The second reason was the island itself.
Fishing was the mission, but it’s nice to
have a fun destination to explore after guide
hours. Isla Holbox has been on my radar
for years. It did not disappoint. Walking
the streets in flip flops and finding great
restaurants, unique gift shops and outside
bars was a big part of the trip’s fun. The
unique culture and diversity of Holbox
cannot be overstated.
The third reason for Holbox was for ease
of travel. From Montana, we were able to
get to and from the island in one day. That
saved both time and money.
Isla Holbox turned out to be one of the best
destinations I have ever fished. The Holbox
Fly Fishing Lodge has a great location
on a white sand beach sheltered under
palms. Combined with our hosts, great
food, professional guides and the vibrant
multicultural village, this place has hooked
us all. If you have any questions, would like
to plan a visit or join us on our next hosted
trip, please give me a call.
I could see Holbox from the air shortly after
we left Cancun. There was no foam on the
water and no clouds over the lagoon. I’m
sure it would have been an exceptional day
for tarpon fishing. Maybe on the next trip,
I’ll book one yesterday and one tomorrow.
We chose Isla Holbox for several reasons.
The first one was the baby tarpon fishing
in the lagoon. We wanted to be sure that
regardless of weather, we’d still have a viable,
if not challengin g fishery each day. As it
turned out, we were faced with very difficult
fishing conditions, but we persevered. The
fish that were caught were all the more
special because of the challenges.
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