Fly Odyssey: Saltwater Fly Fishing Destination: Mexico

Ascension Bay: the 'Grand Slam' capital of the world

Ascension Bay, Mexico, is the flats' fly-fishing dream. Known widely as the 'Grand Slam' capital of the world, there is no place you would rather go to try and tempt a bonefish, a tarpon and a permit all on the same day. To stop a bonefish that is speeding across the flat, then land the acrobatic tarpon, and finally tempt a permit, the most fussy fish of them all. This is the ultimate achievement in saltwater fly-fishing.

Your chance to hook a 100 lbs tarpon!

Ascension Bay is a year round fishery. The three species mentioned above are prevalent most of the year but there is also the seasonal migration of the famed giant tarpon. During the Summer and Autumn months (July - December) monster tarpon migrate though the region and the opportunity to hook a fish over a 100 lb is a distinct possibility.

Permit and Bonefish in abundance

Yet it is the permit and bonefish that make this place extraordinary. There is an abundance of permit on the flats and getting one of these fish to eat your fly will test your fly-fishing skills to the limit. This is what saltwater fly-fishing is all about. The bonefish are also in large numbers and it is a great destination for fly fishermen looking to experience the joys of wading the flats after these grey ghosts.

A tropical retreat with 50 metres of Caribbean beachfront

Fly Odyssey has developed an affordable fly-fishing package to enable UK and European anglers the chance to experience the Ascension 'Grand Slam'. You will be based in the heart of the Sian Ka'an biosphere world heritage area and be accommodated in a tropical retreat with 50 metres of Caribbean beachfront. Surrounded by tropical rainforest, this special part of the world will be your home as you search the warm fish rich waters in search of the three pinnacles of salwater flyfishing.

Fly Odyssey Holiday 2007 Rates - Ascension Bay, Mexico

Groups (2 anglers)
7 night / 6 day fly-fishing package costs £950 (per angler)
Groups (4 anglers)
7 night / 6 day fly-fishing package costs £900 (per angler)
We have a variety of accommodation options and will be organising several group trips to coincide with the giant tarpon migration and the premier flats season
All packages include accommodation, Cancun transfers, boat (2 anglers per boat), guides, breakfast and lunch
Exclusion: international flights, evening meals, beverages and gratuities

Fly Fishing Season - Ascension Bay, Mexico

All year

Casa Blanca & Playa Blanca

Casa Blanca and Playa Blanca are 2 unique lodges located in the heart of one of the best saltwater fly fishing locations on the planet. For those who want to catch Permit on fly there is no better place to spend a week, or a month in pursuit of these fish. Combine the world’s best permit fishery with extensive bonefish and tarpon habitat and you end up with the ideal location for anglers in search of the saltwater fly fishing Grand slam.

The lodges of Casa Blanca are ideally located, right on the Southern shore of Ascension Bay. This means no long runs to the flats, it is just a matter of getting into the flats skiff and start fishing.

Playa Blanca is in the unique situation of being able to access the remote and virtually unfished waters of Espiritu Santo Bay. This bay offers the tantalising proposition on huge numbers of naive, unpressured Permit and therefore is a must visit destination for all Permit fishermen.

Casa Blanca & Playa Blanca Holiday Rates

Twin share: 7 nights/6 days fly fishing package costs £1800 per person
Single Angler: 7 nights/6 days fly fishing package costs £2500 per person
Non-fishing partner: 7 nights/6 days package costs £1350
Includes: air charter from Cancun to the lodge, 7 nights deluxe seaside accommodations, 6 full days guided fishing, all meals, non-bottled beverages, snorkeling, wind surfing, sea kayaking, bicycling, archaeological excursions, birding tours, use of all recreational equipment.
Excludes: International flights, Alcoholic beverages and gratuities

Fly Fishing - Ascension Bay Bookings

To discuss any of your travel arrangements or queries about fly fishing in Ascension Bay, Mexico, please call us on +44 (0)1621 743711 or e-mail us.

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Isla Holbox: fish up to 180 lbs!

Fly fishing Isla Holbox provides the chance to land a really big giant Tarpon. Isla Holbox is the newest giant tarpon destination with the discovery of fish up to 180 lbs cruising past the island on their migration up the Gulf of Mexico. Tarpon are fished to on the shallow flats (5-15 feet deep) or when schools of fish are found rolling on the surface, which is a common occurrence during the migration. The unpressured waters of Holbox make this the ideal location to hook, jump and possibly land a trophy tarpon exceeding 100 lbs.

