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NEWSLETTER
Highlights of the 2018 Season from Tropic Star Lodge
From The Fishing Director:
Tropic Star Lodge opened in 1963 as a fishing destina- tion where travelers gather to eat, sleep and breathe fishing. Today, sport-fisherman enjoy the same experience in one of the most pristine and wild locations left to fish. The fishery is extreme- ly diverse with a wide spectrum of species. The sheer sizes of the species that anglers can target makes Tropic Star unique. From the elusive Black Marlin found just seven miles from the Lodge at the legendary Zane Grey Reef, to Roosterfish,
those wraiths of the rocks, which we get in
massive trophy sizes. This past season has
been incredible with more pending world re-
cords set and over 25 Grand Slams released.
It is customary that upon arrival
our guests have a fishing orientation where
we discuss the weeks’ goals and talk about
the bite and techniques we will be using to
catch the fish of their dreams. We exchange
exciting fishing stories and participate in a
fun dialogue where anglers get to know one
another over a festive drink and delicious
snacks. This experience is very educational
and interesting. Even our most experienced anglers learn some- thing new. The orientation talk during the 2018 season was elec- trifying with tales of inshore and offshore success. Anglers came to Tropic Star to target an array of species. Offshore, the majestic and acrobatic Black Marlin and Blue Marlin known to tear through the water were top on our anglers’ bucket lists. Larger Yellowfin, brutes
who will test your resolve and tackle, were bending rods of many of our anglers. These fish are worth every drop of sweat and were around in huge shoals along with the Spinner Dolphins.
The smaller Yellowfin were loads of fun on spinning rods and poppers. Tropic Star is famous for our gargantuan Dorado with their ferocious appetites, they can grow to well over 50 lb and re- ally put the heat onto any angler. Our fleet caught close to 400 of
them in one week this season. Tropic Star is one of the few places where we actually re- lease Dorado and Tuna because we catch far too many for the Lodge to consume.
Inshore, the Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper were the most sought-after fish- and for good reason. Both species put up an incredible fight. Roosterfish are a powerful fish with beautiful colors and crazy dorsal fin that resembles the comb of Rooster. Cubera Snapper pack a punch and their first run is all power and tough to stop; but the results are thrilling. The prized size is 50 lb and over for both species. That fish will earn you bragging
rights all over the world. We are proud to release 100% of Rooster- fish and Cubera Snapper in addition to our billfish.
Our fishing season kicked off with our annual billfish tournament in November. Guests arrived in Piñas and saw first- hand the latest improvements we’ve been making to the Lodge.
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