Category: Cuba

where is the resort in south cuba that you and Barb filmed the show from

Posted on June 26th, 2010

Hi Charles….We filmed both at Isle of Youth & Garders of the Queen. Both are operated by www.avalons.net ….God bless you, Italo

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what type of fishing lure baits would suggest to take to cuba to fish

Posted on June 21st, 2010

Hi Mkaufmann…It depends what you are planning to fish for and how. For near-shore fish (from the beach or fishing the coral-heads just off the beach), try casting and reeling in top-water lures that skim across the surface (Rapala’s Skitter Walk in chrome color is an excellent choice). The Rapala X-Rap in #12 equipped with saltwater hooks will also work well for a variety of fish. If you purchase some “cuda-tubes”, they will also work well casting along the beach for barracuda, snapper, blue runners (small jacks), etc. If you are planning on fishing any of the shallow flats for bonefish, small 1/8 oz. jigs/natural color plastic grubs in the 1-2″ size will work well. Bucktail jigs in the 1/4 & 3/8 oz. size will also work well for a variety of fish….God bless you, Italo

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I am interested in fishing Cuba. Iam having a hard time grtting info. on Cuba. Ihave seen Italo fish Cuba and I am looking for an email address or a location where I can get info on fishing Cuba.

Posted on May 1st, 2010

Hi Scott…We have shot many TV shows in Cuba and had fantastic fishing, accommodations, food and services with www.avalons.net . I suggest you email them or call them to find out about their packages….God bless you, Italo

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I was watching Italo Labignan the other day and was wondering if he could possibly provide me with more precise detail where he would suggest to fish for tarpon in Cuba. I think it was around the Isle of Youth. Do you have any information on guides, accomidation, etc? I have fished the Gardens of the Queens several times going out of Casilda near Trinidad and I\’m quite familiar with Cuba in general. I am a big fan of your show!!! You are a real pro!!! Thank you very much!!! John Nesbitt.

Posted on November 13th, 2008

Hi John…Thank you for your kind words. The best people to ask specific questions you have on tarpon fishing in cuba is either Filippo at, www.avalons.net , or Mike Gifford at, www.countrypleasures.com . Over the last few years I have worked with both individuals to proudce high-quality saltwater fishing programs in Cuba. Avalons operates several fishing lodges off the south-coast of Cuba that offer trophy fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snapper, snook, and much, much, more. Mike Gifford operates a fly shop in Calgary, Alberta and annually takes many people fishing in Cuba. He has worked as our liason and also worked with me on-camera in the production of Cuba fishing shows….God bless you, Italo

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Hi Italo, hows it going, my brother and I are either going to cuba close to varadero or Mexico cancun. In april. Wondering if you know anyone down there to take us out fishing deep sea and maybe the flats. What kind of fish would we fish for in April. Bone fishing looks pretty fun. Also, what could I bring to tip a Charter Boat Operator to get them to find us some fish. Hope you can help me out? Thanks G.B. John

Posted on March 12th, 2008

Hi John…Those two locations are pretty unique. I am not sure what you will be catching off-shore, could be barracuda, small black fin tuna, mackerel, etc. In-shore there will be bonefish available only if ther are some extensive flats for them to feed on. I have fished in Cuba at Key Largo, Key Coco, Isle of Youth and Gardens of the Queen, but not near Varadero, so I can\’t comment of the fishing available there. Normall fishing guide/charter boat tips are about $20/per person, so if there are two of you, you would give the guide/charter boat $40 for the day as a tip. Tips don\’t necessarily mean that you will get into fish since they are given at the end of the fishing trip. Asking a lot of questions and trying to see if your guide/charter boat is compitent should help in your confidence that you will catch fish…God bless you, Italo

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Hi Italo, We\’re headed for some R&R in Cuba, and I thought I\’d try fishing for bonefish (or whatever else happens to go for it) Any advice on rod and line set up (leader line, fly size, ect.) as well as techniques and handling the fish would be greatly appreciated.have a 9W saltwater rod and reel combo.

Posted on January 4th, 2008

Hi Joel….Your outfit sounds ideal. I would suggest you load it with one of www.cortlandline.com , saltwater taper WFFL. Take a good assortment of Crazy Charlie & Clouser Minnow flies and you should be able to fish any conditions you encounter for bonefish (sight-casting and muddying fish). I would also encourage you to take some wire leader material and some larger 4-6″ long needle-fish pattern plies. I have a feeling you\’ll also get chances to cast to barracuda and blue runners (species of jacks). Have a great trip….God bless you, Italo

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Hello, I want to go to Cuba in February or March and I would like to do some deep sea fishing. Is that a good time to do so and if so I heard the northern part is better. If you have any recommendations for that time of year that would be appreciated as well.

Posted on December 16th, 2007

Hi Marty…Cuba is an excellent location to fish. I would encourage you to contact www.avalons.net , one of the foremost fishing lodges operators in Cuba to get information about where the best saltwater fishing is, and the best time to go. They are a reputable company and we have shot over 13-saltwater TV programs at their various locations….God bless you, Italo

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