Fly Fishing Blogs | Xcalak on the Fly

Every good fishing trip has a basecamp – the place you come back to tired, sunburned, and where some of the real memories are made. That’s especially true when you’re on a skiff or wading the flats for most of the day. You need a spot to relax and recharge. That’s where Xcalak On The…

The best trips are the ones where you don’t have to think about logistics. There is a ton to worry about when booking a fly fishing trip to Mexico: Do I have the proper permits and gear? How do I get to a remote destination? Luckily, Xcalak On The Fly fly fishing packages have you…

Hooking a big fish on the fly is one thing. Landing it? That’s where the real challenge begins. Whether you’re chasing powerful permit, explosive tarpon, cruising bonefish, or aggressive barracuda, landing big fish takes skill, patience, the right gear, and smart decision-making. At Xcalak On The Fly, we spend every day helping anglers experience world-class…

It’s the moment you have been waiting for. A permit is swimming toward the bow of your skiff. As he gets closer, you realize it’s a BIG permit. Your heart rate jumps, your hands feel clumsy, and suddenly the fly rod feels unfamiliar. Big fish have a way of doing that to us. In this…

If you trace your finger down the Gulf Coast of Mexico on a map, you will eventually end up at Xcalak, Mexico, a remote fishing village at the southern edge of the Mexican Caribbean. A thin strip of sand and mangrove pressed between the Caribbean and the jungle, it sits where all the busyness of…