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| For some anglers, permit are considered the most coveted fly and light tackle gamefish of all to be found in shallow water. Permit always seem to know what they want, are constantly moving and ever wary. Upon first inspection of a perfectly presented fly, permit will often feign interest, only to turn away at the very last second. Once hooked however, permit are challenging adversaries, capable of incredible displays of power and endurance. | 
Big permit like this 23 lb beauty are abundant in certain areas. By the way, this was Mike Boyle's first permit! | | The lower Florida Keys and the Marquesas, which lie to the West of Key West, have some of the largest and most numerous permit in the world. In the early months of spring one can have many opportunities at hooking this powerful flats phantom during a typical day of fishing. Click» for more info about permit fishing seasons. | "Fishing a long leader - as long as 16' - can make the difference in getting a big permit to eat or swim away." |
| Gunkholin' Charters Permit Fishing Recommended Tackle Selection:Fly Tackle: Scott S3s 9-10 wt. fly rods Danielsson Innovation HD 9/13 Evotech large arbor fly reels Orvis Wonderline/Scientific Anglers Mastery Series wind taper fly lines 9-12' leaders with 15-20 lb. fluorocarbon tippet.
Recommended Flies: #2-2/0 Merkin, and E. Puglisi crab flies.
Spin Tackle: St. Croix II Graphite 7' med. heavy powered, fast action spin rods Shimano Sustain 4000 spin reels. 20 lb. test Power Pro synthetic braided fishing line with 15-20 lb. fluorocarbon tippet Owner #2/0 bait hooks.
Live Bait: Blue claw crabs (de-clawed) sized between a 1/2 dollar and a quarter. | Permit Fishing Tips: - Match color of crab flies to the color of the substrate your fishing. The deeper you fish for permit, the heavier your fly needs to be!
- If there is a high presence of bonefish in the area, fish with a smaller fly or live bait to get additional hook-ups with bonefish.
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