| Classic Bluewater Adventure ...explore the remote islands off Panama's Pacific coast with American pioneer Tom Yust
The waters off Panama's Pacific coast are famous for extraordinary abundance of gamefish, especially near the remote jungle island of Coiba and the fabled Hannibal Bank. Some say there is no finer fishing in the world. All the classic bluewater and inshore species are here. Black Marlin and huge yellowfin tuna cruise the steep drop offs and underwater pinnacles. Only minutes away you can find roosterfish, cubera snapper and the rare Pacific tarpon. But, experienced anglers know that there is more to catching fish than just knowing where they might be. You also need an experienced American captain...one you can rely on. Captain Tom Yust pioneered sportfishing on the remote Hannibal Bank and secluded river mouths of the Isla Coiba region. Tom's years of experience and his skilled handling of his superb 31' Bertram will keep you in the chair until your muscles ache.
Experienced anglers also know that there is more to an adventure than just boating fish. At some point during your stay, you will want to sit back... relax a bit and just consider where you are. More than 30 tropical islands dot the sea. The diversity of life defies description. Exotic birds fill the air ...crocodiles lie motionless on the banks of unnamed rivers ...primeval rainforest encroaches on a remote stretch of forgotten ocean ...yet you are here and not another human is in site.
Call 1-800-800-0907 or 001-636-405-1200 Just off the Pacific coast of Panama, the sea is dotted with small jungle covered islands. Their green slopes rise steeply from the blue waters which surround them. At first glance, they almost appear to float on the placid surface of this half forgotten stretch of ocean. In reality, each is just the peak of a massive undersea mountain. Many soar hundreds of fathoms from the ocean floor below. For every mountain which makes it to the surface, there are many which fall just short creating some of the most extraordinary sub-sea topography in the world. Underwater pinnacles, shallow banks and sheer ledges abound. The magic "100 fathom line" is often only a few miles from a pristine white sand beach.
These remote, uninhabited islands and their sub-sea cousins are teeming with life. In the mornings, you awake to the roar of howler monkeys and squawking parrots, yet you are only minutes from some of the most exciting sportfishing and freediving in the world, where massive black marlin hunt frantic baitfish and schools of giant yellowfin tuna make the water boil. Here, "swimming with the fishes" takes on a whole new meaning. On the islands, narrow footpaths twist through the dense rainforest. Life here is much the same as it has been for thousands of years. Every square inch seems to be alive. The exotic birds, small mammals, and reptiles are too numerous to name. Saltwater crocs sun themselves on the banks of deserted rivers waiting patiently for a careless pelican to land nearby. Still, even today, from the center of the jungle to the edge of the horizon, there is not another soul in sight ... except of course, for a couple of intrepid explorers and their trusty guide and captain. A Coiba Adventure
Some people just fish, we explore. In a single day we might release a 500lb Marlin, swim with huge tuna and porpoises, raise some feisty roosterfish and hike through the rainforest to the top of a mountain on an uninhabited island. Then, we anchor the boat in a protected cove and finish the day with some tasty snapper fillets and icy cold beer. After all, it's not just a fishing trip, it's an adventure! We offer a wide variety of inshore and offshore activities. Expeditions are tailored according to individual interests, physical abilities and time frame. * Classic Sportfishing * Bluewater spearfishing * Freediving *Island exploration * Surfing, sea kayaking *Scuba diving The only problem most guests encounter is that there is so much to do that it is hard to make up your mind. But once you do, you can be sure it will be exciting. Accommodations
Accommodations are in the only cabins anywhere on or remotely near Isla Coiba. The air-conditioned cabins were originally the famed Club Pacifico Fishing Resort built in the late 1970's by Bob Griffen. Today the cabins are under administration of Panama's national park rangers. We complement the cabins with our own quality beds & furnishings. We maintain our own cooking equipment & chef in order to serve you best. The cabins are very remote but comfortable, the food is tasty and healthy, but this is only the starting point. The real adventure begins as soon as we shove off and head for the more remote waters and islands. What happens then is more or less up to you.
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