Xcalak Mexico pre trip of Mendoza Fly Shop

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First of all I want to thank you for having trusted our company to make this beautiful trip to the Caribbean in search of Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon!

Xcalak is a paradisiacal destination, still rustic and very natural although of little infrastructure and far from any urban center, therefore we will try to provision ourselves before our trip so that nothing is lacking. It will be a pleasure to help you whenever you need it ...

We will be at your disposal to advise you on what you need and we will also be in Xcalak to share your fishing week and make sure everything works correctly.

It is a pleasure to assist you and do not hesitate to contact us !!!

6-day program Full fishing of Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon at Xcalak Mexico 2018 - "All Inclusive"
OPEN RESERVATIONS 2018 - Whatsapp +5492615335001 Pablo Rodrigo Perez

We designed a "All Inclusive" program, especially for saltwater and inexperienced fishermen who want to fish seen, wading long white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, also fishing in enclosed lagoons and mangroves.

Xcalak is one of the last virgin destinations of the Maya coast, bordering Belize to the south, allows us access to the exclusive Chetumal Bay, hectares of flats or low waters, lagoons and reefs to enjoy incredible fishing days, this destination is Classified as one of the best world for fly fishing, being one of the places with lower fishing pressure, compared to the well known Bay of Ascension.

Species to Fish
Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon and Sea Bass, among others, here you can look for your great or super Grand Slam of the Caribbean.

Punta de Xcalak, has a population of 252 inhabitants on the Caribbean coast of Mexico in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco, state of Quintana Roo. Located in the small cape called Punta Xcalak, it is located in one of the last virgin corners of the Mexican Caribbean located at the southern end of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. The Mesoamerican Reef System is the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest coral reef in the world, extending over approximately 1,000 km along the Caribbean coast of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras.

Destination airport: Cancun - Mexico, ideally we recommend to travel a day before to not be adjusted in the arrival times of the international flights, this way you can stay in Cancun as it offers a great hotel offer, and the next day we will pass your hotel To look for it in the morning and thus embark on the picturesque trip to Xcalak, the route is tourist towards Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Mahahual, it is a relaxed trip of about four hours making some stop to stretch the legs, toilets or to take some refreshment . For the return we recommend to stay again in Cancun and the next day to take a flight already rested and with usual times.

Fishing Program
8 days 7 nights 6 full of fishing
All Inclusive System - Transfers, Lodge, Guides, Drinks, Food
Consult available places July and August 2018 - Whatsapp +5492615335001 Pablo Rodrigo Perez
 

A typical day, starts at 7:00 in the morning with a good breakfast and at 8:00 we meet with our guide at the lodge dock, the sailing time will be variable, between 20 minutes to an hour, will also depend on The choice that we made that day to fish Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon, the latter we will fish in different lagoons where we approach by van as they are lagoons surrounded by mangrove very close to the lodge, this is fishing for half a day and then lunch We go to the flats, in the case of the Big Tarpon we fish it near the reef.

Duration of one day type of fishing is 8 hours, which is very reasonable and sufficient with a special touch, since it leaves at 8:00 in the morning and returns at 16:00 hours, this allows you to reach the Lodge tasting a rich snack with Mexican beers reliving the experiences of the day.

Teams divided by species:

Permit: Cane # 9 with floatation line designed for this species, by torpedo and suitable warm water.
Reel according to the reed with 200 yards of backing, ideal gel spum 20 lbs.
Leaders: Length between 10 and 12 feet finished at 16 and 20 lbs.
Crab-type flies tied on 1/0 and 2/0 hooks.

Bonefish: Canes # 7 to # 8 with floatation line designed for this species, by torpedo and fit warm water.
Reel cane chord with 200 yards of backing, ideal 20-pound gel spum.
Leaders: Length between 10 and 12 feet finished in 10 and 12 lbs.
Tied style flies shrimp and crab on 1/0 and 2/0 hooks.

