Best bait and lures for permit
Preferred bait
Anglers cast live crabs to schools of permit hoping to catch one of these line-stripping fish, which also take shrimp & clams and occasionally small fish.
Preferred lures
Crab pattern flies/jigs for flats sight-fishing
Techniques
Anglers cast live crabs to schools of permit hoping to catch one of these line-stripping fish, which also take shrimp & clams and occasionally small fish.
Sources
- Myfwc.com (3 pages)
- Catchafloridamemory.com
- Floridasportsman.com (2 pages)
Fish guide
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.