Mexico
Isla Holbox Fishing Lodge, Mexico
We really like everything about this clasic fly fishing resort. Isla Holbox, (prononced "eesla ol-bosh") is probably one of, if not the best locations in the the tarpon world that continues to offer an enjoyable opportunity to catch a bunch of baby tarpon, all on your favortie 8 weight fly rod while also providing a golden oppurtunity to catch some truly large tarpon over 100 lbs.!
An ageless small tarpon nursery with thousands upon thousands of acres providing just the right amount of back country marine water for an over abundant and very feisty 5 - 20 lb. fish that thrive here, the area round Holbox is a tarpon fisherman's paradise. There are snook here too with most running between 3- 8 lbs. and are fabulous fighters on a light weight fly rod. And then there are the opportunities to fly fish for the truly huge tarpon that show on the front, deeper flats and the thoughts of small 8 weights disappear with big
12 weights brought into action. This is one destination were you just may see and possibly hook the next world record tarpon. We have seen specimens over 200 lbs. rolling amongst the other 2 - 300 tarpon that come to eat off of the coast of Isla Holbox! And if this is not enough the huge jack crevelle that come here to feed will spice things up a bit. 20 - 30 lb. jack crevelle are common and landing one of these big bulls is a feet in its self! And to top all this off...some exceptionally large cobia will show in the area at times. The fishing scene here overall is a very specail one indeed.
Fly to Cancun~ Once you arrive at the airport: You will be picked up by someone from the Holbox staff and esscorted to a van for the trip to the Island of Hobox, roughly a two hour drive through Mexico's back country where local scenery abounds.
The Ferry Crossing to Holbox~
The Ferry Crossing doesn't take long and before you know it you'll be pulling into the Holbox dock. The nurmerous tarpon that seem to be always rolling and feeding on the way into the dock area have a way of jump starting an eventful week of fishing. Once at the dock you will be whisked away aboard one of the local hot rod golf carts. Down colorerful dirt streets to Holbox Lodge all the while taking in the local flavor that really sets this destination apart from others. A quiet Mexican island town with an easy going astosmphere.
Holbox Lodge~
The Lodge is perfectly placed amongst palm trees, the purest white sand in the world (your feet will be in Heaven!) all with a gorgeous beech-front view. The rooms are first class, each with private bat
h and are very well appointed. The scene from the top deck is to die for. The cooler is filled daily with your favorite beverage (Corona's) and the local Iguana's capture the charm of Holbox. Our motto - The big lizard doesn't bite, but the tarpon do! 
A Typical Fishing Day~
Getting up early to capture the feeding events that lead into a days fishing is the norm here. Not missing a beat the guides are punctual and ready early to ensure the
best possible fishing conditions for their clients. Travel time to fishing areas depend on weather conditions with most reached in 20 - 30 minutes from the lodge. If the seas are calm you can rest asurre you will be looking for the massive tarpon that swim the outside margins. If the ocean is rough a trip to the inside to try your hand at the literally thousands of baby tarpon can be expected and is the perfect thing to do.
Others may get in your way!
Sometimes fishing plans do have a way of going astray and it is no different at Holbox. You never know what might show up between fishing destinations and being prepared to capture the moment will work well in your favor. And if we may say so thes
e pictures illustrate this per
fectly.
A friendly wake up call at 5:00 to gather fishing gear and pop in downstairs and enjoy a quiet mornings light breakfast kickstarts your day. Your guide will meet you no latter than 6:30 and your off.
Evening meals are on your own. This is a real treat as the varied and unique restaurants are just a 5 minute walk from the lodge and provide a livley local atmosphere and are easy on the pocket book. The colorful yet pleasing downtown area is full of local shops and with the abundance of very good eating establishments you can dine in a different restaurant every night and experience great food!
This trip includes: All guiding, round trip transfers to and from Cancun, continental breakfast, lunch on boat, and beverages at the lodge. Dinner is on your own, except for a special "Mexican Night" feast at the lodge.
Rates based on double occupancy.
7 Nights/6 Days Fishing.........$2,495 - $3,295 depending on time of year.
More to come on Costa de Cocos!
