 "Tarpon Toad - PURPLE")
 "Sparkle Minnow - CHARTREUSE")
 "Flexo Crab - WHITE")
 "Avalon Keel Crab -")
 "Clouser Minnow - CHAR/WHITE")
 "Hydros® Saltwater Big Game -")
 "Orvis Tarpon Bunny - PURPLE")
 "Lowcountry Saltwater Fishing School -")
 "Bonefish Gotcha - TAN TAILING")
 "Mini Finesse Game Changer - Two Pack - WHITE")
 "Mink Shrimp -")
 "Lefty’s Deceiver - YELLOW/RED")
 "Skittal Mantis Shrimp -")
 "Hydros® Reels - MATTE GOLD")
 "Clearwater® Fly Rod -")
 "Helios™ D Fly Rod Outfit -")
 "Men’s Ultralight Storm Jacket - BLACK")
 "Recon® Fly Rod -")
 "PRO Approach Shoes - CAMOUFLAGE")
 "Recon® Fly Rod Outfit -")
 "Clearwater Bootfoot Waders -")
 "Helios™ F Fly Rod Outfit -")
 "Men’s PRO Zipper Waders -")
 "Hydros® Spool - SILVER")
 "Mirage Tippet Material - Big Game - IGFA -")
 "Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam Fly Line -")
 "Orvis Wide-Mouth Guide Net - DUSTY OLIVE")
 "PRO Depth Charge 3D Fly Line—Smooth -")
 "Mirage Big Game Leaders 2PK -")
 "Men’s PRO Waders - SHADOW")
 "Women’s PRO Stretch Long-Sleeved Shirt - LILAC PLAID")
 "PRO Approach Hiker – Salt - SALT")
 "Pro Saltwater Tropic Fly Line—Textured -")
 "Finesse Game Changer - WHITE")
 "Clearwater® Fly Rod Outfit -")
 "Tungsten Bauer Crab - OLIVE")
 "Pro Saltwater All Rounder Fly Line—Textured -")
 "Men’s PRO Sun Skiff Pants - SAFARI")
 "Mirage Reel - BLACKOUT")
 "Clearwater® Fly Rod Saltwater Outfit -")
 "Women’s Ultralight Wading Jacket - MINERAL BLUE")
 "Convertible Line/Head Wallet -")
 "Absolute Saltwater Leader -")
 "Bajio Boneville Polarized Sunglasses - DARK TORTOISE MATTE/GREEN POLARIZED GLASS LENS")
 "10’ Salmon PolyLeader -")
 "Bajio Bales Beach Polarized Sunglasses - DARK TORTOISE/BLUE POLARIZED GLASS LENS")
 "Hydros® Saltwater -")
 "Bajio Cometa Polarized Sunglasses - AMBER TORTOISE/COPPER POLARIZED LENS")
 "Absolute Predator Toothy Fish Leader -")
 "Everglades Saltwater School, Florida -")
 "Christmas Island Boots - GRAY")
 "Bajio Piedra Polarized Sunglasses - DARK TORTOISEGREEN POLARIZED GLASS LENS")
 "Bajio Vega Polarized Sunglasses - SHOAL TORTOISE/COPPER POLARIZED GLASS LENS")
 "Bajio Soldado Polarized Sunglasses - SILVER/GREY POLARIZED LENS")
 "Bajio Paila Polarized Sunglasses - MANGO/GREEN POLARIZED LENS")
 "Belize Bonefish Bonanza -")
 "Belize Saltwater Fly-Fishing School -")
 "Belize Grand Slam Fly Fishing School -")
 "Men’s Ultralight Wading Jacket - LAKE BLUE")
 "Mirage® LT - PEWTER")
 "Mirage® LT Spool - MIDNIGHT")
 "Women’s PRO Waders - SHADOW")
 "Mirage® Spool - PEWTER")
 "Predator 7½’ AR Leader -")
 "Orvis Wide-Mouth Boat Net - BLACKOUT")
FAQS
For saltwater fly fishing, you need a sturdy rod and reel, like our Helios rod with a Hydros reel, plenty of saltwater flies, and clothing designed to block harmful sun rays, dry quickly, and wick away moisture. You’ll find all the gear you need for saltwater fly fishing at Orvis.
