Frequently
Asked Questions:
What is included in my package?
How much do trips cost?
Do I need a passport?
What is the method of payment?
Will someone be there to meet me?
What can I expect for meals and what
kind of water is used?
How do I know what to take with me?
How much do I tip, who do I tip and
when?
What lures do I bring, and what can
I expect to catch?
Can I keep my trophy or how many
filets can I bring home?
In case of emergency, how can my
family reach me?
What can I expect as far as the weather
is concerned?
What is your cancellation policy?
Can I get help with airfare?
How prolific is the netting, and
what can I expect?
How safe is the travel in Mexico,
Brazil or Venezuela?
Are Banditos a problem?
What if I require medical attention
while in Mexico, Brazil or Venezuela?
Is there additional paperwork required
if I am traveling with my minor son/ daughter or grandkids?
What is included in my package?
Lake El Salto: Room, All Meals, Boat,
Guide, Open Bar, Transportation to and from the airport, and Fishing
License.*
Lake Huites: Room, All Meals, Boat, Guide, Open Bar, Transportation
to and from the airport, and Fishing License.*
Agua Milpa: Room, All Meals, Boat, Guide, Open Bar, Transportation
to and from the airport, and Fishing License.*
Lake El Cuchillo: Deluxe Double Occupancy Accommodations,
All Meals in the “El Mirador” restaurant , Beverages
including: Iced Tea, Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Beer and Margaritas.
Brazil - Amazon Voyager: Room, All Meals, Boat, Guide,
Open Bar, Transportation to and from the airport, and Fishing License.*
*Air Transportation and Tips are not included
in any of the packages.
How
Much do trips cost?
Each package and its options, with prices, can be found within
the individual destination's area on this website.
Vist the selected destination of your choice and choose the "Prices/Itinerary"
link.
Do
I need a passport?
Although you can use a passport, all that is required for American
Citizens to obtain a visa is a birth certificate with raised seal
(no copies) and a driver’s license. NOTE: Voters registration card
no longer acceptable. Your visa will be obtained at port of entry
in Mexico.
For Brazil and Venezuela, you will need to obtain a passport.
Bass N Mexico will provide you with the needed guidelines.
What
is the method of payment?
Lake El Salto, Lake Huites: 50% Deposit due within 10 days
of reserving the date. Balance due 45 days prior to departure.
Brazil - Amazon Voyager and Venezuela - Peacock Princess:
50% Deposit due within 10 days of reserving the date. Balance
due 45 days prior to departure.
Will
someone be there to meet me?
At all the destinations, a representative from the lodge will be
at the airport to meet you.
What can I expect for meals and what kind
of water is used?
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lodge - Great Food - Trophy Bass |
A typical breakfast consists of Eggs, Bacon or Ham, Pancakes, Toast
or Tortillas, Orange Juice and Coffee. Lunch consists of Homemade
Soups, Steaks, Fried Fish, Potatoes, Chicken or Beef Fajitas, Mexican
Spaghetti, Re-Fried Beans and Rice etc. Dinner is served starting
with Hors d’oeuvres, Margaritas, Beer, or your favorite Soft Drink,
Soup, T-bone Steaks or Grilled Shrimp, Shish-K-Bobs, Filet Mignon,
baked Potato or Fried Potatoes or choose the Mexican Plate with Beans
and Rice.
Finish off with any assortment of varied Desserts from Flan (Mexican
Custard) to Cake or Pie.
Bottled Water and Pure Ice is always used, whether it is in the
cooler, in the boat or in your room.
How
do I know what to take with me?
Bass N Mexico provides its customers with a convenient
packing list which can be printed from the website or can be mailed
to you upon request. Click
here for packing and lure lists.
How much do I tip, who do I tip and when?
The normal tipping practice in Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil are
basically the same. These are guidelines and are typically
the minimum standard. Guides normally are tipped $15.00 per fisherman
($30.00 per day, per boat) and it’s best to wait until the last
day of fishing to tip your guide. House or camp tips normally
are from $40.00 to $50.00 per fisherman, per trip. This tip
covers the Cook, Waitresses, Maids, Tackle and Boat Watchmen, and
Guards. Normally the lodge will pass out an envelope for this
tip or you pay this tip directly to the cook. This
tipping custom varies at each lodge. There is no need to exchange
American dollars for pesos. Many fisherman leave gifts for
their guides such as baseball caps, t-shirts, fishing tackle, etc.