Tarpon: Reed # 8 or # 9 with floatation line designed for this species by torpedo and suitable warm water.
Reel according to the reed with 200 yards of backing, ideal gel spum 35 lbs.
Leaders: Length between 7 and 9 feet finished at 40 lbs.
Toad flies, imitation fish, and traditional models on 1/0 and 2/0 hooks

Big Tarpon: Reed # 10 or # 11 with floatation line designed for this species by torpedo and suitable warm water.
Reel according to the reed with 600 yards of backing gel spum 35 lbs.
Leaders: Length between 8 and 10 feet finished at 80 lbs.
Toad flies, imitation fish, and traditional models on 3/0 and 4/0 hooks

We will fish for 6 days, it is very comfortable to enjoy and in turn the least amount of days, depending on the flights and their combinations.

The Program Includes
Transfer Cancun - Lodge, and return to Cancun
8 days 7 nights 6 full of fishing
1 Boat for two fishermen with their guide.
Food and drinks from the excursions.
Full board of food and drinks of the "All Inclusive" type at the lodge.

Not Included
Aerial to Cancun, Mexico and Return
Leaders, flies, fishing equipment.
Guide tips between $ 150 and $ 200 per person for 6 days of fishing. Tipping Lodge $ 100 per fisherman per week.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

It is possible that from the list below not everything is used, but we recommend completing your equipment with the following suggestions ...

"EL BONEFISH"

In relation to "weight - power" the Bonefish or Macaví as they call it in Spanish is the fastest and strongest fish we can fish, usually we will look for it in lagoons, low waters connected with the sea, or wading beaches, usually walks Looking for their food in shallow water, and shrimp will be their greatest attraction, even though crabs are part of their diet. It is very hydrodynamic format, great tail and strong fins to achieve much speed in its race, we could expect to fish bonefish of between 600 grams and 3 kilos being usual the ones of 600 to 800 grams.
On an average day, fishermen who are looking for bonefish and have good casting and presentation with the appropriate flies could fish between 5 and 10 of them.
Scale on difficulty from 1 to 10 Bonefish = 05

Equipment for Bonefish

 
Flies for Bonefish

Cowens Bonefish Scampi #6 y #8	Petersons Spawning Shrimp	Bonefish Bitters  #8  Ambar, Beige, Oliva
Gotcha #4 #6 #8 pearl & tan	Mink Shrimp #4 #6 #8	Bone Voyage #4 y #6
Mink Shrimp #6	Hot Legs Foxy Gotcha #4 y #6	Flats Kwabbit #4 y #6
Bonefish Clouser Foxy Red #6 y #8	Orange Christmas Island #6 y #8	Crazy Charlies #6 y #8 (rosa, beige, blanco)

“PERMIT”

This is the star or difficult figurine we could say ... it is the most complex species to find and to fish, therefore there is the fever of the permit, it is an extremely suspicious fish, herratic in its line of feeding, you never know which way it will take While it feeds, it can be straight, in the form of sig sag, or as you wish, the important thing is to always take a course that will make our task more difficult ... Usually we will look for it in lagoons, connected low waters With the sea, your favorite diet or diet is the crab, even though you also eat shrimp, you are looking for your food in shallow water, once the lo / s guide detects the launch, it should usually be very accurate to some 30 cm in front of your mouth, the strips should be long and slow, or as the guide indicates them, and if everything goes well and we are illuminated we will get the bite of a Permit.
We could expect to fish a Permit or Palometa of between 600 grams to 8 kilos, being usual the ones of 600 grams to 4 kilos.
On an average day the fishermen who are looking for Permit and have good casting and presentation with the appropriate flies could fish between 0 and 3 of them.
Scale in difficulty from 1 to 10 Permit = 10

Equipment for Permit

 
Flies of Permit

Adams Bastard Crab #4,#6 y #8 Colores: baige, marron, blanco	Adams Legless Merkin #4,#6 y #8  Colores: baige y marron	Grand Slam Crab #4,#6 y #8 Colores: baige y marron
Merkin Crab #4,#6 y #8	Puglisi Permit Crab #4,#6 y #8	Flats Kwabbit #6 y #8
Colores: baige, marron, blanco	Colores: baige, marron, blanco	Colores: baige, marron, blanco
Puglisi Spawning Shrimp #6 y #8	Mink Shrimp #6 y #8	Bonefish Bitters #6 y #8
Colores: baige, rosado, naranja	Colores: baige, rosado, naranja	Colores: verde, marron, beige

“TARPON” 

There is a distinction for the Tarpon, since boys are called "Baby" and big "Big", the latter without hesitation is the largest fish we could fish in this excursion.

