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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Bonefish and Tarpon Trust Week at Andros South
Learn about me, catch me, and help those who are helping me. Photo: rustychinnisimages.com We are pleased to announce a special Bonefish and Tarpon Trust week at Andros South this December. Guests will have the opportunity to learn from the leading minds in the bonefishing world, and a donation will be made on behalf of…
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The Best Time To Go Bonefishing
This could be May, or October, or February. We operate three fly fishing lodges in different parts of the world. When we’re talking with a potential guest who’s interested in a trip with us, we’re frequently asked the question, “When’s the best time to go?” At most of our operations, that question will be answered…
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Fighting Bonefish – 5 Tips
Muddy bottom – rod tip high, but bent to the butt. In the past we’ve covered how to spot bonefish, and how to set the hook on a bonefish. Great, you’ve done it all right and you’ve got one hooked up. Now what? Here’s what. Let him run. As soon as you’re confident that you’ve…
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Shallow Water Bonefish Pictures
This is a bonefish swimming in really shallow water. One of the neat things about our fishery on South Andros Island is that we target bonefish in some really shallow water. That makes not only for some incredible sightfishing, but also for some great photo opportunities. “Seriously, their backs were out of the water!” Actually,…
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Poling for Bonefish – 6 Tips
Rick stands quietly, and listens to his guide, and has a ‘cuda rod ready, and… So you’re in a fishery like ours on South Andros that’s loaded with bonefish, and you’re fishing from the boat, with your guide on the push pole. What should you do to make sure you’re successful? Here’s what. Be quiet….
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Wading for Bonefish – 5 Tips
Whitey wades well. OK, you’ve decided that you’re going to chase some bonefish on foot. Want to make sure you actually catch one? Here are 5 ways to improve your chances. Walk quietly. Bonefish sense noise and vibration from a long way away. If you’re on a flat with a hard bottom, step softly –…
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Poling for Bonefish
Poling in the West Side mangroves. Photo: rustychinnisimages.com Last week we covered wading for bonefish. Today we’re here to chat about poling. Compared to wading, poling is much more of a team effort. With an angler standing at the ready on the bow of the boat, the guide stands on the stern (hopefully on a…
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Reels For Bonefishing – 5 Things To Look For
Your most important piece of gear on the flats. Photo: Ric Fogel/Sportfolio Let’s face it – in an awful lot of angling situations, your reel is just a line holder. We love freshwater fish like fat rainbow trout, but the fact is that most (not all!) freshwater fish can be controlled just fine with a…
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Wading for Bonefish
Torrie and Ramsey found one. Photo: Ric Fogel/Sportfolio At Andros South and most other bonefishing destinations out there, there are two distinct ways to target bonefish – wading and poling. Today’s topic is wading for bonefish. Wading for bonefish is pretty simple at its core – you’re on foot, walking on a shallow tidal flat,…
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