Equipment - What To Bring
Bonefish Flies
Del's Merkin, Bonefish Clouser, Bonefish Slider, Turneffe Crab, Gummy Minnow size 6, Crazy Charlie, Gotcha and Puffs.
Permit Flies
Bauer Crab, Merkin Crab, Mantis Shrimp, McCrab, Turneffe Crab, Mangrove Critter, Spawning Shrimp, Avalon Permit Flies.
Tarpon Flies
Cockroach, Black Death, Orange Butt Tarpon, Clousers in Green & yellow, Gummy Minnows.
Snook Flies
Same as Tarpon flies, and some poppers in green and white colors.
Bonefish Rods and Line
Rods: 8 weight rod and 8 weight line with 150 yds. of backing.
Leaders: Knotless bonefish tapered leaders 10-12 lb.
Tippet: 10-12 lb.
Permit Rods and Line
Rods: 8-10 weight rod and 8-10 weight line with 200 yds. of backing.
Leaders: Knotless 9 foot tapered leaders 10-12 lb.
Tarpon Rods and Line
Rods: 10-12 weight rod and 11 weight linewith 200 yds. of backing.
Leaders: Shock Leaders 80 lb. for large tarpon and 40-60 lb. for smaller tarpon
Tippet: 20-40 lb.
Snook Rods and Line
Rods: 10 weight rod and 11 weight linewith 200 yds. of backing.
Leaders: Knotless 8 foot tapered leaders 20-40 lb.
Tippet: 20-40 lb.
Other essentials
Broad spectrum sunscreen SPF 50+, Polarized sunglasses, hat, camera, towel, light weight long sleve shirt and pants or shorts, light weight rain gear, buff, alcholic beverages if desired.