The tarpon or tarpon as they are called in Spanish, are very strong in their fight, with bony jaws and very hard, make us tremble to see them ... are very determined when they want to eat, in Xcalak there are two very marked areas where we can find them, The Baby Tarpon we will look for in lagoons with Mangroves, this is where they grow and the style of fishing is done from a small boat, with equipment 8 or 9 and floating lines, it is very fun to have the first contact with the tarpon in this way to Understand his movements, his fierce way of getting a hook nailed while jumping and all the tricks he will have to get out of our fly.

The Big Tarpon, we could find them in the Arrecife, enter from the sea to feed on small fish or shrimp, fishing with equipment 10 to 12 and lines of float, the difficulties to remove them are the same mentions of the Baby Tarpon, although to these They are added their power, size and as additional the possible cuts of line, leader or Backing with the friction of the Reef, it is very normal to lose lines so I suggest to at least bring two of float for these teams per fisherman.

We could expect to catch a Baby Tarpon of between 1 and 8 kilos, being usual those of 2 to 3 kilos.
In an average day the fishermen who are dedicated to look for Tarpon and have good casteo and to get nailed with the line and not with the cane, could fish between 0 and 3 of them.
Scale on difficulty from 1 to 10 Baby Tarpon = 8

We could expect to catch a Big Tarpon of between 20 and 70 kilos, being usual the ones of 30 to 40 kilos.
On an average day the fishermen who are looking for Tarpon and have good casting with heavy equipment and manage to nail with the line and not with the rod, could fish between 0 and 2 of them.
Scale in difficulty from 1 to 10 Big Tarpon = 9

Equipment for Tarpon

 
Flies for Big Tarpon, Baby Tarpon and Snook 

For Big Tarpon use 3/0 to 4/0 hooks. - In the case of Baby Tarpon 1/0 to 2/0.

Tarpon Toad Colores: Amarillo/rojo/negro/verde	Softy Minnow Colores: Blanco/azul/verde	Backcountry Kinky Muddler Colores: Blanco/negro/naranja/amarillo
Burks Hot Flash Minnow Colores: Azul/verdoso/gris/rojo	Clouser Minnow Colores: Rojo/naranja/negro	GT Fly Colores: Azul/Blanco Negro/Verde
Grassetts Deep Flats Bunny Colores: Negro/Naranja/Rojo/Verde	Hoo Fly Colores: imitaciones peces	Leftys Deceiver Colores: variados
Malzones Medium Blonde Colores: variados	Malzones Purple Demon Colores: negro/rojo/violeta	Mangums Sleeping Beauty Colores: variados
Orvis Tarpon Bunny Colores: Chartreus barreado/negro/rojo	Puglisi Diver Colores: variados	Puglisi Floating Minnow Colores: Imitaciones de peces
Puglisi Peanut Butter  Colores: Negro/rojo/blanco/beige	River Rodent Color Beige natural	May's Clearwater Crayfish  Colores: Original

"OTHER SPECIES"

In this region, there are other species that are also very entertaining to fish. Some of them are Barracuda, Snook and Snapper, among others.

Equipment for these species

OTHER ITEMS NEEDED

So far we have described the necessary elements to fish the most emblematic species of this region.
Now we will detail some elements that you must make sure to bring, regardless of the species you are fishing. All these elements will make your stay in Xcalak more comfortable (remember that once in the lodge, there is no possibility to buy what has been forgotten).

