, and other species that change with the seasons. Choose Alaska for its char, salmon, and trout. Crystal Creek Lodge in King Salmon, Alaska, has earned the distinguished Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year award three times, most recently in 2019; it’s a trusted partnership going back to 1991. The C Lazy U Ranch touts “something for everyone,” including horseback riding, incredible trout fishing, and gourmet cuisine in its historic and luxurious Granby, Colorado, setting. And California’s Sierra Fly Fisher guide service in Bass Lake serves beginners through advanced anglers, with excursions in Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada on waters teeming with rainbows, brookies, browns, and rarer golden trout populations. Consider these mere appetizers, something to get you thinking and planning, and remember that fly fishing isn’t just for grown-ups: Introduce your kids (or grandkids) to the joy of angling while they’re young. Discover outdoor youth adventure programs for all ages.

Go farther afield. Fish Quebec’s Grand Cascapédia during your stay at Salmon Lodge. Or catch the northern lights (among other things) on Wollaston Lake in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In the Caribbean and Central America, try bonefishing in the Bahamas: Join our partners H20 Bonefishing on Grand Bahama Island for world-class saltwater fly fishing and accommodations at a popular resort. Belize’s charming El Pescador Lodge is an excellent destination for the novice and the seasoned angler alike; the Bonefish Bonanza trip was conceived for an intimate group of anglers and their guests and boasts guided fishing aboard a Mexican-style Panga skiff, as well as snorkeling in the extensive barrier reef and excursions to Mayan ruins on the mainland. Or enroll in the Belize Fly-Fishing School at El Pescador; learn top-notch angling techniques under the watchful eye of an Orvis fly-fishing instructor.

South American offerings include Chile and Argentina, where our late Board Chairman Leigh Perkins’s penchant for the Estancia Tecka was predicated on his intimate knowledge of the waters there. New Zealand’s Stonefly Lodge offers diversions for the non-anglers in your group, as do many other of our vacation packages. Asian trips remove anglers from civilization to the far reaches of Mongolia, where adventure goes beyond fishing for prehistoric salmonids to include a brush with the indigenous culture of the region’s nomadic population. And this is just a glancing blow—we’ve not even nodded to our partners in Europe, where you will find exotic, luxurious, and far-reaching fishing excursions.

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We’ve been there.  Over the last 40+ years, our travel staff has hosted anglers on expeditions all over the world.

We know the rods , reels , lines , leaders , and flies that you’ll need on these trips.  We’re thoroughly familiar with the hotels, the airlines, the very best connections, and all the en route intricacies of each of our lodges and camps because we’ve been to all of them a dozen times!

Our staff, in this past year alone, visited 49 different destinations.  We’ve logged over half a million air miles and we are still chompin’ at the bit to get out and discover the next great angling location.  Intrepid, tenacious and vanguard of travel.

The Fly Shop’s travel team has our finger on the pulse that measures the sport, and more than 150 years of collective international fishing travel under our belt.

Patrick Pendergast

Director of Travel

Pat came to The Fly Shop almost 30 years ago in 1996. He first met Mike Michalak, the owner of The Fly Shop, while guiding in Alaska, in 1986. He crossed paths with Michalak again some years later fishing the flats of the Mexican Yucatan. He kept in touch with Mike after that... Read More... • Email Pat

Mike Mercer

Travel Associate

Mike Mercer is one of those guys who gives the world around him his full, undivided attention. Imbued with grace and tireless in his lifelong pursuit of fish on a fly, he's a danger to fish everywhere, and an unmatched authority when it comes to honest, objective advice about the great fisheries... Read More... • Email Mike

Justin Miller

Justin has traveled the globe guiding and learning the The Fly Shop's international destinations. He has guided the Kamchatka Peninsula every season since 2008, fishing the world with a spey rod, for every sea run fish he can find. After graduating from Chico State University, Justin started his... Read More... • Email Justin

Eric has traveled the globe guiding and managing several lodges in the world of fly fishing. We are excited to have Eric on The Fly Shop's travel team. His relationship with The Fly Shop began in the mid-80's when it's owner, Mike Michalak, brought a group of friends to our Alaska River Safaris camp... Read More... • Email Eric

Erik Argotti

Erik is the newest member of our travel team. He brings decades of experience to his new role, including 13 years guiding all over the Bristol Bay area of Alaska. He also spent two summers working on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia and has lived and travelled extensively throughout New Zealand. Read More... • Email Erik

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Mike is the owner of the Fly Shop, along with his wife Bertha. When not extolling the virtues of our world-class Travel packages to prospective customers, Mike travels to several locations each year to personally experience each of the quality fly fishing destinations. Read More...

