Caribbean travel? [Archive] - Reel-Time Forums

frank

01-10-2000, 06:15 PM

at this time of year a lot of us from the northeast take charter flights to the islands ..... anyone take their gear along and can share info?thanks...frank <A href="mailto:n1gdo@juno.com">n1gdo@juno.com</A>

bob g

01-12-2000, 08:39 PM

frank, i take my gear with me every time we go. what do you want to know?

also, i'm just being nosey. where are you going?

ronr

02-03-2000, 10:13 AM

frank,
Awhile back when coming home from the Bahamas, my 2 pc. orvis rod, that I had checked in apparently didn't make it. After reporting this I was sent to check in another room to see if it was there. The fellow airline employee,as he handed me the rod said I had good timing, because he and another guy were trying to decide who would be going home with this lost rod. Anyway,I have since purchaced shorter 3pc. rods that I now carry on with me for trips to the carribean with wife. I have a rod bag that holds 3 rods and 2 compartments for fly boxes, reels etc. I try to carry on as much gear on with me in case of missing checked items. Ther is alot of info out there on destinations and their fishing possibilities. You can find guides when you go or find some fishy spots on your own by asking locals when you get there or use this site for your inquiries.
ronr

frank

02-05-2000, 08:39 AM

thank you for taking the time and giving the advice...i have had pretty good luck in not losing equipment in transit. however, i now have a 3pc and will carry reels/flies just in case...i agree with you.
my inquiries about the varied islands etc are just in case i jump on a charter from brrrboston and want to fish on my own...i have had some luck in some spots and like to exchange info with fellow travellers....next trip (unless i go stir crazy before) is april to pesca.maya....should be fun...thanks again
frank in brrrrboston
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