fishingbuddha

So grateful to be able to experience a bucket list trip with my Rebeca. It’s only been four days and so much has happened.

First of all, Rebeca almost didn’t make it through the smal plane we took to get to this Caye. It was windy and I admit windy enough that our plane was sideways at one point taking off….but we survived!

Arriving in San Pedro at night we were picked up by our resort in a golf cart which apparently is the main mode of transportation here .

Not only was our resort amazing but our grass roof hut was also large beautiful and had the best view of the pool and beachside.

The next day we went out on a bike ride and found a cool little local restaurant called In D Wild where we had amazing cerviche and fresh snapper.

Following the bike ride I decided to make a few casts with my fly rod. The first few casts I attracted some permit but couldn’t get them to take the fly. I also saw some bones. One cast attracted something big out of the grass but it didn’t take. As I cast in front of the fish I just attracted I was able to hook into it only to find out it was a decent barracuda. Almost taking all my line twice including backing I was able to land this beauty which I ended up giving to a local. After the fact found out the bar down the road will cook it up for me.

All I can say is what a fight. My 8wgt rod was almost to small.

Got to say ….I have been on a few travel fishing trips but I have a feeling Belize is going to be like no other! This is our first full day!