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Great guides are not a dime a dozen. Your guide can make or break your trip. A great guide can make poor fishing tolerable and good fishing superb. Unfortunately, a bad guide can also ruin great fishing. It is no wonder that guides’ names are closely guarded secrets and the first questions we are often asked when planning a trip is "How are the guides?" There are a few guides that if we could clone them, anglers expectations would always be met. These men are able to combine expertise with personality and experience with a sense of humor. In short, with these fellows you catch fish and have fun doing it!
For anyone who has had the good fortune to fish with Martin McCord at Belize River Lodge, you know that Martin is simply the best fishing guide in his country. With Belize River Lodge for the last sixteen years, he has been superbly guiding the coastal waters of Belize and in the process stockpiling a wealth of fishing information. Martin has expertly guided both lodge-based fishermen and has captained one of the motherships from the lodge. Martin was our most requested guide at Belize River Lodge. We have never had a client who, once having fished with Martin, didn’t want to return and fish with him the following year.
In the winter of 1999, Martin McCord resigned from Belize River Lodge to captain his own 45’ live-aboard yacht. The boat was built wide for both stability and space. There are two staterooms, one fore and one aft, each with two beds and a private bathroom. An eating area separates the two sleeping areas for plenty of privacy (the crew will sleep on top). This sleeping and eating area is completely air-conditioned. There is a tape/CD player, VCR with TV monitor and ship-to-shore radio. Martin will tow two skiffs. This yacht is extremely well designed. Based upon Martin’s vast experience, he has been able to decide exactly how his boat should be laid out for maximum comfort, convenience and safety. Martin has supervised every step in its construction.
If you’ve never experienced a live-aboard trip, the list of advantages over a land-based trip is lengthy. The ability to move well away from population centers allows you to fish remote areas not available to land-based fishermen. Where you go and what you fish are totally up to you. This decision is often made daily after consultation with your captain. You’ll anchor in the lee of cays far away from insects and rough water where cool breezes make for perfect evenings. Without the lengthy boat rides home, you can fish the most action-packed period in the tropics, the hour before and after sunset. Plan your meals to eat when you want and then fish, fish, fish!
So give us a call today and plan your live-aboard adventure for next fall or spring. How can you beat the combination of the country’s best guide captaining the best boat in the best permit and tarpon waters in the world?
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| 2005 PRICES FOR SEVEN NIGHTS/SIX DAYS FISHING |
| Party of 2 | $6,200 |
| Party of 3 | $7,500 |
| Party of 4 | $8,800 |
| Longer or shorter trips are available - check for pricing |
Prices are for bookings made during 2001, and include transfers to and from the airport, meals, soft drinks, two cases of Belikin beer, and guide services with skiffs. Not included is fishing equipment, liquor and wine, bottled spring water, extra beer and tips. Also not included are any Belizian taxes or license fees. At this writing, Belize is levying a 15% VAT.
A deposit of 50% is due within two weeks of booking to confirm the reservation with the balance due 90 days before your trip.
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Terms and Conditions
Your reservation requires a one half (50%) deposit
to hold your space. This deposit is due within 14 days of your booking space.
This deposit is non-refundable, but can be applied to a future trip in any following
12 month period. Final payment must be made 60 days in advance of the start
of your trip. Credit cards are accepted; however, there will be a 4% service
charge for the use of a credit card.
Gorsuch Outfitters acts only as agents for contractors or owners and outfitters,
airlines, charter air, and ground transportation carriers or other services.
Payment of funds for fishing and other Gorsuch Outfitters trips shall be deemed
acceptance and consent of the following conditions. Gorsuch Outfitters or
any of its affiliates or associated companies shall not be held liable for any
loss or damages howsoever caused or arising from services provided by hotels
or lodges, outfitters, guides, means of transportation or other services. Baggage
and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the traveling client at
all times.
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