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Amigo Pescador
PARISMINA, Costa Rica —
Rubinho's letter translated
from Portuguese to English
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already had fished Tarpon in
other places, but I did not
imagine that it could be as
good as it was in Costa Rica, at Rio
Parismina Lodge. It had been some
time since I felt this much emotion
over a fish. I was tremendously
impressed with the energy, vibration,
force and nobility of the Tarpon, this
surely enters in the list of the very
best of experiences that I have ever
had the chance to feel on
the end of my line.
I
Beyond Tarpon, the
regional fish make it
possible to catch great
robalos, machaca (a relative
of matrinxã) and an exotic fish
call guapote. These other species
are fished in the diverse tributary
rivers of the Parismina and in
the sand bars of the other rivers
that empty into this tropical
paradise.
When you hook your first Tarpon
and it explodes out of the water, it's
a show; a battle of man versus fish.
It takes a great deal of skill to bring
in “the one you don’t want to lose”.
There is no doubt in my mind,
this would be the next
destination I would fish!
Abraços,
Rubinho
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Recreation Fishing at Rio Parismina
Jumping at the chance / Anglers find
tarpon flying high during recent trip
to Costa Rica
By JOE DOGGETT For The Chronicle
WAKE-UP calls are available at no extra
charge at Costa Rica's Rio Parismina Lodge.
And, not coincidentally, so are jungle tours.
The roaring of a howler monkey opened
my eyes as gray light sifted through the room.
The booming commotion from the high
canopy stirred a flock of squawking mystobirds - no chance for a snooze alarm now.
I pulled on fishing shorts and stepped outside. Gregg Pratka, bunking in the room next
door, was stirring a cup of steaming café con
leche placed on the veranda by the staff - a
civilized reveille, considering the logistics.
The lodge, located in the Caribbean rain forest near the mouth of the tarpon-rich Rio
Parismina, is accessible only by boat or
small charter aircraft.
The screen door squeaked and Gregg's
son, Harris Pratka, walked out.
"What was that awful racket?" he asked.
A GOOD TEST
Lodge owner Judy Heidt was taking orders
as Houstonians Link Smith, Ronnie Sellers,
Mike Sellers and Kirk Sellers debated the
finer points of catching tarpon.
"Those monkeys sure were in a bad mood,"
I said, sliding a chair across the hardwood
floor and reaching for the platter of fresh
mangos, papayas, and pineapples.
"Maybe they heard the surf," said Ronnie.
"Listen."
The boom and crunch of heavy surf carried
from the nearby river mouth. The cannonading was not what we wanted to hear. Rough
surf across the river mouth can be a trip
killer - at least it was 25 years ago when I
first fished the region and the tarpon camps
utilized small 16-foot aluminum skiffs to
reach the ocean.
Rio Parismina Lodge commands a fleet of
21-foot center consoles. The heavy, seaworthy hulls improve the percentages of getting
"outside" on rough days. Our trip during
mid-May was a good test for the program.
"Jaguar," I said, raising a cup and pointing
to the dark wall of jungle. "You'll want to
watch where you walk after dark around
here, rookie."
"I know better than that," Harris snorted. "This might be my first trip to
Costa Rica, but if that was a
jaguar, you guys would be
hiding under the bed. Let's
get breakfast; I think
the others are
already in the
dining room."
Spring is an excellent
season for tarpon in the
50- to 150-pound class,
but conditions can be
unpredictable.
Fernando Gonzales, the lodge manager, walked in and announced the verdict.
"We just took a boat and checked the river
mouth, and it should be OK," he said. "The
2
guides know how to time the waves and
wait for lulls; they won't risk it if the lulls
are too short."
At the dock, we paired two to a boat and
donned mandatory life vests and made the
short run down the muddy river to the pass.
Recurring waves between 4 to 6 feet deep
broke across the shallow channel, but the
skilled skippers circled inside, jockeying
and stalling, then punched over the bar
and into the slick ocean.
The drill was impressive. Also worth
comment, it was exhilarating. Why?
It was real. This was no programmed
adventure park. We were on the raw edge
of the jungle, running fast and clean, and
you could feel the energy in the air. The
boats blasting through the pass and into the
untrammeled promise of the open Caribbean
were a long way from corner convenience
stores, freeway traffic jams and the latest
video games. We were out there doing it,
living it.