Although these are good ideas, they are not mandatory and should
not replace the monetary tips.
What lures do I bring, and what can I expect
to catch?
Bass N Mexico will provide a current list of lures
for each lake with each fishing report. Click
here for packing and lure lists.
Bass fishing can be somewhat predicted at times, but is not an exact
science. We will try to zero in on the best lures and tackle,
fishing numbers and updates are posted on our website. One advantage
of being a Bass N Mexico customer is that weekly to
bi-weekly reports are supplied to you automatically prior to your
departure. You can also sign up on the website for the Bass
N Mexico Newsletter.
Can I keep my trophy or how many filets
can I bring home?
All lakes practice catch and release. A much better practice
that helps preserve the trophy bass and fishing all around is to
have a Reproduction made. All that is needed is a photo, length,
weight and girth. Bass N Mexico provides this
service, and we are presently using the four best Taxidermists in
the U.S. Help us preserve the trophy bass fishing in Mexico
by considering this worthwhile practice. It has been our experience
at Bass N Mexico that the Reproductions look better,
and last longer. An added advantage is that they are Guaranteed
against accidental damage.
In case of emergency, how can my family
reach me?
Bass N Mexico files emergency contact numbers provided
by the customer and will directly contact the lodge for your family
members in emergency situations. Our toll free line is always
open 24/7.
What can I expect as far as the weather
is concerned?
Bass N Mexico has an exclusive page on its website
with up to date daily weather information to each destination. Simply
go to: www.bassmex.com
and click on the weather
link.
What is your cancellation policy?
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Huites - All the Comforts of
Home and Beautiful Scenery |
Trip Deposit fees are non-refundable. We strongly advise you to purchase
trip insurance soon after registering. In the event that you
must cancel your trip due to illness, family crisis or other emergency,
this insurance reimburses you for non-refundable trip costs.
This insurance also provides for limited accident and baggage coverage.
You may purchase trip insurance through your travel agent. We can
also try to schedule you at another date, if dates are open.
In the absence of exceptional circumstances, no refunds are given
on any unused pre-paid services included in the package or changes
made in the itinerary while en route. Requests for a refund
based on a claim of exceptional circumstances will be considered by
Bass N Mexico on a case-by-case basis.
Can I get help with airfare?
Bass N Mexico can provide you with a toll free
number of our travel agent that can help you secure your flights
at a possible discount, in many, not all cases.
How prolific is the netting, and what can
I expect?
Despite what many booking agencies may say, all lakes in Mexico
have commercial netting. Lake Huites and Lake El Salto have
no netting from April to September. All lakes have different
rules and regulations for netting; most have quotas or specific
times for commercial fishing. Normally, commercial fishing does
not interfere with bass fishing.
How safe is the travel in Mexico, Brazil
or Venezuela?
Despite rumors that these destinations are dangerous places, this
is simply not the case. Travel in Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela
is much the same as it is in the U.S. and other countries.
For the bass fisherman using Bass N Mexico services,
the lodges cover all transportation from the airport to the lodges.
Are Banditos a problem?
The word ‘banditos’ implies a gang or organization etc. that travel
around and steal, rob or kill. That is a misconception. On
rare occasions there have been reports of people being robbed in
Mexico, but statistically there are more robberies in any major
city in the U.S. per day than there are in Mexico in a year.
Although safety is a concern for any travel, the lodges we book
for and our customers report no incidents of robbery in recent history.
What if I require medical attention while
in Mexico, Brazil or Venezuela?
All the lodges Bass N Mexico are affiliated with
are near medical facilities and in an emergency you will be driven
or flown to the nearest medical facility.
Is there additional paperwork required
if I am traveling with my minor son/ daughter or grandkids?
Yes, you must have a letter from the non-traveling parent
or guardian stating that they give permission for the minor child
to be traveling with you. Customs will not allow entry into a foreign
country without this letter.
Call our Toll Free number now ,1-888-769-0220,
email me or click
here to book your spot.
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