Saltwater Fishing in Belize

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Take advantage of the kayaks, paddling baits out can be effective, good way to catch pelagics from the comfort of the sand. Best to paddle baits out over a sand bottom(of course) on gentle sloping beach. Also I would slow troll live/dead baits(sardines/reef fish/strips of squid). I would also troll a few artificials (rapalas/crystal minnows) around the reef edges. If no action trolling, try bottom fishing your baits(for snappers). For bottom fishing, drift with current to cover as much ground as possible. You can drop sabiki rigs off the kayak and pick up bait easily. I've hooked larger fish from the sabiki rigs, once in a while. Tarpon may hit a chub, definitely cudas, snappers, etc. Chubs actually are a very stinky fish(their flesh), not a bad strip bait.
 
Wailua Boy said:
Take advantage of the kayaks, paddling baits out can be effective, good way to catch pelagics from the comfort of the sand. Best to paddle baits out over a sand bottom(of course) on gentle sloping beach. Also I would slow troll live/dead baits(sardines/reef fish/strips of squid). I would also troll a few artificials (rapalas/crystal minnows) around the reef edges. If no action trolling, try bottom fishing your baits(for snappers). For bottom fishing, drift with current to cover as much ground as possible. You can drop sabiki rigs off the kayak and pick up bait easily. I've hooked larger fish from the sabiki rigs, once in a while. Tarpon may hit a chub, definitely cudas, snappers, etc. Chubs actually are a very stinky fish(their flesh), not a bad strip bait.
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I'm sorry I'm very new to salt rigs and I know you said what a sabiki rig is, but could you please explain it more thoroughly? If it were you would you just catch a bunch of fish during the day, put them in that accordion keeper, and try them at night? Also when you talked about glow in the dark flys, are there any specific brands or names? Like what size should I be buying? Sorry for all these questions I'm just not very smart when it comes to salt fishing and I get all hyped up for this trip. Thanks again.


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Sabiki rigs are usually vertically jigged(but they can be casted), so 4-6 small flies tied in a row with a sinker on the end(also known as shrimp flies). Research "How to use a sabiki rig to catch bait" there a few good tutorials. I've caught bait fish from a few inchs up to about 12in. For glow in the dark flies research menpachi fishing tips(most this info is out of Hawaii but it applies here).
 
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Sabiki rigs are usually vertically jigged(but they can be casted), so 4-6 small flies tied in a row with a sinker on the end(also known as shrimp flies). Research "How to use a sabiki rig to catch bait" there a few good tutorials. I've caught bait fish from a few inchs up to about 12in. For glow in the dark flies research menpachi fishing tips(most this info is out of Hawaii but it applies here).
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Okay thank you so much for all of your help I'll definitely do some research on it. Thanks again.


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Wailua Boy said:
Sabiki rigs are usually vertically jigged(but they can be casted), so 4-6 small flies tied in a row with a sinker on the end(also known as shrimp flies). Research "How to use a sabiki rig to catch bait" there a few good tutorials. I've caught bait fish from a few inchs up to about 12in. For glow in the dark flies research menpachi fishing tips(most this info is out of Hawaii but it applies here).
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So I researched these rigs and I don't think they are right for me because I would not be able to cast the rigs out and I would need to because the dock isn't far out enough. What flys or lures would you recommend I buy that would be small enough that the sardine could bite it and get hooked (what hook size exactly, and do you recommend any brands?), and would a shrimp fly be the best choice? Would that be what they would hit the most? Thanks.


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I would still bring some sabikis, just in case. You actually can cast them from shore, this is how people snag sardines but also you can drop them off the kayak and catch baitfish(mostly small reef fish) that way. Depending on species of sardine, they won't bite, they feed mainly on zooplankton; they are snagged or netted. There may be some mackerel scad(akule) that will bite flies though. They are a little larger than sardines but good baitfish also. Let me check my tackle box for hook sizing ,not sure off the top of my head.
 
Wailua Boy said:
I would still bring some sabikis, just in case. You actually can cast them from shore, this is how people snag sardines but also you can drop them off the kayak and catch baitfish(mostly small reef fish) that way. Depending on species of sardine, they won't bite, they feed mainly on zooplankton; they are snagged or netted. There may be some mackerel scad(akule) that will bite flies though. They are a little larger than sardines but good baitfish also. Let me check my tackle box for hook sizing ,not sure off the top of my head.
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Wow I never knew that about sardines and okay thanks whenever you get a chance.


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