For the past two years, bonefish have been tailing, spawning, and living life largely unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bahamian bonefish populations are robust, and opportunities to catch massive, impressive bones abound. Moreover, as travel restrictions are being gradually rolled back, visiting the Bahamas is becoming much easier. Whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, it’s important to …
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With pristine waters and year-round fishing opportunities, the Bahamas is the preferred destination for both new and seasoned bonefisherman. Visitors can enjoy temperate weather, consistently robust bonefish populations, and plenty of opportunities to spy and catch bonefish of impressive sizes. If you’re currently planning a bonefishing trip, you can look forward to highly skilled guides, …
There are several things that you’re guaranteed to hear about bonefish no matter where they’re found. These fish are notorious for being stealthy, easy-to-spook, and difficult to spot. Apart from the ones you land with a little beginner’s luck, catching a bonefish requires patience, skill, and the right gear for your intended setting. However, another …
Bonefish in the Bahamas: Then & Now Bonfishing was a brand-new sport in 1969 and fly fishers largely preferred wading through the flats and chumming for this sly, stealthy species. Throughout the years, bonefishing tools and techniques have become increasingly sophisticated. Moreover, the regulations pertaining to the capture and retention of bonefish have become ever more stringent. …
A Fish for Every Season: Bahamas Bonefishing There’s never really a bad time for bonefishing in the Bahamas. After all, most locations enjoy temperate weather year-round. Although there are bound to be windy days, rainy days, and overcast days, temperatures don’t change dramatically between December and June. Notwithstanding this fact, it’s still important to know …
Family fishing adventures are guaranteed to create memories that will last a lifetime. Although your kids may be initially reluctant to share your love of fly fishing, they’ll quickly come to enjoy the environment, the challenge, the sense of accomplishment, and the quiet, inner peace that this sport invariably brings. One large part of fostering …
Throughout the world, there are currently 11 known bonefish species. Although there are several general characteristics that you can expect from bones, no matter where you encounter them or what type they are, slight differences in appearance and behavior can be found from one location to the next. Understanding these differences and knowing what to …
One of the best ways to ensure that your bonefishing trip is a productive one is by bringing your own gear. If you’ve never gone fishing for bones before, you might be tempted to go on a full-out shopping spree. However, it’s important to avoid crossing the line between being well-equipped and being over-equipped. Too …
Fly fishing has a tendency to get the adrenaline up, especially when you spot something big, beautiful, and worthy of catching. This leads to oversights and hasty decisions that often result in tangled lines, missed opportunities, and even physical injuries. From making loud, sudden noises, to carrying too much gear, there are countless ways to …
Bonefishing is guaranteed to test your patience and skill unlike any other type of fishing adventure. Not only are bonefish naturally good at hiding, but they’re also elusive and incredibly stealthy. From making sure that you aren’t wearing bright colors or covered in distinctive smells, to timing, measuring, and presenting your casts perfectly, there’s a …