Rods and Reels:
8 – 9 weight fly rods for bonefish & 10 weight for permit.
Reels that will hold about 150-200 yards of backing and floating line
Medium action spinning rod with 8 – 10lbs line
Assorted Bonefish Flies (sizes 4 & 6):
- Assorted Gotchas
- Mantis Shrimp
- Assorted Clousers
- Crab Patterns
- Simram
Personal Gear:
- Sunglasses with polarized lenses (2 pairs)
- Prescriptive Glasses (extra pair)
- Long sleeved shirts and pants – suited for tropics
- Light Weight Rain Jacket/Suit
- Hat with dark under-bill
- Wading Shoes/Boots
- Long, athletic-type socks (to prevent chafing caused by sand in your footwear)
- Sun Gloves
- Insect Repellent
- Sun Screen
- Chapstick with SPF
- Flashlight
- Waterproof Bag
- Necessary Tackle
- Camera
- Medications
- Casual Clothing