Fly Fishing
- 9 to 10 weight fly outfits using floating, and clear floating line are standard for the Florida Keys. 10 weights are used on occasion during extra windy days making it easier to deliver larger weighted flies.
Leaders for Permit
- Leaders ranging from 9 to 12 feet tapered to 12 to 16 pound test Seaguar Fluorocarbon.
Permit Flies
- Flies A variety of crab patterns is the normal fly arsenal for the Permit angler. Merkins, toads, Velcro Crabs and combinations thereof including baitfish patterns such as Clouser minnows. Being able to present the fly at a variety of depths is important. Fly sizes in the Florida Keys range from #1 to #2.
Spin Fishing
- Seven-foot plus medium action spining rod outfits are the standard. Quality spinning reels with superior drags are essential.
- Rigging 10 to 12 LB test mono line is the standard. Straight Bimini twist or double line connected to 16 pound test flouro leader. 2/0 or 3/0 hooks with live crabs or shrimp are the go-to bait selection.
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