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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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    Andy Smith Bonefish - Solitude

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    Fish on flats with ground up coral along the bottom. Extremely effective when fishing for permit and bonefish. Available in two size 2 and 4. ...

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    Bauer's Flats Crab - Solitude

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    Designed by Will Bauer for permit around Belize. Fish on flats with ground up coral along the bottom. Extremely effective when fishing for permi...

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    Bonefish Bitter

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    What more could you ask for in a pattern? Epoxy head, rubber legs, deer hair and chain eyes, all the right combinations to catch bonefish in the m...

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    Bonefish Buttah - Solitude

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    Designed by Kyle Shea, for catching bonefish in the Andros South. It features everything that makes a great bonefish pattern: tan hues, chain eye...

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    Bunky Shrimp - RIO

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    Complete with a translucent shell, the Bunky Shrimp is a big hit for bonefish in Mexico and the Bahamas as well as other tropical regions.

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    Ghost Rider - Solitude

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    Extremely effective when fishing for permit and bonefish. 

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    Hopedale Crab - RIO

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    For those targeting winter redfish in Louisiana, this is the fly you need. Proven to entice and land multiple bulls over 30 lbs., this fly was the ...

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    Merkin Crab Deep - Fulling Mill

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    A great little crab pattern for when getting it deep or down quickly is essential. Great for those transition areas. 

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    Micro Crab

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    Mini crab pattern that has excellent movement in the water.  It works for permit, pompano, reds, bonefish and sea-trout. Also a heck of a car...

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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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    Raghead Crab

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    Newly redesigned for 2024.   We switched to heavier eyes, and a mcflyfoam body instead of wool. This helps it from becoming water-logged as wool c...

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    RT. 1 Special - Solitude

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    A really effective bonefish and permit Simple and sparse with really buggy legs, this is a winner Developed by Adam DeBruin of Red Hook Fishing...

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    Skampi Real Eyes - Solitude

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    A nice saltwater attractor pattern. Designed to replicate a shrimp of sorts, but can used in a variety of situations. Available with Bead Chain Ey...

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    Spawning Shrimp - Shallow

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    Very effective imitation of spawning shrimp. A reliable food source for Bonefish, Redfish, Permit and more.  Shallow version has beadchain eyes to...

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    Sumo Crab - Solitude

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    One of the best crab patterns out there Sought after by permit anglers across the globe Realistic looking and very effective

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