L aPes cador a-Mexi co Mar ch30t h-Apr i l6t h-Apr i l6t h-13t h
2019
T r i ps
Hos t edT r i pI nf or mat i onPacket 800. 654. 0676
BookNow!
La Pescadora Travel Information and Outfitting Program Please print a copy of this document to bring with you on your trip. The information will be very helpful if there are any issues.
Travel Planning Please carefully read the following information well in advance of your departure. It will help answer most questions concerning your travel to and from La Pescadora in Punta Allen.
Flight Scheduling All guests should book flights to Cancun, Mexico. From there, La Pescadora in conjuction with WorldCast Anglers will help coordiante a transfer to the lodge. There are two shuttle options from Cancun to the lodge depending on the timing of flights. If guests arrive in Cancun before 1:00 PM, they can take a two hour shuttle to a boat in Cesiak, just south of Tulum. The boat ride to the lodge is 40 minutes from there. If guests cannot arrive before 1:00 PM, the shuttle will take them directly to the lodge in a four to five hour time frame. All airline or private flight itineraries must be supplied to WorldCast Anglers 30 days in advance of your arrival in Cancun. Please contact Chris Littauer and WorldCast Anglers for transfer rates and details.
Required Documents You must supply your passport as proof of citizenship to obtain a Mexican Tourist Card to enter the country. The Tourist Card application is issued at the ticket counter by airlines that fly into Mexico. Please fill it out in flight and present it along with your proof
1
CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com 800.654.0676
of citizenship to the immigration officials when you arrive in Cancun. For proof of citizenship you can use ONLY a: 1. Valid Passport from your country of origin (check expiration date). The tourist card will be checked at your first point of entry. The immigrations official will retain one copy and give you the other, which you must surrender at the airline ticket counter when you check in for your return flight. Keep your copy (Tourist Card) in your possession during your stay in Mexico. No visas or inoculations are required for US citizens. A Mexican departure tax is payable at the airport when leaving Mexico. Some airlines include this as a prepaid part of your ticket. Please check with your travel agent or carrier to verify this.
Traveling with Minors Children 17 years of age or younger entering Mexico accompanied by only one parent must have a notarized letter of consent form the other parent stating the child/ children have his/ her permission to enter the country. Single parents need a notarized documentation of divorce decree or death certificate of spouse. Minors unaccompanied by either parent require a notarized letter of consent by both parents.
Baggage If you arrive in Cancun and cannot find your luggage, you must report it to an airline representative before you leave the baggage claim area. If you do not, it is likely that you will not recover your lost items. Listed on the page below is the address and contact information that you should use when reporting lost luggage.
In Transit Emergencies or Flight Delays If your flight is cancelled, delayed or you are forced to change flights, please call one of the numbers listed below to report your new itinerary.
La Pescadora Contact Information
WorldCast Anglers Contact Information
Address (lost luggage): Rancho Pescadora Domicilio Conocido s/n, Camino al Faro Email: clittauer@worldcastanglers.com Punta Allen, Quintana Phone: 800-654-0676 or 208-787-0082 Email (best way): lily.bertram@gmail.com Phone (Lily’s house): +52 1984 139 1231 Lodge: No phone as of now, soon to have a SAT phone
2
CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com 800.654.0676
U.S Customs Registration To certify proof of ownership of cameras, jewelry or any other valuables you should obtain a U.S. Customs registration certificate from a U.S. Customs office before you depart the U.S. This certificate can be very useful when reentering the U.S.
Arrival in Cancun Upon arriving in Cancun airport you will be processed by Immigration. Next, you will claim your baggage and clear Customs. After customs, proceed to the Arrival Area outside, where the shuttle driver will meet you with a sign for La Pescadora with your party name on it. The Arrival Lobby will be busy with tour operators and other arriving passengers so it can be quite chaotic.
Staying in Cancun If you would like to spend a night or two in Cancun prior to your arrival at La Pescadora, you must arrange your own transportation to your hotel when you arrive. There is a variety of transportation options available at the airport. Please let WorldCast Anglers know the hotel you are planning to stay at 30 days before you arrive in Cancun. The shuttle will meet you at your hotel on the day you wish to travel to La Pescadora.
Daily Routine at La Pescadora Each morning, the cooks arrive early and set up coffee on the bar by 6:00 AM at the latest. Breakfast is served at 7:00 AM to head out fishing by 8:00 AM. Guides arrive by 7:00 AM to prep boats and help clients rig up. Lunch is packed in a cooler on the boat. Fisherman return to the lodge around 4:00 PM but can stay on the water until later if interested. Appetizers are served at the bar between 6:00 and 7:00 PM. Dinner is typically served around 7:00 PM but can be earlier or later depending on group or individual’s preference. The bar is open all afternoon and evening. La Pescadora will run a bar tab for each guest to pay at the end of the stay with cash or check only.
3
CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com 800.654.0676
The Lodge Main Lodge The main lodge is built and decorated with exposed mahogany and cedar with an open bar and dining area on the ground floor and an additional common space upstairs. On the front porch, there are two additional seating areas for post fishing drinks and appetizers.
