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| The idea of heading away on a trip of a lifetime for some tropical saltwater fly fishing never looks more appealing than when winter is approaching! Wading a shallow sand flat in warm, clear water with the sun on your back is the stuff of daydreams. So check out our recommended gear – and book yourself a fly fishing adventure.
Learning to Cast – You will be fishing for wild fish that are easily spooked by clumsy casts and poor presentation so take a saltwater fly fishing casting lesson before you travel. The Sportfish casting instructors are experienced saltwater anglers and can offer advice on tactics and recommend tackle as well as improving your casting. View our tuition department pages for more information. SHOP OUR FAVOURITE SALTWATER FLY FISHING TACKLE ONLINE NOW » |
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| Your rod choice needs to suit the combination of the size of the flies you will be casting and the size and species of fish you are likely to catch. An 8-weight is ideal for bonefish, small jacks etc. A 10-weight for permit, jacks and small tarpon and a 12-weight for dealing with the real heavyweights – big tarpon, small tuna, large barracuda etc.
We recommend the Farlows Saltwater Series Outfit, which is undoubtedly the best value saltwater rod on the market and the ‘go to’ fly rod for bones, permit, jacks and tarpon. Also worth checking out is the NEW Hardy Zephrus Saltwater range, which are true hardcore rods, designed to meet the challenges of the saltwater environment. Saltwater is a harsh environment for a fly reel and even the best need to be rinsed in freshwater after each use to ensure longevity. We recommend the Nautilus NV reel for unrivalled value and performance. |
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| Our saltwater line of choice is Lee Wulff Bermuda 2-Tone Fly Line which is perfect for the flats and has a hard, textured, slick coating to help shoot long casts with ease.
For leaders check out the RIO Bonefish Leaders and the RIO Tarpon Leaders. Plus be sure to carry a spool of fluorocarbon in a similar diameter to the end of the leader too, it’s essential for spooky fish in shallow water. Our recommendation is Seaguar Ace. |
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| Having the correct clothing is essential to ensure the success of your trip. The NEW Patagonia Sol Patrol Shirts are excellent.
High quality waders and wading boots, or flats sneakers, are also essential to ensure a successful trip and our extensive Simms range will cover your every need. A good pair of sunglasses are essential and anything that helps you spot fish early will improve your catches – and you need eye protection too. Costa Del Mar models with 580 Copper/Silver lenses are our top choice. Finally, if you are mainly wading, a lightweight, stay-dry pack such as the Simms Dry Creek Hip Pack is useful for carrying all of your odds and ends. |
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