Utila Island, Honduras... fishing?

[Locnar]

I'm headed to Utila Island, Honduras for a month in a few days. I'm going to bring a fishing rod and some tackle. Anyone been there and tried fishing there? I hear they have bonefish, permit, grouper, snappers... even tarpon in the shallows and lagoons. Any tips on lures or live bait?

[captpierre]

Can't go wrong with heavy line, 1-2 oz pyramid weights, assortment of larger hooks. Dropshot with any meat you can find. Maybe smaller stuff to catch bait.

[BillM]

A medium power spinning outfit, some braid and 20-30lb flouro leader will be great for stalking the flats or fishing from shore. Live shrimp will be your best bet.. That type of fishing doesn't have to be heavy duty, takes a lot of the fun out of it.

[limeyangler]

A medium power spinning outfit, some braid and 20-30lb flouro leader will be great for stalking the flats or fishing from shore. Live shrimp will be your best bet.. That type of fishing doesn't have to be heavy duty, takes a lot of the fun out of it.

 

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[Fishwilly]

I've been to Roatan which is close to Utila and saw so many huge tarpon....Didn't bring a rod arghhhhhh!!

[Locnar]

Thanks guys! I'll be there in a couple days and will have all month to try and figure out the fish down there.