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Backcountry
Fishing Tips

The following
fishing information is provided by Capt. Omar
Orraca for those who may want to bring some of their own fishing equipment. REMEMBER a
guided trip includes everything. |
SPIN Fishing
- Strong fishing rod with a heavy backbone
- 8# to 20# test line depending on targeted fish
- Imitation Bait: Imitating Sand Perch, Mullet, Anchovies, Pilchards, Sardines, Greenies
and Threadfin Minnows
- Other Lures: top water plugs
- D.O.A. fishing lures
- leader 50# to 100#
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FLY Fishing
- Fly rod size: 6 WT to 10 WT
- Fly line: intermediate or monocord
- Tips: Floating and Sinking tips
- Flies:
Fly
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Hook size
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Color
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| Woolhead mullet |
no. 1/0 to 3/0 |
gray, brown, white |
| Deceivers |
no. 2 to 2/0 |
olive/ brown/white or brown/ white or black/white |
| Glass minnows |
no. 2 |
olive or amber |
| Poppers |
no. 1/0 to 2/0 |
brown, white, black |
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Clothes and Gear
- Shorts, fishing pants or pants with zip-off pant legs
- Comfortable "boat friendly" shoes
- Short sleeve shirts or long sleeve for sun protection, light in color, vented fishing
shirts are most comfortable
- Hat
- Sunglasses, polarized preferred
- Sunscreen; spray or roll-on is easiest
- Raingear; noninsulated shell
- Camera
- Snacks; fruit, energy bar, sandwich
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In addition to photographing your catch you will have the opportunity to see
huge Iguanas roaming the banks and sunning in the trees. You will also have the
opportunity to see a variety of lizards, birds, crabs, and you may hear the famous frog of
Puerto Rico (Coqui) sing it's song throughout the peaceful lagoon. |
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