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TO THE FLY-FISHING EXPERTS OF THE
WORLD…
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The
pristine back-country and flats of Belize are revered by
Fly-fishermen worldwide! When your excursion is coupled
with an experienced fly-guide from Action Belize, you can be
guaranteed the best that the sport has to offer. While
most come here as spin and conventional fishermen, we recognize
the special ability and expertise required on the fly rod.
We have guides who are specialists in this field and will be
able to relate to the special needs of this unique ability.
Our location allows for access to ALL the best that
Belize has to offer… and on those challenging windy days, we
have three rivers and back-country access without going outside
to the rough waters. You have
options with Action Belize… now celebrating
24 years in Belize. While we provide spinning and
conventional equipment, the fly-fisher will usually bring
his/her own equipment. Below are some tips to help you in
your equipment decisions.
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Fly
Fishing List:
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RODS:
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Bonefish: 6 - 8 wt; Tarpon,
Snook, Permit, & Barracuda: 9 - 12 wt
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REELS:
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Anodized with excellent
drag systems, capable of holding your fly line
and at least 150 yards of 20 lb. or 30 lb.
backing.
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LINES:
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Light Rod: Saltwater taper
floating line
Heavy Rod: Saltwater taper floating and
intermediate sink.
"Mastery Series" by Scientific Angler
are good.
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LEADERS:
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Tarpon -
Custom Fly Leader
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20 Lbs -
100 Lbs
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Snook -
Custom Fly Leader
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20 Lbs - 80
Lbs
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Toothy
Critter Wire Leaders
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71/2' - 30
Lb
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Bonefish
Tapered Leaders
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10' Long -
10 Lb
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Permit
Leaders
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10' Long -
15 Lb
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SHOCK TIPPET:
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Jinkai or Mason (clear 10
yds to 30 yds coils in test 60 lb, 80 lb, &
100 lb)
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FISH
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BUTT SECTION
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CLASS LEADER
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TIPPET
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Bonefish
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12" - 24" - 20
lb.
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9 or 10' ft. Tapered
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10 Lb.
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Permit
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12" - 24" - 20
lb.
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9 or 10' ft. Tapered
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12 - 16 Lb.
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Tarpon
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4 ft of 40 Lb.
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2 ft. of 12 - 20 Lb.
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1 ft. of 100 Lb.
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Snook/Jacks
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4 ft of 40 Lb.
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2 ft. of 12 - 20 Lb.
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1 ft. of 60 Lb.
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Barracuda
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4 ft of 40 Lb.
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2 ft. of 12 - 20 Lb.
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1 ft. of Wire
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SUGGESTED FLIES
*Indicates most successful
Tarpon
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*Cockroach
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3/0 or 4/0
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Marquesa Sunrise
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3/0 or 4/0
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*Red/White
Tarpon
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3/0 or 4/0
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Streaker
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3/0 or 4/0
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*Grizzly
Orange Tarpon
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3/0 or 4/0
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*Whistlers
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3/0 or 4/0
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Bonefish
& Permit
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Bonefish are
in very shallow water, all bonefish flies should
have small eyes or no eyes.
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Horror
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6,8
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*Rootbeer
Shrimp
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4
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*Chico's
Bonefish Special
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6,8
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*Bonefish
Slider - Tan
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4
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Christmas Charlies - Tan or
Pink
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6,8
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Matthew's Turneffe Crab
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6
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*Gotcha
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6
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Mangrove Critter
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4
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*Crazy
Charlie - Tan or Pink
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6,8
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*McCrab
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2,4
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Snapping Shrimp - Tan or
Pink
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4,6
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*Merkin
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4,6
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Snook
& Jacks
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Snook - A - Roo
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2/0, 3/0
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*Big
Popper - Yellow
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3/0
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*Grizzly
Deceiver - Green
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2/0, 3/0
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Big Popper - Blue
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3/0
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*Grizzly
Deceiver - Blue
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2/0, 3/0
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Pencil Popper
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2/0
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*Clouser
- Tan or White
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4, 1, 2/0
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*Seducer
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2/0, 3/0
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Barracuda
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*Cuda
Fly - Green
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3/0
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(double hooked tandem wire)
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Tight lines and good fishing…
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Since 1979
Action Belize, Ltd.
