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Preparing for your Trip

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RECCOMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST

FLY FISHING LIST

 

Fly Rods

Bring 2 rods. Suggested is 8 or 9 wt. for Bonefish. 4-piece are more convenient for traveling.

Reels

Should be anodized, corrosion-resistant saltwater models with a high quality drag. Must hold a fly line & at least 200 yards of backing.

 

Fly Line

Weight-forward floating fly lines are necessary. The Flip Pallot line in the "Teeny Professional Series" is great for quick pick up and delivery.

 

Leaders & Tippet

Knotless tapered leader of 9-12 feet are recommended. Bring spools of 8, 10, 12 & 15 lb tippet. Wire shock tippet is mandatory if fishing for Barracuda.

 

Flies

Most Situations call for flies with standard bead-chain eyes, or small lead eyes. Gotcha and Clouser Minnow are the most popular patterns here. Sizes #6, #4 and #2. The Gotcha is definitely THE BEST!

SPIN FISHING LIST

 

Rods

Bring 2 rods. Should be light to medium action, suited for 6-8 1b line designed to cast lures from 1/8 0z to ½ 0z is best.

 

Reels

Should be able to hold at least 200 yards of 8 1b test. A smooth drag is essential to avoid breaking off fish.

 

Line

A limp monofilament in 8 1b test. The new super-strong braided lines would be excellent choice.

 

Lures/Jigs

Barracuda-Tube lures (green and orange) are especially effective. Bonefish-The most popular jigs are 1/8 0z. Colors of pink, tan, white/brown, and sand/brown. Grub colors: White, yellow, Chartreuse, pink and yellow pearl.

 

Live Bait

Live small crabs and frozen shrimp are excellent. A #4 bait hook works well.

OTHER ITEMS

Fishing Accessories

  • Polarized sunglasses: two pair

  • Clippers for cutting monofilament AND nail knot tool

  • Hook Sharpener

  • Fly line dressing

  • Needlenose pliers/forceps

  • Waterproof “boat bag” for storing tackle, camera, clothing, etc., on boat

Clothing

  • Long sleeved shirts, long and short pants, in lightweight cotton or supplex

  • Lightweight rain gear for the occasional shower and morning/evening boat runs

  • Fishing hat with a long front visor or big rim for the sun protection on the face, neck and ears

  • Rubber-soled shoes for wading or while in the boat

 

Miscellaneous 

  • Camera/lens/flash/film, polarizing filter, fresh batteries, waterproof case

  • Insect repellent

  • Sunscreen, waterproof, with a SPF of at least 30-chap stick of same SPF

  • Any medications you may require, also to include Pepto Bismol

  • Items of personal nature…toothbrush/paste, deodorant, lotions, razors, etc.

  • Flashlight

  • Travel alarm clock

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