PErmit
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Typical Season
Permit can be fished year-round in most places. However, it is best to fish for them during dry season periods.
Permit fishing is almost always sight casting, so storms, rain, and high winds can affect the success on a trip.
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Difficulty Level
Permit are a tricky fish to make eat a fly. Often requiring a very well placed cast and perfectly guided presentation. They are notoriously picky and strong fighters.
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Regions
Permit are found in tropical waters of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, with additional opportunities in the Indian and Pacific Oceans for those pursuing Indo-Pacific permit.
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Gear
For Fly Anglers, we recommend 9-12 weight rods, with both floating and intermediate lines, as well as reels with sturdy anti-locking drag systems.
Permit Outfitters
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Tarpon Club Isla Holobox
Old Mexico style fishing Lodge with a reputation for World Class Tarpon Fishing as well as Permit opportunities.
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Tail Inn
Unique flats fishing in Espiritu Santo Bay, Mexico. Enjoy multispecies fly fishing and classic Mexican hospitality.
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Inagua Lodge
Multispecies semi-guided/DIY Flats Fishing Adventure in the Bahamas.
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East End Lodge
Enjoy bonefish-focused fly fishing on Grand Bahama with first-class accomodations with the best price point in the Bahamas. Very legitimate Permit opportunities can be found here as well!
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