Roatan bay island Honduras

[Morgan]

In april I will be going on a family trip to Roatan bay island Honduras. I cant wait to wet a line. Sounds like bonefish, permit and tarpon roam the flats. Gonna try and book a guide for a half day. Does anyone have any reccomendations or stories they would like to share about the area?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Just south of Belize.....

Go to the top main menu bar above and then click on ARTICLES and you will see my 3 articles on "how to" for Bonefish, Permit and baby Tarpon on the bottom of the page.

[Baja Fly Fisher]

I was there a few years back and also Brus Lagoon. If i'm not mistaken, the flats at Roatan are that big and can't handle a lot of fishermen, so hopefully when you go there won't be any crowds. There was a guide that by the name of Patrick, can't remember his
last name. I'll try and find it for you.
I enjoyed the fishing at Brus Lagoon but it has dropped off a lot since the netting starting. Use to be big tarpon and lot's of snook in the back rivers

Jay

[Terry Thomas]

We had two clients come in yesterday and are heading that way next week. Perhaps they will report when they get back?

[Morgan]

Hopefully you can get those guys to chime in Terry. And baja fisher i sure hope it isnt too crowded. I'll make sure to squeeze my way in if it is :)

[Morgan]

We had two clients come in yesterday and are heading that way next week. Perhaps they will report when they get back?

Any reports from their trip?

[Morgan]

Any other reports/stories for the area? Its coming up real soon. just got my passport in the mail today :)

[Terry Thomas]

Haven't seen them since they returned.

[Morgan]

Anyone wanna share some flies for the area?
I can buy a few off ya.
Pm me if you have flies that wk for the area you'd like to share :)

[Morgan]

bump...bout a month away.

Im more than happy to buy a few flies that wk well in the area.

[the_gnarwhale]

There's a group there from specialties currently and from the sound of things via FB it's going very well.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Same basic tackle and flies as used in Belize.

[Morgan]

There's a group there from specialties currently and from the sound of things via FB it's going very well.

im not on FB. Any chance you could post a link or some info?

[Morgan]

I cant wait....coming up real soon.

Pm me for any last minute details please.

[Morgan]

I landed my first bone this Morning :)
Thanks for the home ties David. It ate one of ur flies. I also hooked a nice trumpet fish but it threw the hook.

[Morgan]

So far I have landed 3 bones...and missed 3. All self taught. No guide.
David I can't thank you enough for those home ties. That's all they will eat.

[David Lee]

So far I have landed 3 bones...and missed 3. All self taught. No guide.
David I can't thank you enough for those home ties. That's all they will eat.

You're kidding , right ?!?

Damn , next time remind me to send MORE of them with you !! And no guide ? You EARNED those Bonefish .... great job !!!!

Photos , we need 'em !! Stay safe and catch a bunch more !

D.~

[Morgan]

You're kidding , right ?!?

Damn , next time remind me to send MORE of them with you !! And no guide ? You EARNED those Bonefish .... great job !!!!

Photos , we need 'em !! Stay safe and catch a bunch more !



D.~


Photos shortly. Gotta get home first. Another long day traveling. In another airport now. We loved our stay in roatan. But we are ready for our own bed.

I broke my 8wt the second day:( all the fish I landed were on the 5wt. Talk about a blast!

[David Lee]

Have a safe trip back !!

Are you going to try the East Cape surf sometime in the future ?? It's a scream and doesn't cost much ....

D.~

[Morgan]

I walked about 3-5 miles each morning starting at sunrise. It didnt seem too far w/ the endless beautiful beaches and the constant search for bones. Some evenings and afternoons I would do the same. I put in a good 10 miles of walking per fish. I went 3 for 6 fishing for bonefish.

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[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

You would use all the same flies as you would in the Mexican Yucatan and Belize.....

[David Lee]

Sooooooo cool !!

D.~

[Morgan]

Fish pics arent the greatest. I was more concerned getting the fish back in the water swimming away and casting for another chance.
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[Tony]

How does the fishing on Roatan compare to Guanaja? It is my understanding there is less pressure on the fish on Guanaja.

[Morgan]

How does the fishing on Roatan compare to Guanaja? It is my understanding there is less pressure on the fish on Guanaja.

I never made it to Guanaja. But it sounded like a way less in habitated island. So im sure the fish have less pressure on that island. Go check it out and let us know.