Sunday, June 26, 2011

The Ultimate Guide To Panama Sportfishing

By Jami Weiss


Home to a horde of every marine life imaginable, the coast of Panama attracts both the local and foreign fishing enthusiasts. Aside from possessing famous landmarks like the Santo Domingo Church and the Colon's Church by the Sea, the country also seats delectable beaches with fine white sand and a healthy growth of palm and coconut trees. The country is indeed an ideal destination for Panama sportfishing fans.

Not only because of the etymological origin of the name, which means abundance of fish, the country is also famous for playing host to millions of fishing enthusiasts each year due to its healthy proliferation of marine and aquatic life. Aside from the splendid coastal views, a healthy catch of fish is what fishing enthusiasts are after.

Not only is the country a playground for marine life but it is a major tourist destination for water sports fans, eco-tourists and bird watchers aside from playing host to many fishing enthusiasts all over the world. But if you're a newbie and have absolutely no idea what sport fishing is, then take a guided look at this article.

Newbies to the activity may not know much about it. Sport fishing is just like normal fishing except for the fact that it is done fore pleasure or competition and not for profit or dire survival. It often uses fishing rods, hooks, lines and reels the same with the traditional way of fishing. With regards to the use of bait, it usually depends on the target fish that a fisher intends to catch.

Fishing enthusiasts will have great chance of being successful in the endeavor through fishing in the surf at the white beach locations of the city beach. Numerous fishing spots are available along the bay sections. Hunting for big game fish may be done offshore by hiring a fishing boat or bringing your own.

For example, the St. Andrew bay has a healthy growth of coral reefs that houses many variations of marine life. As a sport fishing enthusiast, you will have the privilege of seeing and even catching a diverse set of fish. Near this bay is the Basyside pier where you can head to catch fresh water fish like trout, red fish and even salmon.

Golf Side pier, just beside the Bayside pier, is the one nearer to the ocean and provides great view to tourists as well as fishing enthusiasts. Fish caught in this area are usually those that come from the deeper parts of the ocean. This is just one of the many perks from sport fishing in the featured country.

Indulging in Panama sportfishing isn't simply a great way to spend the vacation or summer, it can be an annual tradition of bonding for the family or it can be a personal ritual for relaxation and stress relieving. Remember though that some marine life are prohibited from being caught like sharks, dolphins and whales. It would be best to consult the environmental laws of the state just to make sure that you are not doing any harm to the environment. Read more about: panama sportfishing




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