Bar The bar is fully stocked with an ice machine and a variety of liquors, wines, sodas, mixers and ice cold local beers. If any guests would like a particular liquor while staying at La Pescadora, it is recommended that the bottle be brought down with the guests. A bar tab will be kept for each guest to be paid at the end of the stay by cash or check only.
Food All meals are prepared on site by local chefs with locally sourced ingredients. The cuisine is a combination of traditional Mayan cuisine with Caribbean and American influences. The daily breakfast offerings include a choice of fresh fruit, eggs, meats and pancakes. The specialty of the lodge are the traditional Huevos Rancheros. Each boat’s cooler is packed every day with sandwiches, fruit, cookies, crackers and cold beverages for lunch on the water. * All meals can be altered or changed to accommodate dietary restrictions or requests. Please inform WorldCast no later than 30 days out of any specific requirements.
Bedrooms On either side of the main lodge, there are two single level cabins with double occupancy rooms. Each cabin has a private bathroom, two full sized beds, screened windows, shelving and storage area for gear, a ceiling fan, reading lamps, air conditioning units and small deck with a personal hammock.
Air Conditioning Each bedroom has an AC unit. Although the lodge has 24 hour electricity, the AC only
4
CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com 800.654.0676
runs at night when the generator is run. This time frame is typically 7:00 or 8:00 PM to 6:00 or 7:00 AM each night.
Internet La Pescadora has wireless internet and 24 hour power so access to the internet is always available during your stay. There is a laptop that can be used by guests if they did not bring a phone, laptop or tablet. This internet is satellite based so the connection can be inconsistent. It is built and used for email and text messages.
Phone There is no phone at the lodge yet. In case of emergencies, there is access to a phone at Lily’s (on site manager) home.
Laundry Clothing items can be washed at La Pescadora every 24 hours. There is a small charge per item.
Drinking Water All drinking water is purified. There is 1.5 liter bottled water in each room, and water in the kitchen that is bought at the store in 20 liter jugs. All ice is made from purified water including the ice machine at the bar.
Gratuities The recommended standard base gratuity is $60.00 USD per boat, per day. If you have an exceptional day (permit, grand slam or super slam) more is greatly appreciated. As for house staff La Pescadora recommends $15.00 - $20.00 per client per day to divide between kitchen, housekeeper, server, rod cleaner. A tip on the bar tab for the bartender is also greatly appreciated. A 10% gratuity for the airport transfer is recommended as well.
Equipment Having the proper equipment can mean everything when fishing the waters around La Pescadora. This list of recommended tackle will not only make the fishing experience more comfortable but will also improve each angler’s chances at catching more and
5
CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com 800.654.0676
bigger fish.
WorldCast Anglers Equipment Rentals If you do not want to purchase equipmet for your trip, WCA has rental equipment available for weekly use. It is $150 USD to rent up to three rod/reel outfits for the week. WorldCast Anglers uses top end Orvis Fly Rods and reels with Airflo Tropical Fly Lines. Please reach out to WorldCast Anglers directly for more information.
Fly Rods Each angler should ideally have three rods: 7 weight or 8 weight, 9 weight, and 10 weight. The 7 weight and 8 weight are great for bonefish. The 9 weight and 10 weight are ideal for permit, tarpon and snook. Extra rods are always a good thing as these fish species are not friendly to equipment, especially rods.
Fly Reels All reels should be saltwater specific and capable of holding a full fly line as well as 250 yards of 20-30 lbs. backing. Drag systems are absolutely paramount and must be high quality and smooth. The reel is arguably the most important piece of equipment when fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon or snook. These species of fish at La Pescadora will test the limits of your reel’s drag system.
Fly Lines Every reel should be outfitted with floating tropical fly lines that match each rod weight (8,9, and 10). Airflo, Scientific Angler and Orvis have superb selections of saltwater lines. If possible, carry an extra spool or line just in case the original is damaged.
Leaders The basic leaders should be 9 feet or longer and tapered. The best and easiest plan is to buy pre-tied bonefish, permit, snook and tarpon leaders from Scientific Anglers or Orvis and separate spools of 10 lbs, 12 lbs, 16-20 lbs (permit), 20-60 lbs (jacks and tarpon) tippet.