                  ELEMENTS FOR FISHING

- Saltwater clip (for taking hooks, cutting leaders and steel wire)
- Fish Sharpener
- Clean lines
- Nail Knot Tool
- Pliers
- Chest pack (to carry everything when wading)

                  CLOTHING

- Long-sleeved shirts or shirts for each day of fishing (preferably quick drying)
- 1 Waterproof Jacket
- 1 or 2 Lightweight coats (preferably polar)
- 2 or 3 Quick-drying trousers (Can be detachable trousers or shorts, but is preferable long, to protect the legs from so many hours exposed to the sun)
- Neoprene boots for wading of the best possible quality (preferably non-marking, which do not tarnish fishing boats)
- Neoprene socks if you wear other footwear or sneakers
- Swimwear

ACCESSORIES

- 2 or 3 Buff
- Cap or sun hat
- 2 pairs of sun gloves
- 1 Gloves for the fight (ideal of the type cut fingers with reinforcements of leather
- 2 Pairs of good quality sunglasses (polarized, amber, brown or blue, preferably)
- Photo camera, charger, memory cards
- Adapters for energy (the two straight legs are used just like in USA)
- Dry bags of different sizes (for coat, cameras etc.)
- Large dry bag (for everything you need to take in the boat)
- Sunscreen (with filter over 20 UPF)
- Lipstick (with sun protection more than 20 UPF)

PERSONAL KNOB

- Repellent for insects (ideal is the green spray Off, 2 units minimum)
- Analgesics
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antacids
- Dramamine
- Ophthalmic drops
- Antihistamines (Caladril, Aerotina, Dexalergin, Loratadine, etc.)
- Antidiarrheals
- Oral hydration salts
- Scotch tape
- Gauze
- Pervinox the disinfectant

FOR THE TRIP

- Passport (we recommend to take two photocopies stored in different places of your luggage since, in the event that the original is lost during the trip, they will be very helpful)
- Credit cards (although cash is only used in Xcalak)
- Activate and / or Authorize Credit and Debit Cards when leaving the country
- Airline tickets printed
- Proof of the reservation of your trip (which will be useful in case you question it in the Mexican customs).

TITLES AND OTHER EXPENSES

Please, it is important to have 250 to 400 dollars for gratuities and unforeseen, in Xcalak there are no ATMs or banks.

IMPORTANT ABOUT THE LODGE

The lodge is located on the shores of the sea, is a spacious and very well maintained.
The lodge has a warm dining room, where a friendly staff serves delicious typical dishes. In your program, all meals during your stay at the lodge are included, so you will not have to worry about this.
It also has a nice terrace with a view to the sea, where you can see in the distance the break of the waves on the reef.
The rooms are spacious and with private bathroom. The maid service is impeccable.
We remind you that Xcalak is a place with little infrastructure and away from the big cities, so the energy is generated by the lodge itself. This does not have swimming pools or air conditioning, even if ceiling fans and very good sea breeze in the evenings that allows us a good rest.

IMPORTANT ON YOUR FOOD AND HEALTH

If you require a special diet or there are foods you can not eat let me know, as well as if you have diseases, treatments or permanent medication. Knowing this information in advance can help you correctly.

COMPULSORY MEDICAL INSURANCE

It is obligatory to own / contract medical insurance of the type ASIST-CARD or others of the style that cover the days of our trip, in case of accident, hospitalization, or medical care, expenses, transfers, or any type of interference that exists within The days of the program, will be borne by the passenger, in case of being a minor by his / her parents or travel tutors.

Prior to the trip you must send a digital copy with your travel insurance to pablorodrigoperez@me.com and a copy of your passport.

IMPORTANT CUSTOMS MEXICO

It is stipulated that as travel luggage per person you can enter up to 4 complete sets of luggage

This stipulated that, as travel luggage per person can be entered up to 4 complete fishing equipment, this comment because they sometimes travel separately and only one fisherman carries the luggage of others and could encounter problems in customs, I have not known that Are very strict but if they ask and in some cases, if the equipment is new a fee will have to be paid to enter them.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT MENDOZA FLY SHOP

You have a special discount on all the fishing products you need for this trip. It will be a pleasure to advise you and get the products you need !!!
I suggest we do it as far in advance as possible, because the import difficulties and the lack of stock in Orvis USA as the saltwater season approaches, sometimes they play against us. If it is with time, we can get everything !!!
Please, if you have any questions do not hesitate to call me or write to WhatsApp at +549261335001.

Pablo Rodrigo Perez

CEO Mendoza Fly Shop
Orvis Dealer Argentina / Chile
Orvis Field Tester Rods & Reels
Casting Instructor International Federation of Fly Fishers
Head Instructor EMPM
Presidente Fundador A.M.P.M.
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