Location: Ascension Bay, outskirts of Punta Allen, Mexico
Fishery: You’ll be fishing the fabled Ascension Bay. Mexico’s legendary bonefish, tarpon, permit and snook fishery. You’ll experience both the crystal clear flats, and mangrove lined lagoons mostly from a Panga with some wading opportunities mixed in. Bonefish, permit and jacks are around year-round. Tarpon season is April through October. Snook season is November through March.
Accomodations: Paradise on a white sand beach. All rooms have AC and private bathrooms, most have an oceanside view. The oceanside terrace is perfect for enjoying appetizers and an drink. Dinner menu is homestyle traditional Mexican, with possible barbecues. Breakfast is buffet, lunch is packed for on-the-water enjoyment.
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1 Arrive Cancun and transfer to lodge.
- Day 2-7 Six full days of guided fishing.
- Day 8 Depart lodge.
Rates:
Per person based on double occupancy:
At time of writing, subject to change
7 night/6 day package: $4,290
6 night/5 day package: $3,685
5 night/4 day package: $3,080
4 night/3 day package: $2,475
3 night/2 day package: $1,870
2 night/1 day package: $1,263
Included: Accommodations and meals at the lodge, private boat fishing, beer, soda and local liquor and cocktails, wine on the table, round-trip transfer from Cancun to lodge.
Not Included: Airfare, accommodations and meals in Cancun, imported alcohol, fishing license, staff and guide gratuities.
Season: Year-round
Capacity: 22 anglers
All arrangements are handled by our trusty friends at Fly Water Travel.
Gear Guide
Bonefish Flies
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- Beck’s Sili Legs – #6 Chartreuse, #4 Chartreuse
- Gotcha – #8, #6, #4
- Mantis Shrimp – #8, #6, #4
- EP Spawning Shrimp – #6 BC Tan, #4 BC Tan, #4 Tan
- Bonefish Bitters – #6 Amber
- Christmas Island Special – #6 Orange
- EP Ascension Shrimp – #6 BC Ghost, #6 BC Golden Sand, #6 Golden Sand
Permit Flies
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- Rag Head Crab – #2
- Squimp – #6
- Bauer’s Flats Crab – #4 Light Olive, #4 Tan
- Colby’s Corona Crab – #2
- Contraband Crab – #4 Olive, #4 Tan
- EP Crab – #2 Tan
- Grand Slam Crab – #4 Tan
- EP Ascension Shrimp – #1 Ghost, #1 Golden Sand
Tarpon Flies
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- EP Mullet – 2/0 Black/Purple, 3/0 Black/Purple
- Laid-Up Tarpon Fly – 1/0 Chartreuse, 1/0 Tan
- Megalopsicle – 1/0 Chartreuse, 1/0 Purple/Black, 1/0 Tan/Orange
- Tuscan Bunny – 3/0 Black/Purple, 3/0 Chartreuse/White
- EP Tarpon SP Bunny – 2/0 Black/Purple, 2/0 Chartreuse/Yellow
- Big Eye Tarpon Fly – 1/0 Sand Devil
Snook/Jack Flies
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- Kendrick’s Howitzer Mullet – 2/0 Chartreuse/Purple
- Polar Fiber Minnow – #4 White, #2 Olive/White
- RIO’s Guido Shrimp – 1/0 Black, 1/0 White, 1/0 Tan
- EP Baby Tarpon Mini Diver – 2/0 White
- Brushy Baitfish – #2 Grey/Orange
- Tom’s Tantrum – 1/0 White
Fly Rods
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Features
- Guides are PVD coated in a low reflective coating for even greater durability and stealth.
- Scott’s all new Carbon Web technology improves torsional stability.
- Reel seat milled from aircraft grade aluminum.
- CeRecoil stripping guides with nickel titanium frames and super slick Zirconia inserts.
- Unmatched reliability for easily duplicated performance on the water.
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- Fast-action 9′ 8 weight for bonefish
- Fast-action 9′ 9 weight for permit and tarpon
- Fast-action 9′ 10 weight for permit and tarpon
Reels
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Features
- Made from solid aluminum bar stock
- Lightweight to balance with modern fly rods and reduce casting fatigue
- Triple outgoing line signals, easily removable for silent operation
- World famous Tibor drag system
- Made and assembled in the USA
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- Durable 8 weight size reel with smooth drag system and at least 150 yds of #20 backing
- Durable 9 weight size reel with smooth drag system and at least 200 yds of #20 or #30 backing
- Durable 10 weight size reel with smooth drag system and at least 200 yds of #30 backing
Fly Lines
- Weight forward tropical floating WF8F fly line, that loads easy, punches into the wind and can be presented softly.
- Weight forward tropical floating WF9F fly line, that punches into the wind and carries heavy flies.
- Weight forward tropical floating WF10F fly line, that punches into the wind and carries heavy flies.
Bonefish Leaders & Tippet
- RIO Saltwater Leader – 16 lb
- RIO Bonefish Leader – 12 lb
- RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 12 lb, 16 lb
Permit Leaders & Tippet
- RIO Saltwater Leader – 16 lb
- RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 16 lb, 20 lb
Tarpon Leaders & Tippet
- RIO Saltwater Leader – 20 lb
- RIO Tarpon Pro – 20 lb class/ 60 lb shock
- RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 40 lb, 60 lb
Snook/Jack Leaders & Tippet
- RIO Saltwater Leader – 16 lb
- RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 25 lb, 30 lb
Fishing Apparel
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- Sun protection is critical. Lightweight, quick-drying technical fishing apparel with built-in UPF protection is best.
- Simms Zipit II booties are perfect for wading sessions.
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