South Andros is an incredible fishery, superb guides and the service is excellent.
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Flats Fishing

Master the Skinny Water – From Grand Slams to Tailing Reds

Flats fishing delivers the ultimate sight-casting thrill: crystal-clear shallows, wary gamefish, and the challenge of precise presentations in skinny water. At Outdoors International, we hand-select the planet's premier lodges and guides for consistent shots at trophy inshore species—whether you're chasing the legendary Inshore Grand Slam (bonefish, permit, tarpon) or a Super Grand Slam (adding snook), or targeting powerful tailing redfish and explosive speckled trout.


Vetted Outfitters & Guides

Our curated trips span remote tropical paradises and accessible domestic hotspots, offering endless wadeable flats, mangrove edges, and lagoons with exceptional visibility and light pressure.

We’ve been on these fishing trips ourselves and they have our stamp of approval. If you're ready to plan your adventure, contact us for personalized packages.

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Kent Goodman with his 20th permit on a fly

Best in the World

This is the best place to see and catch a permit on the fly, period!  I have accomplished many Grand and Super Slams and absolutely love fishing here. The atmosphere is laid back, the service is first rate and the new lodge is absolutely stunning as it sits just a few meters from the Caribbean.

Kent Goodman / OI Client
Casting for bonefish

Core Tropical Flats Targets & Destinations:

  • Bonefish — Lightning-fast runs on white-sand flats.
  • Permit — The most challenging eat in skinny water.
  • Tarpon — Silver kings rolling and exploding on the surface.
  • Snook — Ambush predators in mangroves and channels.

Featured Exotic Destinations:

  • Ascension Bay, MexicoSuper Grand Slam central with world-class permit, bonefish, tarpon, and snook in protected lagoons.
  • Belize (Ambergris Caye, Turneffe Atoll & more) — Year-round Grand Slam potential, plus baby/juvenile tarpon and consistent bones.
  • Bahamas (South Andros Island) — Massive bonefish schools on endless pristine flats.
  • Christmas Island — Remote Pacific atoll loaded with average 2-5 lb bonefish and bonus giant trevally.

North American Inshore & Backcountry Flats Opportunities:

Expand your horizons with closer-to-home adventures targeting:

  • Redfish (Red Drum) — Tailing schools on grass flats and oyster bars—sight-fishing heaven.
  • Snook — Line-siders crashing mangroves and docks.
  • Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout) — Trophy-sized fish in hypersaline lagoons and channels.
  • Other inshore action — Including black drum, jacks, barracuda, and seasonal tarpon migrations.

Popular regions include the Florida Keys/Everglades (full slam potential), Lower Laguna Madre (Texas), and Gulf Coast marshes—ideal for shorter trips or combining with family travel.

Whether it's your first bonefish, a permit that finally eats, tailing reds under the Texas sun, or a multi-species slam in postcard settings, our vetted partners deliver expert guiding, top service, and unforgettable experiences.

Browse our growing collection of flats fishing trips above, or reach out—we'll match your goals, timing, and skill level to the perfect destination and lodge.

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