Hey Everyone,

I recently returned from a weeklong Belize fishing trip on Ambergris Caye. Although I've been fishing in Belize before this trip stands out because of the amount of Bonefish we caught this time. For the past few years I've made at least one trip per year to fish in Belize. It's kinda pricey so I don't get the chance to go as often as I like. However, this past trip my buddy and I booked with Belize Kayak Fishing adventures and decided to give Kayak Fishing a shot since the whole wee with accommodations was only $850.00. Can't be all that bad, right?

The operator of Belize Kayak Fishing Jim, is a long time resident of Ambergris Caye, Belize and has been passionately fly fishing for 20 years. He's an expert on the Belize fishing areas and was super helpful with anything we asked of him. He arranged everything from dinner plans for us or guided us to the beast bars to go hang out at after the fishing was done.

Our Kayak Fishing package consisted of 5 full days of fishing and 6 days of accommodations at a great little resort. The first day we fished, Jim loaded us up in the skiff with our Kayaks and took us to this little flats area that was only about 2 or 3 miles from the dock. He handed us waterproof maps of the area we were in and gave us a 10-minute detailed report of the structure of the flat and how the bonefish usually feed on it. How they work there way down one side of some mangrove shoots and u-turn and make there way back on the opposite site.

As we paddled in to this flat from the drop off point it became apparent that a skiff couldn't make it into this flats due to no access. However, once we got over the entrance the water went back to the typical 13 to 16 inches and all the shoreline mangrove areas were around 4 to 6 inches. I spotted a school of tailing fish and paddled about 100 yards form them. I put out the Kayaks anchor and slipped off the Kayak to stalk closer. It was amazing I got within 60 yards of these bonefish and started to cast. I missed the first one came up short. However the third cast was the charm. I dropped the number 6 Belize crab pattern about a foot in front of this bones nose and he immediately showed interest and took it. It was on!

The amazing thin is that Jim put us on flats that guides and skiffs can't go. I've never caught as much fish as I did with Belize Kayak Fishing Adventures on Ambergris Caye.

If any one wants to experience some great Belize fishing you MUST contact Jim at Belize Kayak Fishing Adventures at Belize Kayak Fishing

Enjoyed reading your report. I understand Belize has implemented a strong anti-net law protecting bonefish....it should get even better. I have fished there, but not in several years and may have to give it a try again. Thnaks for the report.

Looks like a great trip.

I agree.

A kayak fishing guide with 20 years plus on his home water, is going to make it happen for the customer.

You were lucky to find him!!!

I am jealous - sounds like an awesome time!

How were the accomodations? Is it real expensive to fly to Belize? I just got back from my first Bone trip and want to take my dad with me on the next one. I'm guessing $850 is per person. Sorry for all of the questions, but it looks like major fun.

juke,

if your looking for a bonefishing trip, there is a guy in miami who is pulling big bones out, out of a canoe... im going with him in june 09 to try to get a slam, but his web site says he's never seen a bone under 6lbs... and a full day trip is $250

www.bonefishwhisperer.com

food for thought, if you want to stay in the US

Hey Juke,

The accommodations were great. The rooms clean and simple (reminded me of an old fishing cabin). there was a swimming pool, bar and restaurant that had pool table, fuzz-ball table, pizza parlor, and we sat in on a poker game for a few hours one evening. Apparently they have Poker games three nights per week with the local ex-pats playing mostly.

It was an excellent trip and I highly recommend it for you and your father. The plane fare if booked 8 weeks or more in advance was reasonable. I paid around 375.00 for round trip. Yes the $850 was per person. But Jim put us on some flats that no skiff could ever go, hence the reason the fish were so aggressive. Just about any fly you through at them they would take.

We spent one evening hoping around the local pubs with Jim and he seems to know ever one. My buddy and I are organizing a group trip with our local fly club to return around end of Jan.

Jim gives 10% off if you organize trips of 4 or more as well.

Hope that answers your questions. You'll have a blast down there. it's amazingly beautiful and the weather was about 78 degrees with a mild breeze blowing to keep you cool.

Thanks to both of you for the info. Miami is a nice cheap route but I think half the fun of bones is traveling somewhere exotic. I think $850 a person is more than reasonable, I was just curious.

Here is some more information about fishing in Belize to go along with the post I made earlier.

Kayak Fishing

Fishing in Belize

Belize Flats Fishing