About Pesca Mexicana
Tuza is the General Manager. Our guides
are Ivan, Oscar and Alfredo.
Hassle Free Fishing on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
Tom Martin:
Years ago I worked for one of the ten largest
banks in the United States. As a corporate officer, one of my responsibilities
or duties if you prefer, was client entertainment. I know what you're thinking,
it's a dirty job but somebody has to do it. Since I don't play golf and hunting
is very seasonal, fishing seemed to fill the ticket and who doesn't like to
fish. Even clients that were marginal fishers enjoyed the excitement of getting
away from their usual grind, visit unusual places and have the chance to trade
ideas with other executives in a relaxed setting. You could feel their
excitement and bonding.
Like most businesses, banks have plenty of competition. As
margins are squeezed, the bean counters look at ways to reduce expenses and
entertainment eventually works its way under the division manager's microscope.
Not wanting to give up my quarterly fishing trips, I looked for ways to reduce
expenses and I was surprised at what I found. I discovered that I could take
three clients fishing on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula cheaper than I could
entertain them at home on the Texas Gulf Coast. A normal fishing trip to the
coast cost my company approximately $1,000 a day per person . I discovered I
could take the same number of clients to the Yucatan for a lot less and get
three times the "PR". Imagine the impact when my clients told their friends and
associates that their banker took them to Mexico fishing. Yes, that price
includes airfare, food, lodging, auto rental and guides. The only downside was
booking the "right" guide service. It was a hit and miss proposition. My wife
and I spent all of our spare time in the Yucatan and as retirement time grew
near, I started thinking about the Yucatan and operating a fishing guide
service that knew how to take care of it's clients. All that was left was to
pick a suitable location. After several more years of fishing (research),
Cozumel, a 30 minute ferry ride from Playa del Carmen became the obvious
choice. Cozumel offers easy access from the mainland, has a world of amenities
and the flats fishing is fantastic.
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Tom;
I just wanted to let you know that I
really enjoyed my day with Alfredo. He and Tuza were both very polite and
helpful. Alfredo worked his tail off putting my friend and I on fish but we
kept messing up and doing everything we could to not catch them. I finally
caught my first coupe of bonefish on fly about the middle of the day. My buddy
switched to the spinning outfit and caught a bunch of fish but no bones. He
doesn't fish much and felt bad about missing so many opportunities. Anyway, I
just wanted you to know that we had a great time and will do it again when back
in Cozumel.
John |
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