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Bozeman, MT 59719

As the largest and most biologically diverse atoll in the Caribbean, the Turneffe Atoll is one of the most productive and sensitive marine ecosystems in the Western Hemisphere. Through 1% for THE PLANET, Turneffe Flats commits 1% of revenues to organizations promoting conservation and sustainability of habitats such as Turneffe.

Fly Fishing at its best on Turneffe Atoll, Belize

Spin Fishing Tackle

Turneffe offers great opportunities for spin fishing. We recommend that even die-hard fly fishermen consider bringing spin tackle to use when fly fishing conditions are difficult.

BONEFISH

Rod : 7 - 8 ft.
Reel : Spinning reel with the capacity for at least 150 yards of 10 lb. line
Bonefish Lures : Live bait on 1/16-1/8 oz. jig heads works best for bones

PERMIT

Rod : 7 - 8 ft.
Reel : Spinning reel with capacity for 200 yards of 12-15 lb. line
Permit Lures : Live bait on 1/8-1/4 oz. jig heads is very effective. Also some larger crab patterns like the McCrab work well.

TARPON

Rod : 6 - 7ft.
Reel : Spinning reel with capacity for 200 yards of 15-20 lb. line.
Leader : 12"-18" shock leader of 80 or 100 lb. mono
Tarpon Lures : Mirrolures (20MR, 52M, 52MR, 65M, 77M) and Rapallas (CD11Mag - CD18Mag).

BARRACUDA

Rod : 7 - 8ft.
Reel : Spinning reel or an open face reel with 200 yards of 20 lb. line
Leader : You will need to use 20-30 lb. wire leader (9-12 inches).
Lures : Bright colored tube lures are the best baits for barracuda.

MANGROVE CASTING

Rod : 7 - 8ft.
Reel : Spinning reel with capacity for 200 yards of 10-15 lb. line
Leader : You will need a 12"-18" wire leader or a 80-100 lb. mono shock leader.
Reef & Mangrove Lures : Poppers , Mirrolures and Rapallas are the best baits.