Palometa

Just got back from a trip to the Yucatan for Permit. The weather and fish cooperated so that I was able to end the trip with three permit, countless bonefish, a snook, mackeral, snappers, some barracuda and even jumped a tarpon. The trip was a success.

The trip started by flying into Cancun and then being picked up by the van drivers for the Palometa Club. The club itself is a serious permit destination and focuses on this fish unlike any other place I have been. Permit is the game and the guides an staff never tire in expressing love of their quarry.

In addition to the fishing there isn't much of a night life, if you have the energy to go out and about (which I did not). Rather, the real value is being able to sit around a few outdoor tables set up in the sand with some good margaritas, beer or spirits talking about fish of past or the day's encounters. Getting a great group of people together is a big advantage and one that I can say was a treat.

If there is any interest in spending some time catching up on books or other reading, this can be the place as well. "Unplugging" for a week can be great with no cable TV, Cell Phones, and limited access to internet (if you bring your latptop) is a savior more than a curse to me.

The lodge can be found at www.palometaclub.com and would recommend for a getaway in search of permit if you ever get the chance and appetite for this elusive game fish on the fly rod.