The Jungle's Edge - The Quest for Costa Rica's First Grand Slam! Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish!

I can't believe it's been four years since we filmed this adventure! We are very excited to share with you our film from the 2017 International Fly Fishing Film Festival!
Film Overview: Imagine a world where the jungle meets the coast and the fly fishing is incredible. That's what you'll find in Costa Rica. Follow angler's Mark Martin and Alex Beck as they attempt the impossible: Costa Rica's first ever Grand Slam. What is typically thought of as primarily a great tarpon fishery, Captain Mark has discovered untouched waters, which hold permit and bonefish. But after a week of jumping and losing many 100+ pound tarpon, they find themselves with a chance to make history. The only thing standing in their way... the giant tarpon that have given them nothing but trouble all week. Come along for the ride to see if history will be made.
If you like fly fishing, giant tarpon, and an unpredictable adventure for two friends, then this film is for you! We spent nine days in Costa Rica, and it took all nine of them for this story to unfold. It was a tender mercy the way everything fell into place. I feel very blessed to have been a part of this adventure. We hope you enjoy!
Gilbert Rowley - Filmmaker
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[@kevinrhoades5372]

Awesome video!!!

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@thomasossoff6912]

Great video. I've been flyfishing for over 30 years now and I live for it. Thanks for sharing

[@GilbertRowley]

Thank you! Sounds like it’s really gotten in your blood! 😎

[@hobbyoftheday4017]

I'm just starting down the fly fishing rabbit hole and I'm obsessed. What a great video! Congratulations on the slam, it's so cool to a new comer like myself that fishing history is still being made 👍

[@GilbertRowley]

Hey Stefan, hope you're ready for a super time consuming adventure (fly fishing) but one that will add a ton of value to your life! I appreciate the kind words, and invite you to check out our films "The Buffet Series". I think you'll enjoy what you see. Thanks! czcams.com/video/zYISxBtb_-E/video.html

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Awesome video

[@GilbertRowley]

Thank you, it was an awesome adventure to be a part of!

[@BrankoFlyFish]

Loves the video. Great montage ! And especially when you called the Tarpon break and the ring bell to end the time out !!! Wow. Oh and btw ! What are the exact hooks and sizes you guys were tying your flies on ?

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks for the compliments, it was a really fun project! I actually can’t remember what size or the make of the hooks, Mark Martin was the man on the vise. 👍

[@freddypixtunn]

Great job Beck

[@GilbertRowley]

Alex is the man!

[@brandonwhitener2166]

What a cool video! I have gotten into fly fishing in the last year and catching fish like this has become my dream. Can't wait to see the awesome places fly fishing will take me in years to come!

[@GilbertRowley]

So glad to hear you’re getting into the sport! Dabble around our channel a bit, I think there is more here for you to enjoy. Namely the Buffet Series. Thanks, and best of luck on your fly fishing journey!

[@kurtrout]

Great video.

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks Kurt, I appreciate it!

[@teddynesius3606]

Awesome video! Congratulations! I can relate to the love of fishing. The excitement.. Most of all the respect you showed those fish. All three releases made me smile, to see those beautiful creatures fully revived and to swim away was really something that I admire. Good job boys!!

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it! It was a great project to be a part of!

[@allaboutthefishes]

Great video - it captured the excitement of the real excitement of the hunt for elusive fish. Certainly made me want to return to Costa Rica for some more fishing.

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! Costa Rica is a very special place. I can’t wait to get back down there myself!

[@Duschbag]

I did my only Grand Slam in Mexico. South of Playa Del Carmen in Boca Pialia. This is a very special place deserving of a minimum of one week or as long as two weeks. The food and Guides are both spectacular. The accommodations are very nice as well.

[@GilbertRowley]

Sounds like a wonderful place!

[@riothibodeau5658]

Excellent 👍👏👏👏🍻🍻

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dustyrose_ab]

Great video boys 🍻

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@bs5am]

That was epic to watch!

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!

[@trevormcneil7719]

This is so good! Thanks for sharing it.

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks man! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@gregwilson6636]

Mark pulls like nobody else pulls! Funny shit bro! I was Worried about you getting hands on that fish! Just kidding mate, love your work!

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Duschbag]

OMG... THAT'S A SPECTACULAR PERMIT..! I caught seven in three days in Mexico on my first trip for them. One spooled me and broke me off after a 30 minute fight. My Guide and I were heartbroken. 😥😟😢

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks for watching, that's a bummer... but sounds like Tarpon fishing!

[@FlylordsMedia]

Pumped for this to be out!

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks man! I appreciate it! It's always great to share content that really needs to see the light of day!

[@Utahlonghorn]

typical greatness in film from you!

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@joelaslanian1121]

Fun Fun Fun, great job on the video!

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gerhardstrydom5249]

Super result!!, 💪👌👏

[@GilbertRowley]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@paulodeboer9121]

Great stuff!

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cbuc6316]

Dope

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks, we appreciate it!

[@brookmcconnell9849]

Did you catch all three fish? Just wondering cause my buddie and I were down in Belize. We had caught grand slam between the two of us but didn’t know if it had to be one guy. Cheers and sweet fish!

[@GilbertRowley]

Yep, my friend Alex did, it was awesome! Usually you have to catch all three species yourself for it to count in the record books, but between you and your buddy that's still pretty sweet and something to brag about ;-) Glad to hear you had a great trip to Belize!

[@richardascroggins2625]

Nice like have info on this place and resort

[@GilbertRowley]

For sure, visit: www.tarponville.com/

[@jimknowles5483]

Are there tarpon on the pacific side ad well??

[@GilbertRowley]

I'm not sure, I've never fished that side. Sorry I don't have more info for you.

[@GABTICO94]

yes, but small quantities

[@Pepeflyflies]

🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pyreneesflyfishing9665]

Hello Gilbert I would like to send you an email about the Pyrenees. But I can't find your adress...I love your videos..
Ricardo

[@GilbertRowley]

Thanks for reaching out! [e-mail]

[@Ranger_from_Ukraine]

It's Tortuguero?

[@GilbertRowley]

This is actually further sound in Manzanillo. The lodge is called Tarponville. www.tarponville.com/