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Subscriber-Written Fishing Trip Report
Charles Ruston fishing trip to Campeche Tarpon
in Mexico Yucatan
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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ID: |
3764 |
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Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
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of Trip: |
March 11, 2007 to March 16, 2007 |
| Place
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Mexico Yucatan - Water: Campeche Mangroves, Flats and Rivers |
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| OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
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| Outfitter
(or lodge): |
Alejandro Hernandez, Campeche Tarpon. Calle 57 NO 6, Entre 8Y10. Campeche Camp, Mexico. Tel. 52-981-81-6-44-50. E-mail: campechetarpon@hotmail.com, Web: www.campechetarpon.com |
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Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Brad Ehrnman, Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures. PO Box 11241. Bozeman, MT, 59719. Tel. 406-585-8667, 1-888-777-5060. Fax 406-585-8657. E-mail: brad@yellowdogflyfishing.com, Web: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com |
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Fly Shop(s): |
N/A
N/A |
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| DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
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| Species
Sought/Availability: |
Tarpon - Availability: Abundant |
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Snook - Availability: Scarce |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
Fished 4 days, 28 tarpon in the air, many follows, many takes. To the boat 8 In addition to tarpon caught jacks, mangrove snapper and other miscellaneous |
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of Fishing: |
100% of fishing from the bow of the panga |
| Equipment
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Sage Xi2 8 weight, Scott S2S 9 weight' Weight forward floating (Scientific Anglers:tarpon taper and bonefish) Leaders: 9 feet, 40lb shock, 20lb tippet) |
| Flies
Used: |
Green Zima 1/0, Rainys bubble head poppers 2/0, Puglisi minnows (purple & black, everglades minnow) szie 2/0, Chartreuse Haystack 1/0 |
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| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
Weather wonderful, sunny, little wind in the afternoons, no rain, Water: very clear! |
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| SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
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| Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
Knowledge
of Water: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Accommodation: |
Excellent |
General
Fishing Knowledge: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Ability
to Communicate: |
Poor |
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Service: |
Excellent |
Overall
Personality: |
Excellent |
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of Airline: |
Continental |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
8 |
| Airline
Comments: |
Flights on time, luggage arrived |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
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| Highlights
of the Trip: |
First tarpon on the fly, 28 tarpon in the air, watching tarpon take the fly. |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
$1795 plus tips |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is a wonderful place to catch your first tarpon. Alejandro goes out of his way to ensure the trip is successful. Alejandro arranged sight seeing trips for our non fishing wives. Pechuga is one of the hardest working guides it has been my pleasure to fish with. Left the marina at 5:00 am and did not return until dark. |
| Are
There Non-Fishing Activities? |
Yes |
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So, What Are They? |
Sight see Campeche (a beautiful town), tour Mayan ruins, private beach is available. Great restaurants, quiet walks on the town square. |
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| SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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Name: |
Charles Ruston |
| Contact
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Tel. 281-251-1256 - 1211 Cricklewood Lane - E-mail: druston08@aol.com |
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| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL
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