EP Ascension Bay Mantis Shrimp “Ascension Bay” is in the name for a reason…If you’re heading to Ascension Bay in Mexico for some permit fly fishing, this is a must-have.Add this one to your fly box before your next saltwater fly fishing trip. Craven's Flip Flop The Flip Flop is a great choice for permit & bonefish as well.

It’s tied reverse style to get to the bottom quickly to flee from permit and tease them into biting.

Ehlers Fat Boy Crab The Fly Fishers’ own Pat Ehlers worked with Rick Murphy, host of the Sportsman’s Adventures TV show, to build a permit fly designed to fall quickly to the bottom and perfectly imitate a crab.

This is one of our favorites for Mexico’s Ascension Bay. Want to catch permit? Gotta have this one.

Cathy's Fleeing Crab Cathy’s Fleeing Crab is a staple in every saltwater fly fisher’s arsenal.

Bauer Flats Crab This is one of our favorites for fly fishing permit in Belize and Mexico.

While they are tough to catch these flies just could give you the best shot at catching one.

There’s also nothing more satisfying to catch either. There’s nothing tougher to catch on the flats than a permit. CHECKOUT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PERMIT FLIES BELOW.

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