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One Flight to Curacao |
and Fish at many Locations |
with Leeward Fishing |
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Leeward Fishing, owned by Brian Pietersz, is located in Willemstad at Curacao, an island in the Caribbean, tens of miles from the Venezuelean coast. Curacao is the largest island of the Netherlands (or Dutch) Antilles and part of the Leeward Antilles along the South American continent, the southern chain of Lesser Antilles. A Google Earth image gives you an excellent view about the location of the Leeward Antilles. in the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean has some of the best fishing grounds in the world. Saltwater flyfishing for bonefish is popular as is deep-sea fishing for bluefish, swordfish, shark, marlin, and other billfish. These waters have also seen some big catches: many of the International Game Fishing Association's world records were registered here. Anglers will also find barracuda, bonefish, kingfish, tarpon, amberjack, grouper, and snapper closer to shore. Many islands hold local fishing tournaments that add to the excitement. Leeward Fishing offers you the following fish locations: CURACAO Curacao has a protected National Underwater Park, locating the riff at the south side for about 15 miles long. You can go trolling there close under the coast, with a little boat for tarpon, snook, bonefish and trevally. Every one of them is a terrific sportsfish which can be caught with a light spinning rod or a flyfishing outfit. Those who prefer the bigger job, can indulge in the Big Game fishing further from the coast or open sea. Here, however where you need at least a boat in the higher forties because of the waves. You can catch barracuda, wahoo, dolphin, tuna, marlin, and many other fish. Also the locations below can only safely be reached by a larger boat, higher in the 40 feet, (about 15 meters) because of the waves caused by the powerfull trade winds. BONAIRE The best dive riffs of the world can be found around Bonaire, one of the Dutch Leeward Islands. It is a protected area for divers. Sports fishing is strictly as the area is designated as a National Park. It is a quality fishing location with the chance of Tarpon, Permit and Snook in the surrounding deeper water. The season runs from February to November. LAS AVES Just off the coast lies the archipelago of Los Roques, which is the only coral atoll on that continent. Sports fishing is strictly limited to a few operators as the area is designated as a National Park It is a quality Bone fishing location with the chance of tarpon, Permit and Snook in the surrounding deeper water, Barracuda and jacks can be taken making this destination ideal for the Saltwater fly angler. The season runs from February to November. LOS ROQUES Just off the coast lies the archipelago of Los Roques, which is the only coral atoll on that continent. Sports fishing is strictly limited to a few operators as the area is designated as a National Park It is a quality Bone fishing location with the chance of tarpon, Permit and Snook in the surrounding deeper water, Barracuda and jacks can be taken making this destination ideal for the Saltwater fly angler. The season runs from February to November. VENEZUELEAN COAST The sea between Leewards Islands and Venezuela is one of the most productive venues for White and Blue Marlin worldwide and can be regarded as the true billfish Mecca. Fishing along the Venezuela coast can regularly throw up Blues of 200-250lb and in the season Jan to May can give boats several shots a day. |
