Fly fishing for bonefish is an exhilarating experience that draws anglers from around the world to the pristine waters of Grand Bahamas. While sunny days are often preferred for spotting these elusive creatures, cloudy days can offer their own unique advantages. In this blog, we will unlock the secrets to spotting bonefish on cloudy days, …
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There are many factors that affect the location and behavior of bonefish. However, none of these is more important than tides. Although tidal changes throughout the month vary by location, the resulting actions of bonefish do not. Bonefish use tides to their advantage. They leverage tides to both evade predators and feed. Whether changes in …
Dark skies and strong winds don’t have to signal the end of your bonefishing trip. In fact, if you’re lucky, less than ideal conditions could mean having your best bonefishing day ever. While those who are easily daunted often hang back at the lodge, intrepid anglers have the opportunity to fully capitalize on the knowledge …
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 …
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 …