Working now for Permitthe last 14 days

1. 01
   Cuda Flystreamer

   Specifically designed to imitate needlefish, a key prey for barracuda, which become more active on the flats in cooler fall waters.

   Islamorada / Upper Keys Flatsfrom 1 report
   80%
2. 02
   Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)streamer

   A universal baitfish imitation, effective for various predatory species on the flats and inshore as they feed on schools of baitfish.

   Islamorada / Upper Keys Flatsfrom 2 reports
   80%
3. 03
   Merkin Crabdry

   Crabs are a primary food source for permit and bonefish on the flats year-round.

   Islamorada / Upper Keys Flatsfrom 1 report
   80%
4. 04
   Redfish Fly (Weedless)streamer

   Ideal for targeting redfish and snook in the shallow backcountry and around mangroves, where weedless presentations are crucial.

   Islamorada / Upper Keys Flatsfrom 2 reports
   80%
5. 05
   Deceiver (Lefty's)streamer

   A versatile baitfish pattern, excellent for targeting larger predatory species like tarpon, barracuda, and snook as they ambush bait.

   Islamorada / Upper Keys Flatsfrom 2 reports
   80%
6. 06
   EP Shrimpnymph

   Shrimp are a consistent food source on the flats, targeting bonefish, permit, and redfish.

   Islamorada / Upper Keys Flatsfrom 2 reports
   80%
7. 07
   Gotchanymph

   A classic shrimp imitation for bonefish and permit, effective for tailing fish on the flats.

   Islamorada / Upper Keys Flatsfrom 1 report
   80%
8. 08
   Tarpon Toadstreamer

   A proven pattern for resident tarpon, imitating crabs or baitfish in mangrove areas and channels.

   Islamorada / Upper Keys Flatsfrom 1 report
   80%
9. 09
   EP Shrimpnymph

   Shrimp are a consistent food source year-round inshore, and fall presents excellent opportunities to target tailing fish on the flats.

   Everglades National Park - Florida Bay & Ten Thousand Islandsfrom 2 reports
   80%
10. 10
    Deceiver (Lefty's)streamer

    A versatile baitfish pattern that imitates various smaller fish, excellent for predatory species like Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish which are active in the fall.

    Everglades National Park - Florida Bay & Ten Thousand Islandsfrom 2 reports
    80%
11. 11
    Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)streamer

    A universal baitfish imitation, effective year-round for almost any predatory saltwater species, especially with fall baitfish activity.

    Everglades National Park - Florida Bay & Ten Thousand Islandsfrom 2 reports
    80%
12. 12
    Palolo Wormwet fly

    Fall is one of the peak seasons for Palolo worm hatch events, which can trigger aggressive feeding from Permit, Tarpon, and Bonefish.

    Everglades National Park - Florida Bay & Ten Thousand Islandsfrom 1 report
    80%
13. 13
    Crab Fly (Merkin)nymph

    Crabs are a consistent food source on tropical flats year-round, making this pattern effective for tailing permit, bonefish, and redfish in the fall.

    Everglades National Park - Florida Bay & Ten Thousand Islandsfrom 1 report
    80%
14. 14
    Redfish Fly (Weedless)streamer

    An effective weedless imitation of shrimp and crabs, crucial for targeting redfish in the shallow salt marshes and mangrove environments year-round, including fall.

    Everglades National Park - Florida Bay & Ten Thousand Islandsfrom 2 reports
    80%
15. 15
    Gurgler (Saltwater)popper

    A topwater pattern that creates disturbance, mimicking a fleeing baitfish or injured prey, enticing aggressive strikes from predatory species like Snook, Tarpon, and Redfish in the fall.

    Everglades National Park - Florida Bay & Ten Thousand Islandsfrom 1 report
    80%

Ranked by Fly Findr confidence across recommendations from the last 14 days on waters that hold Permit. Mentions count approved bite reports in the same window.