Although few in the fly fishing world are aware of it, the Corn Islands are a saltwater fly fisherman's paradise.  With large numbers of bonefish crusing the flats daily and only a handful of anglers pursuing them yearly, its no surprise that these fish aren't too shy.  This cannot be said for many of the other more well known bonefishing locales in the Caribbean.  Not only do bonefish patrol these waters, but a decent number of Tarpon and Permit do as well.  Not to mention the various other species that will nail a fly, like Barracuda, Jacks, Snapper, Needlefish, Triggerfish, Rainbow Runners, Bonito, and many more.

 

Anastasia's on the Sea is located right next to the largest stretch of flats on the island, and one can step into the water and immediately begin sight casting.  We offer fully guided trips via flats boat, kayak, or wading.  We have 6,8, and 9 weight combos available.  

   
What to Bring:
Bonefish:average 2-5lbs, can exceed 9lbs.
Rod/Reel: 6-8 weight fast action; with large arbor reel with good disc drag and at least 100 yards of 20lb Dacron
Line: Clear or white WF floating line; but slow sink lines can also be effective 
Leader: 8-16lb
Flies: size #6-10; Crazy Charlies, Gotcha, Horror, various small to medium crab patterns, clouser (sparse white/chartreuse)
Other Info: The flats around the island vary in depth but are generally at least 1 foot deep, therefore flies with small weighted heads are preferred. 

Barracuda: average 5-10lbs, can exceed 30lbs
Rod/Reel: 9-10 weight; with large arbor reel with good disc drag and at least 250 yards of 20lb Dacron
Line: Interediate
Leader: 20lb with light piano wire tippet (no mono)
Flies: 1/0 - 2/0; Clousers, Deceivers, ballyhoo/needlefish immitations, poppers

Tarpon: average 20-50lbs, can exceed 100lbs
Rod/Reel:9-12 weight; with large arbor reel with good disc drag and at least 300 yards of 30lb Dacron
Line: Intermediate to Sinking
Leader: 20lb with at least 80lb shock tippet
Flies: Whistler or Clouser in colors Blue/White, White/Yellow, White/Silver, Orange/Black. Cockroach patterns with bucktail/feather, bucktail/rabbit fur are good. Most streamer flies should be weighted. Use a 2/0 or 3/0 hook

Permit: average 4-8lbs, can exceed 30lbs
Rod/Reel: 8-10 weight; with large arbor reel and good disc drag with at least 300 yards of 20lb dacron
Line: Floating or Intermediate
Leader: 16 to 20lb clear tapered leader
Flies: #2 to 1/0; Merkin fly, Turneffe crab, clouser deep minnow, other similar crab patterns.