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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Fast and accurate casting is essential for making the most of your bonefishing trip. You have to be able to cast the distance for bonefish and it is important to do so with stealth. With little time to prepare for your cast and extremely windy conditions to contend with, there is nothing better than practice …
Fly tying season is upon us and as you start restocking, you may want to have a few techniques for tying your flies faster. Moving through this task in a slow and methodical fashion can be quite beneficial. When the pressure is on, however, these 10 tips are guaranteed to help. Never Put Down The …
On days of low visibility, casting at schooling bonefish could be your best shot at landing a great catch. In these instances, the wrong approach could send countless fish swimming off in the wrong direction. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to increase your chances of reeling one in. Following …
Accuracy is far more important than distance when it comes to catching bonefish. Unlike trout fishing, you don’t have to cast very far. Rather than pushing for distance, you’ll need to be cognizant of wind speeds and wind direction, the instructions of your guide and how fast you can get your line out there. As …
The only thing better than catching a bonefish is catching a big one. This isn’t something that happens by chance. Bonefishing takes a lot of careful calculation, especially if you’re hoping to haul in a record-breaker. Fortunately, with the right flies, fly placement, stripping techniques and focus, you too can find and land a huge …
Whether or not you have the right gear for your bonefishing trip, it will play a major role in determining how successful you are. From your rods to your clothing and your footwear, different items and accessories are essential for comfort, efficiency and safety. The following is a detailed list of everything you need to …
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Poling for bonefish is its own, unique experience. When you pursue bonefish on foot, accuracy and stealth are key. If you’re fishing from the boat and the push pole is being manned by your guide, you’ll experience a range of difficulties in terms of noise, boat speed and line-stripping. The following are five things you’ll …
Once a bonefish takes your hook in his mouth, how you respond is going to play a critical role in determining whether or not you actually reel him in. Strip setting the hook instead of raising your rod will ensure that the hook embeds itself deeply. Bonefish have hard mouths and they chew their food …