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what to bring bonefishing

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

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 …

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strip set

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 …

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trusting your guide

With countless years of experience and a strong familiarity with the local flats and the fish that swim in them, your guide is by far, the best resource that you’ll have when heading out to catch bonefish. The importance of trusting and listening to your bonefishing guide cannot be overstated. With his help, you’ll spot …

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CASTING IN WINDY CONDITIONSIONS

Casting for bonefish in windy condition is tough. In fact, it is one of the biggest and most common challenges among bonefishermen. Fortunately, there are a few flyfishing techniques that can make these efforts far less frustrating. Following are five tips that will help you cast quickly and accurately in any circumstances. 1. Practice Ahead …

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bonefishing wading

Learning how to properly wade is one of the most important parts of bonefishing, especially if you re eager to spend time chasing these fish on foot. Bonefish spook easily and they can sense vibration and noise from great distances. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do to improve your wading skills before …

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bonefish fisherman

Silence is one of the most critical skills to develop for bonefishing. Whether you are on the boat poling for bonefish or going after them on foot, every deliberate effort to mute noise and conceal your presence will help. Moving Through The Flats With A Push Pole Seemingly small noises can spook bonefish. Banging your …

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casting

People often spend considerable sums in order to fly to exotic locations for bonefishing trips. In order to make the most of your trip you are going to want to practice casting. Thus, it makes good sense to spend some time practicing your casting techniques before taking to the boat. Following are a few pointers …

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FIGHT A BONEFISH

Once you have learned how to spot the bonefish and have gotten them to take your fly or bait, it’s time to learn how to fight bonefish so that you can successfully reel it in. Although you might run into a few bonefish that don’t put up much of a fight, knowing how to respond …

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