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Star Jumpers by Frank Bolin (cont)

Jaque Indians ply the rocky coastline in dugouts much like their ancestors. This angler was knee-deep in skipjack tuna that he baited and battled on handlines. The tuna school had anchovies balled up within several yards of shore. Plug these same rocks with large poppers and you'll likely score roosterfish, snapper and amberjack. Roosters here grow large; the lodge record is 90 pounds. I'm packing a plug outfit on my next trip.

Panama Travel Tips

Anglers

Panamanians seem very happy to accommodate American fishermen and tourists. Due to its remote location and inbound flight arrival times, anglers heading for Tropic Star Lodge will need to stay in Panama City one night - TSL has arrangements with Caesar Park Hotel and Bristol - and take a charter flight to Pinas Bay. The lodge will handle your charter flight. Roundtrip airfare on American Airlines from Miami to Panama City ran $400.

You will need a passport to enter the country and your airline will sell you a Panamanian tourist card. Airlines that fly to Panama City include American, Copa, Continental and Delta. Tropic Star staffers recommend Regal Travel (800-940-7668) for anglers who do not have a travel agent.

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