Fly Selection La Pescadora has very limited fly selections so it is very important to bring the right flies down with you. Please contact WorldCast Anglers or La Pescadora directly to inquire about flies, suggestions and current conditions. WorldCast Anglers can order any flies for guests or put together fly selections for all the species and fishing conditions one might encounter at La Pescadora. Some of the recommended flies for each species of fish listed below:
6
CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com 800.654.0676
Bonefish Flies: - Crazy Charlie - sizes 4-6 (medium lead weighted eyes) in white/cream, pink, and light tan, Qty. 6 - Crazy Charlie - sizes 4-6 (bead chain eyes) in white/ cream, pink, and light tan, Qty. 6 - Flashy Charlie - sizes 4-6 (both medium lead eyes and bead chain eyes) in pink and pearl, Qty. 6 - Squimp - sizes 4-6 (both medium yellow eyes and bead chain eyes) in tan, Qty. 6 - Other productive patterns: Gotchas, Puffs, Grass Shrimps, Bonefish Muddlers, Snapping Shrimps and Baited Breaths Permit Flies: - Rag Head Crab - size 2 in tan (preferably with yellow lead eyes), Qty. 4 - Kung Fu Crab - size 2 in tan & tan/ olive, Qty. 2 - McCrab - size 2 in natural, Qty. 2 - Squimp - size 2 in tan (preferably with yellow lead eyes), Qty. 4 - SS Permit Crab - size 2 in tan, Qty. 2 - Avalon Crab - size 2 in tan, Qty. 2 - Becks Fleeing Crab - size 2 and 4 in tan, Qty. 2 of each Tarpon and Snook Flies: - Puglisi Peanut Butter - size 2/0 in grey/white and black/purple, Qty. 2 each color - Tarpon Toad - size 2/0 in chartreuse, black, white and green, Qty. 2 in each color - Skok’s Mushmouth - size 2/0 in sand/ white, Qty. 2 - Backcountry Sweeper - Size 1/0 in white - Qty. 2 *Please contact WorldCast Anglers by phone at 1-800-654-0676 or 208-787-0082, or by email at clittauer@worldcastanglers.com to discuss fly selection or place an order.
Flats Fly Fishing Accessories The following are checklists of items that we recommend you bring to La Pescadora. Essential: Polarized Sunglasses with Copper/ Brown Lenses (absolutely essential to spot fish and protect eyes, bring an extra pair if possible) Snippers Hemostats Dry Bag, Backpack Sunscreen Lip Balm
7
CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com 800.654.0676
Insect Repellent Flashlight, Headlamp Extra Batteries Optional Knot Book Zap A Gap Reel Covers Hook Sharpener Reel Lubricant Scales Tape Measure Pocket Knife Nail Knot Tool Leader Material Fly Line Dressing Needle Nose Pliers Medical Tape (casting blisters on fingers) Lumbar Support Fishing Belt Required Medications Reading Materials Travel First Aid Kit Camera and accessories Shirts and Pants for Fishing There are a multitude of brands that sell clothing specifically for fishing. Some of the best brands are Simms, Patagonia, Orvis, Columbia, and Ex-Officio. The key aspects of tropical fishing clothing are lightweight, breathable, quick dry and full coverage for sun and bug protection. Shorts are very comfortable but if sun and bugs are a personal issue, look into quick dry wading pants. Feet Gear Flats wading shoes are highly recommended. They have a rigid sole that help protect your feet from any coral or shells. Simms and Orvis both carry models. Sun Protection Wide brimmed hats or a hats with front and rear brims and a dark under bill are very helpful when sighting fish. Buffs (manufactured by Buff, Simms and Patagonia) are great for protecting the face and neck from sun and wind.
8
CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com 800.654.0676
Sun gloves are also a great idea for those who want to limit all exposure. Simms, Dr. Shade and Buff all manufacture good models.
Non Fishing Related Gear Shirts and Pants for the Lodge La Pescadora is located on a beach in the tropics of the Caribbean. This climate is warm and humid but there is usually a light breeze. We recommend lightweight, cotton clothing in lighter colors. In the morning and day, dress for the day of fishing. In the evening, dress is casual around the lodge. Pants/ Shorts - at least 2 pairs in lightweight fabric Long Sleeved Shirts - light color/ fabric Short Sleeved Shirts/ Tops - polos, button downs, T-shirts for men, lightweight cotton knit for women Cotton Dresses - lightweight cotton dresses or shorts are perfect for women For Ladies - athletic brassiere for boat rides on choppy water Cotton Sweater, Sweatshirts or Jacket for cool mornings evenings (December - April) Shoes - bring at least one pair of rubber soled or non-slip boat shoes. Tennis shoes or sandals are perfect for evening and mornings around the lodge Swim Suits - great for swimming or hanging out on beach and around lodge
9
CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com 800.654.0676
La Pescadora Cancellation Policy 50% deposit is required within 10 days of booking to confirm a reservation. If the reservation is made within 60 days of the scheduled arrival at the property, 100% payment is required in order to confirm the reservation. A full refund, less $750 per person cancellation fee, will be made for written cancellations received at least 60 days prior to the scheduled arrival at the property. We highly recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance. There will be no refund for cancellations received within 60 days of the scheduled arrival unless there is a successful re-booking. There will be no refunds made for unused portions of the package. If your trip is cancelled due to a hurricane or some other catastrophic event, the lodge will make every effort to offer alternate dates, but there can be no guarantee that this will be possible. In this event, the property will retail all deposits and payments. If the final payment is not received 60 days prior to the scheduled arrival at the lodge, the lodge may elect to cancel the booking and resell the space. In this event, the lodge will retain all deposits and payments. Payment of a deposit acknowledges your understanding and acceptance of these terms. Thanks!
10
CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com 800.654.0676