What You Need for Fly Fishing in Belize | TURNEFFE FLATS FLY FISHING

If you've heard much about destination saltwater fly fishing, there's no doubt you've heard of Turneffe Flats. Located 30 miles off the coast of Belize, the legendary location is located on the Turneffe Atoll - the largest of only four coral reefs situated in the western hemisphere. Here, anglers can find a sprawling saltwater playground and a tropical vacation experience unlike anywhere else in the world.
One of the best things about a saltwater fly fishing trip to Turneffe Flats is the wide variety of species in the area. Turneffe is one of those rare places in the world where anglers can go after a "Grand Slam", which means catching a bonefish, permit, AND a tarpon on the same trip. Additionally, anglers might stumble into triggerfish, snapper, sharks, and more. When your line goes tight in a saltwater destination like this, there's no telling exactly what is on the other end.
In this video, Anglers All's GM Jimmy Juliana takes us through his gear list and considerations when planning a destination fly fishing trip to Turneffe Flats, plus what you can expect on your Belizean adventure. To make the most of this video, tap the timestamps below to jump to the segment that interests you.
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CHAPTERS / TIME STAMPS: What you need to pack for a fly fishing trip to Turneffe Flats
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Where is Turneffe Flats?
00:53 - What is the fishing like around Turneffe Atoll?
01:40 - When is the best time of year to fly fish in Belize?
02:41 - Which species of fish can you expect to catch in Belize?
04:08 - Which flies work best for bonefish, permit, and tarpon in Belize?
05:57 - The key to effectively fishing crab and shrimp flies
06:54 - Fly Rod & Fly Reel Recommendations for Belize
08:33 - Fly Line Recommendations for Belize
09:24 - Leader & Tippet Recommendations for Belize
11:17 - Clothing & Footwear Recommendations for Belize
12:06 - A saltwater fishing guide tip for wading the flats
12:27 - Sunglasses & Lens Color Recommendations for Belize
13:09 - Pack & Gear Transport Recommendations for Belize
13:54 - Be sure to have these accessories when packing for a trip to Turneffe Flats
14:34 - Jimmy's tarpon fight story
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GEAR LIST: Jimmy's Fly Fishing Essentials for Belize
1. FLY FISHING GEAR
Fly Rods - R. L. Winston Air Salt | Scott Sector | Sage Salt HD
Fly Reels - Ross Evolution R Salt | Sage Spectrum LT | Bauer RX5
Fly Lines - SA Amplitude Bonefish Smooth WF8F | RIO Elite Permit WF9F | RIO Elite Flats Pro WF11I
Leaders - Umpqua Deceiver HD Bonefish/Permit Fluoro Leaders | RIO FluoroFlex Bonefish/Saltwater Leaders | RIO Tapered Tarpon Leaders
Pack - Simms Dry Creek Z Hip Pack
2. APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
Shirts - Free Fly Lightweight Hoody | Simms SolarFlex Hoody
Pants - Free Fly Breeze Pant | Patagonia Guidewater Pant
Boots - Simms Flats Sneakers
Socks - Simms Guide Wet Wading Sock
Sunglasses - Bajio Nippers (Blue Mirror & Green Mirror)
Sunscreen - Fishpond Face Stick
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[@southflyfisher]

Great advice. Thanks!

[@TarponBonefish]

Your Tarpon reel Blew up on you? No surprise! The smile on the face of the Keys guide when he sees a Tibor Gulfstream or Abel when you board the skiff!

[@tomt5176]

I’m glad I watched the video. There’s a Belize trip coming up for a buddy and I in March and we want to be prepared. Good info, thanks for sharing.

[@AnglersAll]

Love to hear it! Good luck on your trip!

[@ZacharyPope-troutroutes]

Super helpful.

[@AnglersAll]

Glad to hear, thanks for watching!

[@joshuaurbach6163]

Great video guys!!

[@AnglersAll]

Thanks Josh! Did you see how our buddy Blake made his way into the footage as well? 😂

[@chazzlevin931]

We have snook as well.

[@KuhChuck]

This guy go on one trip and is an expert now?

[@chazzlevin931]

Golden bonefish out at turneffe

[@BROWLANDROSS]

Have you ever had any trouble trying to carry the rod case onto the airplane with you?

[@AnglersAll]

No sir! At least not with the Dakota Carry-On Case from Fishpond.

[@rickhambric9737]

I don’t get the hype of sealed drags. Tibor has how many records????