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The Permit is widely considered the holy grail of flats fishing. These extremely wary fish are notoriously difficult to catch on fly, making them the ultimate challenge for experienced anglers. With their distinctive sickle-shaped tail and incredible eyesight, permit demand perfect presentations and nerves of steel.<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Permit is widely considered the holy grail of flats fishing. These extremely wary fish are notoriously difficult to catch on fly, making them the ultimate challenge for experienced anglers. With their distinctive sickle-shaped tail and incredible eyesight, permit demand perfect presentations and nerves of steel."},"featured_media_source_url":"","image":{"src":"","srcWebp":"","srcset":{"(max-width: 600px)":"","full":""},"srcsetWebp":{"(max-width: 600px)":"","full":""},"width":0,"height":0},"meta":{"fish_behavior":"One of the most difficult species due to extreme wariness when feeding. Feed on bottom crabs and mollusks. Very sensitive and aware of surroundings. Require patience and precision casting.","fishing_techniques":"Weighted flies to reach the bottom. Strip very slowly, tick across bottom, or leave stationary. Alphlexo Crab pattern highly effective. Look for shapes and shadows below surface.","best_season":"Year-round, best January - March","recommended_gear":"8-9 weight rod, floating line, long leader (12-14ft), 12-16lb fluorocarbon tippet","difficulty_level":"5","size_range":"18-36 inches (45-90 cm), 10-35 lbs","scientific_name":"Trachinotus blochii","conservation_status":""},"fish_types":[],"habitats":[],"difficulties":[],"gallery":[],"related_trips":[]}