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FLY RODS - YOU ARE INVITED TO BRING YOU OWN FLY RODS TO FISH ON THE FLATS OF THE FLORIDA KEYS. TYPICAL OUT FITS RANGE FROM 7-9 WT MED-FAST TO FAST ACTION 9 FT RODS FOR BONEFISHING (9WT IF YOU WHERE TO PICK ONE), 9-11 WT MED-FAST TO FAST ACTION RODS FOR PERMIT FISHING, SHARK FISHING AND BARACUDA FISHING (10WT BEST FOR PERMIT), AND 11-12 WT MED-FAST TO FAST ACTION RODS FOR THE ALMIGHT TARPON. I LOVE THE ROSS WORLD WIDE FW SERIES FLY RODS THE BEST. CHECK THEM OUT http://www.rossreels.com/
FLY REELS - REELS WITH LARGE ARBORS AND GREAT DISK DRAGS ARE BEST FOR THIS FAST ACTION FISHING! YOU NEED THE ABILITY TO GAIN LINE BACK QUICKLY WHEN THESE STELLER GAME FISH COME TOWARDS YOU FAST. THE SINTHETIC DRAG SYSTEM IS KILLER TO DISPENSE HEAT FROM THE REEL HUMMING AT HIGH SPEEDS WITH HUGE RUNS FROM THESE GREAT SPORTFISH. ROSS REELS OFFERS A HUGE SELECTION OF THE BEST FLY REELS ON THE MARKET ALL WITH LARGE ARBOR TECHNOLOGY. I LIKE THE ROSS BIG GAME CANYON REEL #4 FOR BONEFISHING, A BG #5 FOR PERMIT AND A BG #6-7 FOR TARPON. CHECK OUT ROSS REELS SITE FOR AN INDEPTH LOOK AT THESE KILLER REELS! http://www.rossreels.com/
FLY LINES - ALL FLOATING LINES ARE BEST FOR THIS TYPE OF FLATS FISHING IN THE KEYS. THE DEPTH OF THE WATER IN THE KEYS IS VERY SHALLOW AND THE INTENSE SIGHT FISHING CAN PRODUCE SOME STELLER OPERTUNITES FOR THE FLY ANGLER TO SIGHT FISH FOR SOME OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER SPORTFISH IN THE WORLD. A FLOATING LINE WILL LAND ONT HE WATER SOFTLY AND NOT SPOOK THESE FISH IN SUCH CLEAR SHALLOW WATER. THE BEST FLOATING SALTWATER TROPICAL FLY LINE TO USE IN ALL FLATS FISHING AREAS AROUND THE WORLD IT THE CAPT BRUCE CHARD GRAND SLAM SERIES OF FLY LINES WITH THE JIMTEENY PROFESSIONAL SERIES OF LINE. THIS LINE LOADS THE ROD QUICKLY, AND WITH A SMALLER DIAMETER RUNNING LINE ALLOWS THE ANGLER TO SHOOT THE LINE FOR GREAT DISTANCES. GREAT LINE FOR SHALLOW WAER FISHING. CHECK IT OUT! http://www.jimteeny.com/indexMain.html?content=catalog&page=jtCatalog/catalog/catIntro.html
SUNGLASSES - ALL ANGLERS MUST HAVE A GOOD PAIR OF POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. I PREFER A LIGHTER COLORED LENS LIKE A LIGHT AMBER, ROSE, OR VERMILION. TRY NOT TO GET ANY DARKER COLOR, BLUE OR GREY LENSES THEY DON'Tt LET IN ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE THE CONTRAST OF THE FISH AGAINST THE BOTTOM. OUR OBJECT IS TO LET AS MUCH LIGHT IN AS POSSIBLE AND STILL GET THE POLARIZATION. I RECOMMEND THE SMITH OPTICS BRAND OF GLASSES FOR THE FLATS. CHECK OUT THERE SITE! http://www.actionoptics.com/
RAIN GEAR - Rain gear is a must for all times of year when fishing the salt. Whether its spray from the skiff on windy days, breaking the cool air for warmth, or just keeping dry from the rain. Check out Simms Fishing Products for the best selection of rain gear.
WADING BOOTIES - Foot protection for wading the flats is a great idea. In the summer and fall months int he Keys wis when i find we do the most wading and it a great time to bring some foot protection agains the hard coral flats. Check out Simms Fishing Products for the best selection of salt water wading boots. http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/xdpy/sg/BOOTS
SUN LOTION - BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ATLEAST 30 SPF SUNTAN LOTION. THERE IS ALOT OF LOTION OUT THERE. I LIKE THE NEUTROGENA 45 SPF. IT GOES ON NICE AND SMOOTH AND DRYS QUICKLY AND HAS A GREAT SMELL. BULLFROG LOTION IS REALLY GOOD ALSO BUT HAS A TENDENCY TO STING YOU EYES WHEN SWEATING OR RUNNING IN THE BOAT. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE FISHING FOR A WEEK IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE A COUPLE OF TUBES, ESPECIALLY IF YOU WILL BE USING ON LEGS AND ARMS ALONG WITH THE FACE FOR THE WEEK. IT CAN GO FAST.
SUN PROTECTION WEAR - ITS A GREAT IDEA TO HAVE A SELCTION OF LIGHT COLORED FISHING WEAR WITH A SPF RATING OF SOME SORT. LIGHTER COLORS ARE GREAT AST O NOT SPOKE FISH ON CLAM DAYS OF FISHING ON THE FLATS. MY FAVORITE IS LONG PANTS WEAR WITH OPTIONAL ZIP OFF LEGS. THIS GIVES YOU THE VERSITILITY TO HAVE A PAIR OF SHORTS AND LONG PANTS IN ONE. THIS IS GREAT FOR COOLER MORNINGS TO WEAR THE LONG PANTS AND THEN WHEN YOU HAVE WARM AFTERNOON OR WANT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT AND WADE TO BE ABLE TO ZIP OFF THE LEGS FOR COMFORT. BE SURE TO GET A NICLEY VENTED SHIRT ALSO. LONG SLEEVES AND SHORT ARE AVAIABLE. GREAT COMPANIES FO THIS IS SIMMS http://www.simmsfishing.com/ , PATAGONIA http://www.patagonia.com/?src=pkw, OR NEW TO THE FLY FISHING MARKET - UNDER ARMOUR WEAR http://www.underarmour.com/
CAMERA - A COOL LITTLE POINT AND SHOOT DIGITAL CAMERA IS A GREAT CHOICE FOR SOME COOL SHOTS OF YOUR CATCH OF A LIFE TIME. THERE ARE ALOT OF UNDERWATER CASES AND BAGS THAT YOU CAN GET TO FIT THESE CAMERAS AND THEY WILL BE PROTECTED FROM THE WEATHER! I LIKE THE CAONON ELPH STYLE CAMERAS.
WATER PROOF BOAT BAG - Always a good idea to have water proof boat bag. This will help you to keep your gear dry while exposed to the all the weather elements on the salt. Check out Simms Fishing Products for the best selection of water proof bags.