More and more I read about the great fishing in Cuba. It's all over our most popular fly fishing magazines, front cover stuff. I was confused because I thought that there was some sort of embargo between the US and Cuba. If so, how were these folks getting there and are they doing so in spite of US diplomatic policy in place since the 1960s?
The US State Dept says this Cuban travel, ie tourist travel, is not licensable as required for US citizens including travel through a third country such a Mexico or Canada.
That said I am extremely disappointed that our sport/industry takes their personal pleasure/profit over US diplomatic policy. So much for patriotic fishermen.
I guess if it's Uncle Sam or a big bonefish, give it to the bonefish.
I will share the State Depts response to my query if you email me at
striper33@princeton-ma.us