Tarpon fishing

Holbox also has a prolific baby tarpon and snook fishery in the mangrove lined Yalahao lagoon that separates Holbox from the Mexican mainland. Baby tarpon ranging from 5-30lb fill your afternoons with action as you cast in tight to the mangroves. Permit, jacks and barracuda are also available but it is the tarpon fishing that Holbox is really famous for.

Holbox has much to offer besides fly-fishing

Holbox is an ideal location for the non-fishing partner. The beach-front lodge provides a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the tropical waters and a range of activities including, horseback riding on the beach, sweet water cenote swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, birding and island exploration with hours of relaxation on the empty white sand beaches of this undiscovered island. You can also mix in a trip to Mayan Ruins or snorkel with the whale sharks which is worth a visit in itself.

For those dreaming of chasing silver Isla holbox should be high on your list of destinations to consider when you decide to make that dream a reality.

Fly Odyssey Holiday 2008 Rates - Isla Holbox, Mexico

Twin-share
7 nights / 6 day fly-fishing package costs £1600 (per angler)
Single fisherman
7 nights / 6 day fly-fishing package costs £2400
Includes 7 nights accommodation, 6 days guided fishing, meals and transfers.
Excludes: International flights, licenses, alcoholic beverages and gratuities.

Fly Fishing Season - Isla Holbox, Mexico

November - July

Fly Fishing - Isla Holbox Bookings

To discuss any of your travel arrangements or queries about fly fishing in Isla Holbox, Mexico, please call us on +44 (0)1621 743711 or e-mail us.

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Cozumel Fly Fishing: excellent salwater fly-fishing

Cozumel, an island off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula has a secret. The flats of Monte Cristo and Rio de la Plata on the North end of the island offer excellent saltwater fly fishing opportunities for bonefish, permit and tarpon. Fly fishing the Cozumel flats offers bonefishing without the crowds, as the northern lagoons of the Island are large mangrove-lined and secluded and offer excellent sight fishing opportunities for tailing bonefish in skinny water.

Fishing without the crowds

The fly fishing available in Cozumel is suitable for both the first time bonefishermen and is technical enough to appeal to the seasoned veteran, with the use of professional, highly-skilled, English-speaking guides will make your trip extraordinary. For those keen on bluewater fly fishing May sees a huge run of Sailfish and Dorado offering affordable opportunities for sailfish on fly.

Fly Fishing and Family Holiday

Cozumel makes a great family holiday destination away from the hustle and bustle of Cancun and the Playa del Carmen. The diving available on the 32 km barrier reef which makes up part of the extensive Great Maya Barrier Reef is some of the best in the world. Add stunning beaches and great Mexican hospitality and you have a unique Caribbean island experience.

Cozumel Fly Fising Holiday Rates

Guided fishing costs £190 per day
7 night/6 day packages from £1200 (twin share)
Includes: 7 nights accommodation, 6 days guided fishing and transfers
Excludes: International flights, meals, beverages and gratuities.

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Baja Peninsula: Fly-Fishing Heaven!

Known to fly anglers as the Roosterfish capital of the world, the Baja Peninsula draws fly fishermen in from around the world to catch these majestic looking fish on fly. These nutrient rich waters are home to a huge variety of pelagic fish including sailfish, striped marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna, dorado, jacks, and yellowtail kingfish and is therefore a fly fishing heaven.

Punta Coloada

Punta Colorada is positioned 15 miles closer to the offshore fishing grounds than the other East Cape resorts and is ideally situated put you in the middle of some of the best bluewater fly fishing available. A short morning run reaches tackle-busting tuna, bull dorado, and voracious wahoo, Pacific sailfish, as well as striped, blue, and black marlin. Punta Colorada offers guests various types of fully air conditioned accommodations, from standard rooms to deluxe ocean view rooms with superb cuisine, a friendly indoor/outdoor bar, and magnificent tropical gardens.

Punta Coloada: Fly Fishing Holiday Rates

Twin share: 7 nights/6 days fly fishing package costs £1200 per person
Includes: 7 nights accommodation, 6 full days fishing, all meals and transfers
Excludes: International flights, alcoholic beverages and gratuities

Rancho Leonaro

Located on the eastern side of the East Cape Rancho Leonaro is a bluewater fly fishermen's paradise. Rancho Leonaro provides a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere and is the ideal base for exploring the sea of Cortez. The beachfront accommodations provide air conditioned comfort and a great setting to relax after a day on the water.

Rancho Leonaro: Fly Fishing Holiday Rates

Twin share: 7 nights/6 days fly fishing package costs £1150 per person
Includes: 7 nights accommodation, 6 full days fishing, all meals and transfers
Excludes: International flights, alcoholic beverages and gratuities