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News and Updates:

RESERVATIONS

Monday, April 21st, 2008 by Cindy

At this time, we will not be taking any reservation dates until the end of May.

We are in the process of refurbishing the office and lodge.

If you have an emergency, please contact Betsy at:

betsy@golfitosailfishrancho.com

Thank you!

Betsy did it again!! YOU GO GIRL!!

Friday, March 21st, 2008 by Cindy
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Fishing Report
Fishing Report
Another pending pacific snook record caught March 14 by Betsy Bullard!
The snook weighed in at 37.7 pounds and was caught on 12 pound test. we’ll keep you posted on the 3 pending snook records coming from Golfito Sailfish Rancho!

Panter Group, Thank you!!

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 by Cindy
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Fishing Report
Fishing Report

 

Hi Cindy
We had a great trip.
Please send my thanks to Abraham, for the Fly fishing lesson. Wow it was great getting a lesson from such a great Angler. Also thanks to Betsy for being such a great hostess. Lets not forget Olympia for her graciousness.
P.S. I have a great idea that would be fun for the lodge, which is to invite all guests to mail you photos of their fishing experience and you all could create a board or use a wall somewhere to make a collage of all the great photos and great experiences that would be a lot of fun for everyone to view!!!!!
Fly Safe
Brett

More dates available at 20% off

Friday, February 29th, 2008 by Cindy

$2140 pp

3 days / 4 nights

April 25 - 28, 2008

SPECIAL 20% OFF RATES

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 by Cindy

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE AWESOME SPECIALS!!

April 11, 12, 13 & 14 have just become available. We would like to offer you these dates at a discount of 20% off.

If these dates do not work for you, don’t hesitate to contact me for other dates during April and May that may available at the 20 % off rate.

Cindy@golfitosailfishrancho.com

877-726-2468  

Potential WORLD RECORD Snook

Monday, February 18th, 2008 by Cindy
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Fishing Report
Fishing Report

On Tuesday, February 12, Joan Vandergriff, fishing on La Gringa out of Golfito Sailfish Rancho with Captain Betsy Bullard, caught a 19.7 pound Pacific Black Snook on 15 pound line test.

On Wednesday, February 13, same boat, same place, same captain, Joan caught a 31.4 pound Pacific Black Snook on 8 pound line. See picture.

Each catch has been reported to the IGFA as potential world records in the 16 and 8 pound line classes.

Both Joan and Betsy are IWFA members.

May 2008 “Specials”

Friday, February 15th, 2008 by Cindy

Take advantage of these specials during the month of May

Buy the three day package and get the fourth day free

OR

Two buy the double package and the third angler comes free

Call Cindy 877-726-2468

cindy@golfitosailfishrancho.com

STU APTE 3rd ANNUAL TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 by Cindy

THE THIRD ANNUAL STU APTE FLY FISHING FOR SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
Kick off date:  February 20, 2008.
Tournament date:  February 21, 22, 23, 2008
Stu Apte invites you to join him for The Third Annual Stu Apte Fly Fishing Sailfish Tournament being held February 21, 22, 23, 2008 at the lovely Golfito Sailfish Rancho.  Nestled at the base of a jungle waterfall, the lodge sits on its own private beach facing the Golfo Dulce,, which means Sweet Gulf, where the only noise you hear is the soothing sound of the surf and the occasional cry of a rain forest animal.  Only accessible by boat, the Rancho is known for the hospitable way they cater to the anglers.
The Rancho operates a fleet of 27 foot center console, diesel powered Ocean Master boats. Golfito Sailfish Rancho will host all of the tournament social events and will serve as tournament headquarters.

You will overnight in San Jose at the 5 star Herradura Hotel. Early next morning you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to the airport for a 40 minute flight to Golfito.  You will be met at the airstrip and transferred to the Rancho by boat. En route home, please do not make flight reservations before 10:00am
The tournament dates are February 21, 22, 23, 2008. You will fly into San Jose, February17, or February18, 2008. You will spend the night at the 5 Star Herradura Hotel in San Jose.  Leaving for Golfito Sailfish

 Rancho early the next morning, February 18, 2008, or February 19, 2008.  It all depends whether you would like the 7 day package with 6 days of fishing, or the 6 day package with 5 days of fishing.  Fish the tournament February 21, 22, 23, 2008 and remember: the kick off is the evening of February 20.We will fly back to the states on February 24, 2008.

1….The rate for the 7 day package…February 17, 2008 spent in San Jose…3 days of practice fishing and 3 days for the tournament will be…$4235….per person plus a $450.00 per person tournament fee…making a total of $4685.00 per person.

2….The rate for the 6 day package…February 18, 2008 spent in San Jose… 2 days of practice fishing and 3 days for the tournament will be…$3695.00 per person plus a $450.00 per person tournament fee, making a total of $4145.00 per person

The tournament will be a team event. There will be two anglers to a team, one team per boat, and is an IGFA sanctioned event. The winning team will be invited to the IGFA Rolex Tournament of Champions.

Reservations will be on a first come first serve basis.

If you have any questions please contact:  Stu Apte or Jeannine
Phone: 1-305-852-7440 …..E-mail: stuwho@bellsouth.net
Jeannine: E-mail: grannykl@bellsouth.net

 

 

STU APTE PRESS RELEASE FOR 2nd ANNUAL

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 by Cindy

FLORIDA KEYS TEAM DOES GOOD IN COSTA RICA

The Second Annual Stu Apte Fly Fishing Sailfish Tournament was held February 3, 4, 5, 2007, at Golfito Sailfish Rancho, Costa Rica, had anglers from Costa Rica, Montana, Wyoming, Texas, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, California, Georgia and Florida.

The weather was hot with an El Nina effect on the fishing.  Waters were very warm making fishing difficult. On the three warm up days 50 sailfish were billed and released fly fishing. But on the tournament days only 25 sails were billed and released. Each boat in the tournament had an IGFA certified observer,  that was changed each day.

FIRST PLACE TEAM: Abraham Concepcion from Costa Rica,  and the Florida Keys, fishing with Mark Boname from Wyoming with 500 points.
SECOND PLACE TEAM: Kyle Holt from Colorado fishing with Baker Bishop from South Carolina, winners of the 2006 tournament, with 400 points.
THIRD PLACE TEAM: Paul Wingrove from Tavernier FL fishing with Steven Bell from Jupiter FL with 300 points

Abraham Concepcion was first place in the individual category, with Wynn Cowen from Georgia caught his first 3 sailfish on fly, to place second in the individual category with Baker Bishop from South Carolina in third place in the individual category.

SANSA AIR NEW RULES & REGULATIONS

Monday, May 14th, 2007 by Cindy

SANSA AIR ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
$30 Name and/or date change

$50 Cancellation fee

$206 Additional ticket reservation round-trip