SWFF info Cuba Cayo Co fishing

[davidarmes]

andyscott said:

I go with First Choice, 5* all-inclusive @ the Melia Cayo Coco... two weeks for £1000, and organise the fishing when i arrive. This gives me more flexibility, and i don't lose any deposits through poor weather.
The only contact i had with Juanito, is on arrival at the hotel I ask the reception to contact him (although a few of the poolside bar-staff are his buddies, and can also contact him.) There is a fishing guide working from Cayo Guillermo, also called Orlando, who the receptionist will try to put you in touch with. Don't.... he does not have much interest in your catching fish, just interested in $$$s. Ask specifically for Juanito Araguez, and he'll be there the following day.
Sorry i can't help further with contact details

Andy

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From: Damaisy Abreu <[e-mail]>
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Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 6:44 PM
Subject: Reply Enquiry - cost Activities etc availble W/C 12 March 2006

;D at last!! got up to date contact details for Juan Araguez

> Dear David,
>
> Thank you very much for your e-mail.
> Attached you may find useful information about our hotel.
> About tours, excursion or activity outside the hotel contact your Thomas Cook representative in Cayo Coco ([e-mail] or [e-mail]).

> Havanatur Representative E-mail: [e-mail] You may contact Juan Araguez there.
>
> Have a nice day!
>
> Warm regards from Cayo Coco,
>
> Damaisy Abreu Víctores
> Jefa de Ventas/ Sales Manager
> Melia Cayo Coco
> Jardines del Rey
> Ciego de Avila, Cuba
> Tel: [phone]
> Fax: [phone] // 301195

[davidarmes]

davidarmes said:

andyscott said:

I go with First Choice, 5* all-inclusive @ the Melia Cayo Coco... two weeks for £1000, and organise the fishing when i arrive. This gives me more flexibility, and i don't lose any deposits through poor weather.
The only contact i had with Juanito, is on arrival at the hotel I ask the reception to contact him (although a few of the poolside bar-staff are his buddies, and can also contact him.) There is a fishing guide working from Cayo Guillermo, also called Orlando, who the receptionist will try to put you in touch with. Don't.... he does not have much interest in your catching fish, just interested in $$$s. Ask specifically for Juanito Araguez, and he'll be there the following day.
Sorry i can't help further with

contact details see thread on

www.cubamania.com/cuba/showthread.php?t=15646

[davidarmes]

Please note that I have received a request from cubamania.com forum member(s) to desist from posting }

a) details of any specific local SWFF marks and

b) contact details of local guides

This being to to avoid the risk of " overfishing " and the cost of local guides in cayo coco - being raised to match the much higher prices currently charged by guides based in casa batlida in cayo largo !!

PM me for more info

[davidarmes]

davidarmes said:

Please note that I have received a request from cubamania.com forum member(s) to desist from posting }

a) details of any specific local SWFF marks and

b) contact details of local guides

This being to to avoid the risk of " overfishing " and the cost of local guides in cayo coco - being raised to match the much higher prices currently charged by guides based in casa batlida in cayo largo !!

PM me for more info

have a look at update re Rancheon guides posted www.cubamania.com/cuba/showthread.php?t=15708

Money Talks!!

[aardvark]

Hi Guys,
Hope you don't mind me jumping in, but I can also help with trips to Cayo Largo fishing / weeks in Cuba for non- fishing other halfs. Sean at Go Fishing is not the only agent that represents Casa Batida.

I represent all the other operators there such as Jardines de la Reina, Isle of Youth and Las Salinas. I also put together trips down to the south coast such as Trinidad and Cienfuegos with are stunning in comparison to Varadero.

Of all the do it youself places for bonefish that there are Cuba has got to be one of the best. On another tack Mick I have heard a lot about your rods from a mutual friend in Germany who reveres them and will be in touch..

Yours

Pete

[davidarmes]

davidarmes said:

davidarmes said:

Please note that I have received a request from cubamania.com forum member(s) to desist from posting }

a) details of any specific local SWFF marks and

b) contact details of local guides

This being to to avoid the risk of " overfishing " and the cost of local guides in cayo coco - being raised to match the much higher prices currently charged by guides based in casa batlida in cayo largo !!

PM me for more info

have a look at update re Rancheon guides posted www.cubamania.com/cuba/showthread.php?t=15708

Money Talks!!

Just Got back

Thanks to Mick Bell - the Wife Agreed -with your Recommendation !!

However its getting more difficult to get DIY acess to
the (Military ) Cayo Paradon Lighthouse Flats areas

Melia Hotel Cayo Coco - Rate it 9/10

SWFF Fishing Cayo Paradon - Flats 10/10

Havanator Guide - Juatanito 10/10

The Best and knows where to find and Catch Bonefish !!

Anyone needing more info - send me a PM

[andyscott]

Glad you had a great time, David...I hope the (sparse) information i gave you helped. My trip to Cayo Coco was one of my best overseas trips to date...in my eyes, Juan cannot be beaten as a guide.

Andy

[davidarmes]

andyscott said:

Glad you had a great time, David...I hope the (sparse) information i gave you helped. My trip to Cayo Coco was one of my best overseas trips to date...in my eyes, Juan cannot be beaten as a guide.

Andy

Andy

I agree Juan cannot be beaten as a guide.

;D Cayo Coco Has Got to be most ammenable ( " Wife freindly " Fishing Destination ) That I have been in the Last 30 years