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Fishing Tournament Fundraiser |
Osa Conservation |
Taj Mahal and the Music Maker Relief Foundation invite you to join us January 29th - February 4th, 2006 in Costa Rica for the 4th Annual Taj Mahal Fishin’ Blues Tournament. This popular event guarantees world-class angling, gorgeous beaches, new friends and music, music, music. Last year we hosted 23 anglers at Roy’s Zancudo Lodge in Playa Zancudo, Costa Rica. There were 163 sailfish caught and released in 3 days of superb fishing that also featured catches of dorado, wahoo, rooster fish, tuna and a marlin. In three days of superb fishing, Jeff Gable of Middleburg, VA caught a 300 lb marlin and David Bernatzky of Long Island, NY pulled in 16 sailfish.
What sets this tournament apart is that we have as much fun on shore as we do off shore. During the Tourney we have Roy’s lodge is exclusively ours. So, after a hard day fishin' in the sun we chill out with dinner and some very cool Blues. Last year’s musical guest were Taj Mahal, Cool John Ferguson, Lee Gates and Mudcat. We have all of this fun on the pristine, black sand beaches of Playa Zancudo on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
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Our last night in Zancudo we treat this small island of 350 (and their friends) to an amazing evening of music.. Our musical alumni include Dickey Betts, Derek Trucks (of The Allman Brothers), Jimmy Herring (of The Dead) Cootie Stark, and Lightnin’ Wells. This year Taj will be our musical host once again and will be joined by more great Music Maker talent.
This winter we will have 28 fishermen at Roy’s Zancudo Lodge. Boats and all fishing equipment are provided. We fish two men to each 25 ft boat. The captains are first rate and very experienced. We fish for Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Tuna, and more. All you need to bring is your shorts, sneakers, a hat and some sunscreen. Roy’s Lodge is comfortable and just big enough for our group. Rooms are double occupancy and do have air-conditioning. The beautiful Pacific is visible from everywhere, including the pool and open air bar and dining area. All transportation, meals and drinks are included. Your last day in Zancudo will be free and touring options abound with tropical rainforest, mountains, rivers and beaches to explore by boat, horseback, hike or drive. We’ll just make sure you’re back that evening for the big show.
Only the fishing, music and camaraderie of our Tournament surpasses the natural beauty of Zancudo! Our group is large enough that everyone will make new friends and small enough that you will keep them for life. This tournament supplies vital funding to Music Maker’s programs of Musician Sustenance, Musical Development and Cultural Access — so you can have a great time while you are doing great things for traditional musicians and keep our cultural heritage alive.
This trip is the ultimate cure for your wintertime blues and helps to keep the bluest of the blues alive! What will make you feel even better is that half the fee is tax-deductible! Do reserve your spot early, as we are limited to 32 fishermen (we sell out every year).
- January 29th, 2006 — Travel to Zancudo
- January 30th — Fishin’
- January 31st — Fishin’
- February 1st— Fishin’ and Awards dinner
- February 2nd — Concert (optional touring, beach party or more Fishin’)
- February 3rd — Travel to San José
- February 4th — Depart for home
The entrance fee for the 2006 tournament is $5,500. This fee includes your airfare from Atlanta or Miami*, transfers, fishing, accommodations** meals, and drinks.
What folks are saying about Tajs Fishin in Zancudo
"IF YOU AIN'T BEEN FISH'N WITH TAJ YOU AIN'T BEEN FISH'N
Taj’s Fishin' Blues Tournament is a "must experience" if you are a Fisherman, Blues fan, or simply enjoy the company of lovely Costa Rican chicas serving up excellent international fare. It’s a week of nothing but pure relaxation and fun with with awesomely talented, bright and hilarious people. Seeing a 240 lb Marlin break the water 75 yards out at the end of your line is exhilarating. Hanging with blues legends and enjoying a private concert every night is phenomenal. It would almost be enough just to see Playa Zancudo and the little fishing village of Gulfito appear on the horizon coming in on the charter plane...especially knowing there’s a weeks worth of the worlds best fishing ahead of you. But guess what? Not only is The Taj Mahal Fishin' Tournament going to be the time of your life, but you’ll be breathing life into forgotten blues artists and supporting a very worthy cause. And Uncle Sam agrees...your contribution for the event is tax deductible. Sign up. Satisfy the Hemmingway inside your soul. You'll never regret it and tell the story for the rest of your life. "
Bill Puckett Delaplane, VA
"Best fishing and Blues in the world"
Sean Sullivan Bay Village, OH
"I talked with Taj Mahal over rum about blues history and then caught a 150 lb. sailfish eight hours later. Can't think of a better vacation."
Henry Slyker Parkton, MD
"My first FBT is as clear in my memory as the trip earlier this year. The combination of fishing, listening and, yes, drinking with such a diverse group of people, who I now consider friends, is as good as it gets. I have pictures on my computer, on the wall of my office at work and I see others just about every time I close my eyes. I have the dates reserved on my calendar and everyone I work with knows that they will be on their own for that week."
Willy Suter Manassas, VA
My wife, Nancy, asked me before I left for "Fishin' Blues" if I thought I'd have a good time since I'd never gone with a group before. I said, "Nancy, people that will go on this trip must like Costa Rica, sail fishing, "open bars" and the blues." I was right! We found wonderful people who love the blues, we had GREAT fishing. All of the time we enjoyed beautiful sunny weather and calm seas. And if this was not enough we made friends with Taj Mahal. I’ll go every year I can!
Jim Krzyzewski Mishawaka, IN |
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Contact Info |
Email: denise@musicmaker.org
Phone: Denise or Tim Duffy at 919-643-2456
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