Southern Belize Equipment List
Shop For Your Next Southern Belize Fly Fishing Adventure
This Belize Equipment List was created by Yellow Dog’s Belize Program Director, Matt Kelsic, to include everything you’ll need for a successful trip to the southern Belize fishery. From flies and fly lines to leaders and tippet, this list ensures you’ll arrive fully prepared to target bonefish, permit, and tarpon across the region’s diverse flats and lagoons.
Relevant to These Lodges: Belize Permit Club, Blue Horizon Lodge, Copal Tree Lodge, Garbutt's Fishing Lodge, Thatch Caye, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Turtle Inn
HELPFUL LINKS:
+ Belize Video Equipment List Series
+ Belize Fly Fishing Gear Guide: Everything You Need
Having extensively traveled and fly fished the world, we are the industry’s foremost authority on destination-specific equipment, gear, and flies. Over a week of fishing in Southern Belize, anglers can expect to focus on permit with some potential for bonefish and tarpon. If you are fishing for less than five days, we recommend a bare minimum of twelve to twenty-four flies flies. To be prepared for anything, we encourage you to select a hand-picked box of thirty-six flies.
Over time, dirt, grime, and other contaminants can accumulate on your fly line, which can negatively impact your casting performance. A dirty fly line can stick to your guides and drag through the water, resulting in poor casting distance and accuracy. Regularly cleaning your fly line can help extend its lifespan. Dirt and other contaminants can cause the coating on your fly line to degrade faster, leading to cracks and other damage that can weaken the line. A clean fly line can help you detect subtle strikes and improve your overall fishing experience. A dirty line can reduce your ability to feel the fly and detect when a fish has taken it.
Durable, comfortable, and high-quality wading boots are a must for wading the Southern Belize flats.