Occasionally a person hooks a trophy of over fifty pounds on light tackle, and that is when the challenge shifts from exciting to spectacular. The new sixteen-foot boats are powered by outboard motors, casting platforms, swivel chairs and rod holders, and skippered by native guides who will take you to the tarpon grounds. You typically begin casting the mangrove pockets with a fly or plug. Surface lures will often work, and a strike on top water is a great thrill. Fishermen stay at nearby Las Olas Resort, a comfortable resort located about ten minutes from the fishing docks.
All rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning and small kitchenettes.
Also provided are excellent meals, two swimming pools, tennis and volleyball courts and a discotheque. These waters have been designated as a National Park, and their pristine quality is a tribute to Venezuela because this unusual natural habitat is only a few hours by car from bustling Caracas.