Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you fly to? Cancun, Mexico. Isla Blanca is about 1 hour north.
How do you get to the lodge once we are in Cancun? All transportation from Cancun to the lodge is included. Our van service will meet and greet you at the airport for those using our accommodations or if you are staying on your own the guides will pick you up at your hotel. We can go as far south as Playa del Carmen to pick you up!
Do the guides speak English? Some of the guides speak fluent english while others speak excellent "fishing" English like "50 feet - 10 o'clock, no,... further", oops, spook!!" and it is not an issue while fishing. However if the conversation turns toward anything else in life you will struggle if you don't speak Spanish. All of the guides are of Mayan decent and have been guiding flyfishers for over 10 years. Their English is the best I have experienced in Mexico.
Are there lots of fisherman there? NO!! There are not many people that fish this area
What about money? They can accept US dollars or Mexican Pesos for any bar tab or tip you have at the end of the trip. They give a good exchange rate. Almost everyone can accept MC and Visa for bar tabs and extra food but I prefer to tip the guides in cash. The last cash machine is in Cancun. Tips should be provided in cash.
Is it safe? On Isla Blanca there is no crime. Zero. There is nothing there, the locals are very proud of their town. I have never locked my car door or my cabana door here. They do have locks don't worry, it is just that you don't need them.
In Cancun and elswhere in the country you may indeed find criminal activity as you would in any developing city, even in the US
How many fish do you catch in a day? If you are an experienced flats fisher you could expect: Tarpon fishing is unique in that you count the number of fish you "jump" rather than the number you land as the ratio is about 10 jumped fish to every landed fish. If the weather cooperates expect to jump a couple in a day. Bonefish are plentiful with an good day being 5-10. Permit are very wary, so you may get 5 or 6 shots a day with no hookups. Again fish count is based on your talent, luck and the weather.
Is there things to do for my non-fishing travel partner? There are incredible numbers of flamingos during the tarpon season and birders rave about the area and its birds. The snorkeling and diving are world class. The beaches are very, very nice, the swimming is easy, and the island is relaxing. You will run into many other tourists who are there just to relax. Those folks seem quite happy with that.
If you are staying in Cancun there is no end to what you can do- all watersports, golf, tennis, shopping, dancing, dining it has it all!
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