I generally use either a 5 wt or 7 wt for a lot of my flats fishing. Two of the largest bones were caught on 5 wt and they gave a workout , but definitely landed them , 26-28 inch fish that I would estimate over 5-7 lbs. The longtime guide I have used numerous times originally told me no one used a 5 wt there, after a day of fishing he said there were a few souls that he guided that used a 5 there, Lefty and Lee were two of them. Ever since the first time , he always insists we bring the 5 along when the wind isn’t too much. I put the rod in his hands one afternoon and after adjusting so as not to overpower the rod he was convinced he needed to get one. When I asked him who had taught him to fly fish, he said Lee and Joan Wullf were his mentors.

“He came right over and ate it. They don’t always do that...” lol. Legend.

There's a reason he's wearing a light blue long sleeve hoodie; to blend in with the light blue sky. Looks like so much fun.

I retired too young, and moved to Belize. A very simple, quiet existence back in the jungle. But the fighting makes it worth it. Smallish tarpon are my favorite

@phhdvm

4 ай бұрын

Damn autocorrect- of course not fighting. Meant fishing

@newflyfisher

4 ай бұрын

I agree, small (under 40 pounds) tarpon are the best

Love Mark because 1) his face will ALWAYS be sunburned and 2) will find a way to mention "trote'" even when he isn't fishing trout

@2chainz391

3 жыл бұрын

He even fights saltwater fish like they’re trout

Amazing footage guys and an amazing destination! I did a DIY on Long Caye in Belize a decade ago and there I caught my first bonefish on the fly. I have been an addict ever since. I too reside in Southern Ontario and have actually had the pleasure of crossing paths with you Mark while fishing on the Grand in Fergus. Please keep vids coming, especially in the salt!

For a fly tosser, A bucket list item for sure!!!!!!!!

Absolutely awesome!! Just what I was looking for ! Some tips and tricks for a coming trip. Post more like this !!!

Great show. Also nice to see no sharks waiting for a tired fish.

I know I will never be able to fish in the flats, but I love the setting about those trips. Warm weather, blue sea and fishing. Great video

The trifecta! Thrill of a lifetime for sure.

Great stuff, mark and Tom have fished everywhere, and still get so excited it’s awesome. That tarpon was a beauty, well played.

Another fantastic video! I can't wait to break in my new 10wt! Keep up the great work!!

Great video! I enjoy all the episodes!

Great video...looking forward to hearing Tom speak at the GRTU Troutfest in Texas next month!

I grew up in key calker i still have vivid memories how to work those flats basically a catch every cast

@pandaman123ful

8 ай бұрын

In fact one time i put a broken ballon on a hook and trolled it behind the boat and caught at 15 pound yellowfin jack

Great show ..... love bonefish and Permit .... soon Tarpon

What a great video!

So nice ..... love the salt water flats 🤙

Hi there. Just finally caught my first bonefish. Thanks for the video.

@newflyfisher

2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

Mark, dude, awesome!!!

@newflyfisher

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Milton, if you haven't been, put it on your bucket list!!! Mark

Amazing stuff, this video has taught me loads for my trip in a few months to Cuba. I am so excited for this trip of a life time catching the fish of my childhood dreams. Keep up the great work and Tite Lines G

@newflyfisher

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Have fished here a few times but years ago, once years before the lodge was built. Great permit and tarpon spot! Nice video.

@newflyfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Jacks are like rabid dogs. I personally think they are the most underrated saltwater species. I believe they fight harder than permit, as well.

Less is more absolutely!

Very nice video!

Excellent I fresh water flyfish must try saltwater sometime. Cheers from Saskatchewan

Very nice😎🎣👍🏼👍🏼

awesome video. well done, Q: what's the best flies you used for this trip?

Nice!!

Great work! how difficult to cast from beach without a stripping basket.

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Love the video! Great content... say, how many days did you fish to make up this video?

@newflyfisher

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, we fished 5 or 6 days... not all fish caught made the episode however. We literally had shots a hundreds of permit! M

That Tarpon Battle! Drooooool! Amazing! Can you go over the tackle used in more detail?

@newflyfisher

4 жыл бұрын

Orvis 9 foot Helios 3d 10 weight rod, Hydros SLV reel, Rio Tarpon 10 weight floating weight forward line - 40 lb RIO tarpon tapered leader. Mark

I love the color on your nose Mark.

What was your go to rod and reel combo on this trip?

@newflyfisher

4 жыл бұрын

Orvis 9' Helios 3D rod 9 weight rod with either Hydros SL IV reel or Mirage IV reel - that will cover you for bones, permit and small tarpon. Mark

Looks like a great place to fish, but the price is probably out of my range. Now if there were an RV park nearby.....

@armjamal1

3 жыл бұрын

how much the cost would be?

Will they break Kelly galloup 7/8 echo streamer x to be specific?

my dad is gowing there tomorrow

BONEFISH the illusive grey ghost

what's the purpose of 40# tippet ?

@newflyfisher

2 жыл бұрын

Tarpon can grow very large and they have rough sandpaper like teeth that can wear through a thin leader. 40 lb helps keep you buttoned to big fish during long fights.

@rigginuts

2 жыл бұрын

@@newflyfisher but weren't you permit fishing at the time?

@newflyfisher

2 жыл бұрын

yes, but we also had a 10 weight tarpon rod ready to go should the opportunity present itself... it presented itself.

@rigginuts

2 жыл бұрын

@@newflyfisher I got ya. Congrats

@davescheer5038

2 жыл бұрын

@@newflyfisher , I was just wondering, “ now this could be an experiment,” 40 lb tippet is very thick and yes I understand it’s need because as you said there are some big poons out there ! , but not only is it hard to tie on a 40 lb line to a fly but it seems like the fly would lose a lot of action in the water on top of the visual thing wouldn’t the tarpon see that heavy of a tippet ? I have never gotten a tarpon on a fly yet but I fly fish the flats , here’s what I was wondering, I use something called beading wire , it can be bought at Walmart in the craft section I use it when I spin fish for toothy critters like mackerel, it’s very thin multi strand stainless steel plastic coated wire that can actually be tied into a knot , if you had 4” inches or longer of this tied with a loop knot to the fly ( so it had more action ) and it’s thinner less likely to be seen by the poon, and it wouldn’t get wore thru our get busted off , the wire only costs like $ 2.69 for a spool of 100 yds , I think that this could be a worth while experiment and it could maybe land a trophy? What do you think ? 🤔

Fish comes out of the water rod and reel go right under !! What are you doing ? Yeah I’m sure it’s sealed drag and all that! But no one ever taught you to respect your gear and it’ll respect you !?

I wish “experts” would please stop touching the fish and holding them out of the water. Sets a bad example for those new to fly fishing.