Go Back   Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Fishing Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-20-2017, 10:18 AM
bubba 96's Avatar
bubba 96 bubba 96 is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Airdrie
Posts: 2,510
Default sandos playcar

Hey all going to Mayan Rivera next week, staying at sandos playcar,
my question is has anyone packed a rod down, and is there anywhere to cast a line..
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-20-2017, 10:39 AM
Lowrance Fishburn Lowrance Fishburn is offline
 
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 381
Default

Hey, I did the same thing in January when I stayed in the mayan riviera and I packed my 4 piece - 7 foot Rapala travel rod and a tray full of tackle. I'll be honest its tricky to fish near the resorts because A) people are in the water and B) the ropes they use to contain the swimmers area can be problematic when casting.

I ended up walking about a half mile down the beach until I found an area without people or ropes. I casted a Gozume (I think) anchovy type casting jig in knee deep water as far as I could into the ocean - Those lures are heavy and cast a mile! The technique was rip-jigging the entire way in, just making the lure tear through the water. I had only one bite and it was right before dark and one local who saw the action told me it was a shark. I believe him since the heavy pure metal lure was fairly scratched after that encounter. That was all the luck I was to have and unfortunately I only tried it the one time. Still had fun and wish I could have fished a bit more but I did hear of people catching rooster fish and other types using the same technique just days earlier so it is possible - Good luck!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-21-2017, 07:02 AM
bubba 96's Avatar
bubba 96 bubba 96 is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Airdrie
Posts: 2,510
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lowrance Fishburn View Post
Hey, I did the same thing in January when I stayed in the mayan riviera and I packed my 4 piece - 7 foot Rapala travel rod and a tray full of tackle. I'll be honest its tricky to fish near the resorts because A) people are in the water and B) the ropes they use to contain the swimmers area can be problematic when casting.

I ended up walking about a half mile down the beach until I found an area without people or ropes. I casted a Gozume (I think) anchovy type casting jig in knee deep water as far as I could into the ocean - Those lures are heavy and cast a mile! The technique was rip-jigging the entire way in, just making the lure tear through the water. I had only one bite and it was right before dark and one local who saw the action told me it was a shark. I believe him since the heavy pure metal lure was fairly scratched after that encounter. That was all the luck I was to have and unfortunately I only tried it the one time. Still had fun and wish I could have fished a bit more but I did hear of people catching rooster fish and other types using the same technique just days earlier so it is possible - Good luck!

Thanks, I figured if I go early enough i'll beat the crowds, get an hour or so each day before the family gets up for breakfast..
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-23-2017, 01:03 PM
highland highland is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Southern Alberta
Posts: 63
Default

Just go to the south end of the property and you'll be away from the main crowd. There's no resort on that side so lots of room.

Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-23-2017, 02:19 PM
bubba 96's Avatar
bubba 96 bubba 96 is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Airdrie
Posts: 2,510
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by highland View Post
Just go to the south end of the property and you'll be away from the main crowd. There's no resort on that side so lots of room.

Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
Excellent thanks for the tip..
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-23-2017, 05:45 PM
-JR- -JR- is online now
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Edm.
Posts: 4,837
Default

We stayed there about 3 years ago ,last hotel on the strip.
Next to it was a jungle with a beach that went for miles.
We walked it every day .Should be good fishing along there with out any one getting in the way.

Pm sent.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 03-23-2017, 07:35 PM
bubba 96's Avatar
bubba 96 bubba 96 is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Airdrie
Posts: 2,510
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by -JR- View Post
We stayed there about 3 years ago ,last hotel on the strip.
Next to it was a jungle with a beach that went for miles.
We walked it every day .Should be good fishing along there with out any one getting in the way.

Pm sent.
Thxs appreciate all the info....
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:59 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.