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Reel Fun 34, La Paz, May 2009
Wednesday May 13 to Sunday May 17

$595. two per panga, pp double occupancy including tax

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 Hotel La Concha on the beach of the bay of La Paz.
• Check in on Wednesday May 13.
• Thursday and Friday morning May 14 & 15 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.
• Friday evening we will enjoy a Private Banquet at the Sunset Bar.
• Saturday 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.
• Sunday May 17th: is time to go home until the next Reel Fun Adventure.
• With three per panga, $495!

For advice on what to bring, transportation to and from or for any other questions:
call John @ 805-207-3522. Download PDF »

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Cabo San Lucas "Marlin Scramble"
Wednesday June 10 to Sunday June 14th, 2009

$995. pp. double occupancy, taxes included.

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 Scoop nightclub. 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 June 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.
• 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 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. Download PDF »

Call for more information call John Henigin at 805-207-3522. John@ReelFunAdventures.com
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Ladies lets fish Alaska!

Reel Fun 35, All Alaska Outdoors, Kenai Alaska,Tuesday June 16 to Sunday June 21 2009

$1295. tax included

THIS TRIP IS FOR WOMEN ONLY!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy five nights and three days guided fishing on the Kenai Peninsula, legendary for big Halibut, King Salmon and remote wilderness 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. Relax in luxurious accommodations with all the modern comforts.

• We will arrive in Anchorage and rent vehicles to caravan to the lodge. Rental is not included. Expect about $150 to $200 pp with four per car. Arrangements will be made depending on your flight.
• The group will be divided into teams and rotate fishing experiences. Each team will fish Halibut at Deep Creek with D&M Charters, spend a day on a guided trip on the Kenai River for King Salmon and a float plane fly-out to Wolverine Creek to catch Sockeye Salmon and watch Brown Bears doing the same, with Talon Air
• 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.
• One night will include a group BBQ at the lodge.
• Day light will be most of the day. Use you vehicles to explore the Kenai Peninsula.
• There is equipment to fish the lake at the lodge or spend some time exploring the area. The Kenai/Soldotna area has great shopping and many unique restaurants.
• Rooms are fully equipped with kitchens, are spacious and very comfortable.
• All the gear at All Alaska Outdoors Lodge and guided trips is included and top of the line.
• Your catch will be processed in vacuum-sealed bags, frozen and boxed. Fore more info go to www.AllAlaska.com

Upgrades can be fourth day, guided fishing, extended to nine hours fishing the Kenai day and extra days at the lodge.
Fishing licenses not included. Stop at Fred Myers in Soldotna. Tips not included. Download PDF »

Contact Suzan Herrgasell President, Becoming an Outdoors Woman, California at Susan@BOWCA.org or 530-347-0227, visit www.BOWCA.org

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Reel Fun 36 Clover Pass, July 2009
Tuesday July 14 to Sunday July 19

$1745. pp. double occupancy

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. Download PDF »

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REEL FUN 37, Ketchikan Silver Salmon Derby 2009
Tuesday, September 22, to Sunday, September 27

$1745. pp. double occupancy

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 the 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. This one of the most picturesque places in Alaska. The sea life is prolific. 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. Download PDF »

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Reel Fun 38 East Cape 2009
Sunday November 8th to Thursday November 12th

4 Nights, 2 day Cruiser fishing. $495. including tax pp. 3 per room. 3 per cruiser.

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 November 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, beverages and airport transfers. Download PDF »

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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