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Belize is blessed with a fantastic climate, sub-tropical, balmy days and some of the bluest water you have ever seen! We are also blessed with year round fishing action...Bonefishing is good year round , from April through to September and sometimes October the Bonefish action is hot.. Tarpon is good year round , however, if you want to get into some seriously big Tarpon, then July August and September are the times to get down here. Permit Fishing is good year round and these fish can be found on most of the flats around Ambergris Caye. Reef Fishing is also excellent Year round.
If I had to choose the best times to come down to Belize to enjoy world class fishing... they would be:
(1).July, August or September for a week (2).May or June for a week.
ABSOLUTE NECESSITY
Polarized Sunglasses (2 pairs) - Amber, or Rose Amber seems to work better on the flats than other colours, this may be the most important item you have in your arsenal.
A Good Sun hat or Peak preferably with a dark under surface - this reduces glare.
Waterproof Sunscreen and 30+ UV protection lip Cream /Balm.
Mosquito Repellent containing Deet.
RECOMMENDED
Light Raincoat for small rain showers.
One Pair of Flats Boots.
Long Pants (Zip off at the Knee) preferably light and designed for Wading / Fishing.
Camera with spare film and batteries.
Long sleeve fishing shirts (Light material).
Sun Gloves.
Walking Shoes
| Rod | 7-8 Weight, Med-Fast to Fast Action ,9 Foot |
| Reel | 7-9 Saltwater fly reel with 200 yds + backing capability and a smooth drag system |
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Line
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7-8 Weight line (to match your rod weight), weight forward ,Floating fly line designed for Saltwater Applications
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| Backing |
200 Yds of Dacron 30lbs or Micron 30 lbs (Heavier backing due to potential snags, Coral and Mangroves).
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| Leader |
6,8 and 10 lbs Fluorocarbon tippets, Leaders recommended 10 to 14 foot depending on location and conditions.
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Fly Sizes
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Sizes 4, 6 and 8, Smaller flies work better in Belize |
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Fly Types |
Weighted and Un-weighted Flies and a selection of weedless and non weedless Flies are a necessity
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| Fly colors
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Tan, Green, Olive, Brown and White
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Fly Patterns
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O'Keefe's Missing Link. Bonefish Bitters , Ultra Shrimp ,Gotcha’s ,Crazy Charlie's and more Crazy Charlie's. |
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Rod
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9 Weight, Med-Fast to Fast Action ,9 Foot
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Reel
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9-10 Saltwater fly reel with 250 yds + backing capability and a smooth Drag system.
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Line
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9 Weight line (to match your rod weight), weight forward ,Floating Fly Line designed for Saltwater Applications
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Backing
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250 Yds of Dacron 30lbs or Micron 30 lbs (Heavier backing due to potential snags, Coral and Mangroves).
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Leader
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12 and 16 lbs Fluorocarbon tippets, Leaders recommended 10 to 12 foot depending on location and conditions
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Fly Sizes
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Sizes 4, 6 and 8, Smaller flies work better in Belize
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Fly Types
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Weighted ,a selection of weedless and non weedless Flies are a necessity.
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Fly Colors
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Tan, Green, Olive, Brown and White
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Fly Patterns
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Merkins Crab. Turneffe crab, Crazy Charlie's, Chernobyl crab and healthy selection of Shrimp Patterns
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Rod
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10-11 Weight, Med-Fast to Fast Action ,9-10 Foot
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Reel
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10-12 Saltwater fly reel with 350 yds + backing capability and a smooth Drag system
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Line
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10-11 Weight line (to match your rod weight), weight forward ,Floating and Intermediate Fly Line
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Backing
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350 Yds of Dacron 30-50lbs or Micron 30-50 lbs
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Leader
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50 and 100 lbs Fluorocarbon Shock tippet, Leaders recommended 9 to 10 foot.
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Fly Sizes
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Sizes 2-3/0
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Fly Types
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Streamers, weighted and un-weighted, Surface flies
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Fly Colors
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Yellow and White, Red and White, Black and Red, Chartreuse, Brown, Purple
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Fly Patterns
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Lefty’s Deceivers, Black Death, Cockroach , Surface Poppers, Big eye Deceivers, Everglades Specials, Gurglers
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Rod
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9 Weight, Med-Fast Action ,9-10 Foot
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Reel
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9-10 Saltwater Large Arbor Reel with 250 yds + backing capability and a smooth Drag system.
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Line
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9 Weight line (to match your rod weight), weight forward ,Floating Fly Line
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Backing
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250Yds of Dacron 30lbs or Micron 30 lbs
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Leader
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8/10/12 and 16 lbs Fluorocarbon tippets, Leaders recommended 10 to 12 ft .Shock tippets up to 100 lbs
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Fly Sizes
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Tarpon Sizes 2-3/0 Permit and Bonefish 4,6 and 8.
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Fly Types
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Weighted and Un-weighted, Weedless and non Weedless, Surface Poppers and Streamers.
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Fly Colors
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Yellow and White, Red and White, Black and Red, Chartreuse, Browns, Tans, Olives ,Greens, Chartreuse, Purple
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Fly Patterns
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Lefty’s Deceivers, Black Death, Cockroach , Surface Poppers, Bonefish Bitters, Gotcha’s, Crazy Charlie's
Missing Links ,Clouser Minnows, Surf Candies, Shrimp Imitations and a Healthy Crab Selection
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Rod
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Med-Heavy Action ,7-8 Foot & Medium light Action 7ft
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Reel
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Saltwater Spinning Reel 250 yds 30 lb line + Saltwater Light spinning reel 200 yds 15lb line
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Line
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30lb for Tarpon Jacks etc...15 Lb Bonefish ,other species..
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Types
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Poppers, Spoons, Jigs, Rapalas, Soft Plastics, Live Bait rigs, Small lead Head Jigs
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Colors
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Yellow and White, Red and White, Red, Chartreuse, Silver ,Green, Blue, Metallic finishes
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Selection
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Small Rapala Magnums, Mr Twisters Jigs, Mirrolure’s, Cotee liv ’eye jigs, Saltwater poppers
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