THE BIG 4...
PERMIT...
Perhaps the ultimate challenge to the saltwater fly angler - the Permit prowls Antigua’s shallow coral flats in search of crabs and shrimp upon which to feed...
If you are good enough (AND lucky enough) to hook one... be prepared for searing runs and dogged resistance all the way to hand.
Bask in the glory…. Repeat as necessary!!
BONEFISH...
These power packed fish cruise the shallow flats and bays of Antigua offering the quintessential sight fishing experience for the traveling angler...
Whether tailing in inches of water or mudding down deep they pull like little else and are always a thrill to catch...
TARPON...
These prehistoric looking armor plated fish can be found to over 100lbs especially in the harbors...
Catching fish of such size that can jump 6ft clear of the water on occasion - is not without its challenges!
Fortunately in Antigua we also have numerous ‘baby‘ tarpon in the 5-40lb class which can offer amazing sport during the day - but also AFTER DARK!
SNOOK...
These low profile and powerful predators cruise shorelines and loiter in super skinny water amongst mangrove roots - waiting to ambush a meal that is unfortunate enough to stray within striking reach.
Once hooked they run powerfully toward structure and trust in your tackle is essential to persuade them back away again to more open water...
Landing a BONEFISH, PERMIT, TARPON & SNOOK - in ONE DAY....
- is called a SUPER SLAM!
Permit Gallery
Bonefish Gallery...
Tarpon Gallery
Snook Gallery
THE OTHERS...
JACKS...
BARRACUDA...
SNAPPERS...
These brutish relatives of the rather more genteel Permit - are the true ‘Gangsters of the Flats’.
They strike as a ‘wolf pack’ with ferocious speed - terrorizing flats, mangroves , bays and open ocean habitats alike.
Their power almost beyond belief!!
SNAPPERS...
BARRACUDA...
SNAPPERS...
Whether Yellowtail or Schoolmaster, Mangrove or Mutton... the Snappers are a hugely successful family that fight tremendously hard for their size...
Their willingness to rush from cover to grab a passing lure - or crush down on top water lures makes them a light tackle favorite!
BARRACUDA...
BARRACUDA...
BARRACUDA...
Last - but certainly not least...
The Barracuda is perhaps the ‘Flats Universe Boss’ - lurking motionless often in very skinny water - before a lightning strike that is often too quick to process...
Their razor like teeth make short work of anything that comes into contact - but when hooked making searing runs and often impossibly high jumps...
Watch your fingers - and remember to use wire traces!