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The Tackle & Gear

Tackle

bring lots of fly rods - there is no flyshop within 500 miles!8 -10-12 weight rods

If I had to bring one rod it would be a 10 weight, my second rod would be an eight weight and if I were coming during the spring or summer, I would bring a 12 weight as well.

  • Floating tropical line and clear intermediate line, if I were to bring only one line it would be a floating tarpon line ( a tarpon line usually has a taper that will help turnover bulky flies)  My second line would be a clear intermediate sink tip.

  • Disc drag reel with 200 yards of backing - 30 pound backing is wise

  • 9-12 ft leaders with 15-20 lb. class tippet with  a flourocarbon 60- 80lb shock tippet


THE FLY BOX

 

Type          

Colors        

Size

Qty

Cockroach    1/0-3/0  12
Whistler white/red, yellow/red, grizz/red 4-6-8 18
Purple Demon    1/0-3/0  12
Tarpon Bunny  Olive, white, black  1/0-3/0 12
Good for Nothing    1/0-3/0 12
Yellow Mad dog   1/0-3/0 6
Black Death   1/0-3/0 6 
Layup tarpon fly  brw,chatr,yell, 1/0 12
Custom Ties See photos below 2/0-2-6 12

 

Gear

The following is a list of gear that we recommend. It's short cause the weather is so nice! Your biggest concern should be protecting yourself from the sun. Fishing gear recommendations are on found above.

      • Sunscreens SPF 15, 30, Zinc Oxide Sunblock for lips and nose
      • Hat with brim and neck guard (or sunhat for non anglers)
      • Long sleeve shirt and pants for fishing, white socks ( tops of feet get burned in the boats)
      • Sunglasses (polarized of course)
      • Wading boots
      • Bathing suits
      • T-shirts
      • Shorts
      • Underwear
      • Sandals
      • Boat and walking shoes
      • Beach towels and blanket
      • Rain jacket (an occasional cold squall will roll though!)
      • Bug repellent (not often needed but important if you do)
      • Passport or birth certificate and picture ID
      • Camera & film
      • Reading & writing materials
      • Snorkel equipment (we have some if you don't)
      • Some cash(nearest cash machine is 3 hours away!) to tip guides
      • fishing tackle and equipment
      • lightweight sleeping bag(for camping adventures only)
      • flashlight

       

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