Pike,
No chumming this trip. Sardines are getting harder and harder to come by (I don't think they are running this time of year - at least that's what we were told). That definitely made it more challenging that's for sure, but searching out nervous water and looking for birds feeding is the key (along with a good guide able to find both). I would say Jacks (Jack Crevalle) pull harder pound for pound - but are some what harder to find - but when you find them... Look out!! Boninto are definitely fun, nonetheless.
Punta de Mita is about 30ish miles north of Puerto Vallarta (super easy local bus ride from PVR about CDN$2 vs US$60 for a taxi ride), but that's our comfort level... It's where all the boats from PV go to fish.
Cheers,
Peter
P.S. Anyone who thinks they are an accomplished fresh water fly angler that hasn't experienced salt water fly fishing, is in for a treat (or should I say challenge!!). It's a humbling experience that's for sure! I've only been salt water fly fishing for abut 4 years (once maybe twice a year) and it's tough!! Minimum 50' cast into the wind while trying to balance at the bow of a rocking boat! Humbling is an understatement!
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Originally Posted by Pikebreath
Nice snapper!
Bonito are one of my favourite fly rod fish to catch. Pound for pound I don't know of any other fish that pulls harder.
Where you chumming with Sardinas or something else? I know a lot of anglers look down on chumming, but when you get offshore you usually need something extra to get the fish into fly casting range.
Where exactly is Punta de Mita?
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