Costa de Cocos, southern Yucatan
We are excited to offer Costa del Cocos for 2013! Located in the fishing village of Xcalak on the southern tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Costa de Cocos is idealy located between the Caribbean and Chetumal Bay, offering a wild and untouched fish infested playground. A quiet retreat with a location idealy suited to the angler who is looking for something off the beaten path.
Lodging is in one of their 16 recently remodeled cabanas with private bathroom, shower and daily maid service. Fully screened windows allow you to go to sleep to the sound of the ocean an awake to the sounds of the Yucatan Jungle. Fishing packages are truly all-inclusive - full days guided fly fishing, all meals, open bar, ground transportation, Xcalak Marine Park fees, Mexico fishing liscence, and taxes are included in the package rate. The resort also offers exceptional snorkeling, diving, kayaking and exploring. This secluded area of the Caribbean offers outstanding beauty and tranquility. Package rates are based on double occupancy.
7 nights / 6 days fishing.......$2,995
Casa Blanca, Mexico
This is one of the best destinations in the world to capture your Grand Slam - Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon. The lodge is located in the famous Ascension Bay area with miles of flats at your doorstep. The bones average from 2-6 lbs and permit have been taken up to 40 lbs. Food is grand, rooms are spotless, and the white sand beach is right at your door step. A classy fishing getaway.
Saturday - Saturday, per person, based on double occupancy, with everthing included from Cancun (air/travel).
7 Nights/ 6 Days.......$3,545-$4,365 Depending on time of year.
Boca Paila, Mexico
Situated just two hours south of Cancun on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Boca Paila is know for its highly productive flats fishing (Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit). You will stay in spacious cottages in the midst of palm trees and pure white sand, each with a private bath and bedroom. Local Mayan specialties include delicious seafood and unbeatable scenery. Tith wind-protected flats and keen guides, this is a tropical saltwater destination novice and veteran flyfishers alike will enjoy because of the variety of flats fishing opportunities including eager Bonefish and maddening Permit.
Sunday-Sunday, per person based on double occupancy.
7 Nights / 6 Days.......$ 3,100
We really like everything about this clasic fly fishing resort. Isla Holbox, (prononced "eesla ol-bosh") is probably one of, if not the best locations in the the tarpon world that continues to offer an enjoyable opportunity to catch a bunch of baby tarpon, all on your favortie 8 weight fly rod while also providing a golden oppurtunity to catch some truly large tarpon over 100 lbs.!
An ageless small tarpon nursery with thousands upon thousands of acres providing just the right amount of back country marine water for an over abundant and very feisty 5 - 20 lb. fish that thrive here, the area round Holbox is a tarpon fisherman's paradise. There are snook here too with most running between 3- 8 lbs. and are fabulous fighters on a light weight fly rod. And then there are the opportunities to fly fish for the truly huge tarpon that show on the front, deeper flats and the thoughts of small 8 weights disappear with big
12 weights brought into action. This is one destination were you just may see and possibly hook the next world record tarpon. We have seen specimens over 200 lbs. rolling amongst the other 2 - 300 tarpon that come to eat off of the coast of Isla Holbox! And if this is not enough the huge jack crevelle that come here to feed will spice things up a bit. 20 - 30 lb. jack crevelle are common and landing one of these big bulls is a feet in its self! And to top all this off...some exceptionally large cobia will show in the area at times. The fishing scene here overall is a very specail one indeed.Fly to Cancun~ Once you arrive at the airport: You will be picked up by someone from the Holbox staff and esscorted to a van for the trip to the Island of Hobox, roughly a two hour drive through Mexico's back country where local scenery abounds.
The Ferry Crossing to Holbox~
The Ferry Crossing doesn't take long and before you know it you'll be pulling into the Holbox dock. The nurmerous tarpon that seem to be always rolling and feeding on the way into the dock area have a way of jump starting an eventful week of fishing. Once at the dock you will be whisked away aboard one of the local hot rod golf carts. Down colorerful dirt streets to Holbox Lodge all the while taking in the local flavor that really sets this destination apart from others. A quiet Mexican island town with an easy going astosmphere.