Jordon Lynch

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Jordon has spent most of his life in Redding. Born in Southern Oregon, he moved to Shasta County at a young age and besides a brief period in the Bay Area, has been a part of the Northstate community ever since. Jordon is currently pursuing his bachelor's degree in accounting and is the perfect fit here at The Fly Shop. He's looking forward to dipping his toes in the world of fly fishing. • Email Jordon

Cheryl Burns

Travel Coordinator

Cheryl grew up in the Bay Area and spent a lot of time in the Trinity area. In '83 she was able to move to the area she so loved. Cheryl enjoys the beauty of this area and spends free time outdoors with her adult children and grandchildren chasing waterfalls and beautiful sunsets. • Email Cheryl

Michael Caranci

Outside Travel Associate

Michael began his career at The Fly Shop as a counselor at our acclaimed FishCamp program in 2001. Michael comes from a fly fishing family, and it's literally in his blood. Over the years Michael has logged in thousands of miles visiting as many countries as possible, and stalking as many... • Email Michael

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BAHAMAS & CARIBBEAN “WHAT TO BRING” LIST

This guide is the culmination of decades of angling experience from our own professional tour guides. It has been downloaded over 100,000 times, and we’re happy to make it available to you absolutely free of charge!

Angler Adventures was founded in 1986. We are a full service travel agency run by a staff of fishing experts and travel experts . We take great care in recommending the best fishing destinations to our clients and we pride ourselves in getting you there comfortably, at a reasonable cost. We do not sell tackle, but we can tell you exactly what to bring and where to buy it.

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• You make only one call – Angler Adventures 860-434-9624
• Unlike a lodge owner, we do not restrict ourselves to one location. We search a cross-section of lodges and outfitters to find the one that’s right for you.
• Our goal is for you to become a repeat customer, and to do the best possible job each and every time.

We represent over 120 lodges , outfitters and charter operators worldwide. Most of these, we’ve personally visited and fished! We’ll advise you where to stay whether you’re traveling with family or avid fishing friends. You can expect from us the ultimate in fishing / travel services; extensive pre-trip information; airline and ground transportation; advice based on personal experience; and reliable recommendations on “What to Bring”.

You never pay more than advertised rates . You will, however, benefit from our extensive knowledge and experience with international fishing travel.

We hope you enjoy our site. If you have any questions or would like to receive more detailed information on any of our destinations, please feel free to contact us . Or if you’d like to chat (we love to talk fishing!), please feel free to call us at 860-434-9624 . We hope to hear from you soon.

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Angling Destinations is a professional and highly personable fly-fishing travel company. We offer advice, expertise, and knowledge on a wide array of fly-fishing destinations the world over. Our tight-knit team of expert anglers only work with destinations that we trust and have a firsthand understanding of what each location can offer. You can be ensured that we know the difference between locations that have excellent fishing versus those that make up for sub-par fishing by providing extravagant accommodations, food, and beverages.

By the way, our services are completely free . We organize all the relevant logistics as well as offering up-to-date information on equipment, flies, and tackle. We are able to arrange the best guides while offering a complete assessment of available dates, corresponding tide profiles, and advice on relevant seasonal differences. Information that can make the difference between a good trip and a great trip.

If you've ever dreamed of exploring the endless secluded bonefish flats of the Bahamas or wanted to see what Russia's remote Kamchatka Peninsula is like. If you've ever dreamed of heading to the heart of the Rocky Mountains in search of wild trout or had the itch to see what the unpressured flats of Cuba fish like; Angling Destinations has carefully selected the best fly-fishing locations ideally suited for the discerning angler.

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Battle Hill Lodge

Fly fishing for sea trout in Iceland

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Wildly diverse fishing for brown and rainbow trout in Chilean Patagonia

Patagonia's River of Dreams

30 miles of pristine, trophy trout water, fished by only a handful of anglers each year

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The Palometa Club

Electric summer permit and tarpon fishing on Ascension Bay

Patagonia's Private Estancias

Fish the storied rivers that put Patagonia on the map more than 70 years ago

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Catch sea-run arctic char until your arms hurt in awe-inspiring Greenland

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Riverfront luxury on Idaho's famed South Fork of the Snake River

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Cedar lodge.

Helicopter fly-out fishing for trophy brown and rainbow trout on New Zealand's stunning South Island

Alaska's Inside Passage

Tour Alaska's Inside Passage and the famed Tongass National Forest on a reconditioned, mid-century naval minesweeper.

