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Hosted Group Trips for 2008

Bring your fishing buddies or we will match you with new ones. Call John at (805) 207-3522 and we will send you detailed information on each trip. Extra days and upgrades are available. All trips are priced double occupancy, plus air, and tips. Ground transportation may not be included unless specified. Most taxes, Awards Banquet and prizes are included.

John, Nick or Ron will be always at hand, to make sure any trip is your "Dream Trip"

Reel Fun #24 - Super Bowl in Costa Rica

Saturday, February 2 to Sunday, February 10

We will be arriving in San Jose Saturday, watch the game Sunday, Monday bus to Jaco, Tuesday and Wednesday night in Jaco with one day fishing and one day Zip Line or horseback riding on beach, Thursday and Friday night in Quepos with one day fishing and a possible side trip to Manuel Antonio, Saturday night is back in San Jose to return on Sunday. $1595.

Reel fun #25 - La Paz, Capitol city of Baja California South

Saturday, May 3 to Wednesday, May 7

Enjoy four nights at the modern, legendary Hotel Los Arcos in Historic La Paz, with two days panga fishing with Fishermen’s Fleet, for Yellowtail, Dorado, Marlin, Pargo, Roosterfish and more. Or, scuba dive instead of fishing. $695. Max 24

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La Paz, the Capital of Baja California Sur is a charming city 60 miles north of Cabo San Lucas. Located on the Sea of Cortez, the “City of Peace “ is far away from the hustle and bustle of Cabo. La Paz has a rich history and is popular with tourists from all over the World, especially Mainland Mexico. The restaurants, shopping and nightlife are great, but the real treat is the Bay of La Paz and the Sea of Cortez. The offshore Islands of Espiritu Santo and Cerralvo are pristine. Surrounded by clear warm water and teaming with sea life you’ll see jumping Manta Rays, Dolphins, Whales, Flying fish and more. Of course the main reason for our trip to La Paz are the Yellow Tail, Dorado, Pargo, Rooster fish and other species we can catch at this time of the year.

• We will spend 4 nights at the luxurious Hotel Los Arcos, downtown on the waterfront. It is one of the original hotels in La Paz and has grown into the finest hotel in the city. • Check in on Saturday May 3. Fishermen’s Fleet located next door to Hotel Los Arcos will take us Panga fishing, two anglers per boat, on Sunday and Monday. • Sunday morning May 4th: up early for breakfast at Fisherman’s Fleet. You can choose to fish Espiritu Santo from La Paz. Or from the Punta Arena side. Each fishing day breakfast, lunch and tackle is provided, order beer the day before, or bring your own. Your fish will be cleaned, vacuumed packed and frozen. • Monday May 5th: same schedule. Plan to be gone from about 6 am to 3 pm. • Monday evening we will enjoy a trip party. • Tuesday May 6th: is an open day to explore the city, shop, relax, or spend another day on the water, Scuba diving or fishing is available for an additional charge. • Wednesday May 7th: is time to go home until the next Reel Fun Adventure.

For advise on what to bring, transportation to and from or for any other questions: call John @ 805-207-3522. Deposits are due now. Send $200 to Fish Talk Radio c/o John at above address

 

Reel Fun #26 - All Alaska Outdoors on the Kenai Peninsula

Sunday, June 1 to Friday, June 6

Experience it all! Fish for “barn door” Halibut at Deep Creek, King Salmon on the Kenai River, and a floatplane fly in, fly fishing trip to a remote lake. Spend five nights in the deluxe All Alaska Outdoors Lodge in suites with full kitchen. Use extra day for more fishing or exploring. We will pick up rental cars in Anchorage that are included. $1495. Max 16

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The Kenai Peninsula is legendary for big Halibut, King Salmon and remote glacier lakes. On this trip you get it all! The All Alaska Outdoors Lodge is about two hours south of Anchorage in Soldotna. The lodge is on a lake with quick access to the Kenai River and a short drive to the famous Halibut grounds at Deep Creek. A floatplane is docked at the lodge to fly you to remote wilderness lakes. Relax in luxurious lodge and cabin accommodations with all the modern comforts, while you enjoy all the Kenai Peninsula has to offer. We will arrive in Anchorage and board rental vehicles (included) to caravan to the lodge.

