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. |