Not all bonefishing is done from a boat. In fact, some of the best bonefishing experiences you’ll ever have could come when you’re standing knee-deep in water with your line looped by your feet. Thus, in addition to priming your casting skills for your big trip, you also need to get ready for days when …
Few bonefishers bring anything impressive in on the first try. Fishing for bone takes patience, skill and all the right strategies. Fortunately, the five tips that follow will greatly increase your chances of success as you hit the flats and start learning the nuances of this truly clever fish. 1. Hire A Guide There are …
Whether you’re a new or seasoned angler, there are a number of factors to consider when deciding how far you should lead your fly. No single, lead distance will work well in every situation. If you ask around, you’ll hear stories of success that involve leads of up to three feet and leads as short …
You never want to let a rush of excitement spoil your chances at catching a tailing bonefish. Happier, more aggressive and much less likely to spook than a fish that’s lazily swimming near the bottom, tailing bonefish still require an incredible amount of stealth and skill. When you spot an exhilarating flash of tail just …
New anglers have a lot to learn when it comes to approaching bonefish with stealth. Bonefish are among the easiest fish to spook. They are also highly vigilant and very much cognizant of changes in their environment. That being said, there’s a lot that must be done to disguise your efforts to get up close. …
One of the best ways to improve your forward cast is by working on your backcast. In fact, this is also the best way to perfect your overall fly fishing skills. This cast happens directly behind you and you’ll be walking backwards while you do it. Practice will give you a good feel for …
There are a number of important considerations that you need to make when presenting the fly to permit fish. If you have a lot of experience fishing for trout or bonefish, you may be tempted to use some of the same techniques. Without the right strategies, however, even the most masterful anglers can struggle to …
Surprisingly, you don’t have to cast great distances in order to catch bonefish. In fact, some of the best fish have been nabbed at less than 40 feet. While mastering the long cast is a very common goal, casting short for bonefish will often provide the greatest opportunity for success. Unfortunately, the short cast can …
Those with the greatest amount of success in catching big bones tend to have a lot in common. Not only are they experienced,but they know which actions consistently produce amazing results. Following are seven habits that every bonefisherman should adopt and that every effective bonefisherman already maintains. Listen To The Guide Guides are present for …
Just because you are not fishing doesn’t exactly put you off duty. When your fishing partner is on the bow, there’s a lot that you can do to ensure his success. When your time to stand on bow arrives, your partner is guaranteed to return the favor. The following are five ways to make sure …
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