Anyone been to Isla Holbox Mexico?

[shoefish]

Well, it looks like for the long memorial day weekend, Nansy and I will be going to Isla Holbox in Mexico. It's a tiny little stretch of sand on the northern Yucatan peninsula. I'm obviouly going to bring my fishing gear, but I'm wondering if anyone else has been there and has any pointers on things to bring or boats that I should charter. For those of you who are curious, the island is:
http://www.holbox-xalocresort.com/INGLESE/island.htm#

Thanks for the help,
Shoe

[trollman]

what cld be better than a weekend in Mehico just you and the mexican?

when u get back i will be ready for a canyon run or to check the chatham bite. we get silvio too and maybe reel tales. u try ur new riggin skills and we have big pahhhhhty!

[shoefish]

The best thing about going with the Mexican is that I'm travelling with a built in translater. I can't wait to get back to hit the canyons... I'm itchin to use the new knowledge.

[Capt Josh]

Brings back memories dude! I travelled that whole area over 10 years ago so i don't have any current info but i will tell you the fishing in the Yucatan is INCREDIBLE...caught tons of bonefish, snappers, tarpon, etc it was a great trip...

For flyfishing bring lots of Borski sliders they worked great back then and likely still do...for spin fishing white and tan bucktail jigs and GULP! crab and shrimp will do wonders...good luck!!!

[fish4bills]

I've been. It was in 2002. Don't have much time at the moment but let me sift through the memories and photos and see what I can come up with for you. I don't remember the name of our guide but I remember where he was at. We slayed the tarpon. Stand by and let me get back to this thread later. It will probably be tomorrow.


Here is a photo. It was taken after getting off of the ferry to walk into town.

[WAHOONBOX]

IF I WERE TRAVELLING WITH YOUR MISS DROP DEAD GORGEOUS ..........IT WOULDN'T MATTER IF I WERE GOING TO FAIRBANKS OR TOLEDO....


WELL..FAIRBANKS.... THAT PLACE WOULD REQUIRE SOCKS

[Swami]

Not sure if it's the right season or not but Isla Holbox has whale shark diving trips. In the words of Monty Python, "And now for something totally different."

Good luck on the trip,

Sam

[HOLWACHAGOT]

HEY SHOE, HAVE A GREAT VACATION! TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES OF HOLBOX. BE SURE TO INCLUDE NANSY IN THE PICS (FOR A REFERENCE POINT OF COURSE). HOPE YOU CATCH EM UP. BE SAFE.

HOLWACHAGOT

[fish4bills]

I fished the 2002 season in Isla Mujeres and needed a break, so a friend and I rented a Jeep in Cancun to take off on an excursion. I talked ($) my mate into guiding/driving us on this adventure. His family was from Merida so he knew the regions' towns and roads. He took us to Isla Holbx in search of tarpon. We found them...37 of them to be exact. They were juvies from 10-20 lbs. but a blast none the less. We caught them on both live bait and Yozuri's. I don't remember names but we walked straight into town from the ferry to the waterfront. There was a restaurant on the right with a covered eating area on the beach. I beleive that the guide's family owned the place. Hell, I'm not sure he was even a "guide" but he put us on the fish. Check there first. If it is even still there. The place may have commercialized some since I was there.

There are a few charter outfits on the island but ask around before you commit. Some of the guys will just take a gringo for a ride. Seeing as the language barrier will be no problem for you you should have no problem.

Isla Holbox is a fishing community with wonderful culture and people. I always felt safe and comfortable. There is not much to do so expect a lot of relaxing when you are not fishing. Eat early...the town shuts down around 9 PM.

I attached a couple of pics

[shoefish]

Thanks for all the help and kind words guys- for those of you who have been, any suggestions on gear to bring besides bucktails? Thanks for posting up all the pics too- they're making me psyched to get down there.

I'm bringing my video and still camera... I'll make sure to get plenty of shots of Nansy...I'm not stupid- I know why you guys read my reports and look at my videos