We designed the Helios fly rod for the experienced angler who demands precision and accuracy with every cast. Find the Helios 3D and 3F here as well as budget-friendly options in fly rods from our Recon and Clearwater lines. Choose a full saltwater fly-fishing outfit, or pair your existing rod or rods with our Mirage, Hydros, Clearwater, or Battenkill fly reel. These reels offer the size and strong drag essential for casting to and hauling in big saltwater gamefish. Explore options in fly line with the correct density, taper, and stiffness for saltwater environments. Our PRO saltwater fly line offers optimal performance for targeting tropical gamefish in hot weather and warm water.
Choose a 9’ fly rod for saltwater fishing.
The best weight for a saltwater fly rod depends on the target species. A 6wt, 7wt, or 8wt will get the job done for inshore species up to about 10 pounds. These are good weight rods for the flats. A 9wt rod makes a good choice for larger fish in bays or lighter offshore fishing, but choose a 10wt if you’re fishing offshore for kingfish or cobia. For tarpon, larger jacks, or sharks, choose 11wt or 12wt.
Use a designated saltwater reel for saltwater fly fishing. Saltwater reels are designed to withstand the corrosive effects of salt, and they offer the appropriate drag. The Orvis Hydros reel is an excellent saltwater fly-fishing reel.
You need a saltwater reel size that matches the weight of your target species and your rod weight. So, if you have a 9wt rod, use a 9wt reel.
Our best selling saltwater flies include the Clouser Minnow, Lefty’s Deceiver, Crazy Charlie, any of the Chocklett’s patterns, and the Merkin Crab.
Dress for sun protection, cooling, and comfort while saltwater fly fishing. Our PRO Sun Hoodie and Crew boast a UPF 50+ rating for maximum protection from the punishing tropical sun, and they’re made in a performance fabric to promote rapid evaporation and impressive cooling. Our Sun Skiff pants offer the same protection from the sun with just-right stretch built in for comfort and mobility. Ultralight Wading Boots come in men’s and women’s sizes and offer a lighter-weight option ideal for a saltwater fishing environment. The women’s and men’s Ultralight Convertible Waders feature an innovative 4-layer waterproof breathable nylon shell, also perfectly suited for saltwater conditions. The popular Christmas Island Bootie and PRO Approach Shoe allow you to walk in warm water without waders while keeping your feet protected. You’ll also find fly-fishing outerwear suited to the rigors of saltwater fishing, including the waterproof and packable Ultralight Storm Jacket.
Wear polarized sunglasses for fly fishing, preferably with UV protection, scratch-resistant lenses, and a lightweight, comfortable frame.
Saltwater Fly-Fishing Clothing & Gear
Our Saltwater Collection includes fly-fishing clothing and gear ideal for fishing the flats, deep sea, or surf. We offer peerless Helios 3D fly rods, saltwater flies, and reliable seaworthy sunglasses from brands like Costa for more productive days in saltwater environments. Our collection also includes all the saltwater fly-fishing reels and line you need to cast to your favorite species, along with field-tested clothing ideal for saltwater fishing. Leader and tippet can spell success or failure in fly fishing. Trust our Absolute Saltwater and Predator Toothy Fish leader to give you the strength you need to net feisty saltwater game species. Round out your kit with the best flies for saltwater fly fishing, tied to imitate tasty gamefish prey from around the world. If you’re yearning for your next fly-fishing adventure, explore the trips and schools in our Saltwater Collection. We offer fly-fishing trips to Belize for the angler driven to target bonefish, permit, tarpon, and other saltwater species. Enroll in an Orvis fly-fishing school and learn how to cast to multiple saltwater species in a single week. We offer opportunities to learn or to improve your skills at fly-fishing schools in Belize and on the East Coast in the Florida Everglades or the South Carolina Lowcountry. Join us for an unforgettable saltwater fly-fishing getaway.