fishing gear

        Belize is a great saltwater destination giving you the chance to hook a variety of fish. The following suggestions will help you enjoy your time in Belize and assure that you have accounted for the proper equipment and clothing. Fishing guides will have some conventional gear on hand if you wish to use that, but it is wise to come fully prepared with fly fishing gear, flies and lures.

Bonefish
For the fly angler:

• 7-9 weight fast action rod
  
• Weight forward, floating line with saltwater taper
  
• Disc drag, large arbor reel with at least 200 yards of backing
  
• 9 ft-12 ft leaders with 8-12 lb. clear monofilament or fluorocarbon tippet

For the spin angler:

• Rods should be light to medium action, 6-7 ft. long
  
• Reel should be able to hold at least 200 yds of 6-lb. test. A smooth drag is essential.

Permit
For the fly angler:

• 8-10 weight rods
  
• Floating saltwater line, and clear intermediate sinking line
  
• Disc drag, large arbor reel with at least 200 yards of backing
  
• 9-12 ft leaders with 8-12 lb. clear monofilament or fluorocarbon tippet

For the spin angler:

• Light to medium action rods, 6-7 ft long
  
• Reel should hold at least 200 yds. Of 8-10 lb. test
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Tarpon
For the fly angler:

• 10-12 weight rods
  
• Floating saltwater line and clear intermediate sinking line
  
• Disc drag, large arbor reel with at least 300 yards of backing
  
• 9-12 ft leaders with 15 lb. clear monofilament or fluorocarbon and 60 lb. shock tippet

For the spin angler:

• Med to med/heavy rod, 6-7 ft.
  
• Reel should hold 150 yds of 17-20 lb. test
  
• Leader of 60 lb. mono

Barracuda

• Same gear as tarpon, but make sure to have 6 ft. wire leader with 30-40 lb. wire

Snook
For the fly angler:

• 9 or 10 weight rod similar to tarpon rod
  
• Floating saltwater line, and full sink line for bright light conditions
  
• 9-12 ft leaders with 20 lb. clear mono and 60 lb. shock tippet

For the spin angler:

• Rod/reel will be the same as for tarpon but use 14-17 lb. test line

A large arbor reel is an advantage as well as extra spools with backing and extra fly lines.

 

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