Bonefish Fly Series – The Clouser Minnow
Not to get to technical but there are two different patterns, the original Clouser Deepwater Minnow and the Bonefish Clouser. Both were designed by Bob Clouser, originally for catching smallmouth bass...
View ArticlePacking For The Flats
I’m back from a week of trout fishing in the interior of British Columbia for what most likely will be the last trout trip of the season. The weather was so-so but the fishing was good. I’m sworn to...
View ArticleBonefish Fly Series – Bonefish Junk
This Charlie Craven fly is the most recent pattern to be added to my “favourite fly” list. I’m a big fan of Charlie’s, the way he ties and the innovative nature of the flies he produces. When I first...
View ArticleThe Angling Report – DIY Lodges
For those of you who have not seen it, The Angling Report is a subscriber only newsletter written for “the angler who travels.” Edited by Don Causey it is a must have publication when doing research...
View ArticleFly Fishing Clubs
It’s a shaken cocktail: equal parts social gathering and local fishing information mixed with a dab of environmental consciousness. All of the ingredients combined make for an enjoyable evening, where...
View ArticleSalmon On the Fly
I know you thought I had died or worse, stopped fishing, because it has been so long between Blogs. But really I was working!!! Doing the kind of research that nobody wants to do, but inevitably some...
View ArticleBonefish Junk (light)
As I get ready for the upcoming season, it’s time to finish tying the flies I will need for the next four months. I had started a series showcasing my top six bonefishing flies when I got completely...
View ArticleFly Series – Greg’s Flats Fly
Developed by Greg Miheve, this is my “go to” fly. It’s the first one I tie on and stick with it unless there is a refusal. The proof of the flies effectiveness is evident when I count how many I have...
View ArticlePacking For A Trip
I’m off to Abaco and Acklins this week for the start of my winter bonefishing season. Looking forward to being on the flats again. Over time packing has gotten a lot easier and less stressful. I well...
View ArticleMoore’s Island, Abaco, Bahamas
Located approximately 28 miles from Abaco, Moore’s Island offers an angler the chance to catch world-class bonefish along with numerous shots at big permit. It’s not particularly easy to get there but...
View ArticleCamping For Bonefish
If you want something a little bit different how about camping on a deserted cay in the Bahamas and catching bonefish ten steps from the tent. Well that’s exactly what I did a couple of weeks ago with...
View ArticleAcklins Bargain Fishing
I will provide a complete fishing report on my recent Acklins trip in the next Blog but wanted to get this information out quickly as the space is going to fill up. Fedel and Erica of Acklins Outback...
View ArticleAcklins 2013
Spent the last ten days of my Bahamas trip on one of my favorite islands, Acklins. Changed it up a little this year, camping for three nights and spending the last seven days with my buddies at our...
View ArticleAirborn Inflatable Flats Boat
I had previously reported on a revolutionary new inflatable flats boat designed by Dick Swan called the Bare Bones II. A product of Airborn Inflatable Boats, it’s small enough to be carried in the...
View ArticleMahahaul, Mexico Bonefishing Trip
Received this report from Nick Luke, who resides in the UK and fished with Nick Denbow of Western Caribbean Fly Fishing School in Mahahual, Mexico from Aug 18 – Sep. 8th. I have fished with Nick on...
View ArticleTarpon On Acklins
Got a great report from Willi Loehman of Fort Collins, Colorado and Jeff Miller of Greenville, North Carolina about their recent trip to Acklins. They stayed with Fedel and Erika at their Acklins...
View ArticleRIO Bonefish Quickshooter Fly Line
I seldom do equipment reviews and never on items I haven’t purchased myself. But when I find something that works and makes life on the flats easier, I want you to know about it. RIO Products...
View ArticleBonefishing on Great Inagua
Received the following report from Vince Tobia of Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters just back from his recent trip to Great Inagua. For those of you who do not know Vince, he has been designing and leading...
View ArticleDo It Yourself Bonefishing
Do It Yourself Bonefishing is now available!!!! It was a great experience to write a book on a subject so near and dear to my heart. Published by Derrydale Press and co-written with Kirk Deeter...
View ArticleWinners – RIO Quickshoot Bonefish Line
I know you thought I either forgot or am to hung-over to actually draw two names out of a hat. As you recall, RIO was kind enough to donate two RIO Bonefish Quickshooter lines to Do It Yourself...
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