FLY FISHING – CUBA, JARDINES REINA

Fly fishing for Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish and Snook in Jardines de la Reina in Cuba. Fishmaster will arrange a hosted saltwater fly fishing trip to Jardines de la Reina on 14.-23.2.2025. Jouni Rauha will work as a host for this saltwater fly fishing trip. Tropical fly fishing in Jardines de la Reina is considered as perhaps the best in this planet. The excellent fly fishing and beautiful Cuban Caribbean scenery make trip unforgettable.

CUBA

Aside from its fascinating culture and Caribbean hospitality, Cuba has long been synonymous with some of the finest saltwater fly fishing in the world. For the last years of operation to bring together the most exclusive areas of the country combined with a high level of service. Whether sight casting to giant tarpon or bonefish we allow you to experience the essence of Cuba in the height of comfort.

FLY FISHING

Jardines de la Reina area is considered as one of the best places for saltwater fly fishing big tarpon and excellent fishing for permit and bonefish. This huge area consists of several different types of flats that can be waded and fished from special boats. The fishing season is year round and fishing can be done with single hand fly rod. There are not many tropical fly fishing places in the world which can offer as varied and rich fishing as that of Jardines de la Reina. Tarpon, bonefish, permit, jacks and big barracudas are plentiful. Local fishing guide will take you by boat to a range of interesting fishing locations and show where and when to cast. There is always one boat and guide per 2 persons. The guides know the waters and speak well English.

FLY FISHING TACKLE

9 feet long 7 or 8 weight fly rod is good for bonefish and one 9 or 12 weight for tarpon and permit. High-performance reels with a good brake system are required, capable of holding 200-250 yards of 20-pound backing. We recommend weight forward tropical floating fly lines for bonefish and permit. For bonefish and permit we recommend 10-12-foot knotless leaders, and 12-18 pound fluorocarbon shock tippet. For tarpon we recommend 60-80-pound test fluorocarbon level leader.

FLIES

Bonefish flies: Gotcha, Crazy Charlie, Bonefish Special and small crabs tied on hooks 4 or 6, sand and light-brown. Permit: Avalon Fly, Flexo Crab and Merkin long arm crab tied on hooks 2 and 4. For tarpon and snook: streamers, deceivers on hooks 1/0-3/0 tan, chartreuse, black and purple tarpon bunny, Black Death and Purple Death.

ACCOMODATION

The Jardines Avalon IV replaced the former Tortuga. Jardines Avalon 4 is a remarkable 54 m long yacht, it stays moored in Jardines de la Reina and features 20 staterooms, a spacious lounge areas, and fabulous sun deck complete with two hot tubs. Each guest room includes private bathroom, personalized air conditioning and heating controls, ample storage space, and convertible double beds. The cabins and common areas have electric sockets available for you to plug in your personal items (220 volts and 110 volts).

The sun deck includes four suites with direct access outside onto the sundeck balcony. The upper deck includes eight double rooms with private bathrooms as well as a lovely dining area and rear covered patio. The main deck includes another eight double rooms, a comfortable lounge area with large couches and entertainment space. The main entrance to the yacht features a massive rear deck and platform to keep all of your gear organized with easy access. The crew resides in the lower deck along with the engine room.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Fishing trips to Jardines de la Reina will be arranged throughout the year. The packages can be booked according to the client’s preferred dates subject to availability. Anglers will take an international flight to Havana, stay one night in hotel there and continue next morning to destination. It is 6 hours bus trip from Havana to Jucaro port. From Jucaro port it is about 4 hours cruising to the destination Jardines de la Reina.

• Dates: 14.-23.2.2025 (at destination 15.-22.2.)
• Price: 6980 eur/person. Special Price: 5080 eur/person
• Trip length: 5 and half fishing days/7 nights in destination, 2 nights in Havana
• Group size: 1 host + 6-7 anglers/ 5 skiffs
• Bookings: Ask for open spaces
• Fishing trip includes: Bus transports from Havana to Jardines Reina, Accomodation in JA 4 yacht, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Fishing licenses, Fly fishing, Guiding, Boat transports
• Fishing trip excludes: Flights to/from Havana, 1 hotel night in Havana (100-200 eur), Meals and drinks in Havana, Gratuities (300 eur for guide + 150 eur for staff), Open bar fee (190 eur), Conservation fee (290 eur/person)
• Species: Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Snook, Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, Snapper
• Fishing season: Year round
• More information: Cuba, Jardines Reina 14.-23.2.2025 >>