And once we got outside, the fishing was
up to par - which is to say it is the best deepwater tarpon fishing in the world. At least, it
is the most consistent venue that is readily
accessible to tourist travel. That remains my
firm opinion based on numerous trips to
the region.
Jon Duncan Kimrey Aggie Group
Dear Judy,
Thought you might need some pictures ’09
newsletter. Great trip and looking forward to
having 24 next year.
Gig‘em Aggies
Stormy Kimrey ‘58
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the hospitality and great fishing
on my trip to Rio Parismina, Fernando,
Sergio and Sidney were all great. I’ve
enclosed a CD of Photos. It’s hard to snap
them of Jumping Tarpon when you’re on
the fish! Will try for more shots next time.
Thanks so much.
Todd Steckel
Dear Judy,
We had a great time on our first trip to RPL.
We’ll be back in September!
Thank you so much- you ran a first class
operation.
Walter Neuman
Diane Flanagan
Grayslake, Illinois
This trip will go down as one that will rank
the very highest in our enjoyment and hospitality. Every detail was taken care of in the
finest fashion. All of the other guests shared
these same sentiments around the evening
gathering before dinner, and speaking of
dinner...one cannot come close to saying
all the nice things that should be said about
our dining experiences. absolutely the best
might summarize this past of our trip, but
again, everything was outstanding and every
detail was tended to with pride and excellence. Oh yes, there was also an adequate
amount of rainfall.
Lodge manger Fernando with great
friends: Dave Sheffield and
Ron Grimm
You can always take a quick dip in the
Lodge pool to cool off.
For this experience, we can only say
THANK YOU again.
Accompanying this letter is a short note
from Dennis highly, the President & CEO
of Cabela’s, a mutual friend. His insight is
as ours, in that you are the very best and
provide your guests with the best.
God Bless You.
John Runk
Vern Bauman
Charles A. Herzog Sr.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANK PRIEBE
THE FISHERMAN’S PRAYER
And it's pleasant fishing. Boats depart at 6
a.m. and fish through the relative cool of the
morning. Anglers return to the lodge at 11
a.m. for lunch, pool and siesta - a great
break during the heat of the day.
The afternoon anglers depart at 2 p.m. and
return at 5 p.m. Even with the midday timeout, you get a full eight hours of fishing. This
is possible because rich tarpon water is
located within 10 minutes of the lodge.
Dear Judy,
We want to give this small token of our
most sincere appreciation for your kin
services to our wives and ourselves while
we were in your fabulous fishing lodge. Rio
Parismina Lodge is a facility that all other
lodges must be envious of and rightfully so.
Your Detail to excellence is without question, and you made all of us feel as though
we were the most special guests ever.
I pray that I may live to fish
Until my dying day.
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray:
When in the Lord’s great landing net
And peacefully asleep
That in His mercy I be judged
Big enough to keep.
The Priebe Family
Shake, Rattle & Roll...
Longer runs to nearby lagoon passes and
river mouths are possible but seldom
necessary.
7
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Dear Judy,
The other day I received one of those long,
list-your-favorite-things e-mails, which usually I just delete. But one question stuck
out: "If you could be anywhere in the world
right now, where would it be?"
That was easy. Even though Dusty has been
to Parismina 40 times, and I've made the
last 29 of those trips, my answer was "I
wish we were at Judy's." Which is why
we've already booked our group's usual
week at Rio Parismina Lodge for the
fall of 2009.
Kimrey Aggie Group
You and Fernando and your staff have
created a paradise for pescadors, and Dusty
and I and our amigos can't wait to come
back for another week of jungle magic!
See you in 301 days!
Fondly,
Gloria (Ensley)
Larry Schoenborn’s Group April 2008
Dear Judy,
Thanks to you and your wonderful staff
for a week of fishing at RPL that will never
be forgotten. Our group of four boated in
excess of 85 large Tarpon per boat during
the week of 9/2-9/8. We had them up and
jumping all the time. Now the four of us
need a rest just to get our strength back.
WOW! What a trip. The food, boats, guides
and the staff! Everything and everyone was
fabulous. Thanks again for being such
a great hostess.
