A whole lot has been written here and elsewhere on the topic of catching bonefish with flies. There are thousands of tips and tactics out there, and most of them even have some merit in one situation or another. Heck, you can even go to bonefishing school! That being said, we really think that your…
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Just a Couple of Bonefish
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Bonefishing – The Ready Position
Gary’s ready. For many anglers starting off bonefishing, the hardest part isn’t making long casts or fighting the fish – it’s being set up properly to make a fast presentation when a shot presents itself. If you’re fishing from the boat, keep these tips in mind so you’re ready when you need to be. Take…
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Rio Bonefish Line
Photo: Rio Products We’ve said in the past that for an all-around line to chase bonefish on South Andros Island, we think the Rio Tropical Clouser is the ticket. The short front taper on the Clouser line does a great job turning over big flies and getting your rod loaded quickly – both important traits…
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Bonefish Flies – 5 Favorites For South Andros
Something in here’s gotta work. Compared to most in the bonefishing world, the flies that we like to fish on South Andros tend to be an unusual combination of big and light. For anglers wanting to load up a fly box before their trip, that can make it a little hard to buy commercially available…
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Bonefish Leaders – What To Use In The Bahamas
Rod, reel, line, leader…all equally important. OK, you’re headed to the Bahamas this month to chase bonefish. You’ve got your rod and your reel and your line all ready to go. How should you handle your leader? Here’s how you should handle your leader. First of all, remember that bonefish in places like South Andros…
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First Time Bonefishing
Bjorn and the fish are equally hooked. Photo: Chris Stromsness Today we’ve got a guest post from a guy who loves bonefishing so much he’s got a blog about it. Bjorn Stromsness writes Bonefish On The Brain – chock full of bonefish-related content from all around the world. If you like bonefish, you should check…
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Want To Go Bonefishing For Free?
It’s not as bad as it looks. Photo: Wayne Walts Sign up for our weekly newsletter by November 11th, and you’ve got a chance to win a free bonefishing trip to Andros South. Really? Really. We’ve done it before and we’re doing it again. This past July, Eric Dawson from Oklahoma City, OK won a…
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Game On
The Slack Tide will be occupied tonight. Today marks the start of our 2009-2010 season at Andros South. Rick Sisler and his team on South Andros have been hard at work making final preparations, and we’ve got a lodge full of guests tonight. Most importantly, the bonefish of South Andros are swimming around hungrily, just…
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How to Pack for Your Day of Bonefishing
It actually matters a lot what’s in here. Today’s post relates to packing and bonefishing, but it’s not about loading your big bag before you leave your house – you already know how to do that. Today we’re talking about your typical day on a bonefishing trip – it’s the first morning of your week…
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