The ability to ‘tail’ a fish, that is, the ability to land fish safely and effectively without a net is a skill every angler should possess. After all, we’ve all been on a trip where the net didn’t make it into the back of the pickup. Regardless, the old adage reigns true; if you want…
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Deneki Chronicles: Tailing Bonefish – Hit ‘Em On the Head
Most of the time that you’re casting a fly to a bonefish, that fish is cruising and you want to lead him with your fly – maybe 2 to 10 feet depending on the situation. Leading him gives your fly time to sink and ensures that he doesn’t spook from the ‘plunk’ of the fly…
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Skinny Water Bonefish
In the world of bonefishing, there are few moments more exhilarating than the first sight of a tail protruding through the surface of the water. At Andros South, we fish a lot of skinny water which means we’re fortunate to get a lot of shots at tailing fish. What’s better than shots at tailing fish?…
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Casting to Tailing Bonefish
You’ve stalked, searched, and finally spotted perhaps the most exciting thing in bonefishing, a tailing bonefish.. Now what? Tailing fish can make even the most experienced anglers weak in the knees. Not to worry, the next time you spot a tailer, follow these steps to make the best shot possible. Relax! Tailing fish are happy…
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Tails!
We’re really lucky at Andros South to fish some pretty skinny water at times. That means we get plenty of shots at tailing bonefish. Tailing fish means happy fish, and even happier anglers. Heck, we’re getting excited just thinking about it. More on Tailing Bonefish Why Do Bonefish Tail? Tailing Bonefish – Take Your Time…
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Landing Fish Without a Net – 6 Tips
The ability to ‘tail’ a fish, that is, the ability to land fish safely and effectively without a net is a skill every angler should posses. After all, we’ve all been on a trip where the net didn’t make it into the back of the pickup. Regardless, the old adage reigns true; if you want to catch…
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Tailing Bonefish – Take Your Time
There is nothing more exciting when bonefishing than seeing that first flash of a tail as it breaks the surface. Many of us have learned that tailing fish are often the most aggressive and because of this fact, we see a lot of anglers rush the shot, including yours truly! We learn quickly that when…
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Tailing Bonefish – Hit ‘Em On the Head
Most of the time that you’re casting a fly to a bonefish, that fish is cruising and you want to lead him with your fly – maybe 2 to 10 feet depending on the situation. Leading him gives your fly time to sink and ensures that he doesn’t spook from the ‘plunk’ of the fly…
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Tailing Bonefish
We fish a lot of really skinny water at Andros South, and that means casting to a lot of tailing bonefish. Not everybody captures it as well as Louis Cahill, though. More on Bonefish in Skinny Water Tailing Bonefish Video Tips on Wading in Shallow Water Standing in Shallow Water