The group will be divided into four person teams and rotate fishing experiences. Each team will fish Halibut at Deep Creek, spend a day on a guided trip on the Kenai River for King Salmon and a half day Float Plane fly fishing for Northern Pike in a remote lake.

Deep Creek is in Ninilchik about 45 minutes south. We will be fishing with D&M Charters in the very productive Halibut grounds with a chance of King Salmon. The Kenai River trip is with professional guides using the best equipment. There is a “no take” slot limit on Kings between 44 and 55 inches. Your floatplane trip will take you to a lake determined by your pilot/guide. This trip can be upgraded to a full day multiple lake trip.

We will have five nights with four very full days. On your fourth day there is optional fishing for what ever you liked the best, or try something new. There is equipment to fish the lake at the lodge or spend some time exploring the area. Rental cars are included and available for use through out our stay. There are many great restaurants in the Kenai/Soldotna area. One night will be a group BBQ at the lodge.

Rooms are fully equipped with kitchens, are spacious and very comfortable. All the gear at All Alaska Outdoors Lodge is top of the line. Your catch will be processed in vacuum-sealed bags, frozen and boxed. Rick Reed, Tully and Kurt Deposits are now due. Send $200 to Fish Talk Radio c/o John Henigin at above address.

Reel Fun #27 - Clover Pass Alaska for 4 species of Salmon.

Tuesday, July 8 to Sunday, July 13

Five nights accommodations at the Clover Pass Resort, in the calm waters of the Inland Passage. Four days self guided fishing for King, Silver, Pink and Chum Salmon. Halibut charters are available. This is ALL-inclusive, with boats, tackle, all meals, fish vacuum sealed, frozen and boxed, and airport transportation. $1695. Max 28

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Clover Pass, just North of Ketchikan, is on one of the best Salmon runs in the world. These calm waters are the “highway” for the Salmon returning to span. Ketchikan is known as the “Salmon Capital of Alaska” Put a line in the water as you leave the dock. King, Pink, Silver and Chum Salmon are plentiful at the Resort when we are there in July. Migrating schools of Pacific Salmon funnel into the protected waterways of the inside passage around Ketchikan.

This is an “all inclusive” trip. Included is transportation from the Ketchikan airport, all meals, tackle, bait and boats. Catch is processed, frozen and boxed. Food is great and the portions plentiful. The Clover Pass Restaurant is well known in the community.

Our annual Salmon Derby and prizes are awarded at a Banquet the night before we leave. Fish as much or little as you like because you are the Captain of your self guided Livingston skiff. Your schedule is whatever you want it to be. Get up early, pack a lunch and spend 12 hours on the water, or go out for a few hours come in for lunch and head into town. The fishing is good all day and the weather is very co-operative this time of year. Besides the four species of Salmon, try your luck on Rock Fish, Halibut and Ling Cod.

While on the water dotted with islands you can see Orcas, Whales and beautiful scenery. Bald Eagles are as plentiful as Seagulls. Be prepared for the magnificent 3-hour sunsets. Spend some time visiting the historic charming town of Ketchikan. Visit the historical Totem Pole Museum, their many shops and experience their distinctive native culture. Barn-door Halibut charters, 20’ covered aluminum boats with 90 horse Yamaha outboards, and scenic floatplane trips are available options. Fishing license and room tax is less than $100. A tip pool of $100 per person is optional.

