How do you choose which bonefish fly to fish on any given flat? Keep these three basic variables in mind – color, size/weight, and sizzle! Color Most of the time, you want the color of your fly to basically match the color of the flat. The match doesn’t need to be exact, but it should…
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Andros South
Timeless Tips: Reading Mangrove Flats
If you’ve spent much time around our web site, you’ve probably seen Aaron Adams’ work before. Aaron is the Director of Operations for Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, and one of the world’s leading biologists when it comes to – guess what – bonefish, tarpon and other critters that swim around on the flats. He also…
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Guide Poll: Favorite Sunglasses Lens Color
A couple weeks ago we kicked off the first installment of our “Guide Poll” series of posts where our team of professional fly fishing guides weigh in to answer common questions asked by you, our readers! Today, we’re continuing the series with answers to a question we receive all the time from our guests in preparation…
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Timeless Tips: How to Break Your Fly Rod – 10 Simple Options
Most fly rod manufacturers these days offer lifetime warranties, and we say you should do whatever you can to take advantage of such generous offers. Paying repair fees is awesome, ruining your fishing day is super cool, and having to wait for your rod to be repaired is the most fun you’ll have this side…
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Fishpond Grand Teton Rolling Luggage – Review
With five different fly fishing lodges across four different countries, one thing we’re confident we know a little bit about is traveling with fishing gear. We’re constantly on the search for better ways to organize our gear when bouncing around from destination to destination, and if there’s anything we’ve learned over the years, its that…
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Bahamas Bonefish Conservation via The Cleanest Line
Like us, we know many of you who check into our blog care deeply about the well-being of bonefish in the Bahamas. That’s why we try to share the latest in Bahamas bonefish conservation whenever possible! Our pal and Director of Marketing and Communications for Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Nick Roberts, recently put together a…
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Wind on Your Dominant Shoulder – Top 3 Casts
It’s no secret, excess wind is one of the most challenging variables to overcome when casting a fly rod.. Particularly on the flats. Many anglers fret the thought of having to deliver the fly directly into a stiff headwind, often practicing for hours into the wind in preparation of an upcoming trip. However, we find…
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Timeless Tips: Caring for Fly Lines
Contrary to popular belief, the fly line is arguably the most essential part of any fly rod setup. One can spend top dollar for the most elite rod and reel on the market, but their performance rests largely on the quality of the fly line it is paired with. We go to extreme lengths to…
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YETI Tundra Coolers – We’re on the Bandwagon
YETI Coolers need no introduction. In fact, its safe to say that YETI has deservedly become one of the most recognizable brands in the outdoor industry. That being said, we’ll be the first to admit that when they first started gaining popularity, the idea of a several hundred dollar cooler seemed a bit over the…
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Mono vs. Fluoro from Hatch Outdoors
Our friends from Hatch Outdoors are back with some more great tips in video form on tying custom leaders for the salt. In their most recent edition of their video series, Bruce Chard covers the pros and cons of mono (nylon) versus fluorocarbon leader material and how they can be best used together when tying…
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