Alan Sandler
Chicago, IL
Dear Judy,
One of the best trips I’ve been on. You have
a great place—guides & food 2nd to none.
Hope to be back next year.
Ted West
Chicago, IL.
Dear Judy,
Hi this is James, I’m one if the camera
guy/editors at BWP. Nate passed along your
email address so I could send you a couple
pics. I have two with Babe’s daughter, who’s
name is Donny, and Babe. We never got a
pic of Babe with a Tarpon unfortunately.
During a given session, one boat might hit a
hot area and put 15 or 20 fish in the air while
another crew struggled for two or three, but
the overall numbers balanced out. For example, newcomer Harris hooked several fish the
first day but failed to land one; the next morning he brought five or six to the boat for clean
releases - an overnight expert.
“During a given session, one
boat might hit a hot area and
put 15 or 20 fish in the air”
Frankly, once you've landed a few, you
tend to fish for the exciting strikes and initial
jumps. A stubborn tarpon hugging bottom
in 90-foot water becomes sweaty,
exhausting work.
And "work" is the correct word. You pour
on the heat, using the powerful butt of the rod
and utilizing side pressure whenever possible.
The proper technique puts unrelenting strain
on both ends of the line.
The first fish I caught, while sharing a boat
with Mike, was estimated by guide Jorge
Menendez to weigh at least 150 pounds - as
James Cordell
Videographer/Editor
Babe Winkelman Productions
Almost all the gang. Left to Right Harlow Lockwood,
Dave Sheffield, Don Degeus, Ron Grimm,
Steve & George Shallbetter.
Our two-angler boats routinely jumped eight
to 12 tarpon per day. Most were in the 70- to
100-pound class. The standard technique was
to drift sardina minnows on 30-pound boat
rods or cast fast-sinking lures on 20-pound
plug rods. The schools were located in water
between 50 to 90 feet deep within a mile or
so of the beach.
large as any we've hooked in five trips. I beat
the thick, fat female in 29 minutes on a 30pound outfit, but I was woozy all that afternoon and most of the night. The nearest
professional diagnosis was heat exhaustion,
but I knew better. It was a severe case of
tarpon overdose.
LEAPING LARGE
The payback for fighting deep-water tarpon
on light tackle is the occasional "skying" fish.
A skying tarpon races
from the depths and
launches straight up.
The vertical leap carries
10 or 15 feet, maybe
more. The silver fish is
so high you are staring
up rather than out at the
stupendous effort.
Forget about proper
fishing technique - all
you can do is point
and yell.
The wild leap for freedom is the most impressive display you ever will
see over a light fishing
rod; tarpon on shallow
flats cannot achieve the
vertical momentum, and tarpon on heavy
tackle are dragging too much resistance.
An example was the fish on this page. I
hooked the sixfoot tarpon while fishing with
Gregg. He alertly grabbed my camera for
a fast-draw shot.
The motor drive Canon was set on auto
focus, and he nailed the broadside fish on
the descent. The photo has not been
retouched in any way.
The tarpon pulled free following the jump
but no matter - the image of the leap will last
a lifetime. And it is those superlatives that
make Parismina so special. Howling monkeys, beckoning
surf and skying
tarpon are just
some of the
things that keep
us coming back.
But be careful.
Pulling on those
big fish under
the tropical sun
can be brutal.
You need to be
realistic, especially with sweat
pouring from a
balding, graying
dome. You need
to pace yourself,
but in the often
oversold world of angling, that is not a bad
problem to address.
—Joe Doggett “for the Houston Chronicle”
Dear Judy,
I never got a chance to really thank you,
but I had an amazing time in Costa Rica.
I finally got a few of the pictures and I
can't help but day dream of still being
at Parismina. I hope all is well. Talk to
you soon. Thank you again for setting
up a perfect trip.
Alex Gerber
6
Donny sho
w
Winkelma s her dad, Babe
n, how it’s
done.
3
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See What Our Guests Are Saying!
Dear Judy,
The other day I received one of those long,
list-your-favorite-things e-mails, which usually I just delete. But one question stuck
out: "If you could be anywhere in the world
right now, where would it be?"