Deposits are now due. Send $200 pp to Fish Talk Radio c/o John at above address For more information Call John at 805-207-3522 or Nick at 805-570-5867

Reel Fun #28 - East Cape of Baja

Sunday, August 10 to Thursday, August 14

Considered by many the best big game fishing grounds in the world. In August the water has warmed up and the fishing is at its best. Spend four nights at the Palmas de Cortez, the finest resort in the area, with all meals included. Spend two days cruiser fishing for Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, and more. $895. Max 24

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Now you can have it all. This trip is an All INCLUSIVE treat. ALL your meals, rooms, boats, fish cleaning, gear and tax are included. Four stress free nights with two days in comfortable cruisers, and all you have to do is show up! The luxurious Las Palmas beachfront Resort has the fishing boats at your front door. Watch the beautiful sunrise at breakfast then walk over to the dock and be fishing in minutes. After a successful day on the water stay cool at the swim up bar in the infinity pool. Or, do some surf fishing, maybe a little golf or a swim in the warm Sea of Cortez. Then there is the wonderful dinner and you are ready for bed.

About an hour north of the Los Cabos Airport, the town of Las Barillas is recognized one of the best fishing areas in the world. You will be fishing from Cabo Pulmo to Cerralvo Island for a vast variety of exotic big game fish in the Sea of Cortez. Or, you may be fishing a few hundred yards from the resort In August the water is warm and the fishing is HOT. This is the peak time for Yellowfin Tuna, big Dorado, Marlin, Wahoo, and more. Bring an ice chest, the resort will fillet and freeze your catch. You will catch and release trophy fish and bring home great table fare. If you are interested in Salt Water Fly fishing, this is the time and this is the place. Special guided packages are available for this trip.

Extra day fishing or side trips can be arranged at discounted pricing. What’s not included??? Tips and beverages. Deposit due now, send $200 pp to Fish Talk Radio c/o John at above address For more information contact, John 805-207-3522 John@reelfunadventures.com Nick Katzenstein 805-570-5867 or Ron Brown 805-637-7642

Reel Fun #29 - Cabo San Lucas for a Marlin and golf Tournament

Wednesday, September 3 to Sunday, September 7

This is the first annual “Marlin Scramble”. Stay four nights at the 4-star Marina Fiesta Resort. Four person teams will play in a Scramble golf tournament on Thursday at the Cabo San Lucas Country Club. Then on Friday same teams will fish in tournement class sport fishers in a Marlin and Dorado fishing tournament. Scores will be combined for winning teams. Awards banquet with prizes Friday evening. Optional fishing and golf are available on Saturday. $995. includes tax and $100 to cash prize fund. $945. plus buy in of $150. Min 16/Max 40

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Cabo San Lucas has more Striped Marlin caught and released annually than anywhere else in the world. Its golf courses are famous worldwide. If you like golf, big game fishing and margaritas you need to be on this trip! Enjoy four nights at the luxurious, 4 star Marina Fiesta Resort, golf at the Cabo San Lucas Country Club, fishing a tournament grade Sport Fisher for Marlin and Dorado, two hosted parties, cash prizes, and more.

Meet the other contestants at the hosted pre-tournament party Wednesday evening September 3rd at 7 pm at the Marina Fiesta. We will have the boat drawing and team captains will receive Tournament package with rules, drink tickets, Tee prizes, etc.

Pick your own team for the scramble tournament at the Cabo San Lucas Country Club on Thursday Sept. 4th. Green fees and cart included. Rental clubs are available. Friday is cruiser fishing the warm blue waters for Marlin and Dorado with your same golf team. Fishing gear, bait, and lunch is included. Boats will be assigned by blind draw. Now take your gross team golf score and subtract two strokes for each Marlin and one stroke for each Dorado caught, to determine winning teams! Included is minimum of $100 per person into prize fund. Actual payout is determined by number of participants.

The post tournament prize party will be at the Scoop Nightclub on Friday evening September 5th at 6 pm. Winners must attend. Winners buying drinks, is optional. Saturday is optional day for golf or fishing at special rates. Other activities available or just relax and enjoy Cabo San Lucas. If you do not have a foursome or roommate we can help. Single room upgrade is $300.

Air fare, airport transfers, tips, beer on boats and fishing licenses, are not included Call for more information to Nick Katzenstein at 805-570-5867, Danny Parker at 805-451-4920, or John Henigin at 805-207-3522. John@ReelFunAdventures.com $100 pp deposit required by July 31. Payable to Fish Talk Radio, c/o John at above address.

