Sometimes catching bonefish is more about not doing anything wrong than it is about doing anything incredibly well. Don’t do things bonefish hate! Bonefish Hate… Seeing a fly moving towards them. Almost all predatory fish hate it when flies come towards them. Just like sculpins don’t attack big rainbow trout, shrimp don’t attack bonefish –…
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Archives for December 2012
Get Loused
A subtle reminder of what those little critters above the anal fin of a Western Alaska or Dean salmon and steelhead really mean – you’re holding a mega-fresh fish that exited saltwater very, very recently. That’s both flat-out awesome and probably a good reason the battle was so epic. But, since we’ve honestly got the…
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Fired Up
Angler and cheerleader, somewhat excited about getting the fish in the net. More on Dean River Steelhead Steelhead Tips from Our Head Guide Cold Water Dry Line Steelhead Fishing Ken Morrish’s Steelhead Rig
Best Bonefishing Posts of 2012
Today we continue our year-ending series on our best posts of 2012 with…bonefishing! Best Bonefishing Posts of 2012 Sage ONE Review for Bonefishing. Yep, it was in our top gear posts list too. Backing for Bonefish. A poll in which our readers tell us which backing they like, and why. Tim Rajeff on Casting in…
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5 Ways to Catch More Alaskan Rainbow Trout
Trout fishing in Alaska is not the same as trout fishing in other parts of the world. If you’re chasing trout in Alaska for the first time, keep these handy tips in mind. How to Catch More Rainbow Trout in Alaska Get your fly down. Rainbow trout in Alaska (Western Alaska, at least) feed mostly…
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Rally Cap
When you’re swinging flies for anadromous fish, sometimes you’ll try anything. More on Fishing Craziness Bananas in the Boat Good Luck Charms Alaska West is a Fun Factory
Bonefish! 12 O’Clock! 40 Feet!
They’re some of the sweetest words in the world of fishing. If you want to hear those words, frequently, drop us a line to learn more about bonefishing at Andros South.
Free Hardy Bougle – Steelhead Rig Contest Reminder
Even if you’ve seen it already, make sure you check out our ongoing contest on steelhead rigs. Our readers are submitting their steelhead rigs, and we’re going to pick the best entry and send its author a brand new Hardy Bougle Mk VI 4″ reel. The contest runs through January 6th. Two Big Reasons You…
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Best Gear Posts of 2012
We’re nearing the end of the year, and you know what that means – we wouldn’t be a self-respecting blog without running a series on our best posts of the year. For 2012 we’re going to go with the top 7 in each category, because 7 seems like a good number and we’re a little…
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Getting Rigged
Today we bring you yet another one of Louis Cahill’s photos that looks at fishing from a different angle. An angler rigs up, while the Dean Channel looms in the background. More Cool Pictures Bonefishing is Fun Nice Shot. Dolly Art