That was easy. Even though Dusty has been
to Parismina 40 times, and I've made the
last 29 of those trips, my answer was "I
wish we were at Judy's." Which is why
we've already booked our group's usual
week at Rio Parismina Lodge for the
fall of 2009.
Kimrey Aggie Group
You and Fernando and your staff have
created a paradise for pescadors, and Dusty
and I and our amigos can't wait to come
back for another week of jungle magic!
See you in 301 days!
Fondly,
Gloria (Ensley)
Larry Schoenborn’s Group April 2008
Dear Judy,
Thanks to you and your wonderful staff
for a week of fishing at RPL that will never
be forgotten. Our group of four boated in
excess of 85 large Tarpon per boat during
the week of 9/2-9/8. We had them up and
jumping all the time. Now the four of us
need a rest just to get our strength back.
WOW! What a trip. The food, boats, guides
and the staff! Everything and everyone was
fabulous. Thanks again for being such
a great hostess.
Alan Sandler
Chicago, IL
Dear Judy,
One of the best trips I’ve been on. You have
a great place—guides & food 2nd to none.
Hope to be back next year.
Ted West
Chicago, IL.
Dear Judy,
Hi this is James, I’m one if the camera
guy/editors at BWP. Nate passed along your
email address so I could send you a couple
pics. I have two with Babe’s daughter, who’s
name is Donny, and Babe. We never got a
pic of Babe with a Tarpon unfortunately.
During a given session, one boat might hit a
hot area and put 15 or 20 fish in the air while
another crew struggled for two or three, but
the overall numbers balanced out. For example, newcomer Harris hooked several fish the
first day but failed to land one; the next morning he brought five or six to the boat for clean
releases - an overnight expert.
“During a given session, one
boat might hit a hot area and
put 15 or 20 fish in the air”
Frankly, once you've landed a few, you
tend to fish for the exciting strikes and initial
jumps. A stubborn tarpon hugging bottom
in 90-foot water becomes sweaty,
exhausting work.
And "work" is the correct word. You pour
on the heat, using the powerful butt of the rod
and utilizing side pressure whenever possible.
The proper technique puts unrelenting strain
on both ends of the line.
The first fish I caught, while sharing a boat
with Mike, was estimated by guide Jorge
Menendez to weigh at least 150 pounds - as
James Cordell
Videographer/Editor
Babe Winkelman Productions
Almost all the gang. Left to Right Harlow Lockwood,
Dave Sheffield, Don Degeus, Ron Grimm,
Steve & George Shallbetter.
Our two-angler boats routinely jumped eight
to 12 tarpon per day. Most were in the 70- to
100-pound class. The standard technique was
to drift sardina minnows on 30-pound boat
rods or cast fast-sinking lures on 20-pound
plug rods. The schools were located in water
between 50 to 90 feet deep within a mile or
so of the beach.
large as any we've hooked in five trips. I beat
the thick, fat female in 29 minutes on a 30pound outfit, but I was woozy all that afternoon and most of the night. The nearest
professional diagnosis was heat exhaustion,
but I knew better. It was a severe case of
tarpon overdose.
LEAPING LARGE
The payback for fighting deep-water tarpon
on light tackle is the occasional "skying" fish.
A skying tarpon races
from the depths and
launches straight up.
The vertical leap carries
10 or 15 feet, maybe
more. The silver fish is
so high you are staring
up rather than out at the
stupendous effort.
Forget about proper
fishing technique - all
you can do is point
and yell.
The wild leap for freedom is the most impressive display you ever will
see over a light fishing
rod; tarpon on shallow
flats cannot achieve the
vertical momentum, and tarpon on heavy
tackle are dragging too much resistance.
An example was the fish on this page. I
hooked the sixfoot tarpon while fishing with
Gregg. He alertly grabbed my camera for
a fast-draw shot.
The motor drive Canon was set on auto
focus, and he nailed the broadside fish on
the descent. The photo has not been
retouched in any way.
The tarpon pulled free following the jump
but no matter - the image of the leap will last
a lifetime. And it is those superlatives that
make Parismina so special. Howling monkeys, beckoning
surf and skying
tarpon are just
some of the
things that keep
us coming back.
But be careful.
Pulling on those
big fish under
the tropical sun
can be brutal.
