More Pics Accomodations: 6 Bedrooms with private bath Cost: $3,200 per week pp/dbl. occ.; $1,800 non-angler per week Dates: Mid-November to Early June Duration: 1 week Location: Punta Allen, Mexico Not Included: Gratuities, Fly-tying materials, phone calls & internet useage Phone Number: (866) 723-7776 Provided: Trans. from Cancun, lodging, meals, drinks, daily guided fishing Species: Permit, Snook, Bonefish, Tarpon, Barracuda, Jacks Website: www.palometaclub.com

Palometa Club - Ascension Bay, Mexico

Palometa is the colloquial Spanish term for permit and is the perfect name for a fly fishing operation catering to anglers serious about catching this most challenging of saltwater trophies on the fly. The Palometa Club operates out of a brand new six-bedroom lodge located on the picturesque ocean-side beach of the unique lobster fishing village of Punta Allen, Mexico.

The Fishing:

Ascension Bay is a vast, nutrient rich, fish factory that serves up a daily smorgasbord of piscatorial possibilities, from the “big four” of the flats to knuckle bustin’ barracuda and jacks inside the reef, sailfish, dorado and tuna in the bluewater just on the other side. If it’s saltwater fish on the fly that you’re after, this is the Promised Land!

Seemingly endless miles of easy-to-wade, hard-packed white sand flats and rich expanses of turtle grass are the canvas for the world-class fishery that is Ascension Bay. Whether this is your first time flats fishing or you’re a seasoned veteran, our professional, highly-skilled, English-speaking guides will make your trip extraordinary. Our fishing program is second to none because of our one-to-one angler to guide formula. This system provides two sets of trained eyes to search the crystal clear water for the fish of your choice.

Take your pick – permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook. This is Super Grand Slam (all four species caught in one day) territory! If it lives in saltwater, will eat a fly and can leave your reel smoking like the brakes on a runaway semi, you can probably catch it at The Palometa Club.

The Accommodations:

The Palometa Club operates out of a new 5,000 square foot building situated directly on the ocean-side beach and boasting such amenities as air conditioning, 24-hour power, mosquito control, broadband wireless Internet, satellite phone and two fully-outfitted fly tying stations. The beautifully-appointed lodge can accommodate 12 guests in six large bedrooms, each with an adjoining full bathroom with hot-water shower. The lodge also features a common great room, modern kitchen and dining facility, and popular outside beach lounge.

Simply the best in Punta Allen, and for miles beyond! The day begins at sunrise with mugs of rich Mexican coffee followed by a traditional hot breakfast of cereal, eggs, bacon, ham, juices, toast and pastries. Hardy box lunches are prepared for the fishing boats and typically include sandwiches, fruits, desserts, ice water and other beverages of your choice. After the day’s fishing it’s cocktail time at the outdoor beach lounge where icy margaritas and sweet pina coladas help punctuate the recounting of the day’s adventure. Dinner is served family style featuring delicious local Caribbean and Mexican dishes like moja de ajo, pollo con mole, and chili rellenos, followed by scrumptious locally inspired desserts. Bottled water is used for drinking and ice.

Additional activities:

If you want a break from fishing or you’ve come to The Palometa Club as a non-angler, let us show you the exotic flora and fauna of our reefs, lagoons, marshes, remote islands and jungle hideaways, or the hidden archeological treasures of an earlier civilization that built a dynasty along these wild, sublime shores.