Without a
doubt, The Cotton Ranch is the most
unique “Mothership” fly fishing experience in all the
Caribbean. This 105-foot vessel, designed by Philip
Rhodes, offers unprecedented opulence, with all the
amenities to ensure that our guest’s fly fishing trip
is an extraordinary one. Guests are able to chose from a wide variety
of locations throughout Belize as to where they would like to begin their
trip. Popular choices include the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Turneffe Atoll,
Glovers Reef, as well as the San Pedro area.
Oriental
rugs and exquisite teak woodwork combine
to create a sophisticated yet subtly casual atmosphere on the main deck
quarters. From the open-air cocktail parties at sunset on the aft deck
to five-star dining in the main salon, guests will enjoy the elegant surroundings
while reveling in the personal attention that Captain Phil and his crew
provide.
Guests also
have the option of staying put in one area or spending the entire week
cruising the gorgeous Belizean coast. All Guests will be met at the International
Airport in Belize City and then escorted to the Cotton Ranch. Belize Flats
Fishing will consult with all perspective guests,ascertaining what the
guest’s priorities for the week are, and then making the appropriate
recommendations.
The Cotton Ranch, when set up in an exclusive fly fishing configuration,
has a total capacity of six rods per week. Up to eight guests can be comfortably
accommodated in a combination fly fishing/diving arrangement. A full dive
shop with compressor are on board for those interested in fly fishing
the flats and exploring Belize’s rich underwater ecosystem.
The
Cotton Ranch Specifications:
Builder
Designer
Construction
Refit
Engines
Length
Beam
Draft
Feul
Speed
Consumption
Water
Vosper
Phillip
Rhodes
Steel
1995, 1997
2 x 3306 Caterpillar
105ft.
21ft.
6ft.
3,800
3,000 range
Cruising 11 knots
Maximum 13 knots
10/12
gal/hour
cruising
Makes:
1800 per day
Capacity:
1800 gallons
Master
Stateroom: Located aft on the Lower Deck, full beam stateroom
with queen sized bed, ensuite bath with seperate tub/shower,sound system.
Guest Staterooms: Located aft on the
Lower Deck, three guest staterooms, one with queen berth(with VCR/TV),
one with a double and settee (optional twin birth) and on with two twin
berths; all with ensuite baths with seperate shower, speakers for music.
Salon:
Located on the Main Deck
with L- shaped seating and oversised ottoman, gaming table, TV/VCR/CD/TAPE,
and video library.
Dining
Salon: Located forward on the Main Deck, elegant, private,
well appointed formal dining for nine guests.
Aft Deck: Shaded with facilities for
alfresco or informal dining for nine guests, full wet teak bar with four
stools brass railing, refrigerator and icemaker, music speakers.
Fantail:
Located aft of the Aft Deck, features include a built in settee, fighting
chair and outrigger.
Boat Deck: Shaded helm station with
observation settee, soft-tub jacuzzi, BBQ, wet bar with refrigerator,
reclining chairs/small chaise lounges, seperate music system.
Communication: Sat Com voice and email, cellurar telephone, VHF radio, SSB
Deck Equipement: (1) 15' hard bottom inflatable with 70 HP, (1) three person Sea Doo, (1) two person Sea Doo, professional fighting chair, outriggers, selection of water skis for all abilites, knee board, snorkel and scuba gear, dive compressor, ten tanks, complete fishing equipement, BBQ, (2) kayaks, skeet shooting
Gourmet health-conscious
meals are prepared and presented with style. Guests have the option of
dining casually on the aft deck or more formally in the Dining salon.
There is a heavy emphasis on seafood, particularly lobster, and many guests
enjoy catching their own dinner once or twice during the coarse of the
week. Fresh baked breads and fruits are served daily and special dietary
requests are easily accommodated.
Rich French will be on hand throughout the trip to offer expert advice
on fly fishing topics that range from better casting techniques to knot
and leader construction, fly selection and how to read saltwater. Private
instruction is available upon request and is sure to help guests get the
most out of this trip.
By far and away the most popular destination and anchorage with our guests
on the Cotton Ranch is the Lighthouse Reef/Turneffe Atoll trip. Guests
start their week fly fishing the remote and rarely fished Lighthouse Reef
Atoll. The bonefish and permit are quite plentiful at Lighthouse Reef
and even inexperienced fly rodders will have a high success rate.
The Belizean coast is a complex maze of excellent
fly fishing opportunities. The reefs, flats, atolls,
and rivers all combine to create a fly fishing tour de
force. The Cotton Ranch will navigate throughout these fertile waters in pursuit of our guests specified
objectives. The Cotton Ranch comes with three flats
boats, each with its own English speaking guide who is an expert at putting clients in front of fish.
Bonefish, tarpon, permit and snook are all available
in this fly fishing paradise.
If guests want to try their luck fighting it out
with the larger, blue water species, virtually all
manner of pelagic species is available outside the
reef. The Cotton Ranch is fully equipped with a
professional fighting chair and all the deep water
fishing gear one could need at the Stern of the yacht.
The last half of the week is spent chasing tarpon,
bonefish and permit on the world famous flats of the
Turneffe Islands. This beautiful area has long been
regarded as one of the finest flats destinations on
the planet.
The fabulous beauty of Belize in combination with the luxury and flexibility that the Cotton Ranch offers allows for both our corporate and individual guests to experience outstanding fly fishing in a very private and discreet setting. This trip is perfect for corporate functions and small groups who require privacy while on their fly fishing trip.
Here are
some options for mooring
The Cotton Ranch
The
Cotton Ranch includes:
• Everything except for your personal fishing equipement.
Please
contact us at:
Email: rich@belizeflatsfishing.com
or rfbelize@yahoo.com
Or call:
Mid June to October 25th (Toronto, Canada)
#416 537-4233
Or
October 26th to June 16th (Belize City, Belize)
#011 501 607 6854
United Kingdom and European Bookings:
Our British and European guests can contact our
European partner,
Noreen
Farrow.
From the United Kingdom and Europe:
Hm: + 44 - 208-673-9369
Mobile: + 44 –7885-429-699
Email: noreen@belizeflatsfishing.com
