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Fishing in British Columbia => Fishing Reports => Members' Fishing Reports => Topic started by: Steelie1030 on February 07, 2011, 11:57:22 AM

Title: Ascension Bay bonefish, February 2011
Post by: Steelie1030 on February 07, 2011, 11:57:22 AM
Just got back from the Mayan Riviera, Mexico and while there took a trip to Ascension Bay to try bonefishing with Pesca Maya. It was one of the things to do from my bucket list and had never tried it before. On an absolutely beautiful day wading knee deep in crystal clear waters flinging flies, I had the immense good fortune to bring 14 bones to hand, the largest around 3 lbs. I have hooked and landed many steelies but have never had a fish take me 1/2 way thru the backing in seconds..it was a real rush for sure. My Mexican guide was awesome even though he spoke only a few words of english ( cast there, wait and strip-strip) Fishing seems to have its own universal language, smiles and laughter tell the whole story. I also hooked and lost my flies to a couple of nasty barracuda. I did manage to get a half a barracuda to hand..I lost the other half to a much bigger barracuda. The whole day including transportation, breakfast, gear, lunch , beer and tips to the driver and guide cost me only $340.00US. I probably will never have another chance to do this in my lifetime ( I'm 58 this year ) but I do recommend trying it if you have the opportunity.
Title: Re: Ascension Bay bonefish
Post by: ejeffrey on February 08, 2011, 09:21:18 AM
Sounds awesome. Do you have any pics?
Title: Re: Ascension Bay bonefish
Post by: Steelie1030 on February 08, 2011, 11:14:35 AM
I do, but I have no idea on how to post
Title: Re: Ascension Bay bonefish
Post by: Easywater on February 08, 2011, 12:37:18 PM
To post photos:

- make an account at www.photobucket.com  (http://www.photobucket.com)
- upload your photos there
- copy the IMG info from the photo and paste it into a post here
Title: Re: Ascension Bay bonefish
Post by: DionJL on February 09, 2011, 09:57:07 AM
Quote from: Steelie1030 on February 08, 2011, 11:14:35 AM
I do, but I have no idea on how to post


Do a forum search. There are detailed instruction on how to post pictures in multiple locations.
Title: Re: Ascension Bay bonefish pics
Post by: Steelie1030 on February 09, 2011, 03:08:58 PM
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc412/steelie1030/AscensionBayMexico003.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc412/steelie1030/AscensionBayMexico001.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc412/steelie1030/AscensionBayMexico004.jpg)

This is my first attempt at posting any type of pics!! Thanks for the instructions and be ever mindful of the monster you have just created. My partner Joe is holding the Jack Crevalle.
Title: Re: Ascension Bay bonefish
Post by: FishOn36 on February 16, 2011, 04:28:17 PM
Nice fish!  8)