Fly Fishing Gear

• 8 to 9 weight fly outfits using floating line are best for the Florida Keys. Quality reels with smooth drags such as Abel are essential for bonefishing.

Leaders for Bonefish

• Leaders ranging from 9 to 14 feet tapering to 10 to 15 test pound Seaguar fluorocarbon.

• Flies for bonefish are as numerous as fishing guides opinions. A variety of toads, shrimp and crabs patterns are at the top on my list along with Clousers variations. Having a broad range of weighted flies is also important as fish may be found in varying water depth. Being able to match the bottom color is just as important.

• Rod and Reel Seven foot med-light action spinning rods are perfect for casting live bait or artificials to bonefish. Quality spinning reels with superior drags are essential.