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Trophy brown and rainbow trout on Chile's mightiest river

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Flowers River Lodge

Fly fish one of the world's most productive Atlantic Salmon rivers

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The rod and reel look and feel great. I haven’t used any other euro-specific rods but this seems to work pretty well. The sensitivity is fine and I can tell much better when I’m in contact with the bottom compared to when I was using my 9’ 5wt. I’ve caught bigger fish in current and it has a good backbone. The reel also looks and feels nice and has fought trout nicely.

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In Belize, a Saltwater Fly-Fishing Paradise Awaits

T here’s a certain mystique to a good fishing lodge. It’s a flavor that, while familiar to those who frequent fishing destinations around the world, still remains welcoming and encouraging to the new angler. It’s a fine line to ride — keeping seasoned, globe-trotting fishermen content while also teaching and embracing those on their first fishing experience. For saltwater fly fishing, the challenge grows: it’s a niche sport, and doing it in saltwater narrows the cadre even further. These anglers tend to be driven, sometimes obsessive individuals who often talk about the “addiction” of casting for fish in a saltwater environment, even if they only get to do it one week a year.

All of this to say: it takes a well-run, thoughtful retreat to balance the seasoned saltwater angler with the newbie. I’ve fly-fished six continents, spending time at lodges I yearn to return to , as well as some I was happy to put in the rearview mirror. They say some places get in your blood, becoming a touchpoint over the years. One of those, for me, is Belize’s El Pescador Lodge. A decade ago I lingered a few days after a photo-shoot job, hoping to get a look at what this “flats fishing” thing was all about.

I got my desired introduction, and the first taste of a place that keeps me coming back.

A short flight from the States (about three hours from either Dallas or Atlanta), Belize is home to world-class saltwater fly fishing, and its close proximity to the U.S. makes it far more attainable than other far-flung saltwater destinations. It’s also an easy country to travel in. Most locals speak at least a little English, and many restaurants and shops in the larger towns even accept U.S. currency. For those perhaps pondering a first-ever trip out of the country, these two factors make the country approachable; it’s a good first-time-abroad travel experience.

Incoming anglers will land at Goldson International Airport. (The airport staff are used to seeing fishing gear come through, so don’t be surprised if they ask if you’re more a Permit Guy or a Tarpon Guy. They know the difference in Belize.) Then it’s time to hop into one of Tropic Air’s Cessna Grand Caravans — Tropic is amazing and easy to work with on all levels — for the quick flight out to the island of Ambergris Caye, home to El Pescador Lodge .

Welcome to El Pescador Lodge

Located near the town of San Pedro, El Pescador has been owned and run by the same family for more than 25 years. Three generations of the family are involved, giving the lodge a non-corporate, home-like feel. El Pescador has also won a variety of awards and accolades from the fly-fishing and travel industries, but maintains the feel of a family-run establishment — something becoming increasingly rare in today’s travel industry. 

It’s a true fisherman’s lodge. The main building houses comfortable, hotel-like rooms, while eight villas line either side of the property for those traveling in groups or looking for a bit more privacy. Three swimming pools dot the resort, offering a cool respite to fishermen returning from the flats.

But the heart of the lodge is the Grand Slam Bar, named for the feat of catching all three of the area’s most famous sport fish species (bonefish, tarpon and permit) in a single day. Inside the bar, the impeccably observant staff whip up all kinds of local concoctions and island favorites (pro tip: go for the Grande or the Painkiller after a long day on the water). The kitchen serves hors d’oeuvres every afternoon, and also manages to supply three quality meals a day, including box lunches for the anglers. In the evenings, family-style dinner is served outside under a spacious veranda, allowing guests to mingle and talk about the day’s adventures. This is what it’s all about: camaraderie, with anglers of all skill levels mixing, making friends and trading stories.

Chasing Dorado (And Finding Home) on the Sea of Cortez

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El Pescador has access to more than 400 square miles of shallow fishing waters surrounding the island, and the blue-green tropical flats are home to healthy numbers of bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook and other Caribbean gamefish. Fishing is good year-round, though many diehard tarpon anglers often visit from May to August, when larger, migratory tarpon swing through.

Like most fisheries, it can be encouraging one day and frustrating the next. It’s the nature of the game, especially fly fishing, and especially fly fishing in saltwater. There’s no accounting for weather, air pressure or simply the mood of the fish. But many saltwater anglers (this writer included, many years ago) have caught their first bonefish in these waters. There’s enough variety on the flats surrounding Ambergris Caye that a week spent fishing hardly seems long enough; one day you’re cruising deep in mangroves looking for tarpon in lagoons, the next you’re wading turquoise flats stalking a school of tailing permit. For serious saltwater anglers, it’s a playground worth exploring, and one that fishermen of any level won’t be eager to leave. Dolphins, manatees and iguanas are common sights during the day.