You need to be
realistic, especially with sweat
pouring from a
balding, graying
dome. You need
to pace yourself,
but in the often
oversold world of angling, that is not a bad
problem to address.
—Joe Doggett “for the Houston Chronicle”
Dear Judy,
I never got a chance to really thank you,
but I had an amazing time in Costa Rica.
I finally got a few of the pictures and I
can't help but day dream of still being
at Parismina. I hope all is well. Talk to
you soon. Thank you again for setting
up a perfect trip.
Alex Gerber
6
Donny sho
w
Winkelma s her dad, Babe
n, how it’s
done.
3
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Recreation Fishing at Rio Parismina
Jumping at the chance / Anglers find
tarpon flying high during recent trip
to Costa Rica
By JOE DOGGETT For The Chronicle
WAKE-UP calls are available at no extra
charge at Costa Rica's Rio Parismina Lodge.
And, not coincidentally, so are jungle tours.
The roaring of a howler monkey opened
my eyes as gray light sifted through the room.
The booming commotion from the high
canopy stirred a flock of squawking mystobirds - no chance for a snooze alarm now.
I pulled on fishing shorts and stepped outside. Gregg Pratka, bunking in the room next
door, was stirring a cup of steaming café con
leche placed on the veranda by the staff - a
civilized reveille, considering the logistics.
The lodge, located in the Caribbean rain forest near the mouth of the tarpon-rich Rio
Parismina, is accessible only by boat or
small charter aircraft.
The screen door squeaked and Gregg's
son, Harris Pratka, walked out.
"What was that awful racket?" he asked.
A GOOD TEST
Lodge owner Judy Heidt was taking orders
as Houstonians Link Smith, Ronnie Sellers,
Mike Sellers and Kirk Sellers debated the
finer points of catching tarpon.
"Those monkeys sure were in a bad mood,"
I said, sliding a chair across the hardwood
floor and reaching for the platter of fresh
mangos, papayas, and pineapples.
"Maybe they heard the surf," said Ronnie.
"Listen."
The boom and crunch of heavy surf carried
from the nearby river mouth. The cannonading was not what we wanted to hear. Rough
surf across the river mouth can be a trip
killer - at least it was 25 years ago when I
first fished the region and the tarpon camps
utilized small 16-foot aluminum skiffs to
reach the ocean.
Rio Parismina Lodge commands a fleet of
21-foot center consoles. The heavy, seaworthy hulls improve the percentages of getting
"outside" on rough days. Our trip during
mid-May was a good test for the program.
"Jaguar," I said, raising a cup and pointing
to the dark wall of jungle. "You'll want to
watch where you walk after dark around
here, rookie."
"I know better than that," Harris snorted. "This might be my first trip to
Costa Rica, but if that was a
jaguar, you guys would be
hiding under the bed. Let's
get breakfast; I think
the others are
already in the
dining room."
Spring is an excellent
season for tarpon in the
50- to 150-pound class,
but conditions can be
unpredictable.
Fernando Gonzales, the lodge manager, walked in and announced the verdict.
"We just took a boat and checked the river
mouth, and it should be OK," he said. "The
2
guides know how to time the waves and
wait for lulls; they won't risk it if the lulls
are too short."
At the dock, we paired two to a boat and
donned mandatory life vests and made the
short run down the muddy river to the pass.
Recurring waves between 4 to 6 feet deep
broke across the shallow channel, but the
skilled skippers circled inside, jockeying
and stalling, then punched over the bar
and into the slick ocean.
The drill was impressive. Also worth
comment, it was exhilarating. Why?
It was real. This was no programmed
adventure park. We were on the raw edge
of the jungle, running fast and clean, and
you could feel the energy in the air. The
boats blasting through the pass and into the
untrammeled promise of the open Caribbean
were a long way from corner convenience
stores, freeway traffic jams and the latest
video games. We were out there doing it,
living it.
And once we got outside, the fishing was
up to par - which is to say it is the best deepwater tarpon fishing in the world. At least, it
is the most consistent venue that is readily
accessible to tourist travel. That remains my
firm opinion based on numerous trips to
the region.
Jon Duncan Kimrey Aggie Group
Dear Judy,
Thought you might need some pictures ’09
newsletter. Great trip and looking forward to
having 24 next year.
