Permit

Permit are the obsession of serious flats anglers worldwide — and for good reason. Notoriously selective, impossibly spooky, and capable of breaking your heart on the final strip, landing a permit on the fly is one of the sport's greatest achievements. From the grass flats of the Florida Keys to the permit-rich waters of Ascension Bay, Belize, and Xcalak, this collection covers the crab and shrimp patterns that give you the best shot when a permit tips its black tail and feeds your way.