We’re not lying when we say that bonefish on South Andros aren’t typically as spooky as they can be in other parts of the world. That being said, they’re still bonefish, and presenting a fly in a non-terrifying manner is still the name of the game. We’ve brought you four ways to spook fewer bonefish…
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Bonefish
What Species of Bonefish Did I Catch?
Whether you’re wading the flats of South Andros or poling along in Hawaii, odds are the bonefish you’re going to catch are going to look very similar. Sure, there might be some size differences, and perhaps a difference in color depending on their surrounding environment, but for the most part a bonefish looks like, well,…
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Bahamas Bonefish Conservation – Update
For obvious reasons we care a lot about the well being of bonefish populations in the Bahamas. We know many of you do too. That’s why today we’re passing on a recent update sent to us from bonefish guru, Dr. Aaron Adams, on the latest conservation efforts being made by the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust…
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BTT on Best Handling Practices for Bonefish (Video)
Do you love fly fishing? Do you love fly fishing for bonefish? Then it’s time to do something for yourself and start handling them using the best practices possible. After all, the more bonefish handled responsibly, the more bonefish you get to fish for. The fine folks at Bonefish and Tarpon Trust just released a…
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Fishing to Nervous Water
Today we present the third and final installment of our mini series of posts on nervous water. We’ve already gave a brief primer on what nervous water actually is along with how to identify nervous water created by bonefish on the flats, and today we wrap it up with the good stuff – how to…
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Bonefish Food
Today’s post goes out to all the fastidious fly tyers out there.. The un-pressured bonefish of South Andros aren’t overly picky when it comes to exact fly pattern. That said, we have noticed over the years a few common characteristics amongst the flies that seem to work best on our flats – large profiles (big,…
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Identifying Nervous Water
Last week we started our three-part series on nervous water created by bonefish with an introductory post on, well, what the heck nervous water actually is. Today we continue the series with a few tips on how to identify nervous water, which some of you know is easier said than done. So, without further ado…..
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Nervous Water
When most anglers think of bonefishing, the image of fish cruising through gin-clear water, over white sandy bottoms, under the high sun of a blue-bird day is most likely what comes to mind. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. If that was always the case, heck, spotting bonefish would be easy! But its not. Occasional…
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Moonscape
Many of our first-time guests are quick to point out our bonefishing flats are unlike anything they’ve ever seen before. “Out of this world,” we’ve even heard on more than one occasion. In fact, one of the most consistent comparisons we hear about the flats of South Andros is that its like fishing on the…
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Keep Your Rod on Point
You’re patiently scanning the flats when you spot a fish off in the distance. You start closing in on your target when something; a flash, a shadow, a sound, catches your attention. You look away for no more than a second when you realize, “what, he disappeared!?” You scan around frantically for the fish you…
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