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Saltwater Fly Fishing Gear
If you are planning a Florida fly fishing trip below is a checklist to consider beforehand.
1) Make sure to do plenty of FL fishing research prior to booking a flight, hotel or guide. Create a personal Florida fishing checklist and cross off each item and task as it is taken care of. One of the worst scenarios is after planning a Florida fly fishing trip you find out that the bite is on the other side of the state during that time of year. Make sure to contact plenty of guides and shops. Also browse around FL fly fishing forums and reports to get any idea of what to expect.
2) Don’t let your gear dictate the results of your Florida fly fishing trip. Rent or buy the right saltwater fishing gear before booking a trip. If the best fish of the trip was lost because a 5 weight fly rod was used instead of a 10 weight you just might find yourself always remembering that trip with a nasty little ‘what if’. Some of the essential gear to consider when planning a Florida fly fishing trip is below.
- Fly rods
- Fly line
- Saltwater Flies
- General Saltwater Equipment
- Fly fishing books
3) Sunscreen and water are almost as important as your fly rod. We all know that fishing is a sport of patience and in FL it is no different. When creating Florida fishing checklist, sunscreen and water should be at the top.
4) Book a Florida fishing guide you feel comfortable with. If you are planning a Florida fly fishing trip make sure to email or call different guides to get a sense of their style of fishing before booking.
5) Be familiar with Florida fishing tides and the weather, both are can make or break a fishing trip.
6) Make sure to bring a regulations guide with you on your Florida fly fishing trip.
7) Purchase and carry a Florida fishing license.
8) Get out there and catch some fish.
