Spin Fishing List

This is a good general list of equipment and lures you will need for spin fishing in Central Belize. Our lure list is a compilation of favorites from all our BRL guides. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

BONEFISH PERMIT SNOOK & TARPON (S-M) TARPON
LINES lbs: 10 15 12 – 17 20 – 25
Rod: 6 – 7′(lt) 6 – 7′(med) 6 – 7′(med) 7′(med-hvy)
REEL: 150 yds 250 yds 150 yds 175 yds
CUDA LEADERS: 18″ to 24″ wire, 30 to 50 lb test
MONO LEADERS: clear 10 yard coils in test 60#, 80# or 100#

Suggested Lures: Below are Mike’s Lure recommendations, feel free to add or subtract depending on what you would like to fish for & what is available. Below is a per skiff (2 anglers) recommendation for a 6 night/5 day package.

Bonefish Lure Size Color
3 each Bachbone Jigs 1/8 oz; 1/4 oz Pink & Brown
3 each Phillip Wiggle Jig 1/8 0z; 1/4 oz Pink & Brown
bonefish Tarpon
Tarpon Lure Size Color
4 each Mirrolure 52m, 65m Red/White
2 each Heddon Zara Spook Red/White
2 each Rapala CD-11 Sink Red/White
2 each Ralapa CD-11 Sink Orange
2 each Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap;
3/4 oz sink
Gold & Black Back
Snook/Tarpon Lure Size Color
3 each Bomber B07 Aft Fire Tiger
2 each Rebel 3″ Pro Pop R’s Green Perch
2 each Excaliber Super Pop R Any
6 each Slug-Go 6″ w/off set hooks;
3/0,5/0
Rainbow Trout
4 Bags Storm Wild Eyed Jigs 4″ Any fishy color
2 each Yo-Zuri 4 1/4″
Crystal Minnow
Red/White
2 each Yo-Zuri 4 1/4″
Crystal Minnow
Blue Mackerel
snook barracuda
Barracuda Lure Size Color
3 each Tube Lures Tandem Hooked Green, Pink

We have in stock a small selection of special flies & Lures that work well here at BRL.