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Turneffe Flats Lodge is located on the Turneffe Atoll about 1 1/2 hours by boat from Belize City. I have fished there 3 consecutive years, my last trip was the first week in June, 2007. My first year in early May 2005, I was primarily interested in landing a permit on the fly rod. I also wanted a grand slam. I landed 6 permit that first year. I spent a lot of time blind casting for tarpon and also fished bonefish on the flats. My second year, I concentrated on permit and bonefish. I hooked 4 permit, (one estimated at 25+ lbs) and landed 2. One got eaten by a shark at the back of the boat and the big one broke me off. In 2007, I hooked 10 permit, landed 8 (the largest was 20 lbs).
After seeing a 20 lb fish in hand, I would estimate the fish I lost last year to have been 30+ lbs. I spent a little time chasing tarpon and bonefish.

If you are interested in shots at permit on the fly, I can’t imagine a better location than T. Flats Lodge. I am heading back in 08 in early May. I am not too interested at blind casting for tarpon as i have landed several sight casting in Florida. The bonefish are tough as I think they get a lot of pressure. The Bahamas is better for big dumb fish. It helps to be able to cast quickly and accurately for the permit. Most shots are 25-60 feet, not far at all. You just have to be accurate and quick. Listen to your guide, they are excellent at reading fish as well as spotting them.

The lodge is excellent with great meals. We have had great trips all 3 years.