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Old 02-28-2017, 01:09 PM
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Paid the piper and decided I had to hit the warm waters again. Going to Belize to fish one of the live aboard boats. Anyone been there in the past 12 months and if so what flies are recommended? I need to start tying.

The deal was too good to pass up.

6 days fishing. Living beside the fishing area. $1000 US off cause of cancellation. Another buddy booked. One other spot left. $2500 US

Booked the flight. $1200 Cdn.
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Hey Sundance,

I just returned to BC on the weekend, I was in Belize for 2 Months over the winter fishing my brains out. I assume you're going to be going looking for some permit, the fish down in Belize tend to really zone in on shrimp flies rather than the big crab patterns you would think. I caught every Permit this year on BIG shrimp flies. All of the usual Gotcha style flies tend to work the best and I always fine that tan and gold is the winning colour. Make sure to tie them BIG with rabbit fur and a wide assortment of weighted eyes. You usually every depth of water in a day.

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Hey Sundance,

I just returned to BC on the weekend, I was in Belize for 2 Months over the winter fishing my brains out. I assume you're going to be going looking for some permit, the fish down in Belize tend to really zone in on shrimp flies rather than the big crab patterns you would think. I caught every Permit this year on BIG shrimp flies. All of the usual Gotcha style flies tend to work the best and I always fine that tan and gold is the winning colour. Make sure to tie them BIG with rabbit fur and a wide assortment of weighted eyes. You usually every depth of water in a day.

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can you please post some picks? For size...you saying #8 and 12 or #6? I will be there in mid to late April so I am also cognizant of the fact what size the shrimp are today...may not be the size they are in 2 months for instance. Still...I would rather have to many flies than two few.
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Sounds like a great week!

I'm looking to do a fly trip down south - how did you find out about the deal? Also, do most resorts include fly rods and/or flies?

Would add to trip cost to have to go out and buy a 8 or 12 weight and SW line for the trip...
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Sounds like a great week!

I'm looking to do a fly trip down south - how did you find out about the deal? Also, do most resorts include fly rods and/or flies?

Would add to trip cost to have to go out and buy a 8 or 12 weight and SW line for the trip...
-TT
PM me your email and I will pass you info along. They may have one spot left. $1000 US off.
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can you please post some picks? For size...you saying #8 and 12 or #6? I will be there in mid to late April so I am also cognizant of the fact what size the shrimp are today...may not be the size they are in 2 months for instance. Still...I would rather have to many flies than two few.
It honestly has very little to do with matching the hatch in my opinion. Tie some smaller gotchas in the 12-6 range for the schooling bonefish that are accsesable if you're DIY fishing off the beaches and some bigger stuff up to size 2 for the bigger solo fish you will run into. 9/10 times if you can lead a bonefish without spooking it, they will eat just about any shrimp pattern you throw at them out in Belize.

When I first started going down there I tied WAY too many flies, the bonefish do very little damage to the flies and they last a long time without getting too janky. I typically tie 3 or 4 of each specific pattern and it easily lasts me the entire winter i'm down there.

The permit are an entirely different story, most of the permit i've every caught i've had to throw numerous patterns at them before they actually take a bite. If you're out with guides, just use their super secret patterns, they tend to always work much better than even the prettiest crabs I can tie hahaha.

Have fun!
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It honestly has very little to do with matching the hatch in my opinion. Tie some smaller gotchas in the 12-6 range for the schooling bonefish that are accsesable if you're DIY fishing off the beaches and some bigger stuff up to size 2 for the bigger solo fish you will run into. 9/10 times if you can lead a bonefish without spooking it, they will eat just about any shrimp pattern you throw at them out in Belize.

When I first started going down there I tied WAY too many flies, the bonefish do very little damage to the flies and they last a long time without getting too janky. I typically tie 3 or 4 of each specific pattern and it easily lasts me the entire winter i'm down there.

The permit are an entirely different story, most of the permit i've every caught i've had to throw numerous patterns at them before they actually take a bite. If you're out with guides, just use their super secret patterns, they tend to always work much better than even the prettiest crabs I can tie hahaha.

Have fun!
I know what you mean. I tied 100 bonesfish flies and 40 tarpon flies when I went to Cuba.

Used 6 bonefish flies and 4 tarpon flies.
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