ISLA DE ENCANTO
PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico is a paradox - miles of quiet beaches drowsing in the sun contrast with towns and cities bustling with life. High above the coast rises the "Cordillera Central" - steep mountains that form a rugged spine across the island. Puerto Rico - the "Island of Enchantment" beckons to those who crave the feel of the trade winds, the sun and showers of the rainforest, and the beauty of afternoon clouds drifting across a tropical sky.
We've enjoyed some fine fishing in Puerto Rico, as well as the crazy mix of sights and sounds, the many colors and flavors of the island, and the good company we've met along the way.
Join us as we relive a few moments from this Enchanted Isle.
Photos by Chris Windram except where noted.
An island paradise - Shady palms on a pebbled shore
Red hibiscus in the rainforest
A taste of things to come
Sacred waters of El Yunque.
A morning swim, and a freshwater shrimp from the cascades of a rainforest stream
Miniature dragon - the Emerald Anole
On deck at last - dawn's light and the promise of a day on the water
Old Snaggletooth. Photo: Jon Benstead
Lizards go hungry, but anglers must eat
The beauty of a simple lunch
Blue skies, blue waters
Another dawn; the search for tarpon is on
A trio of deadly mullets - flies by Orlando Barrios
The King Ascends
Mariscos y Carnes
Street Food
Street life - plenty of surprises await the traveller in Puerto Rico
A vista of folded hills in Cayey
Another day on the water
Tarpon Shrimp by Orlando
It's all hands on deck for the fish that ate the shrimp
Portrait of a big tarpon
Snacks for tarpon - toad and shrimp flies tied by Orlando Barrios
Snacks for anglers - Afternoon tea
Something more substantial - Alcapurrias y Bacalaitos.
Pastor Nazario makes "Caretas y Disfraces de Vejigantes" - masks and disguises for the festivals in the city of Ponce.
At the Parque de Bombas de Ponce.
Anticipation under a stormy sky
"Pochy" spots a fish
Tight quarters
Smiling time again
Here's lookin at you
What will the day bring? Casting at dawn in the "secret spot". Photo: Jon Benstead
Mayhem in the rising sun, and the one that got away. Photo: Jon Benstead
We will remember our time in Puerto Rico! Saltwaterflies.com would like to offer a very sincere thanks to everyone who contributed
to this page.
A Special thanks to Capt Francisco Rosario - for those interested in fly fishing Puerto Rico, please visit his website. All Images Protected by Copyright.