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These rates are for one or two people on board
either fishing or just along for the ride
I charge for the boat not per person and the skiff has capacity for 2 people
Plus me (the guide).
3rd. person? 30% is added to above rates, (I use my 19’foot skiff for those
situations) but only if fun fishing for non glamorous species, Not possible
if sightfishing whether flyfishing or spinning for (slam species) tarpon,
bonefish, etc.
I do not do half days and
firmly advise you not to do so, unless you are
looking for a boat ride, why?? Because a ½ day will not be sufficient time
for this type of fishing. I can’t do too much against this fish in 4 hrs. (grand
slam species), specially if I have 2 anglers aboard, if we run 1hr. to
different flats one way and 1hr. back, you only have 2hrs. Left to fish,
that means each angler will have 1hr. of fishing time (whether fly or
spinning, only 1 person fishes at a time and on the bow, while partner sits,
watch and waits for turn, why?? Cause I can’t have 2 anglers on the bow at a
time, it will hamper my way to manuever the boat and get you shots on fish
in many ways, examples, 1st. when polling (pushing) the boat, the front will
tend to dive rather than glide, this will only reduce the speed, will be
harder to catch up with a fish for a shot and take longer to cover the
fishing ground, 2nd. Too much weight in front will cause more draft and
limit my access to most of the flats, 3rd. The rear will kick to the sides
and I would not be able to keep boat on a steady track, this would also
cause more friction with water and create a huge hum coming off the stern
and make it look like there’s a croc or shark on the area, fish will sense
that and stay away from casting distance or worst, leave for good, so 2 people fishing at time does not work-out and we will not accomplish our
goals. I will only work for nothing, look bad in terms of catching fish.
And that, I call it a sightseeing tour.
Depending on the type of angler is the
amount of days I go out for
(Explanation
for type) I will still go out with you for a 1 day trip, no problem,
but if you are a first timer, beginner, novice or rookie for this type of
fishing, my advise for you is to take at least 2 days of fishing and have
found 3 days to be the ideal amount, most of our anglers find themselves
getting more comfortable and relax by the 2nd day, even if you have done it
before and it’s been a while you haven’t why. because if you do 1 day, by
the time you get yourself adapted to spotting the fish the size of the rods,
tippets, fly-lines, flies, how to handle the line on the deck, shooting,
stripping and getting your self around the boat, your day will be over, the
other days Is when you will really start catching fish. You must consider
all this details to achieve a good day of fishing. If they are not… Then it
will be a hard trip. We call it a boat ride and a waste of money. For me it
is not a business, it is a way of life and the difference is,
I LIKE MY ANGLERS TO CATCH FISH!!!
INCLUDES: there are no hidden charges in the price: I furnish all the gear
whether for flyfishing, spinning or both at the same time. Also
ROUND TRIP
transportation any where in CANCUN´S hotel zone, plus:
SODAS, WATER, LUNCH
& LICENCES, no beer or alcohol allowed when fishing, believe Me, beer or
alcohol will not make you do things better and faster, and the fish don’t
care if you are sober or not, they will still behave the same.
How to know if guides rate is ok
My rates are $350. 3/4 day, $450. full day. You might find lots of people at
any dock claiming themselves to be guides at $350 full day, $250 half day or
even less Here in Cancun, people willing to take your money are not hard to
find, good & experience guides are. I have the honor to say that I’m the
only serious guide in the location, I’ve been a guide for over 20 years and
16 years in this waters, so no one else comes even close, (maybe 2 months)
There are many that are part time guides with other jobs as a primary source
of income. Basically, they're learning their way around the backcountry on
your dime. My guess is that you'd want a guide that does this full time, and
in season, is on the water nearly 4 or 5 days a week (not once a month) and
that knows where the fish are (or works very hard to find them).
As I said,
a guide is not hard to find, Good ones are. The old saying, you get what you
pay for, truly holds here. You'll find my rates are consistent with other
top notch, full time guides in the Keys. Cause that’s all I do.
Be carefull,
you can get skunk pretty easy here, just for saving some bucks you can end-up
fishing of the worst skiff and with unreal gear for the sport, that we call
a boat ride, and for experience, we have a saying, you either pay to catch
fish or you pay just to see’am. WHAT I MEAN IS:
they want to play a
basketball game in a football field with a golf ball, believe me I don’t
want to be their spectator, If you can’t fish with me, don’t do it at all.
I suggest you save yourself money and a bad time.
You are not here for that!!!!!
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How to choose a guide to fish here
Without doubt, a recommendation from a friend or acquaintance, is the best
way to go. They've been out with the guide and understand his work ethic and
his personality. If you plan fish for Tarpon, bonefish, Permit or Snook on
fly or spinning, better to get a guide with proper boat and gear, who'll
pole the boat and work hard to get you a shot at the fish rather than stake
out, chum and wait for them to show. If you're without a clue, pick up some
vital info on this type of fishing of a book or a friend that has done it
before, once you have that, it’s better talking with the guide on the phone
rather than mailing him, by phone you’re not giving him the time to sit down
and look thru a book to collect info to answer your questions and mail you
back making you think his an expert, make sure the person you’re exchanging
info with is your guide and will be aboard with you, not just some body that
owns the boat, collects the money, stays at office and has a monkey go with
you to drive you around, don’t expect too much from this type of services,
your guide will not work as hard it takes when fishing is slow, specially
when only making a $40dls. wage, normally when fishing gets tough, they’ll
step out of area and take you to catch just something easier and priceless,
rather than putting some extra effort and only catch one fish but worth it, and worst if you go thru a booking agent, the fishing company can’t offer
you the best after paying 30% or more commission, plus your guide, don’t
expect to get on a 1st. class skiff and see it loaded with tons of gear and
from good quality, better expect poor facilities, find a guide that when
you call, his either out guiding, catching up with maintenance of boat &
gear or at his tying bench, that kind of guide will always have fishing in
his brains, that’s the type of guide you want, not someone that when you
call is at office counting his money to see if he can buy a Hummer truck or
a Porsche, once you find him and sure, Let him know your expectations on the
charter so he can provide a match the client expectations service, if for
some reason his book, then feel free to consult with him another option and
advise, I'm often asked to recommend another guide when I am already
booked on a specific date (which is hard for me cause I am not in the keys) I'll usually ask you a few questions so that I can make a better match
between you and your guide. Some are better at fly fishing, some at spinning.
One other side to consider is the personality of the guide. Who'd want Old
Salty on the back, barking orders, yelling at you for 8hrs.
Or worst, not being able to communicate?? And all this at your Expences
ha, Once again, a phone call to the guide can set one at ease. If I am
booked at the time of your request, any guide that I would recommend, would
have to have a good reflection upon me, (work hard and pleasant to be with)
and hopefully next time that angler would again call for a charter and I'll
be available, so my friend, keep all this details in mind before hiring a
guide on your next fishing outing, to avoid getting skunk and not getting
your needs, why should not???? That’s what you’re paying for after all, ah
!!!!!
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