Your thoughts on best place for a sportsfisherman to retire to

[Ed B]

Originally Posted by piemma

My brother has been fishing Belize for the last 3 years. Says you can get a 3 bedroom house Ocean view for $80K. Comes with a maid and a gardener.

Personally, I retired in November and I am going to rent in Florida for 3 months in the Winter and stay here. You can rent a real nice place for $2K a month near Marco Island. Naples, Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte.
$6K a Winter and no upkeep, taxes etc. Get back here for trout and schoolies in April.

What Paul said Stay in the States if you want to relocate. Renting for 3 months sounds pretty good to me and if you want to try the fishing somewhere else next year, just rent somewhere else.

I have been to Costa Rica and the fishing opportunities were outstanding. I know guys who went to Panama before they started having problems and they had a great time, and a guy I worked with had inherited property in the Honduras. One thing everyone had in common, they would not want to live in the fishing areas fulltime. The main reason is that because the fishing tends to be better in the more remote areas, you have property that is noticeable to the poorer people in the region. Most of the nicer homes I saw had gates and utilized armed guards when the owners where not home. I'm sure the lifestyle is different if you are part of a resort or retirement community area, but you have to really know the areas before you buy. I would not casually walk into investing in foreign countries as there are many legal obstacles you will encounter to which residents are not subject. If you decide to look into foreign countries, don't trust the advice of real estate agents until you thoroughly research the legalities with a knowledgable attorney and are very familiar with the area you are interested in.

Ed

[zimmy]

sounds like Belize to me

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Martha's Vineyard

You missed the part about cheap fuel prices.

Originally Posted by MikeToole

Belize, but the window is closing.

Originally Posted by Karl F

Costa Rica

Agreed

Originally Posted by beamie

Panama...... I think you can buy a citizenship for 30K. Great fishing, cheap housing and cost of living, Panama City has incredible nightlife too if you still have that in ya.

Ideally would love to stay in New England but at this rate the middle income guy is going to get property taxed out of the state.

Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

Medellin Colombia for me. Country has Atlantic and Pacific access which is pretty much equidistant to my house there. Aruba is some 70 miles off the coast. Travel to costa and Panama is fairly easy. Fantastic trout fishing up in the mountains. The negative side are the guerillas.
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You two guys missed the part about no guys walking around toting M-16s.

[Backbeach Jake]

Don't know what fuel costs there but Havana is over due to open to US citizens.

[fishgolf]

I agree with Beamie Panama... both coasts available.

However, Throwing Timber has it right too.
(My wife is from Medellin...)
Chao...

[zimmy]

as an fyi, when I was in belize in 2005, they had incentives for American retirees as long as your retirement income is above a certain amount (30,000?). Don't know the specifics exactly, but they were trying to entice American retirees

[Fish_Eye]

Hands down the Osa Peninsula, Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica...for all of the above reasons. 28 visitis over the last 10 years have convinced me.

Do some homework and you'll see.

Let me put together a cheap recon trip for ya.

Mike

[Saltheart]

Originally Posted by Raven

20 Acres East Side of the Big Island of Hawaii in the Mountain View Area
Cheap 20 Acres of Land, very secluded, Only $115,000, Mountain View Area on the Big Island of Hawaii.
20 (+/-) Acres
$ 115,000 USD
Mountain View
near Hilo, HI
Hawaii County, USA

SWAP VACATIONS WITH S-Ber's

And there is only a 1 in 3 chance that Mauna Loa and Kilauea lava flows will burn your home down in a 10 year period.

Beautiful place though!

[The Dad Fisherman]

The Playboy Mansion......'Nuff Said

[STOKES]

Belize, But you'd better hurry!

[Peterjay]

I like it fine right here. I've already lived in a lot of different places and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that visiting or vacationing in an area is a hell of a lot different than living there. People tend to get all fired up about what a certain area has to offer without thinking about what it doesn't offer. After the novelty wears off, the negatives will wear you down. Southern New England has the best quality of life of any place I can think of, not to mention great fishing. If I want to catch a tarpon, Logan Airport's only two hours away. Another plus is that Connecticut cockroaches are smaller than Volkswagens, which is more than I can say for some of the places I've lived.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Fish_Eye

Hands down the Osa Peninsula, Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica...for all of the above reasons. 28 visitis over the last 10 years have convinced me.

Do some homework and you'll see.

Let me put together a cheap recon trip for ya.

Mike

i was (looking ...perusing ) some craig's list ads last night
and saw some incredibly fantastic deals in costa rica

but the wife informed me ...that we are wood's people
not islanders. what tdf said minus the bunnies

[missing link]

I'm staying in Wareham 4 ever , Tagger come on down . Fishing ,shellfishing, warm water . It's a town that has access to all highways ,your 20 min from everything.
I like all the seasonal changes .
I'd like to get a chance to go to Ireland B-4 I croak.
Ml sr.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Raven

what tdf said minus the bunnies

Minus?????? Then why the hell go there

[Backbeach Jake]

Grotto Groping!

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by missing link

I'd like to get a chance to go to Ireland B-4 I croak.
Ml sr.

I'm going to spot burn (in Ireland) only to warn you to either have 1000yds of line spooled to reach the water or watch out for that 1st step..........nothing like going down the cliffs around NE!

The Guinness is really, really good

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

The Playboy Mansion......'Nuff Said

Wrong kind of fish !