Reel Fun #30 - Ketchikan for Silvers

Saturday, September 27 to Thursday, October 2

Back at the Clover Pass resort for the late season Silver Salmon run. A popular trip, we sold out early last year. The Silvers are now bigger and in great numbers. All-inclusive with great food in the locally famous restaurant, boats, gear, fish processing, airport transportation, with five nights lodging. $1695. Max 28

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Clover Pass Resort, just North of Ketchikan, is on one of the best salmon runs in the world. September is when the big Silver Salmon are at peak of their run. Put out a line as you leave the dock, as the “Silver Salmon Highway” runs right past the lodge! If you want to hook into a lot of big wild Silvers, its here and now. Ketchikan is on the calm waters of the Inland Passage. The private docks are at your front door. The sea life is prolific, you will be in awe of the Bald Eagles and the 3-hour sunsets. This one of the most picturesque places in Alaska. Bring your camera and enjoy

• This all-inclusive trip includes five-night accommodation at the waterside Clover Pass Resort. This gives you at least four, full days fishing.
• Fish the day you arrive, then as much as you want. You are the captain of your self-guided boat. Transportation from Ketchikan Airport, all meals, tackle, bait, boat, fish processing and freezing are included!
• The Clover Pass Restaurant is a local tradition. Expect great food, generous portions and a superior staff to attend to your every need.
• You can fish at your own pace on your self-guided Livingston skiff. Come and go as you like, you’re only a short boat ride back to the Lodge. Or take the whole day and explore the surrounding Islands.
• Explore the Historical town of Ketchikan, its native arts and crafts and the Tongass Historical Museum.

Optional, upgrade to a 20’ covered aluminum boat, Guided fishing Charter and Misty Fiords Float plane scenic cruise available.

Fishing license and room tax is less than $100. A tip pool of $100 is optional.

For information call John 805-207-2235 or Nick 805-570-5867

Reel Fun #31 - Peacock Bass in Panama

Saturday. November 8 to Sunday, November 16

Saturday November 8th to Sunday November 16. This is a beautiful easy country to enjoy. Use US dollars and speak English. Starting in Panama City we will fish two days in local waters with time to explore the Old City. Then take a tour bus to see the rain forest and spend two more days fishing Lake Gatun for Peacock Bass, Snook, and tropical fish you have never seen before. Back in Panama City for return home on Sunday. $1995. Price may vary with more details to follow. Max 20

Reel Fun #32 - New Orleans Bayou fishing

Sunday November 30 to Thursday Dec 4

This is all-inclusive with real Cajun cooking, and guided fishing the labyrinth of 38 miles in the Lafitte bayous, South of New Orleans. Two days sight fishing with light tackle in shallow water for tailing Red Fish and Speckled Trout in guided 25’ center console, Bay Boats. Stay in Lodge style atmosphere 200 feet from the dock. Includes four nights lodging, all meals, guided fishing and gear. Spend an afternoon or evening in the French Quarter. $995. (includes tax plus $40 airport transfers)

Reel Fun #33 - Caribbean Costa Rica

January 2009 All Inclusive, 5 nights 3 days fishing $2092. TOTAL!

Fish quit rivers, bordered by dense, orchid-draped jungle with monkeys and tropical birds. Encounter schools of Tarpon in the thousands, and Snook at river mouth. In the salt water catch Jack Crevalle, Grouper or a dozen other species. Fly to San Jose and be taken to three star hotel, to be ready to fly to Rio Colorado Lodge for four nights of five star dinning, air-conditioned comfort, three days guided fishing, and ALL you want to eat and drink! There is NO bill on check out!! Flight to and from San Jose is included. $2092. pp Double occupancy Includes tax. Note this is not a hosted trip, so your dates are flexible.


Send questions & interest to: John Henigin John@ReelFunAdventures.com 805-207-3522 610 Ripley St. Santa Barbara CA 93111

* All trip prices are subject to change