Comments on: Shore Fishing Varadero, Cuba

By: Clive Mathias

Clive Mathias — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:48:28 +0000

These were freshwater bronze hooks with the Flukes, but I switch up the hooks on most of my lures to saltwater hooks when I’m fishing salt water.

You will want to rinse off all of your gear with freshwater to prevent any damage from the salt! My equipment was in ok shape for the most part, though my reel was later difficult to take a part due to rust. (see article about reel here: http://www.fishingfury.com/20110802/rest-in-pieces-quantum-cabo-pts/)

Personally, while and silver are always my go to colours fishing in the Caribbean, but trying some different rigs with dark colours may be a good idea!

Let us know how you do!

By: Sailor Joe

Sailor Joe — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:06:30 +0000

I’m curious. What hooks did you use? I’m assuming freshwater hooks (bronze worm hooks) because you’re a bass fisherman? Anyway, did you regularly wash down your tackle and reel to prevent salt corrosion? How bad was your tackle after?

Also, do you think you would have been more successful with any other plastics? Like black or dark brown worms/grubs and shirts rigged for Texas or Carolina style?

I’m going to Varadero in 2 months and I’ll experiment further.

Thanks

By: Raym

Raym — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:11:09 +0000

The worms look like a species called Lug Worm which are very popular in the UK for Cod and almost any other fish

By: scott berridge

scott berridge — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:03:31 +0000

hi going to the sol hotel varadero in 7 weeks,looking at doing some shore fishing/boat.i see the locals use black lug,where is a good place to fish?cheers scott.tight lines.

By: Masster Basser

Masster Basser — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:58:15 +0000

Thats a great report…fishermen are always friendly no matter what the language barriers are, or so I find!

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By: Woody

Woody — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:21:39 +0000

Them snappers are a work of art, whatever the strain or size, they’re all very sexy fish!…(Not sure if that’s the right phrase but you know what i mean!)

By: Clive Mathias

Clive Mathias — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:14:49 +0000

Yeah, I have no idea what they are called. I was a little weary holding them at first, then I figured – he held them, that cant be too bad!

By: MuskyBill

MuskyBill — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:36:09 +0000

Those black worms are kinda creepy looking too!

By: MuskyBill

MuskyBill — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:35:15 +0000

Sounds like a great time Clive, & I’m glad you were able to get some fish.
Kinda surprised there wasn’t any Bass in the golf course either. I guess it wasn’t built by an American….lol!