Fly Fisherman Tarpon Fishing in Campeche: Lessons in Friendship, Failure, and the Silver King On Mexico's Bahía de Campeche, long casts, missed strikes, and shared laughter reveal that the real reward isn't always the fish—it's the time spent chasing them. (Rob Benigno illustration) July 07, 2026 By Steve Ramirez This article was originally titled "The Tao of Friendship” in the Seasonable Angler column of the June/July 2026 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine.It was our final morning of fishing for tarpon on the Bay of Campeche (Bahía de Campeche), and I found myself back in the boat with my buddy David Blinken and Fernando, our guide for the day. Of the four days I was in Campeche, David and I planned to fish the first and last of them together. That first day had been one of glorious fishing...Continue Reading
