Considerations : Emperor Blue Hook Silver Dollars are a generally peaceful schooling fish that inhabit the middle or top of the water column
In a previous life, Brian was the fly manager for Umpqua Feather Merchants, who produce many of the flies found in your local fly shop
Heres what we recommend bringing: A shorter, more maneuverable kayak or paddle board, easier to navigate tight turns and narrow passages A properly fitted PFD, required and essential, even in calm, shallow water Bug spray that covers both mosquitoes and no-see-ums, mangrove areas can have both, especially near dusk Polarized sunglasses, helpful for spotting wildlife and navigating shaded, dappled light A dry bag, to protect your phone or camera for capturing wildlife photos A whistle, useful for signaling if you become separated from your group in narrow channels Plenty of water, especially during summer months when heat and humidity make dehydration a real risk Tips for a Great Mangrove Tunnel Paddle Know Before You Go: This Isnt a Beginner Route Despite their calm appearance, the tunnels are not always beginner friendly
Reels that maintained cast control, powerful drag, comfortable fit, and smooth retrieve through testing have been added to my arsenal and included in this review