So you’re out on some beautiful bonefish flat. You’ve thrown on a new leader designed perfectly for the flats. You’ve picked a fabulous bonefish fly. You’ve tied it on with a non-slip mono loop. You’re not done yet!
Reach down onto the flat, grab a little handful of sand from the bottom, and rub your fly around in it. Bonefish have a very sensitive sense of smell, and this simple little step will help take off any leftover smell of sunscreen/head cement/this morning’s bacon.
We’ve even heard the theory that different flats smell different to bonefish, and this may make your fly smell more like it’s ‘home’. How true that is we’ll never know, but we do know that rubbing your fly in some sand is easy, takes about 5 seconds, and might help…so why not?
Hey, want a whole bunch more tips on bonefishing? You should download our free Bonefishing 101 Guide, if you haven’t already!
That’s some good advice right there. I’ve been doing this for a couple years now.
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Here’s a trick to try. You know those gell capsules with krill oil inside. Carry a couple with you. Prick the capsule with the hook and rub your fly with the contents.
But I love the smell of my SKOL tobacco on my fly! I wonder if this tip woulda helped me on my last trip to Andros South.
Love You Guys!
Ed Garcia