Holbox Lodge~
The Lodge is perfectly placed amongst palm trees, the purest white sand in the world (your feet will be in Heaven!) all with a gorgeous beech-front view. The rooms are first class, each with private bat
h and are very well appointed. The scene from the top deck is to die for. The cooler is filled daily with your favorite beverage (Corona's) and the local Iguana's capture the charm of Holbox. Our motto - The big lizard doesn't bite, but the tarpon do! A Typical Fishing Day~
Getting up early to capture the feeding events that lead into a days fishing is the norm here. Not missing a beat the guides are punctual and ready early to ensure the
best possible fishing conditions for their clients. Travel time to fishing areas depend on weather conditions with most reached in 20 - 30 minutes from the lodge. If the seas are calm you can rest asurre you will be looking for the massive tarpon that swim the outside margins. If the ocean is rough a trip to the inside to try your hand at the literally thousands of baby tarpon can be expected and is the perfect thing to do.Others may get in your way!
Sometimes fishing plans do have a way of going astray and it is no different at Holbox. You never know what might show up between fishing destinations and being prepared to capture the moment will work well in your favor. And if we may say so thes
e pictures illustrate this perfectly. A friendly wake up call at 5:00 to gather fishing gear and pop in downstairs and enjoy a quiet mornings light breakfast kickstarts your day. Your guide will meet you no latter than 6:30 and your off.
Evening meals are on your own. This is a real treat as the varied and unique restaurants are just a 5 minute walk from the lodge and provide a livley local atmosphere and are easy on the pocket book. The colorful yet pleasing downtown area is full of local shops and with the abundance of very good eating establishments you can dine in a different restaurant every night and experience great food!
This trip includes: All guiding, round trip transfers to and from Cancun, continental breakfast, lunch on boat, and beverages at the lodge. Dinner is on your own, except for a special "Mexican Night" feast at the lodge.
Rates based on double occupancy.
7 Nights/6 Days Fishing.........$2,495 - $3,295 depending on time of year.
More to come on Costa de Cocos!
Costa de Cocos, southern Yucatan
We are excited to offer Costa del Cocos for 2013! Located in the fishing village of Xcalak on the southern tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Costa de Cocos is idealy located between the Caribbean and Chetumal Bay, offering a wild and untouched fish infested playground. A quiet retreat with a location idealy suited to the angler who is looking for something off the beaten path.
Lodging is in one of their 16 recently remodeled cabanas with private bathroom, shower and daily maid service. Fully screened windows allow you to go to sleep to the sound of the ocean an awake to the sounds of the Yucatan Jungle. Fishing packages are truly all-inclusive - full days guided fly fishing, all meals, open bar, ground transportation, Xcalak Marine Park fees, Mexico fishing liscence, and taxes are included in the package rate. The resort also offers exceptional snorkeling, diving, kayaking and exploring. This secluded area of the Caribbean offers outstanding beauty and tranquility. Package rates are based on double occupancy.
7 nights / 6 days fishing.......$2,995
Casa Blanca, Mexico
This is one of the best destinations in the world to capture your Grand Slam - Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon. The lodge is located in the famous Ascension Bay area with miles of flats at your doorstep. The bones average from 2-6 lbs and permit have been taken up to 40 lbs. Food is grand, rooms are spotless, and the white sand beach is right at your door step. A classy fishing getaway.
Saturday - Saturday, per person, based on double occupancy, with everthing included from Cancun (air/travel).
7 Nights/ 6 Days.......$3,545-$4,365 Depending on time of year.
Boca Paila, Mexico
Situated just two hours south of Cancun on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Boca Paila is know for its highly productive flats fishing (Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit). You will stay in spacious cottages in the midst of palm trees and pure white sand, each with a private bath and bedroom. Local Mayan specialties include delicious seafood and unbeatable scenery. Tith wind-protected flats and keen guides, this is a tropical saltwater destination novice and veteran flyfishers alike will enjoy because of the variety of flats fishing opportunities including eager Bonefish and maddening Permit.
Sunday-Sunday, per person based on double occupancy.
7 Nights / 6 Days.......$ 3,100