Rods & Reels:

  • 7-8-9 weight rods for Bonefish and Permit
  • 10 weight rods for Barracuda and occassional Tarpon
  • Reels that will hold about 150-200 yards of backing
  • Floating Line

  • Fly rods are available for rent at the Bonafide Fly Shop @ $30,– per day, Spin Rods @ $10,– per day

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Bonefish & Permit Flies:

  • Sizes 2/4/6
  • Assorted Gotchas
  • Mantis Shrimp
  • Snapping Shrimp
  • Assorted Clousers
  • Tan Yarn Crabs
  • Assorted Crazy Charlies
  • Mini Mantis

  • Colors that work the best: tans/browns/white/pinks and oranges

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Personal Gear:

  • Sunglasses with polarized lenses and UV protection
  • Long sleeved shirts and pants - colors suited for tropics
  • Lightweight rain jacket
  • Hat
  • Wading Booties
  • Sun Gloves
  • Insect repellent
  • Sun screen!

All of these items can be purchased on Long Island, at The Bonafide Fly & Tackle Shop including a selection of Bonefish and Permit flies that work best on our flats.
Open Mondays/Wednesdays and Fridays and Saturdays (8:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.)

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