How to Catch a Permit On A Fly

[@richardheilman6280]

Well done Olly. You cover a lot of info here that is very helpful including a lot of stuff that isn't mentioned in other permit videos. Have only had one chance in 12 total days of Bahamas fishing at Andros (the Jolters) with a pair of 15 lb permit following a ray in about six feet of water; got them to turn and follow a crab pattern for several yards right up to the skiff before they turned off. In afterthought, the guide telling me to strip rather quickly, then slow, them strip quickly was not a natural action of a crab, which may try to flee, but will also stop and raise claws in a defensive position. So the next time I have a chance, I'm going to try and use the "hold the crab at the stopped and ready" position after the permit eyes the fly with maybe a short quick strip and then another pause if he doesn't take. Heading to Andros again this year and then Belize in 2025 so hopefully I'll get some shots to "experiment".

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and glad it was helpful! Good luck on the next one!

[@timtollett8513]

Great inforrmation. Something I have found over the last 30 years of fishing for permit is that they prefer to eat a staionary crab pattern, only of course after you get their attention. They like to "tail" on the fly. A fly that I have found that works in all bottom types, whether on white sand or in turtle grass areas is a light colored fly called a Sexy 60's Crab in a size 4. Well done.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks for the comment and sharing your thoughts.. can you share that pattern? Not familiar with it..

[@sydneyfishingstory]

very good fishing

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks for the comment!

[@BrankoFlyFish]

what flies do you suggest for Permit in Norther part of Jamaica ?

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Probably the same flies… I don’t know what the flats are like there, but you can’t go wrong with most of these… well, they are permit though and that does not change!

[@geoffreyparadise4023]

I've lost them - wish I had seen this first!!

[@OutsideWatch]

Awesome video! When are you fishing next?

[@OutsideWatch]

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