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GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS

T&T Sextant 909-4

As technology and performance continue to push the limit of possibilities, the end goal for a fly rod remains the same. We seek to cast a fly line with ease and accuracy – to deliver our best artificial imitation at the right time and in the right place to convince the fish to eat. In saltwater fly fishing, fly presentation and placement are often as critical as when casting tiny imitations to fussy selective trout. But there is also a need for power; both to face into the wind so commonly encountered and to turn the heads of the largest fish.


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Mako Model 9550 Reel

  • Fully sealed with o-rings, proprietary carbon/Teflon lip seals.

  • Full-contact carbon-fiber drag system that uses “button technology” eliminating start-up friction.

  • Large calibrated drag knob with "one turn stop" providing a full range of drag.

  • QuickLock spool and a three-ball bearing spindle assembly.

  • Type III Anodization (Black & Digi Camo) & Enhanced Type II colors. 

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Costa Reefton Pro Sunglasses

Named after the iconic New Zealand fishing town, Costa’s classic Reefton frame just got some serious PRO upgrades. The large frame loved by anglers now carries our new PRO Series fit and features: sweat management channels and eyewire drains, improved Hydrolite® rubber, fully-adjustable nose pads, top hooding and side shields and metal keeper slots. Keep your frames on your face, your vision clear and your eyes on the fish.


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SA Magnitude Smooth Infinity Salt Clear Tip

Magnitude lines are ushering in a new era in saltwater fly line technology, headaches with clear lines are a thing of the past. Our new family is loaded with revolutionary new technologies making it most durable and slickest clear floating fly line on the market. Period.


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RIO Flouroflex Permit Leader

RIO's 12ft Fluoroflex Permit Leaders are made of 100% fluorocarbon for maximum stealth and abrasion resistance when fishing clear flats for cruising or tailing permit. Fluorocarbon leaders also sink faster than their nylon equivalents, which is an advantage when targeting fish on deeper flats. With a long, medium-stiff butt section, this leader is tuned to deliver typical crab and shrimp patterns in the wind.


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Simms Superlight Fishing Pant

Mixing together a tropical punch of unmatched on-water performance, Superlight Pants wick moisture, dry in a flash and beat back the sun with powerful UPF 50+ protection. Water-repellent, fast-drying woven nylon with a cooling touch for a full suite of on-water comfort and protection.


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Simms SolarFlex Sun Hoodie

The SolarFlex® Hoody stretches hot-day performance with a mobility-minded, UPF 50+ rated construction, essential back-of-hand sun coverage and a hood closure that locks in protection for full-throttle boat runs and sunny days.  Built with Simms' highest performing solar protective knit fabric that feels smooth to the touch, stretches for comfort, dries fast and keeps you odor-free with HeiQ Fresh and HeiQ Stain Away.


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Favorite Fly: Strong Arm Merkin

A highly effective crab pattern designed to catch permit and other flats species like bonefish and redfish, known for its distinctive, stiff chenille “arm” or claw.


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TRAVIS SANDS' EXPERIENCE RECOMMENDATIONS

Soul Fly Lodge

"An Immersive Bahamas Fly Fishing & Lodging Experience Targeting Bonefish & Permit On Great Harbour Cay in The Berry Islands"


From stalking bonefish on firm white sand to chasing elusive permit in the ocean-side shallows, every day is sight fishing at its finest. Whether you're wading or on the bow, our guides will put you in the zone. This is technical, rewarding fishing in the Berry Islands, Bahamas.