Hosted Trip Report: Ascension Bay

Have just returned from a hosted trip down to Ascension Bay. What a fantastic fishery that remote part of the world is. The bonefishing was exceptional with large numbers of tailing fish in ankle deep water. The group was made up of first time bonefishermen and they managed 30 fish on their first days bonefishing chasing the nervous water and tailing fish in the mangroves. As the week progressed we found individuals and pairs tailing on the lee side of the many islands in the bay and beach flats that really tested your casting and fly choice.



We spent a fair amount of time chasing Permit and saw in excess of 20 fish for the week ranging in size from 10-30lb. You inevitably had a couple of shots per day at Permit. Our best day was seven shots for two fish to eat but unfortunately the hook didn't stick. These fish make you weak at the knees and will draw me back year after year. The guys managed 9 different species for the week including tarpon, barracuda, snook, jacks and trippletail and all were well pleased with the hospitality, quality of the food and accommodations.



Here are some thoughts from Mark on the trip......

"Just like to add , that the place we stayed was brilliant. Food was just off the scale, good crack in the evenings over dinner and a few beers and margarittas, which was so cheap I had to pinch myself. And most of all the organisational aspect was second to none, from the time I was picked up at my house to when I was was dropped off a week later (sadly) it was a smooth and clockwork like run ship. So thanks Matt, your a star mate. See you in Hollbox in May, this time the 12wts will get stretched to the limits."



Punta Allen has been devestated by hurricanes over the past few years and really needs the economic input from foreign anglers to support the local economy and guides co-operative. The road down there has just been re-graded and is now better than ever and took only 3 hours from Cancun. Fly Odyssey is organising another trip for May/June to coincide with the Tarpon, Mahi Mahi and Sailfish migration and this will add another dimension to the fishing available. Cost will be £950 p.p and includes 6 full days guided fishing, transfers, 7 nights accommodation, breakfast and lunches. For more information please email me.