Adventure

On location with Kameron Brown

Epic Fly Rods Saltwater fly fishing Costa Rica

 

Baja Belly, Beers, and Bonitos

Recently we were lucky enough to catch up with our legendary buddy, Kameron Brown. Kam reminds us that having a fly rod handy is always a good idea. Feast your eyes on this collection of images from his recent trip to Costa Rica with Howler Bros.  

Location: Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
Length of trip: 1 week.
Lodge / accommodation: Some random air bnb.
Saltwater Fly Fishing with Epic Fly Rods Saltwater Fly Fishing for Bonito with Epic Fly Rods
Species: Bonito (tuna looking one) and that lil guy is a Snook. These fish are super rare for the area and it's quite uncommon to see any fly rods in the area. This was a surfing trip, but I always bring my fly fishing gear.
Saltwater Fly Fishing with Epic Fly Rods Catch and release
Methods: The Bonito was caught from a panga - full sink stripping a Clouser at 100mph (Tickticktickticktick). The Snook was with a tarpon line just off the beach. 
Flies used: Snook: Olive/white weighted Clouser. Bonito: All white on white mini bead chain Clouser. 
Snook on an Epic Fly Fishing Rod
Fly Fishing for Snook Costa Rica
A few comments/impressions of the trip: We got lost as all hell on the way to the spot, stuck in the mud (in the jungle), barely crossed a river in a 2WD mini van and got Baja belly. Nothing a few good beers, surf, amazing food (ceviche on the beach) couldn't fix. The fun is endless and there's never a dull moment on a Howler Bros trip! 
Epic Reference 890C 8wt Fly Rod Epic Reference 890C 8wt Fly Rod
 

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