Diana,

I'm glad you finally decided to go fishing while you're down there. If "Rancho Hemingway" is still there when you drive south on the road from Tulum, stop by and say "Hi" to Juan there for me, he speaks really good English... if he's still there, I bet the place looks really good now.

All I've seen on bonefish is flyfishing stuff, but I think if you're going to fish gear, you might as well fish bait, too. Try to find, catch, or buy some live shrimp, crabs, or minnows. I haven't fished that particular reserve, (still upset about that) but in other places, I've found locals that were happy to cast-net some bait for us for a minimal price. Ask around in Akumal or Tulum and I'm sure you'll find someone that knows someone that can help you. Barring that, bring a small aquarium net with you (you can get a WalMart) and catch your own crabs...

And oh... I'd guess that the sand there is pretty darn light... it sure in on the normal beaches... stick with yellows, pinks, whites, tans... that'd be my guess.

Have fun, let us know how you do, and post some pictures when you get back.

-N.