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Turneffe Flats Fishing

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Turneffe Flats has long been recognized as one of Belize's premier saltwater fly fishing, SCUBA diving and marine ecotourism destinations. Located on the Turneffe Atoll, the largest and most diverse coral atoll in the Caribbean, we specialize in superior service for a limited number of guests. Although the spin fishing at Turneffe is exceptional, we are primarily a fly fishing destination. We are privileged to have a large repeat customer base with anglers from the finest fly shops and outfitters around the world making Turneffe Flats their annual saltwater fly-fishing destination. Flies and terminal tackle that work best at Turneffe are available at the lodge. We rent top-quality fly rods and reels (Sage rods and Hatch reels) as well as Patagonia Marlwalkers and Simms Flats Sneakers. Although we have a substantial inventory on hand, it is a good idea to confirm rental arrangements prior to leaving to ensure that we have your size. We have a good supply of our best flies for sale at the lodge. A variety of bonefish flies work well at Turneffe, and the best patterns vary somewhat from day to day. Small flies (6's, 8's, and some 10's) work best on our shallow, wadeable flats. On deeper flats and particularly around the mangrove islands in the center of Turneffe, larger, weighted flies are preferable. Small crab patterns also work well here. Although Del Brown's Permit Fly, in various modifications, are nearly always "the crab of choice," a wide variety of other crab patters work well. Generally, larger, heavier crab patterns (#2 to 1/0) are preferred for the deeper flats and smaller, lighter flies work well on the shallow or wadeable flats. We understand that a top notch guide is essential to a good flats fishing vacation. At Turneffe Flats you will be guided by experienced, knowledgeable, English-speaking guides. With an average of nearly 20 years experience guiding on the flats, our guides are some of the most experienced and dedicated flats guides in the Caribbean.

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Fly Lines, Flies