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Permit

Permit

General Info: Permit are one of the most prized species in all of fly-fishing. They are challenging to hook, they fight like the dickens, and they look gorgeous! Permit are known as one of the four species in a saltwater grand slam. The others being tarpon, bonefish and snook. Of the four, the permit may require the most skill from beginning to end. These notoriously picky fish mostly eat crabs, and can be downright snobs when it comes to their favorite crab snack. The most popular, productive area for permit fishing is Belize, although quality permit fishing can be found in many spots around the world. Southern Belize in particular is mecca to permit fishing, and is where most anglers go if they want to exclusively target these fish.
While permit are known as being picky towards crab patterns, a prepared angler will have some select mantis shrimp patterns on hand as well. Permit do eat shrimp and will take a shrimp pattern when everything lines up perfectly. We have included some selected shrimp patterns known to be effective on permit.
Preferred Gear
Rods: 8-10wt rods are preferred. Most permit anglers use a 9wt. rod. Heavy duty, saltwater, built for distance casting in the wind with good accuracy.
Reels: Large arbor, saltwater-worthy, sealed drag, heavy-duty,
Lines: Weight forward floating, specialty saltwater flats lines.
**Photo used with permission. Chris Hildman with a nice tailing permit on the last cast of the day, Ambergis Caye, BZE. Courtesy of Josh Jablow, Driggs, ID.
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    P-Ditty - Solitude

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    A sweet little shrimpy pattern that attracts saltwater fish of all types Great for bonefish, permit, redfish, and more... Developed by Anil Srivas...

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    Para Vida - Solitude

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    A sweet little shrimpy pattern that attracts saltwater fish of all types Great for bonefish, permit, redfish, and more...

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    Permit Assortment--12 Flies #39

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    Going after Permit?  Permit love crabs.  Sizes may vary based on availability  This is a crab-heavy assortment for the finnicky permit. Bone...

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    138 in stock

    Permit Crab

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    Permit eat a lot of crab, it is not all they eat, but it what they eat the most. Yes crabs do hatch, and they do cause frenzies. Also excellent fo...

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    56 in stock

    Pete's Shrimp

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    Very effective imitation of spawning shrimp. A reliable food source for Bonefish, Redfish, Permit and more.  Translucent body excellent for shall...

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    Peterson's Spawning Shrimp - Fulling Mill

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    A very lifelike spawning shrimp pattern for the flats. Between the rabbit fur body and the long extended legs, this bonefish fly has exception...

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