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 A Trip To Belize: 40th Birthday Present
Posted by hoffy on Sunday, July 15 @ 17:10:43 PDT
My wife surprised me yesterday by telling me we are going to Belize, in November. Since I have never been saltwater fishing before, let alone in Belize, can someone that has give a newbie to saltwater some advice on rods, flies and such for bonefish? My wife, Amy, is not a flyfisher 'yet' so I would like to find a location that I can fish as well as offering activities for Amy.
So far we are leaning toward Ambergris Caye that area seems to offer both. Ideally I would like to find a good independent guide to take me to the bones. Any advice and ideas is appreciated. Thanks in advance, Mark "hoffy"
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Re: A Trip To Belize: 40th Birthday Present
by hedrush999 on Sunday, July 15 @ 17:18:10 PDT http://www.fliesandfinssouth.com | | I've fished Belize before, but not at Ambergris. I can tell you that if you have never fished the salt before, then you are in for a real treat. The salt is where it is at. I would start with a 9wt. It is the most used saltwater rod, and can be very handy on those windy days, which you should expect to be fishing in. For bones, small gotchas and charleys sizes 4-8 in bright and neutral colors would be a good start, but when you book your guide, ask him what he likes to use. Different guides have different styles of fishing, and have a tendency to teach what they know. Keep in mind your trip will most likely be one of the best fishing learning experiences of your life, and most likely not a slay fest. Have a great time! |
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Re: A Trip To Belize: 40th Birthday Present
by mro on Friday, September 28 @ 06:51:11 PDT | My father and I stay at the El Pescador when at Ambergris Caye. Have never been disapointed. Wind condictions and what fish your targeting will play a big part in rod selection. Bones in this area run small, a big one 18" and most 10" to 14". Can be plentiful and eager to take a fly. I bring along 4 rods when traveling. Light wind conditions when after bones I like to use a 5W with a #3 Ross Canyon reel. I all so bring along a #7, #9 and a #12. Where our guide has taken us for Tarpon have yet to see any smaller than 50 pounds. Most have been 80 to 100+ . If the place you stay caters to fly fishermen then most likely will have both rods and flys available. Fish have not been picky there for me and all the basic Tarpon/bone flys have worked well. Good idea to have several leaders for each rod ready before you leave. Can run across some toothy critters in the flats that will cut off a 100 pound shock leader in a heart beat.
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