Fishing for Permit

The permit fishing at Casa Blanca may be the very best in the world. As many as 26 permit have been caught on the fly in a single week. Another week guests boated 10 Grand Slams, one permit, one bonefish and a tarpon, all in one day! One guest even boated 9 permit in one week, on fly tackle.

Permit are by far the most difficult fish you'll encounter on the flats. They have superb eyesight and a well developed sense of smell. Aside from their obvious physical differences, permit differ from bonefish in several other ways. Because of their body size, they seem to be much more comfortable in deeper water. Although it is fairly common to see permit with their tail and dorsal fin out of the water, they usually won't remain there for long. They're constantly on the move and never remain in one area for a great deal of time, so quick, accurate casts (and luck) are essential. Don't become discouraged with a few refusals. Permit are difficult but catchable. Anglers at Casa Blanca boat them every week during the season