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
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
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.
