Professional angler on guided fly fishing trips battles massive tarpon leaping from turquoise ocean waters while casting from charter boat bow

Saltwater Gear Essentials

Why do 80% of saltwater fly fishing beginners quit within their first year? It’s not the technique—it’s choosing the wrong gear. Just 8-12 essential items separate success from frustration, but most guides won’t tell you which ones.

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A silver permit fish swimming over crystal clear Caribbean waters with various permit fly patterns including crab and shrimp imitations scattered on the sandy bottom below

Top Fly Patterns for Permit Fishing in Mexico

Why do permit in Mexico’s deeper bays completely ignore the same crab patterns that crush them in shallow Caribbean flats? The answer lies in understanding how Mexican permit behavior differs dramatically from their shallow-water cousins.

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