2016 Three Rivers Ranch — Turneffe Flats Lodge

Hosted Trip

F l y F i s h i n g i n B e l i ze

A Three Rivers Ranch Departure November 5 – 12, 2016 Tu r n e f f e F l a t s L o d ge

We Share Your Passion

Proposed Itinerary for Turneffe Flats Lodge November 5 - 12, 2016 This fantastic week of saltwater fishing — ­November 5 - 12, 2016 — will be hosted by Chad and Justin Allen, sons of Lonnie Allen, owner and host of Three Rivers Ranch in Warm River, Idaho. Lonnie, Chad, Justin and Nick Minor, visited Turneffe Flats last fall and had such a fun and productive trip landing a grand slam and several permit, they now want to return and bring their friends with them to experience this awesome fishery!

Saturday, November 5 Arrive Belize City. Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative of Turneffe Flats Lodge and transferred directly to the Radisson Fort George Hotel Marina (approximately a 15-minute drive). At approximately 4:00 p.m. you will board the lodge boat for the approximately 70-minute trip to the lodge.

Lonnie Allen with a beautiful permit!

Upon arrival, you will be shown to your accommodations followed by a brief orientation. The balance of the afternoon is at your leisure. Enjoy dinner and accommodations at Turneffe Flats Lodge.

Sunday, November 6 – Friday, November 11 Enjoy six days of guided fishing or non-fishing activities at Turneffe Flats Lodge.

Ongoing meals and accommodations for the next six nights are at the lodge.

Saturday, November 12 After breakfast, you will be transferred back to the hotel marina where you will be met and transferred to the Belize International Airport. Check in for your return flight home.

Your Frontiers Contact Our team of highly specialized agents coordinate every last detail of your trip.

For this hosted departure, please contact: Denise Schreiber

Senior Program Manager, Saltwater dschreiber@frontierstravel.com

Toll Free: 1-800-245-1950 Phone: 724-935-1577

*Itinerary subject to change

Fishing in Turneffe Flats If you are like most of our guests, there are a number of factors you consider in deciding on a saltwater fishing destination. We want to make it easy for you to get as good a feel for Turneffe Flats as you can without actually having been here. Hopefully, this brief summary about the “Turneffe Flats experience” will be helpful.

The Setting: Thirty miles off the coast of Belize, Turneffe Flats is located on the Turneffe Atoll, the largest of only four coral reefs in the Western Hemisphere. The Turneffe Atoll is remote and strikingly beautiful with crystal clear waters alive with a wide diversity of marine life.

Fishing Overview: The Turneffe Atoll is noted for its variety of saltwater fly-fishing. Plentiful bonefish, permit and tarpon make Turneffe Flats one of the rare spots in the world where you have a legitimate shot at a Grand Slam. In addition, there are a number of other game fish resident to the area creating a unique diversity of saltwater fly fishing options.

Bonefish: Turneffe bonefish are plentiful, both on the ocean side flats and in the mangrove-lined lagoons. Bonefish are resident on the ocean side flats all months of the year. On an average day on the reef flats, any time of year, you will see and fish to hundreds of bonefish in the 3-5 pound range with shots at bigger fish, some over10 pounds. These fish tend to be in large schools; however, there are ample singles and doubles if you are interested in more challenging casting. Bonefish on the inner flats and lagoons are not as numerous, but on average are larger.

Permit: Many anglers come to Turneffe Flats to pursue permit. Permit are plentiful and are found on the bars and flats throughout Turneffe. You can expect plenty of shots at 10-20 pound permit with some fish in the 30-40 pound class. Turneffe permit may be more plentiful than in other areas, but they are just as challenging to catch!

Tarpon: The tarpon migration is generally from late April through September although there are some resident tarpon around throughout the year. Most tarpon jumped are 60-90 pounds with some huge fish of 150 pounds or more. Most of our tarpon fishing is to rolling fish from the bow of our skiffs.

Other Game Fish: The ocean side flats abound with other species as do the lagoons, creeks and channels. Barracuda, jacks, mutton snapper, sharks, jack crevalle and cubera snapper are all available and add to the angling experience. We recommend that you come prepared to at least try for some of these other species during your stay.

