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Originally posted by "dunlap"
My husband and I are also going in Feb 2003 and are looking for a good bonefishing guide. Can anyone give us a list of guides to contact? Also same guestion as above, is it best to book ahead of time, or will we be able to find something once we get down there?
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I fished out of Playa Del Carmen in Janaury 2001. Took the ferry to Cozumel and hired a great guide - Alex Euan 011-52-987-26014 or ventura1@cozumel.net. His rate at that time was $250 per day with lunch. He speaks good english and has a good panga style boat. The fishing is in the Santa Maria lagoon north of the Cozumel ferry dock about 20 minutes. We saw about 40 -50 bones, singles and schoolies, hooked up 3 but landed only 1. Average size probably 2-3 lbs. It was my first time and the weather was blowy and rainy. There is some excellent wade fishing in the lagoon. If my casting and the weather had been better there would have been many more fish on. Bring your own gear and lots of flies as there is no source in Mexico. I also fished some from the beach/rocks south of the Gala resort. Hooked many hound fish, jacks, etc. on chartreuse clousers. Finally, I saw two large permit off the beach from the hotel sea kayak! No rod of course, but they are there. if you need more info. I'd be glad to share it. I suggest making your reservation in advance.