Before taking that exciting flight it is necessary to prepare correctly. We would suggest to bring at last two 9 to 10wt, 9ft fly rods that will cover most bigger species like giant trevalley, bluefin trevalley, golden trevalley, yellow spotted trevalley, permit, yellowmargine triggerfish, titan triggerfish, barracuda, green humphead parrotfish, like yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi. If going after Indo-Pacific sailfish then 12wt is almost a must have with reel that can hold plenty at least 300 yards of backing. When targeting bonefish and smaller species of trevally like island trevally and picasso (lagoon) triggerfish 9ft 7wt with floating line is adequate.
EQUIPMENT
- 2 x 9ft, 9 to 10wt fly rods.
- 2 x good saltwater reel to match the 9 to 10wt rods that have strong smooth drag (Able, Hatch, Nautilus, Mako, Shilton, Orvis). In saltwater fly fishing reel, tippet and hook are the most important.
- 1 x 9ft, 6 to 7wt fly rod
- 1 x good saltwater reel to match the 6 to 7wt rod that have strong smooth drag (Able, Hatch, Nautilus, Mako, Shilton, Orvis). In saltwater fly fishing reel, , tippet and hook are the most important.
- 1 x Polaroid sunglasses, we prefer grey and blue lenses (Costa, Maui Jim, Smith Optics)
- 1 x wet wading shoes, you can use your standard river fishing booths with neoprene sock or get boots made for fishing in saltwater environments (Orvis, Simms, Redington)
- 1 x stripping basket – it is not necessary but it does come handy when fishing in the surf. Good options (Orvis, Linekurv, Take)
- 1 x 80lb fluorocarbon leader (Rio, Tatsu) – provided by guides
- 1 x 20lb fluorocarbon leader (Rio, Tatsu) – provided by guides
- 1 x 40lb fluorocarbon leader (Rio, Tatsu) – provided by guides
- 1 x box of bonefish, permit flies (provided by guides) – provided by guided
- 1 x box of giant trevally, tuna, barracuda flies
- 1 x spare lines for each rod
- 1 x camera to capture exciting moments
- 2 x UV protective shirts (Costa, Orvis, Simms, Patagoinia)
- 1 x UV protective shorts/pants
- 1 x UV protective buff
- 1 x sunscreen 20+
- 1 x Fishing head (lucky one)
- 1 x chest pack
- 1 x dry bag (Orvis, Patagonia, Simms, Yeti), needs to have rod holder for spare rod
- 1 x heavy duty pliers
- 1 x heavy duty nippers
- 1 x insect repellent
- 1 x lip balm
- 1 x glasses cleaning set
- 2 x stripping finger guard
- 1 x reel lube
