Bonefish are usually found in shallow, saltwater flats. Given the unpredictability of inshore flats fishing, you’ll find yourself confronting something new each and every day that you go out. To effectively rise to the challenges of this ever-changing environment, bonefishers have to have the best tools on hand. Among the greatest of these is the …
When fishing for bones, strip setting is absolutely essential. Having a bonefish take your hook doesn’t mean that you’re guaranteed to bring him in. That’s because these fish have very hard mouths that are almost constantly open. They also chew their food with granular, crushing teeth on their tongue and upper jaw, and in …
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Given just how fast, smart and likely to spook bonefish are known to be, the ability to present your fly quickly and inconspicuously is always key to bringing a big bone in. Beyond having an excellent casting technique and being able to quickly adapt to changes in environmental conditions, you also have to develop …
Adaptability is a hallmark of good casting. After all, casting conditions are always going to change. Given the numerous bonefishing environments and situations that you’re likely to encounter, you definitely want several, solid casting techniques in your repertoire. Dropping the plane of your cast to one side, whether back casting or forward casting, is …
Wading is the perfect exercise for those who enjoy the hunting aspect of bonefishing. Searching for cruising bones while wading the flats will test your stealth, your vision, and your listening abilities. When done properly, wading can be a very delicate and effective way to land your prey. Following are several tips to help …
There’s obviously more than one way to catch a bonefish. From poling (fishing from the boat), to wading, to simply standing silently on the boat, watching for your chance to make the perfect cast, there are numerous strategies that you can use to pursue this beautiful, stealthy, and incredibly intelligent species. When chasing bonefish on …
Hooking a bonefish is rarely an easy feat. These fish are crafty, they spook easily, and they’re often difficult to spot. Once you’ve finally gotten a big bone on your hook, failing to bring him in is nothing less than heartbreaking. Following are five ways to break off a bonefish, along with a few tips …
Being smart, stealthy, and quick is how big bones live to make it to their impressive sizes. That’s why too many false casts can and will invariably result in disappointment. It’s incredibly tricky to cast to bonefish with a fly rod and reel. Not only do you have to cast accurately and with excellent timing, …
Catch and release fishing has become the norm among responsible fishers who hope to ensure a robust bonefish population for many years to come. To keep these efforts successful, it’s important to minimize the amount of time that bonefish spend out of the water, and to limit overall handling. Many people who travel to Grand …
To ensure robust bonefish populations, catch and release fishing is being promoted as a valuable tool for conservation. This gives bonefishers the chance to flex their skills, capture evidence of their prowess in photos, and return their prey back to the water safely. Unfortunately, however, catch and release techniques are only effective at saving …
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