Trout Wrangler Podcast S2 Ep88: Fly Fishing Xcalak: The Best Permit Destination In The World With Chase

In this episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, I sit down with Chase from Xcalak on the Fly to talk about one of the most unique and remote saltwater fly-fishing destinations in the world — Xcalak. We dive into how Xcalak on the Fly came to life and the inspiration behind building a lodge focused on giving anglers a true, unplugged experience in a world-class fishery. Chase also shares the story behind Casa Paraiso and how it became the heart of the entire operation. We break down what a typical all-inclusive fishing day looks like, from early mornings on the water to evenings back at the lodge, and how their team helps anglers target species like permit, bonefish, tarpon, and snook throughout the week. Chase explains how they decide between wading the flats and fishing from a panga, how they coach anglers differently depending on the approach, and what makes Xcalak such a special place to fish — from the quiet village atmosphere to the untouched water along Mexico's southern Caribbean coast. We also get into the lodge experience off the water, including the nightly routine of food, stories, and connecting with other anglers after a long day chasing fish. Of course, we talk permit — including key techniques and mindset shifts that can help anglers improve their success with one of the most challenging species in fly fishing. We wrap things up with some great stories from the water, including memorable clients and trips, plus five songs for the Trout Tunes Spotify playlist, along with final thanks and plugs. If you've ever dreamed about a destination saltwater fly fishing trip, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.   <p class="e-10270-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element" data-slate-fragment= "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