Gear List
A few things to consider:
- Up to date passports. This is very important as Honduras requires your passport to be good for 6 months from the date of arrival. You will not be able to get on the plane if you passport is even 1 day short of the minimum!
- Pack light as possible and carry critical gear and clothing in carry-on luggage if possible.
- Most people traveling the Bay Islands of Honduras do not take malaria pills. However, we recommend you check the CDC website for concerns.
- It is a good idea to purchase travel insurance and can be found for between 100 and 200 dollars. This is a great website to see your options: Insure my trip.
Gear List:
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Breathable pants and shirts (we can easily wash clothes, so 2 pairs is good) *I recommend Buzz Off clothes which are insect repellent (check online or in local fly-shop)
- Head lamp or flashlight (optional)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hemostats
- Clippers
- Light Raincoat
- Flats fishing booties (neoprene/rubber boot that covers ankle)
- Wide-brimmed hat (or suitable hat to wear in the sun)
- Swimsuit
- Snorkel gear (We will have a couple of sets sitting around, however, yours will fit better)
Caribbean saltwater flies:
All flies, especially bonefish flies, need weedguards — if you have flies without them we can tie them on at the lodge.
BONEFISH FLIES
| NAME | SIZE | COLOR |
| Crazy Charlie | 6,8 | White, olive, pink |
| Peterson’s Shrimp | 4,6,8 | White |
| Gotcha | 4,6,8 | White |
| Kwan | 6,8 | Tan |
| Mini Puff | 6,8 | Pink, Olive, Red |
| Bonefish Bitter | 8 | Olive, White |
| San Pedro Crab, Austins (Umqua) | 6,8 | Olive, Tan |
| Borski’s Bonefish Slider (Orvis) | 6,8 | Tan |
PERMIT FLIES
| Kung Fu Crab | 4,6 | Tan, Olive |
| Flexo Crab (Orvis) | 2,4,6 | |
| Anderson’s McCrab (Umpqua) | 2,4 | Tan |
TARPON FLIES
| Any big red and black tarpon fly | ||
| Gummy Minnows | 0,2,4,6 | Pearl, Light green |
We also have many flies and a fly tying station but it always helps to have a selection of your own.
Saltwater rods:
8, 9 or 10 weights with floating lines. A 9 weight is the best all-around weight if you bring only one rod.
We will also have a fleet of Scott Rods and Ross Reels, bring what you’ve got.
