Mexico:Palometa Club:19 Permit

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  • Jun 15, 2011 at 10:59 pm #5566
    Avatar photoMatt Jones
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    Guys,

    I returned on Friday from the Palometa Club, what turned out to be one of the most memorable trips of my life. Some of you might remember that this lodge recorded it’s 500th permit earlier this year. Having only been open for 6 (6 month) seasons, I’d say that’s pretty unheard of. As for this season, they set a new record of 159 permit. Crazy!

    Anyways, we had a small weather scare to start the week, but it only got better from there. My boss David Leake, told me that the guides here were the best he’d ever seen, and now that I’ve fished with them, I fully support his argument.

    All in all, our group of 12 landed a total of 19 permit, including my 30lber (arguable). Some may argue this, but my fish was labeled “caught” because my guide had touched leader just prior to tailing the fish. After a 30 minute battle, this permit still had enough energy to push into another blistering run, ending up popping my leader. While absolutely disgusted, I still am happy for feeding the fish and having the opportunity to fight it. A few cuda, baby tarpon, snook, and sharks were caught as well.

    I’ll spare the lengthy report as I’ve already written one on my blog http://theflyphoto.com/2011/06/most-epic-week-of-permit-fishing/ More photos as well…

    As for the macro I planned on renting (thanks to the valuable information from the gents on this forum) I had to wait as shipping was $90!!! My 24-70L 2.8 served as my substitute.

    Here are some photos from the trip:

    Gotta give props to my Mavs!

    www.mattjonesphotography.com

    Jun 15, 2011 at 11:27 pm #49016
    Adam McDowell
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    excellent work matt! always tough when your boss drags you permit fishing. i really dig the underwater shots

    Jun 16, 2011 at 12:50 am #49017
    Avatar photoSteve K.
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    I saw your name by the topic and hoped for some U/W shots. I wasn’t let down 🙂 Top notch.

    Thanks for sharing Matt!

    Jun 16, 2011 at 1:02 am #49018
    Avatar photoTim Angeli
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    Very nice shots Matt.

    Jun 16, 2011 at 1:40 am #49019
    wraysinclair
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    excellent pictures! what was the setup for the underwater shots? was it a camera housing

    Jun 16, 2011 at 3:13 am #49020
    Neal Osborn
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    You are premiere Matt!

    Jun 16, 2011 at 5:21 pm #49021
    Mike Anderson
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    Well done Matt.

    Jun 16, 2011 at 6:32 pm #49022
    Carter Simcoe
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    Awesome.

    I think this one turned out well too:

    Jun 17, 2011 at 1:44 am #49023
    Avatar photoMatt Jones
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    Thanks everyone! It really was an incredible place. I wish I was still there.

    www.mattjonesphotography.com

    Jun 17, 2011 at 2:28 am #49024
    Douglas Barnes
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    Nice work Matt! Looks like a great place!

    Jun 17, 2011 at 2:53 pm #49025
    brian pilcher
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    Great photography!

    Jun 19, 2011 at 1:03 am #49026
    Avatar photoMatt Jones
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    Brian, I have a Canon 30D. For the underwater photos I shoot with the 10-22mm and an Iklite housing with 8″ dome.

    www.mattjonesphotography.com

    Jul 2, 2011 at 2:34 am #49027
    fly rod yakker
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    Great trip.

    And I love the celebration shot after the Mavs won it all (I’m guessing that’s what it was!).

    Jul 2, 2011 at 6:07 pm #49028
    Grant Wright
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    Wow…incredible shots!

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