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Abraham Concepcion, born and raised in the Golfito area, has fished his entire life. Starting off as a commercial fisherman, he then moved on to captain at some of the Golfito area lodges. In 1998, he started running the Golfito Sailfish Rancho where he began his fly fishing career. From 1998 until the present, Abraham has had the opportunity to fish with and learn from the best fly anglers in the world. He was able to take the art of fly fishing for billfish to a new level. While operating the Golfito Sailfish Rancho, Abraham not only honed his skills, he also became a wonderful teacher. He helped many customers learn how take their first billfish on fly. He can teach the new fly angler to the seasoned fly angler how to cast to and fight a billfish and actually enjoy the entire process! Imagine releasing a pacific sailfish on fly in about 10 minutes! Most anglers would be in for a grueling 45 minute to an hour fight with a huge sailfish only to release it and not want to go through that again! Abraham is working with The Zancudo Lodge to help teach and work with the customers in the art of taking a billfish on the fly. He will be available for seminars, private lessons and to share time in the boat for getting that billfish on fly! This gives Abraham the opportunity to share his knowledge and his passion with his old and new friends in this great sport.

       During his years of fly fishing, Abraham has researched and found the best gear that has enabled him to advance to the highest level of performance and skill.  

      The following information is Abraham's recommended fly gear for fly fishing from The Zancudo Lodge. 

 For beginners who want to try sailfish on fly:

RODS

-12-12/13 weight rod, 9 foot, best for traveling is a 3 or 4 piece rod. Abraham's choice is a 4 piece G. Loomis CrossCurrent series.

REELS

-12, 12/13 reel with a large arbor. Abraham's choice is a Galvan large arbor, light weight aluminum fly reel, size T-12 4.5 diameter, T-14 5.0 diameter

For anglers who want to put more fight to a sailfish or marlin:

-13-13/14, 14 weight rod 9 foot

-14, 14/15, 15 weight rod 8'6''

REELS

-13, 13/14 or 15 large arbor reel. Abraham's choice is a Galvan large arbor, light weight aluminum fly reel, size T-16 5.5 diameter, T-18 6.0 marlin tournament series.

Fly Line:

Billfish floating fly line for popper flies. Sinking tip or intermediate line for those using streamer flies. Abraham's choice is Scientific Angler.

Backing line-50-65 braided line

Leader material:

60-80 pound mono for the butt section.

Class tippet, Mason 20 lb.

Shock tippet, 80-100 mono.

Hooks:

Abraham's favorite is Tiempco 6/0, 7/0, 8/0.

Tandem material –wire, not stainless.

Flies:Abraham's billfish popper flies will be available at the lodge-rigged and ready! We know these work but please feel free to bring your own.

For Inshore Fly Fishing:

Roosterfish, Jacks, Bonitos, Snappers, yellowfin tuna-

Rod

-9-10 weight rod and reels, Abraham's favorite reel is the Galvan T-10 4.25 diameter.

Fly line-

10 weight floating for popper flies

10 weight intermediate or sinking tippet for streamers, feathers or anything that needs to get down in the water.

Leader-

Butt section 30-40 lb. mono

Tippet 20 and under.

Shock tippet-30-50 lb. mono

Inshore Flies:

Any fly that imitates sardines and minnows

Lots of flash and hair.

Poppers with feathers

Pretty much anything goes!