The problem with permit is in your head.  In Einstein's famous Riddle where, the Brit lives in the red house, the Swede keeps dogs, the Dane drinks tea and so on… the question is: who own's the fish?  Now, if you make a table, analyze the clues you can logically deduce the answer.  Problem is, by that time, the fish swam away, you probably made a mistake, and now you…

Permit fishing in Key West is one of the most intense and rewarding angling experiences.  To catch a permit on fly is the culmination of angling skill, dedication, and pure hunting... The silence is deafening!   The water's surface is viscous and shinning silver and orange.  The outgoing tide is tepid, with the current passing between your legs being the only indication you’re wading, because it's the same temperature as your…

In the world of sports fishing, Permit are truly a rockstar gamefish!  They are something to aspire to, to appreciate and to respect.  For these reasons, permit have become a target of many anglers that travel to South Florida in hopes of accomplishing the goal of catching one.  The charter business in Florida is big business, and Permit represent a nearly year-round resource for that industry.  Measures to protect permit…

South Florida (from Biscayne bay to Islamorada to Big Pine Key including Flamingo in Everglades National Park) is the premier fly fishing and light tackle destination in the world.  For those looking to experience the "pinnacle" of saltwater fly fishing there is no more complex, diverse and abundant fishery on the planet than the stretch of water from Miami to Key West.  The Florida Keys are home to many of…