The
flats fishing areas are just a few hours from Cancun and Playa
del Carmen. The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is closed to
most development, but there are several fishing lodges there
catering to anglers from all over the world. Punta Allen is
fast becoming a Mecca for Fly and Lure fishermen alike.
SIRENAS beach house offers airy spacious self
catering accommodation for all the family looking directly
onto the beach, with all the comforts of home , you will not
be able to do anything but relax in this unspoilt paradise.
The LET IT BE INN on the other hand is a fishermen
only venue , Rick and Rosie run a 4 chalet All Inclusive lodge
which prides itself on its cuisine and hospitality , this
is the complete venue for that avid fly fisherman, it provides
a personal casting coach , 2 guides per boat (so that
both fishermen can fish at the same time) and all the fly
tying , fish cleaning and rod holding facilities a man
could need, not to mention ample bar space.
Stalking
and sight-casting to wary, elusive species in knee-deep, crystal-clear
water is undoubtedly the quintessential angling experience.
For this reason, the popularity of flats fishing has grown
at an exponential rate over the past decade. Flats angling
incorporates many of the aspects encountered in hunting, yet
the end result between the "hunter" and his quarry
is a healthy fish gently released unharmed.
The
rush of
adrenaline when your ghostly target is first encountered,
the seemingly endless thrill of the careful stalk, the satisfaction
of a well-placed cast, and then the ultimate gratification
when your carefully aimed presentation is greedily pounced
upon. All this culminates in a final display of unbelievable
speed and power as the baffled fish suddenly realizes it has
been cleverly deceived. Held only by a thin strand of monofilament
and your lightly-balanced fishing rod, the whole drama unfolds
into a climactic spectacle that must be experienced first
hand to be fully appreciated. With images like these, it is
no mystery why more and more anglers are becoming obsessed
with the wonderful nuances of light-tackle saltwater flats
angling.
Local guides offer an encyclopedic knowledge of the flats,
atolls and reefs in and around Ascension bay, Lure fishermen
will relish the chance to fish the reef areas just offshore,
where a fish a cast is not an uncommon experience with hard
hitting Jacks, Barracuda, Snappers and Permit often cueing
up to hit whatever you throw at them.
Punta Allen also offers a wide range of Eco tours for the
non fishermen amongst us ranging from , Scuba
diving, Snorkeling, Bird watching to Walking and boat trips.
However no TVs here this is the true Robinson Crusoe experience
living in a small lobster fishing village at the end of a
30mile long sand bar. |
