FLY FISHING IN PLACENCIA, BELIZE Belize is a well-known destination by both saltwater fly fishermen and divers. Its main claim to fame is that it has the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere, and second in the world only to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Its waters are home to rich flora and fauna. Although there is good bonefish and tarpon fishing, Belizes star is the permit, one of the most difficult species to catch on the fly. Permit are found all over Belize but the best spot is the south of the country, on the coast opposite Placencia. There, anglers give themselves the pleasure of catching permit tailing, alone or in schools, of considerable sizes on average. The waters in the south offer good fishing of tarpon, bonefish, snooks, jacks (mutton and horse-eye). Outside the reef, sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, wahoo, tuna (yellow fin and black fin) can also be found, depending on the time of year.
To get to Belize from the USA, Southamerica or Europe, direct flights are available from Miami, Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston. To get to Placencia, there are more than 11 daily flights leaving in the morning . For more information in Fly Fishing e-mail: patricia@splashbelize .com
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