WHIPPARRI CAYE LODGE
The Tackle and Gear
Tackle
Bonefish
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7 - 8 weight rods (maybe a 9 on a windy day)
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Floating tropical line
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Disc drag reel with 200 yards of backing
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9 ft-12 ft leaders with 8 lb. flourocarbon tippet
Permit
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8-10 weight rods
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Floating tropical line and clear intermediate line
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Disc drag reel with 200 yards of backing
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9-12 ft leaders with 8-12 lb. flourocarbon tippet
Tarpon
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10-12 weight rods
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Floating tropical line and clear intermediate line
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Disc drag reel with 300 yards of backing
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9-12 ft leaders with 15 lb. flourocarbon and 60lb shock tippet
Barracuda
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bring the wire bite guards!!
THE FLY BOX
Go a little smaller than you might think, better to have too many 8's than 4's for the bonefish. Tie a few patterns with just the weight of the eyes as a variable 1 with lead eyes, 1 with chain, 1 with small chain, and 1 with no weight or mono eyes just to make sure you have flies for very skinny water all the way to waist deep water. Presentation seems to be much more important than fly selection.
Type |
Colors |
Size |
Qty |
Price |
| Crazy Charlie | bead eye pink,white,tan,brw | 4-6-8 | 18 | $1.75 |
| Crazy Charlie | mono eye pink,white,tan,brw | 4-6-8 | 12 | $1.75 |
| Bearded Charlie | white, tan | 4-6-8 | 12 | $1.75 |
| Moe bonefish | amber, pink | 4 | 12 | $2.95 |
| Bonefish Slider | brown | 6-8 | 6 | $2.00 |
| Barracuda Fly | yellow/chartreuse | 1 | 6 | $2.95 |
| Del's Merkin | tan/brown | 1/0, 2, 4 | 6 | $4.25 |
| Turneffe Crab | Cream | 2,4 | 6 | $3.50 |
| Layup tarpon fly | brw,chatr,yell, | 1/0,2/0 | 6 | $3.55 |
| Cockroach | 1/0,2/0 | 3 | $3.55 | |
| Deceivers | Blue/White, Chatr/White | 1/0,2/0 | 6 | $3.55 |
| Clouser minnow | chatr/white | 2/0-2-6 | 12 | $3.55 |
GEAR
The following is a list of gear that we recommend. As you can see from the photo there isn't a whole lot you'll need!! Your biggest concern should be protecting yourself from the sun especially while fishing. Good polarized sunglasses are essential for spotting fish.
- Sunscreens SPF 15, 30, 45, Zinc Oxide Sunblock for lips and nose
- Hat with brim and neck guard (or sunhat for non anglers)
- Long sleeve shirt and pants for fishing, white socks ( tops of feet get burned in the boats)
- Sunglasses (polarized of course)
- Wading boots (the coral can cut)
- Bathing suits
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Underwear
- Sandals
- Boat and walking shoes
- Beach towel
- Rain jacket (an occasional cold squall will roll though!)
- Bug repellent (not often needed but important if you do)
- Camera & film
- Reading & writing materials
- Snorkel equipment
- Some cash to tip guides (Belize or American dollars)
- fishing tackle and equipment
- extra eyeglasses
- Passport
- rod repair kit with tip top and ferrule cement
Equipment and Gear Buying Guide
Rods:
Always buy 4 or 5 piece rods - they are so much easier to pack and the technology in making ferrules means you cant' feel the joints anymore. Whether it is the latest and greatest evolution of graphite or technology that is 5- 10 years old, modern rods are a pleasure to cast. Orvis Rod Selector - TLS Rod Purchase
REELS:
I use large arbor reels for saltwater and fresh water. The retreival rate is awesome and it helps the drag maintain a consistent pressure while a fish is running. ( The diameter doesn't change much as you lose line as it does on a standard arbor) There are some wonderful reels out there but the Mach Large Arbor is a great value, it is light, it is pretty, it is smooth and it doesn't cost a fortune!
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FLY LINES:
The Orvis ompany makes a nice line for bonefish, tarpon and permit.The wonderline in 8 weight will serve you well.
LEADERS:
I prefer to use flouro carbon leaders for most of mysaltwater fishing as they have moe abraision resistance than standard monofiliment. I also prefer Flourocarbon tippets for freshh and saltwaterr applictions for it's invisible nature.
BUY YOUR FLYS ONLINE:
Orvis has some good fly selections for this trip get 1, Bahamas selection, 2 Christmas Island selections, 2 Belize Selections and then add a few of your favorites.
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CLOTHING:
Mens Shirts - Mens Pants - Mens Outwear - Technical Fleece - Hats - Womens Gear - Insect Repellent Clothing - Waders - Accessories - Vests and Packs - Flies
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