Bonefish

Our bonefish are typically found in 1-2 meters of water, so heavy flies that get to the bottom quickly are essential. We target large fish, so 1/0 hooks are recommended.

• McVays Gotcha 1/0 with 3/16 I-Balz or similar weighted eyes.
• Avalon shrimps 1/0 with 3/16 I-Balz or similar weighted eyes.
• Chartreuse/white and white clousers 1/0 with 3/16 I-Balz or similar weighted eyes.

Permit

A variety of crab and shrimp patterns are effective for Permit.

• Wolf’s Exmouth Crab (from untamedfliesandtackle.com.au and nervouswater.com.au)
• Tan and yellow Alphlexo crabs on 1/0, #1, or #2 hooks.
• White Alphlexo crabs on 1/0, #1, or #2 hooks.
• Avalon shrimps 1/0 with 3/16 I-Balz.
• Any good crab or epoxy shrimp patterns on 1/0 or #2 hooks.

Giant Trevally (GT)

Big, durable flies on strong hooks are a must for these powerful predators.

• Brush flies in black, black/purple, or tan (6/0 to 8/0).
• Openshaws ghost (4/0 to 8/0).
• Mullet and Garfish imitations (4/0 to 8/0).

Rods & Lines

• 10wt (General Purpose): The best all-arounder. Pair with Scientific Angler Sonar Sink 30 Clear (350gr) or Cortland Compact (350gr), available from nervouswater.com.au. A floating line is useful for barramundi or poppers.
• 12wt (GT): For targeting GTs. Use a floating or intermediate line like the Cortland GT/Tuna Tropic Plus or Rio Leviathan Intermediate (75lb core).
• 14wt+ (Marlin): For a serious shot at marlin.

Leaders

No need for expensive tapered leaders!

• Fluorocarbon spools: 20lb and 30lb
• Nylon spools: 50lb and 100lb

Spin Tackle

• General: 20-30lb braid outfit on a 6-7 foot rod.
• For GT: 80-120lb braid outfit on a strong rod capable of long casts.

Personal Gear Checklist

• Hat & Polaroid Sunglasses
• Lens cleaning cloth/spray
• Sunscreen
• Spray jacket
• Footwear that can get wet (e.g., sandals). Wading boots are not required.