Turneffe Guides: All of our guides are English-speaking Belizeans with extensive knowledge of all of the water we fish. Several have been guiding on the flats for more than three decades. They are accomplished boatmen and fly casters. They will gladly help you with the technical aspects of saltwater fly fishing if you desire assistance. Two anglers generally fish with each guide, although private boat/guide packages are available.

Proximity: Some of our best flats are located literally minutes away from the resort. As a result, long, rough boat rides aren’t necessary. We do fish the entire Atoll and some of the bars, creeks and lagoons may be a 30-40 minute run. The proximity of our fishing is such that it is very feasible to fish for tarpon and permit in the morning, for example, and boat to the ocean side flats for a full afternoon of bonefish. There is also a flat right outside the doors of our cabins that is home to a large school of bonefish and an occasional permit. continued on next page ->

Fishing Schedule: An average fishing day at Turneffe Flats is about 8 hours; however, this is quite flexible. During tarpon season, many anglers opt to start shortly after sunrise and take a rest during the day. If you are a real hard core angler, you can wade the flats in front of the lodge early in the morning, go out with your guide for the day and come back to the lodge flats and fish until sundown.

Wading: The ocean side flats are firm bottomed and make for easy wading for even the most novice angler. These flats have sharp corals and shells and it is imperative you come with good wading boots. Most of the inner flats are fished from the bow of our custom-built 16-foot Dolphin Super Skiffs poled by the guide.

Lodging: Our accommodations include eight large seaside guest rooms plus two large three-bedroom villas. Our seaside rooms have a panoramic view of the Caribbean and Turneffe Atoll reef. Our Reef Villa is located on the beach with a wonderful view of the reef. The Garden Villa is set back from the beach with a wonderful view as well. All rooms are air-conditioned and most are furnished with one queen size bed and one single bed. All rooms have private bathrooms.

Food and Other Amenities: Three delicious meals per day feature a mixture of Belizean and American cuisine including seafood, beef, and pork dishes. Served family style in the main lodge, meals offer options for different palates and always include fresh fruits, freshly baked breads and pastries. A comfortable lounging area and well-stocked bar in the main lodge provide a focal point for gathering in the evening.

Getting to Turneffe Flats: Commercial flights will bring you to Belize City where we take over. You will be met at the airport, and transported to the marina where you will board our boat for a beautiful 90 minute ride to Turneffe Flats.

Fishing Rates 7-Night / 6-Day Fishing Package $4,075 per person based on double occupancy 7-Night / 6 Day Diving Package $2,740 per person based on double occupancy 7-Night / 6-Day Atoll Adventure Package $2,512 per person based on double occupancy

Inclusions: Accommodations for seven nights; meals; land and sea transfers to / from the airport to the lodge; guiding for scheduled packages (fishing, diving, Atoll Adventure); Air conditioning; Belize VAT tax; Belize GST taxes.

Exclusions: Commercial airfare; bar tab; fly and gift shop purchases; gratuities to guides and lodge staff; rod rentals and diving rentals; Belize fishing license; Belize departure tax (US$39.25 per person); Blue Hole entrance fee (US$40.00 per diver); items of a personal nature.

Deposits and Payments: A 50% deposit per person is required to secure a reservation. Reservations that have not been secured with a deposit within 14 days may be canceled. Final payments are due 90 days prior to the trip start date.

Your Airline Connection to Belize City Our Airline Department can coordinate your travel to and from Belize City providing a seamless trip from start to finish.

Delta, one of our preferred carriers to Belize offers non-stop service daily between Atlanta to Belize City. Delta is an easy choice with their extensive route network with connections in the US. In addition, American Airlines offers daily nonstop flights to Belize City through Dallas and Miami; United Airlines offers daily nonstop flights from Houston.

Get Your Gear Frontiers can provide expert advice and support on finding the right gear for your trip. A member of our Frontiers Gear Team will draw on thousands of hours in the field to recommend exactly what you need and what you don’t.

Whether you have questions about how and what to pack, looking for a new fly rod and reel or need a pair of great binoculars – we’re happy to help.

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The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315

Copyright © 2016. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.

The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315.

Copyright © 2016. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.

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