This book is a mustread for beginners and experts alike. The book is ambitious in its scope it provides a primer on belize, the history of fly fishing here, and an overview of key species bonefish, permit, tarpon and their habitat penned by dr. Blue horizon belize is the best belize fly fishing guide service around. I went there just for the day as part of a group that was based in southwater caye, where we were primarily permit fishing near the blue range. Four miles south of san pedro town, overlooking the caribbean ocean and the belize barrier reef. Belize is an englishspeaking nation, once known as british honduras.
What works on the shallow flats of belize or near georgetown doesnt belong in a box of the angler headed for andros. Belize fly fishing bonefishing, permit, reef gofish belize. This 60 mile stretch of water is sheltered by the second largest barrier reef in the world and contains flats, cays, channels, mangroves, and river mouths which provide the following menu. Not much to do there but fish in the summer and ski in the winter so i learned to do both very well.
Known for bonefish, tarpon and permit, you can chase a grand slam or spend your day reeling in snapper, barracuda and jack. I kicked off my snow boots with reckless abandon and ran barefoot on the beach chasing bonefish. Bonefish flies ole florida fly shop fly fishing gear. Dec 26, 2014 the christmas island, cowens scampi, and crazy charlie are all specific to bonefish while the predator pounder, clouser minnow, and grand slam crab are more general salt water flies that the man at orvis who had gone fly fishing in belize said i could try to use to catch other fish that may be down there. A study entitled economic impact of recreational fishing for bonefish, permit and tarpon in belize for 2007 prepared by anthony j. The northcentral coast of belize offers an unparalleled variety of light tackle fishing opportunities. Picking bonefish flies is incredibly difficult due to the diverse habits and diet of this species. Carl richards, coauthor of backcountry fly fishing in salt water, fly fishing strategy, prey, and selective trout. Dick browns book is your american express card to bonefishing. Bonefish flies are our specialty here at the blackfly outfitter fly shop, we currently have more than one hundred and fifty different bonefish flies in stock, along with the most current permit flies, tarpon flies and all of the other flies youll need in the tropics. Fly fishing was the only option when i was a kid i grew up on a fly fishing only river in northern new hampshire.
Out of print limited first edition hardcover copy with images and text from photographer and fly fishing travel professional jim klug, this 268page, coffeetablestyle photo and text book fly fishing belize provides an indepth look at all the country has to offer anglers, travelers and modernday adventurers. Three days of saltwater fishing with expert belize fly fishing guides who have lived and fished on these extensive flats for years. Chico fernandez is the author of flyfishing for bonefish and a regular contributor to the saltwater magazines, including saltwater fly fishing and florida sportsman. Ambergris caye is the largest island in belize, situated just off of the north east coast in the gulf of mexico. We carry bonefish flies from the brands we all trust such as enrico puglisi and umpqua.
The fly shop has traveled the globe to find our flies and we know what works and where. This fly fishing tackle list for belize will help you to bring only the essentials necessary for a productive fly fishing and spin fishing vacation. Fly fishing for bonefish from shore in belize youtube. May 31, 2019 reel belize constitutes a team of fly fishing professionals with the singular focus to provide an excellent fly fishing experience for the angling world desiring to fish the flats that surround ambergris caye, belize. The people of belize are extremely friendly and accommodating. San pedro is the only town on ambergris and the central location for fly fishing on the island. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. We may hire a guide for a day or 2 to go out in a flats boat, but enjoy doing it on our own and are experienced in various bahamas islands, florida. Bonefish have been the main target of flats fishermen for over 30 years. Feb 06, 2016 fishing with ken coc of chasin tail guide service in caye caulker belize. Bonefishing on the fly in ambergris caye, belize youtube.
Nick wheeler is excited to be hosting a trip to christmas island this spring and is looking for 6 to 12 anglers to join him on the pristine island flats. Belize fly fishing andor spin fishing in the flats for bonefish, permit and tarpon. Apr 15, 2008 fly fishing for bonefish offers a definitive profile of this elusive fish and thoroughly describes the skills needed to catch it. It is really is hard to beat a trip to belize with a fly rod. His extensive experience is augmented by that of dozens of other experts. Belize fishing, fishing on ambergris caye, belize, bonefish. Surrounded by flats that are full of bonefish, permit.