Gig‘em Aggies
Stormy Kimrey ‘58
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the hospitality and great fishing
on my trip to Rio Parismina, Fernando,
Sergio and Sidney were all great. I’ve
enclosed a CD of Photos. It’s hard to snap
them of Jumping Tarpon when you’re on
the fish! Will try for more shots next time.
Thanks so much.
Todd Steckel
Dear Judy,
We had a great time on our first trip to RPL.
We’ll be back in September!
Thank you so much- you ran a first class
operation.
Walter Neuman
Diane Flanagan
Grayslake, Illinois
This trip will go down as one that will rank
the very highest in our enjoyment and hospitality. Every detail was taken care of in the
finest fashion. All of the other guests shared
these same sentiments around the evening
gathering before dinner, and speaking of
dinner...one cannot come close to saying
all the nice things that should be said about
our dining experiences. absolutely the best
might summarize this past of our trip, but
again, everything was outstanding and every
detail was tended to with pride and excellence. Oh yes, there was also an adequate
amount of rainfall.
Lodge manger Fernando with great
friends: Dave Sheffield and
Ron Grimm
You can always take a quick dip in the
Lodge pool to cool off.
For this experience, we can only say
THANK YOU again.
Accompanying this letter is a short note
from Dennis highly, the President & CEO
of Cabela’s, a mutual friend. His insight is
as ours, in that you are the very best and
provide your guests with the best.
God Bless You.
John Runk
Vern Bauman
Charles A. Herzog Sr.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANK PRIEBE
THE FISHERMAN’S PRAYER
And it's pleasant fishing. Boats depart at 6
a.m. and fish through the relative cool of the
morning. Anglers return to the lodge at 11
a.m. for lunch, pool and siesta - a great
break during the heat of the day.
The afternoon anglers depart at 2 p.m. and
return at 5 p.m. Even with the midday timeout, you get a full eight hours of fishing. This
is possible because rich tarpon water is
located within 10 minutes of the lodge.
Dear Judy,
We want to give this small token of our
most sincere appreciation for your kin
services to our wives and ourselves while
we were in your fabulous fishing lodge. Rio
Parismina Lodge is a facility that all other
lodges must be envious of and rightfully so.
Your Detail to excellence is without question, and you made all of us feel as though
we were the most special guests ever.
I pray that I may live to fish
Until my dying day.
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray:
When in the Lord’s great landing net
And peacefully asleep
That in His mercy I be judged
Big enough to keep.
The Priebe Family
Shake, Rattle & Roll...
Longer runs to nearby lagoon passes and
river mouths are possible but seldom
necessary.
7
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Tarpon in Costa Rica
Amigo Pescador
PARISMINA, Costa Rica —
Rubinho's letter translated
from Portuguese to English
We saved you a seat at Rio Parismina Lodge.
We have a boat waiting for you!
WANTED:
Photos & Articles for our
next Reel News Photo Gallery.
Send us your favorites.
Sorry we cannot send your
pictures back, so send spares!
Space is Limited So Book Your Trip Today!
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PA I D
PERMIT #6450
San Antonio, TX
P.O. Box 460009
San Antonio, Texas 78246-0009
For More Information Call,
1-800-338-5688
1-(210)-824-4442
already had fished Tarpon in
other places, but I did not
imagine that it could be as
good as it was in Costa Rica, at Rio
Parismina Lodge. It had been some
time since I felt this much emotion
over a fish. I was tremendously
impressed with the energy, vibration,
force and nobility of the Tarpon, this
surely enters in the list of the very
best of experiences that I have ever
had the chance to feel on
the end of my line.
I
Beyond Tarpon, the
regional fish make it
possible to catch great
robalos, machaca (a relative
of matrinxã) and an exotic fish
call guapote. These other species
are fished in the diverse tributary
rivers of the Parismina and in
the sand bars of the other rivers
that empty into this tropical
paradise.
When you hook your first Tarpon
and it explodes out of the water, it's
a show; a battle of man versus fish.
It takes a great deal of skill to bring
in “the one you don’t want to lose”.
There is no doubt in my mind,
this would be the next
destination I would fish!
Abraços,
Rubinho