Fly Fishing Tackle

The flies and terminal tackle that work best at Turneffe can be purchased at the lodge.





Recommended Bonefish Tackle

Rod : 7 to 9  weight 
Reel : Saltwater reel holding at least 150 yards of 20 pounds backing
Fly Line : WF floating
Leader : 9-14 feet depending upon the fishing situation
Tippet : 2X-0X (there probably are advantages to using fluorocarbon)
Flies : #10 to #6

Recommended Permit Tackle

Rod : 9 or 10 weight
Reel : Saltwater reel holding a minimum of 200 yards of 20 pounds backing
Fly Line : WF Floating (some anglers prefer a slow sinking line but this makes it more difficult to recast)
Leader : 9-12 feet
Tippet : 1X-0X
Flies : #4 to 1/0

Recommended Tarpon Tackle

Rod : 11 or 12 weight 
Reel : Saltwater reel holding a minimum of 200 yards of 30 pound backing
Fly Line : Intermediate or faster sinking line or sink tip
Leader : 4 - 6 ft. butt section, 16 pound - 20 pound class tippet, 60 - 100 pound shock tippet
Flies : Size 3/0 to 4/0

Recommended Barracuda Tackle

Rod : 8 to 10 weight
Reel : Saltwater reel holding a minimum of 200 yards of 20 pound backing
Fly Line : WF floating
Leader : 20-30 pound wire shock tippet (8 to 12 inches in length)
Flies : Size 1/0 to 3/0

Rental Equipment

We have top-quality fly rods/reels (Sage rods and Abel reels) as well as Patagonia Marlwalker and Simms Flats Sneaker wading boots available for rent at the lodge. It is best of confirm rental arrangements prior to leaving so that we can make sure we have your size.


Don't Forget to Bring

• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Cap with dark underbill
• Rain gear
• Insect Repellent
• Hook sharpener
• Wading pack
• Camera, batteries and plenty of film if you don't use digital
• Snorkeling gear
• Prescription medications
• Wading Shoes. These need to be firm soled shoes designed for flats wading and impermeable to small, sharp pieces of coral with ankle protection. Light tennis shoes or dive booties will not suffice and are dangerous to wear.