It’s also possible to catch a Grand Slam straight from the lodge dock — not common, but possible, and a feat I’ve seen in person — so fishing from the property itself is a good way to spend a relaxed evening at the lodge. For fishing days, the guides pick guests up and take them to various fishing grounds pending weather, conditions and where the fish have been eating. It’s hard to beat an hour-long run in the panga, the local style of fishing skiff, as the sun rises over the Caribbean, downing a fresh breakfast burrito made early that morning by the hardworking kitchen crew.

Sometimes (okay, often) the fishing is less about the fishing, and more about the things that come with that fishing experience, breakfast burritos included.

For Those Not Fishing-Inclined

As difficult as it may be for some anglers to imagine, some people actually want to relax on their vacation. They prefer to sit on the beach, swim in the sea and just generally play tourist. El Pescador caters well to significant others who don’t fish and even to family groups; there are plenty of non-angling activity options. For those who prefer more action than lounging by the pool with a cocktail, renting a golf cart and driving into San Pedro to explore, shop and dine for the day provides a good taste of local culture.

The clear turquoise waters are also home to world-class snorkeling and diving, and charters are readily available from the island. It’s also possible to plan a long day of adventure and head back to the mainland to explore Mayan ruins or go cave tubing in the jungle.

Belize Food Culture

Belize is a foodie’s delight. As one would expect in the Caribbean, fresh seafood, tropical fruits and quality rum abound. Be sure to sample a good ceviche (El Pescador’s kitchen staff makes an excellent conch ceviche; it’s the perfect boat snack straight from the cooler on a hot day). The local beer is Belikin, a classic European continental lager, and rum is easy to find. Breakfast is a meal that truly shines at El Pescador, where arepas — ground maize dough with a savory filling — and breakfast burritos on homemade tortillas are tried-and-true favorites.

It’s worth the trip into San Pedro to experience more local food, if nothing else. The Belize Chocolate Company crafts artisanal chocolate using beans grown from small family farms, and even offers a chocolate-making class for the culinary-curious. The Farmhouse Market & Cafe is a go-to stop for coffee, smoothies and healthy local groceries, and Lavish Habit is another solid stop for coffee and cafe food.

Even if you never leave the El Pescador property except in a panga, you’ll find plenty of Belize hospitality right at the lodge. With the exception of Eben, the American lodge manager, the staff is local, friendly and one big family.

“Family” is a term thrown around often at lodges, and it’s been cheapened with overuse. But for the El Pescador staff, it’s often true both literally and figuratively — there are uncles, nieces, brothers, cousins and childhood friends working here. By the first evening at the lodge, the camaraderie is more than apparent, and it’s clear that the El Pescador family is indeed just that — a family. There’s laughter and teasing, friendly banter with staff and guests alike. It feel like a home.

And I can hardly think of a better fishing trip than going to visit family on the tropical waters of Ambergris Caye.

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BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) -- With 15,000 lakes and about 42,000 miles of rivers and streams to choose from, fishing is part of "How WI Live" in Wisconsin.

That also includes about 13,000 miles of certified trout streams.

The inland lakes sportfishing season begins Saturday.

At Tight Lines Fly Fishing Company in De Pere, store manager Pam Van Erem says the sport fishing season is always a busy time. Anglers are stocking up on supplies and gear Wednesday morning.

"A lot of people think fly fishing is only for trout. But, we also fly fish for smallmouth bass, musky, pike, pretty much anything that you can catch with regular spinning gear, you can catch on a fly rod," said Van Erem.

Van Erem says many will be testing their luck on Saturday.

As fishermen, and women head out for opening day, DNR Fisheries Management Program Bureau Director Justine Hasz says the trout population is relatively strong across Wisconsin.

"The brook and brown trout, populations that we have out there, are supported both by habitat restoration, rehabilitation, and protection, as well as natural reproduction. And this has been leading us to have overall trout numbers across the state at some of the highest levels we've seen in recent years," said Hasz.

Those who like to pursue trout, like Pam Van Erem, agree.

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"This is a very active way to fish. You're usually standing in a stream. You're looking at pockets where the fish might hold. And you're constantly casting. You're thinking. You're moving your flies in either a way that's going to entice a strike, Something that that fish looking at says, this could be food. And I'm going to eat it," she said.

Van Erem says it's also helpful to brush up on the current fishing regulations, because bag limits and size restrictions may vary from water to water.