Casa Cangrejo Lodge
At Casa Cangrejo, we offer exclusive access to the premier fly fishing waters of Xcalak, Mexico, a true paradise for fly anglers. A stay at our lodge allows our guests to get right into the heart of world-class fly fishing for which Xcalak has become known. Right outside your door, you can find transparent flats and some of the best fishing for bonefish, permit, and tarpon.
Whether you are an experienced angler in search of a grand slam or a first-timer who would like to get a taste of this wonderful game, Casa Cangrejo combines friendly guidance with a warm place to call base camp for making your fly fishing trip successful and memorable.
Trip Dates: September 6th-13th, 2025
Itinerary:
September 6th: Arrive at Tulum Airport (TQU)
After landing, we’ll shuttle from the airport and make the scenic 3-hour drive to the lodge in Xcalak.
September 7th-12th: Fishing Days
We’ll fish with 4 boats, with two clients per boat, and four expert guides.
September 13th: Check-out
After a memorable week, we’ll check out and head back.
Day to Day Itinerary:
6:45 Coffee and Breakfast
7:45 Boats Ready
Once on the water, lunch at Noon
4:00 - 6:00 Happy Hour and Apps
6:30 Dinner
Price Per Person:
$3,500 per client
Deposit: $1,750 due to secure your spot.
Remaining balance: Due 90 days before departure (June 8th, 2025)
*In order to reserve your spot for the trip, a 50% deposit is required. The remaining balance will not be due until 12:00 pm MST on June 8th, 2025 (90 days prior to the trip). If payments are not received before 12:00 pm MST on June 8th, 2025, you will forfeit your deposit and your spot will be given to the next available client. If there are any available spots after May 18, full payment will be due upon requesting a reservation. Cancellation Policy: all cancellations made before 12:00 pm MST on June 8th, 2025 will receive a full refund.
Your gear choice will depend on the species you wish to target.
Personally, I’ll be taking 7-11wt rods with matching reels, as Mexico offers the opportunity to target a variety of species both throughout the day and on different days.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll need for each species:
Bonefish:
Rod: 7-8wt
Reel: 7-8wt
Line: SA Magnitude Bonefish Textured Clear Tip Fly Line
Leader & Tippet: SA Fluorocarbon 10lb-12lb
Permit/Triggerfish:
Rod: 9wt
Reel: 9wt
Line: SA Magnitude Bonefish Plus Textured Clear Tip Fly Line
Leader & Tippet: SA Fluorocarbon 16lb-20lb
Tarpon:
Rod: 10-11wt
Reel: 10-11wt
Line: SA Magnitude Tarpon Clear Tip Fly Line or SA Grand Slam Textured Fly Line
Leader & Tippet: SA Fluorocarbon 30lb-40lb
Barracuda/Jacks/Snook:
Rod: 10wt
Reel: 10wt
Line: SA Magnitude Infinity Salt Clear Tip Fly Line
Leader & Tippet: SA Wire leaders (40lb) for Barracuda, SA 30lb-40lb Fluorocarbon for Snook & Jacks
Bonefish, Permit, & Triggerfish:
- Flies: Contraband Crab, Itchy & Scratchy, Crazy Charlie, EP Floating Crab, Valhol’s Spawning Shrimp, Flexo Crab, Trigger Flexo Crab, Merk Crab, Danger Muffin, Mitchell’s O/C Nip, Gotcha (Sizes 8-2 both shallow & deep, with weight being more important than size for depth)
Tarpon:
- Flies: Black Death, Tarpon Toad, Big Eye Tarpon, Salty Mullet, Deceivers, Clousers, Devil Bunny (Sizes 4 - 1/0)
Barracuda/Jacks/Snook:
- Flies: Salty Mullet, Clousers, Surf Candy, Cuda Snack, Cohen’s Magnum Baitfish, Mylar Popper (Sizes 2 - 1/0)
Packs, Luggage, & Other Gear:
- Fishpond Dakota Rod & Reel Case
- Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack
- Fishpond Stromshadow Small or Large Duffle
- Fishpond Boat Boxes
- MFC Boat Boxes
- Plan D Bonefish/Trout Boxes
- Bajio Vega/Stillsville/Piedra/Bales Beach Sunglasses Green or Rose Mirror
- Simms Guide Wet Wading Sock
- Simms G3 or G4 Rain Jacket
- Simms Flats Sneakers
Dress Appropriately:
September is typically the hottest month in Mexico, so be sure to pack light, sun-protective clothing, such as sun hoodies, buffs, sun gloves, hats, and sunglasses. Rain is also common, so a lightweight rain jacket is highly recommended.
Casting:
To maximize your chances of landing fish, it's important to be able to cast effectively from different positions on the boat. Practicing your double haul and backhand casting will help, as you’ll often be required to cast quickly from either your dominant or non-dominant hand side. Being able to change the direction of your cast on a dime can make the difference between landing a fish and missing your shot.
Find out More
Contact us today to find out more about this opportunity.
303-330-1292
tryston@goldenflyshop.com