Tarpon

Little L and I went tarpon fishing in Joao Pessoa (known as Jampa). Fishing was great! How many 7 year olds can claim to have caught a tarpon on a fly?

Flies:

Scenery:

Fish:

Had a couple like this, that either busted the line or the hook:

The Rio Paraiba is a first class tarpon fishery 15 minutes outside of a major metro area (that I had been visiting for the last 10 years without realizing there were tarpon).

Hotels and food are very affordable, as you are right in a big town there is great infrastructure and amenities (airports, hotels, restaurants, shopping, other activities) . If you are interested in fishing tarpon in Brazil, get a hold of me and I will put you in contact with a great guide.