[Squid kids Dad]

The Vineyard..I try to keep my dream with in my reach

[Mr. Sandman]

Well, while going up a chair lift at Alta this past week (ski trip with kids) my cell phone rings... it's one of my fishing friends

Jim?...

me: yeah

did you get my text message?

me: no, I have a crappy phone only my kids text.

what are you doing next week?

me: uhhhh not sure right now I have to check my calendar...hey, I am am kind of tided up at the moment, can I call you back?. (holding on with one hand and holding the phone with the other, over a deep rock gorge and 7 deg F)

My boss keeps a boat in Costa Rica (with full time capt and mate) and said we could use it for 3 days next week. You interested?

me: Really? Is this a joke?

No, it is for real. It is an awesome 62' custom sportfish, really nice. He keeps it in Puerto Jimenez, we will be staying at the Parrot Bay Lodge, it is not the greatest place but it is fine for fishermen. Can you go?

me: uhhhhhhhhh, pause, are you kidding? it sounds unbelievable, yeah! I think I can, I will need to juggle a few things but yeah.

We leave Wed, return Sunday, should be fun, I will email you the details.

me: Hey man...I really gotta go but I will talk to you when I get back home. bye

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I will take a few photos and let you know how it goes, should be fun. From winter to summer in a few days.

[Slipknot]

sounds like a good chance to have a blast Jim.
you hung up without saying thanks
you're gonna owe that friend bigtime.
Hope you get some nice fish and have fun.
Catch me a rooster will ya if you can. we want to see pics

[Van]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Well, while going up a chair lift at Alta this past week (ski trip with kids) my cell phone rings... it's one of my fishing friends

Jim?...

me: yeah

did you get my text message?

me: no, I have a crappy phone only my kids text.

what are you doing next week?

me: uhhhh not sure right now I have to check my calendar...hey, I am am kind of tided up at the moment, can I call you back?. (holding on with one hand and holding the phone with the other, over a deep rock gorge and 7 deg F)

My boss keeps a boat in Costa Rica (with full time capt and mate) and said we could use it for 3 days next week. You interested?

me: Really? Is this a joke?

No, it is for real. It is an awesome 62' custom sportfish, really nice. He keeps it in Puerto Jimenez, we will be staying at the Parrot Bay Lodge, it is not the greatest place but it is fine for fishermen. Can you go?

me: uhhhhhhhhh, pause, are you kidding? it sounds unbelievable, yeah! I think I can, I will need to juggle a few things but yeah.

We leave Wed, return Sunday, should be fun, I will email you the details.

me: Hey man...I really gotta go but I will talk to you when I get back home. bye

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I will take a few photos and let you know how it goes, should be fun. From winter to summer in a few days.

Been looking at Crocodile resort (Costa Rica) for a vacation next year. (cant go this year). The misses wants to buy there... Hey,,,,,,, shes got the money so I say GO FOR IT !!!!!!!!!!!
I might even stay there for a while "in the winter" !!!

I got a couple of DVDs from the resort, jungle tours, waterfalls, etc. AND OF COURSE world class fishing.

As for retirment you could go to Florida but that's GOD'S WAITING ROOM". No way can you stay in the US and fulfill even 3 of those criteria you listed. Taxachusetts !!! NO FRIGGIN WAY !!!!!!!!

I see you in C.R.

[Fish_Eye]

Sandman and Van,

PM me, I've made 27 trips to that area over the past 10 years and know most of the captains, places to go etc. I can point you in the right directions if you're interested.

Mike

[MAKAI]

Originally Posted by Fish_Eye

Sandman and Van,

PM me, I've made 27 trips to that area over the past 10 years and know most of the captains, places to go etc. I can point you in the right directions if you're interested.

Mike

Sweetwater and I are going to be consulting you soon, if you don't mind.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by MAKAI

Sweetwater and I are going to be consulting you soon, if you don't mind.

When do we leave?

[MAKAI]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

When do we leave?

Soon as I scrape up about 8k spending money.

[Fly Rod]

Winter: Marathon

Summer: There is no place like Cape Ann!!!

May: one week around Sannibel Florida fishing for Tarpon.

This is my last year in the Bahamas, fishing has always s@#ked, next year the Keys

[Mr. Sandman]

Thanks for the advice/info Mike...talk to you upon my return.
Looking forward to the trip.

[Mr. Sandman]

Great trip! Lots of fish...very warm. I don't know if I would retire there but I will return to fish it that is for sure!!!

11 different species (lots of each).

Offshore: There are a lot of big mahi down there (dorado)..all over 25# and we had one that was like 50#. Sail fish, Marlin (blue and black), yf tuna, bonito. Ocean temp is warm baby...it hit 91 deg at one point. (water depth was in the 4K-6K range), lots of sea life, dolphins, turtles, rays, birds, you name it it is out there. The sun is intense. Sea conditions: very gentle long swell, not like the east coast at all, very comfortable. They say they get a handful of days when they can't get out/year, if that. very light winds.

Inshore: Big snappers, roosters, jacks and 3-4' needle fish that look like a gar, loaded with teeth...and some fish that just went into their hole at the bottom in an unstoppable manner and could not be removed. We drifted live goggle eyes over reef structures about a mile off the beach. Gentle long swell, very comfortable.

[winchmaster]

Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

Medellin Colombia for me. Country has Atlantic and Pacific access which is pretty much equidistant to my house there. Aruba is some 70 miles off the coast. Travel to costa and Panama is fairly easy. Fantastic trout fishing up in the mountains. The negative side are the guerillas.
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What you afraid of a couple of monkeys for. Throw them some Bananas.

[MAKAI]

Sandman,
I'm crying with envy.