Information on tackle, destinations, presentation skills, biology, ecology, fly selections, fishfighting techniques, guides, and on and on. What really made the trip special was my companion on the trip my then 10 year old daughter. The coveted bonefish are here in equal numbers throughout the year with no clearly preferable season for bonefishing. Apr 15, 2008 brown is an expert bonefish hunter and superb fly tyer. Apr 05, 2017 it was the first halfhour of the first day of a threeday fly fishing excursion to ambergris caye, a small spit of land just off the east coast of belize, and already emir had led us to a sweet spot. Belize flats in and around ambergris caye have been providing the excitment of fly fishing for bonefish, permit and tarpon since the world discovered it in the 1970s. Off belize, a hunt for saltwater flyfishings top prizes. Fantastic up close fly fishing for bonefish in and out of the skiff in some the most breathtaking scenery you will find. We went out to glovers to fish for bones and caught a ton of them, its one of the few places in belize that supports larger bonefish too and offers a true bonefish sightcasting experience. Belize fly patterns for permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook. Aug 31, 2015 in 1947, when the first bonefish were taken on fly, the legendary fisherman lee wulff wrote, we who flyfished the flats for them knew that a fish hitherto modest in reputation would soon. With a focus on crab and shrimp we plan to highlight.
I caught bonefish almost at will in the early morning and every night from the dock at sea dreams. Just a short ride in a panga and our guides will have you on the bow searching for tails. We make the highest quality saltwater flies which you can buy in our online fly shop tail fly fishing magazine is the only fly fishing magazine completely dedicated to fly fishing in saltwater. He is a patient instructor and a bonefish and permit specialist and has guided many of our clients to their first ever permit by both fly and spin. Tarpon caye lodge offers excellent do it yourself dyi belize fishing opportunities. Belize fishing, flyfishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon. Selecting flies for a trip can be difficult and time consuming even though a labor of love. Blue horizon belize the best belize fly fishing guides. Belize fly fish belize, or enjoy a slower pace, with orvisendorsed lodges and guides. Belize is known for its bonefish, which tend to be smaller but considerably more willing than florida fish.
Fishing without freezing is a delight and i took to belize winters well. Bonefish bugger, bonefish clouser, bonefish critter, and crazy charlie. Permit flies should be 80% lead eyes and 20% bead chain eyes. With fishing sites in all directions and born fishermen as your guides, turneffe island resort is the beginning of the most unforgettable fish story youve ever told. My fishing career began in alaska outfitting and guiding float trips for 18 years.
Bonefish can be found on a variety of flats from 6 deep to 6 feet deep. On my one day of fly fishing i caught my best snook and my first on a popper. I havent always had such gritty thoughts, but the fetish easily buried itself in my mental makings the first time i fished belize in the winter. Art scheck the most complete work on bonefishing i have ever seen. Author dick brown shows how to find and see bonefish. See more ideas about saltwater flies, fly fishing and fly tying. From permit to bonefish to tarpon, this is the place to go to reel in a grand slam. Capt blair wiggins breaks out his new 8 wt fly rod by lews and the beavertail mosquito and goes bonefishing in the berry islands with the bonefish guides out of chub cay resort and marina. In the coming months we will be doing a full color feature in tail fly fishing magazine on bonefish flies for the top destinations throughout the world. Spend 6 days fly fishing for bonefish and gt on the worlds largest coral atoll. The section on bonefish habits and behavior alone makes fly fishing for bonefish an instant classic. Fly fishing guides in ambergris caye belize fly fishing.
We are situated in the heart of permit alley and our lagoon is one of the best tarpon fisheries in all of belize. Browse our selection of the best bonefish flies for tailing, mudding, and cruising fish all over the world. Belize stands out as one of those remarkable fly fishing destinations that offers a large variety of fishing in some of the least spoiled coastal environments in the world all within a short plan ride of major u. Fly fishing for bonefish chub cay resort and marina. Marco has a dozen years of fly fishing guiding under his belt and owns 2 specialty flats boats, custom designed by him and built here on the island.
Belize bonefish bonanza flyfishing adventure orvis. Book online now belize fly fishing guides flies gear. We are planning to go to belize, and would like to fly fish for bonefish on our own. Even the east and west end of grand bahama demands a very different fly selection. Belize bonefish basics hatch magazine fly fishing, etc. Let us help you plan a memorable flyfishing trip to belize. The fly fisherman has an advantage over thespin fisherman due to the delicacy of the fly presentation and a more diverse selection of patterns. The two most important things that dictate proper fly selection in belize are bottom coloration and type. Permit and bonefish flies are unique to the destination. The blue bonefish lodge is strategically located on the southern end of ambergris caye.
Xcalaks salty buffet fly fishing mexicos flats giant. Buffet series episode 2 xcalak is a small secluded fishing village located near the mexico belize border. Turneffe island resort fly flishing in belize, caribbean. This is an amazing opportunity for beginning saltwater anglers and seasoned veterans alike. Assortment of some of the best bonefish patterns available. Fly fishing for bonefish isnt just the best bonefish book around.