2024 Frontiers Hosted Trip to No Name Lodge, Puerto Rico

No Name Lodge, Puerto Rico

September 08-14, 2024

HOST: JOE KOZIARA

FROM YOUR HOST

When you hear that guides from south Florida are traveling to a tarpon destination, it tends to grab your attention. It hits differently. Located on the Southwest corner of the island of Puerto Rico, the village of Boqueron is home to a few thousand residents, countless hungry tarpon, and No Name Lodge.

The fishing here is centered on two outstanding species, with tarpon and permit both found in great numbers. Anglers of all skill levels will enjoy the variety of fishing at No Name Lodge, with plentiful shots at aggressive, mid-size tarpon being the main attraction, and the options of technical wade-fishing for tailing permit or chasing large migratory tarpon being available for those with the skills and nerve to take them on.

On top of thrilling fishing, there is an ease and convenience to this program that makes it especially interesting to many of us U.S.-based anglers. No passport is required for US citizens to travel to Puerto Rico and no customs to deal with on the outbound or return. For guests that may not have the full array of big game tackle, the lodge provides top-shelf equipment for guest use. You can hop on a flight with little more than a change of clothes, driver’s license, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen, and they will make sure you are outfitted for success on the flats.

ABOUT Your Host

Joe Koziara was born and raised in a small town in northwestern Pennsylvania, where a childhood love of nature and the outdoors developed into a lifelong passion for fishing. After a decade of fly fishing as much as possible, and a stint working in a busy urban fly shop, Joe started at Frontiers in the Saltwater department, working with the Yucatan, Christmas Island, Seychelles, and US destinations. Joe currently works with the America West and Central America Bluewater destinations and is excited to get back on a permit flat.

Joe lives outside of Pittsburgh with his family.

Each day, you can expect short runs in modern skiffs. Fishing at No Name Lodge will feel familiar to anyone who has fished south Florida. In the evenings, guests experience the local cuisine and culture of Puerto Rico. After the 5-minute walk into the village of Boqueron, your guides and hosts will accompany you to one of the local restaurants. Although dinners are not included in the package price, the meals and beverages are delicious and affordable. Guests are free to branch off and enjoy the local nightlife on their own, or you can stay with your guide and return to the lodge.

I hope you can join me for this thrilling flats program and authentic island experience.

Sincerely,

Joe Koziara

What to expect

No Name Fly Lodge primarily targets tarpon and permit. Guests can expect a fun, free-flowing program that consists of seldom-fished waters and nights full of island culture and cuisine. This program consistently produces excellent opportunities to fish for hungry tarpon with experienced guides. Our anglers love the number of shots they get at unpressured juvenile and adult tarpon, as well as the opportunity for shots at tailing permit on the flats. The lodge is located in Boquerón, PR, a small village on the southwest corner of the island, with colorful architecture and an exciting downtown to explore after days on the water. Travel is easy, and because Puerto Rico is a U.S. Territory, there are no passports needed and no customs to clear.

Tarpon fishing at No Name is some of the best in the world. These fish face less angling pressure than most other destinations, making for more cooperative, fly-friendly fish.

This program offers a wide variety of settings for a range of angler skill and weather conditions. There are mangrove areas that are protected from the wind as well as open flats similar to those in the Keys.

Permit fishing is often done on foot in the surf, while tarpon fishing is mostly done from the skiffs.

Skiffs are trailered to a nearby boat ramp each morning to start the day with shorter runs to productive water.

ITINERARY

Sept 08, arrive at San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Arrive at San Juan (SJU) (by 3:30), and board a short domestic charter to Mayaguez. Van transfer is also an option. Grab your luggage and hop on the lodge-provided transfer to your accommodations. Relax, freshen up, and then enjoy a dinner in town.

SEPT 09-13, (5) full days of Guided Fishing.

Each day begins with you and your guide trailering the skiffs to the town ramp, taking about 20 minutes on quiet rural roads. La Parguera is a tiny community located on the southern shores of Puerto Rico, where the skiffs will be launched from a boat ramp. The average travel time in the skiff to start fishing is 5-15 minutes, depending on the target species.

Sept 14, depart Puerto Rico. arrive in usa.

Depart the lodge to the regional airport for your return flights back to the United States.

Fishing

No Name Lodge utilizes 17-foot Maverick skiffs with four-stroke 90 HP engines. All boats are equally equipped with poling platforms, carbon push poles, Yeti coolers, and all gear you may need. Depending on conditions, anglers typically enjoy catching 15-40 lb fish on gurglers in the morning and hunting larger cruising fish on classic streamer patterns throughout the day. After lunch in a shady spot, many anglers will choose to wade a series of pancake flats to fish for tailing permit in the afternoon.

Fishing Package

RATES : $5,500 (+ tax) per person with double occupancy for 6n/5d.

INCLUSIONS : 6 nights double occupancy lodging. 5 days of guided double occupancy fishing. Continental style breakfast, boat lunches, beer,and house liquor included. Full loaner equipment including rods and reels rigged with appropriate lines, leaders, and flies are available. Round-trip Mayaguez airport transfers to lodge.

EXCLUSIONS : Airfare and transfer from San Juan. Dinners and drinks at local restaurants. Tips and Gratuities (recommended $100 per angler per day).

DEPOSIT REFUND POLICY : 50% deposit due at time of reservation. Final Balance due 60 days prior to departure. All payments are nonrefundable. Cancellation outside of 60 days, deposit amount is moved to credit for future use. Inside of 60 days, if full payment has been received, 50% of trip cost is moved to a credit for future use. The balance is non-refundable. If final payment has not been received, the full deposit cost is non-refundable.

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