Permit 101 // How to Fly Fish for Permit 

Excellent instruction. I am 82 and just got back from a DIY trip. I hooked and played a nice Permit for about 20 minutes before having it throw the hook near me. I had a barbless fly and let up on the pressure when the fish was close. My excuse. Never say never. If one gets to know an area where they hangs out you can get Permit. In some ways casting to a Permit while wading is better. No need to worry about the boat movement and less chance of being seen. I would not complain about any methods used to catch these wonderful fish. Yeah, I also got a 9lb Bonefish on this trip. I found that catching this fish is not much different than catching smaller Bonefish except for the battle. Yes you do need to be in good condition. That can keep you fishing into your 80s like me.

Well done Joe! Amazing fishing sequence at the start and then great advice. Thanks and keep up the great work!

Another great video. Love the T&T rod. You can’t go wrong with the Tibor.

Awesome video! Can't wait to catch one myself. Just got back from practice casting in the park dreaming of the fork tail devil ripping accross the flat.

Bucket list fish! Also enjoying the more frequent uploads

First class presentation there! This is worthy of all anglers to watch....

Great video. Very useful information on catching permit. Thanks for sharing your tips

Great video!

This is super bueno. Good insights amigo ⚡⚡⚡

My first thought was how does a guy that lives in the PNW near a trout stream have enough time in to teach us about permit fishing? Then I watched the video. Once again, super teaching. Best I have seen, and 100% spot on. I saved this one to my library. Thank you!

I've been fly fishing since 1992 mostly in Alaska. Kenia River, Russian River, Anchor River, Kasilof River, Naknek River. Recently moved to Texas and started fly fishing for saltwater species. Never stop learning. No one knows it all. Great video. Very informative. Thank you. I also rock an 8 wt T&T Sextant, but prefer a Hardy Zane reel.

I agree if the Permit races towards your fly. Stops or tips that fly is in its mouth. I believe many times people only feel the take when the fly is leaving the fishes mouth. Set the hook. Nice presentation Joe.

Great video as always Joe. I could have used this information last week! Take care,

Great Video with awesome advise! What sunglasses are you using?

Suggesting breaking a bonefish off so you can get a shot at a Permit pretty much sums it up!

I was the 101 view for permit 101!

Personally, I have found extra large bonefish (over 10 lbs.) in the same class as permit. They eat in the same manner. Your comment about permit being more difficult than bonefish is well put, except when dealing with very large bones. Great content!

Hi Joe, how many permit have you got with your fly rod?

Hey Joe, where you going with that rod in your hand? I just rewatched your permit video upon returning home from Belize. You hit the nail on the head with this video and I had a couple laughs too. Took me and my buddy about 3-4 days just to see them whether you get a shot at them or not. The sixth and last day brought redemption and a permit to each of us right at the buzzer! Small lightly weighted crab patterns stripped long and super slowly or shrimp patterns lightly weighted stripped steadily in short smooth pulses just as a real one would swim. Excellent job with the instructions. BTW I commented on your Patagonia trip recently. Thanks for all the good stuff you’re sharing with us.

Joe, Thanks for the great vid! Please explain the knots you use for adding tippet and attaching the fly. Will be heading to Cuba soon for the experience. Thanks Gregg

VERY insightful and helpful. Thanks. I did not know that you need to do a 'check' mini strip when the Permit dips down (tails) toward the crab pattern. I thought that you just kept stripping until you felt the weight of the fish once it was hooked? GREAT instruction. I have a 7-weight Scott Tidal with a Rio tropical line that I've used for Bonefish. It works quite well for Bonefish and moderate wind. Not sure whether it's well suited for heavy wind? Thought about moving up to a 9 or 10-weight Scott Wave or another rod to help going up against the wind. Thanks, Joe. - Mark

When I 1st heard of the term permit fishing I thought wait you need a permit to fly fish in some areas? Then realized oh permit is a species of fish lol

Nice vid! How have you been liking the sextant? Is it your new 8 weight, or just fishing it for the trip?

🌴what’s your favorite crab or shrimp pattern , ? I’ve never specifically went fishing for permit , are they in Tampa bay waters that you know of , and if so what areas , 🤔

Do you have any familiarity with the Echo Prime?

Just spent 5 hours sighting, casting and having follows and NO takes. Most frustrating, adrenaline sucking fish i have chased - Day 1 Permit 1 - Hendo 0. Watched your video - let get a 1 - 1

Born in the wrong country... In the wrong part of the world... I wonder do anglers realise how lucky they are to have a back door Permit fishing, or Permit fishing in their home country, or at least short distance travel to Permit fishing areas... The dream is all what is left for others.

Not tryna be a hater because I love your content. But your comment about not being a distraction I get it, at the same time it’s like you play thousands of dollars to potentially not catch a fish. I feel like you should be able to have fun while your out there.