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OBSESSION MEXICO NEWSLETTERFISHING IN ISLA MUJERES, 2026My plans are to run the OBSESSION back to Isla Mujeres, Mexico for the light tackle sailfishing season in winter of 2026. The waters off the northern Yucatan Peninsula hold the world's greatest seasonal concentration of Atlantic sailfish, and provide outstanding light tackle action. Most years, we have good fishing from mid-January thru mid-March. Last year, we released around 400 sailfish in 40 trips. There were a few slow days but overall action was good throughout, with double digit releases most days.
EXCITING UPDATE! Joining me in Mexico this winter will be deckhand Nick Gowitzka, who has been working with me this summer. You might recognize Nick from the national geographic series WICKED TUNA! Nick was featured on the show for several years; first as deckhand on the Fishing Frenzy and then as captain of the Little Shell. Nick is an outstanding fisherman and extremely entertaining. You will really enjoy fishing with him.
If you are thinking of fishing in Mexico on the Obsession, its time to make your travel arrangements!! The island is a wonderful place but has become a popular tourist destination and good hotels fill up. The local populace is extremely friendly and the island's growth has included many expat Americans, Canadians & Europeans who have moved to Isla Mujeres and opened up a diverse and eclectic mix of excellent restaurants, boutiques & galleries while maintaining its small town, tropical island feeling. My wife has traveled to the island for years and navigates its streets alone with no worries! Many of my customers who originally came down just to fish for a few days and leave, now come for a week or two or even more and bring their familes and friends; they fish a few days and enjoy the island lifestyle the rest of the time... and they come back year after year!!
The OBSESSION will be available for charter from JANUARY thru MARCH 2026. You can reserve dates by email (captjeff@mindspring.com ) or phone 252-473-8487. The cost of chartering the OBSESSION in Mexico in 2026 will be $3000 for 1-6 (flexible) people. A $1000/day deposit will be needed to secure your fishing dates. AT THIS TIME, MY AVAILABLE DAYS IN MEXICO IN 2026 ARE: JAN 12 - JAN 15 The OBSESSION provides all bait and tackle. We use Shimano TLD 20's with 25 lb line on light action stand-up trolling rods. We encourage angler participation and enthusiastically work with everyone interested in hooking their own fish. We use exclusively circle hooks to reduce injury to the sailfish. We will leave around sunrise and return around sunset. We provide lunch, including sandwiches, munchies, fruit, yogurt, and drinks, including water, soda and cervesas (beer)! All you need bring is polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, rubber soled shoes, hat, camera, and good luck! The OBSESSION will again be docked at Enrique's Marina, on the island of Isla Mujeres. To get there, you fly into Cancun International Airport. From Cancun airport, you take a half hour cab ride (should be no more than $50) to Puerto Juarez, the port where you take the new (fast) ferry to ISLA MUJERES (tell cab driver want to go to "Puerto Juarez.... new ferry to Isla Mujeres"). The ferry ride is 25 minutes, costs less than $10 and runs every half hour (6AM-11PM). The ferry lets you off a stones throw from my boat. Grab a cab or hire a bicycle cart (always at ferry dock) to drop your stuff off at your hotel and if staying on the North end you can walk everywhere from there on....to boat, town, restaurants, beaches, ferry, everything within 5-10 minutes.
Travel InformationThe OBSESSION will again be docked at Enrique's Marina, on the island of Isla Mujeres. To get there, you fly into Cancun International Airport. From Cancun airport, you take a half hour cab ride (should be no more than $50) to Puerto Juarez, the port where you take the ULTRAMAR FERRY to ISLA MUJERES. The ferry ride is 25 minutes, costs less than $10 and runs every half hour (6AM-11PM). The ferry lets you off a stones throw from my boat. Grab a cab or hire a bicycle cart (always at ferry dock) to drop your stuff off at your hotel and if staying on the North end you can walk everywhere from there on....to boat, town, restaurants, beaches, ferry, everything within 5-10 minutes. I would be happy to provide more details upon request by email or phone (evenings: 252-480-0094). Check out the fishing reports section of my website for pictures of fishing in Mexico this past season. LODGINGThe lodgings I recommend are all less than a 10 minute walk to the boat and surround the festive downtown area. Rooms range from $80 - 300 a night, depending upon what you are looking for, but for $80 - $150 you get a very nice room for two people. Most everything on the island is clean and well kept. Do not wait too long to make your reservations, the popular hotels are filling up quickly! February & March are peak season for tourism and fishing, the island is small, and the nicer places will be soon booked! To find information on the island, including places to stay, check out: ?http://www.isla-mujeres.net/
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