Three Girls In A Bar
My fishing stories don’t normally start out this way but…………. I was off exploring Little Exuma when I met three girls in a bar. My opening line ” what are you three doing on Exuma?” lame I know but...
View ArticleThe Girls vs. Mr. Bonefish – Abaco
I’m in the fortunate position of being able to talk “fishing” everyday with people from all around the world. So I have a fairly decent feeling for the demographics of our sport. I don’t see a lot of...
View ArticleInagua Bonefishing – Guest Blog
I got this great report from Jeff Miller on his recent stay on Inagua. I will let the report speak for itself since it is very well written, but thought I would add my two cents worth (double the value...
View ArticleIs It The Arrow Or The Indian?
I fall into the camp that fishing success depends 90% on the indian and 10% on the arrow. What do I mean by that? The ability to catch bonefish comes down to the skill of the angler rather than the fly...
View ArticleNoise On The Flats
I don’t see this topic discussed much in magazines, forums or around the lodge, but in certain situations, bonefish are hyper sensitive to strange noises. I have met a great many anglers who don’t...
View ArticleBiscayne Bay Bonefish and the Bonefish Whisperer
Here is a great guest blog written by Kevin Becker who I met at the Naples Backcountry Fly Fishers annual banquet. Our discussion quickly turned to unique fishing opportunities, one of which we had...
View ArticleBadfish Stand Up Paddleboard
The Badfish Stand Up Paddleboard begins a series I’m doing over the next few days on boats, kayaks and SUP’s available for the DIY tropical angler. Over the years my friends and I have transported a...
View ArticleDIY On Grand Bahama
Grand Bahamas doesn’t get a lot of attention from DIY’ers because of its fantastic lodges and guided fishing. However there are plenty of places to fish on your own. Here is a nice guest blog from Dr....
View ArticleBonefishing Tips
I had to laugh at this story. Of course it’s distressing at the time and you can just imagine the chaos on the flat. But it’s one of those stories that I’m sure they will tell over and over as the...
View ArticleInflatables For DIY Bonefishing
I have yet to find a perfect inflatable for the DIY fisherman, but happy to say that the manufacturers are taking notice and there have been some remarkable improvements in watercraft over the last few...
View ArticleHard Shelled Watercraft
Finishing up this series on watercraft for the DIY angler let’s take a look at some of the hard bodied boats that are out there. I’ve had the pleasure of fishing out of a number of them and without...
View ArticleThe Do It Yourself Bonefishing Sweepstakes
Lets Go fishing in the Bahamas!!!! Now is your chance to win all kinds of great prizes from Sage, Rio, Redington, Costa, Discount Flies and much more. The Grand Prize is a one week bonefishing trip...
View ArticleDIY Bonefishing Sweepstakes -Week #1 Winner
Just a quick note. The draw for the Week #1 winner was made last night at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. And the Winner is: GERALD WOLOSHYN Gerald is from Saskatchewan, Canada and has an extensive...
View ArticleDIY Bonefishing – Cat Island
I love Cat Island in the Bahamas. It’s quiet, has beautiful beaches, the people are really friendly and there are enough places to walk and wade to have a memorable fishing trip. If your non-fishing...
View ArticleDisney’s Castaway Cay Bonefishing Excursion
Thought this might be of interest to those of you trying to combine a family friendly vacation with the chance to connect with a bonefish. I mean there isn’t anything wrong with throwing your eight...
View ArticleBonefishing Out Of Akumal, Mexico
Bob Poole of Atlanta has sent in a report on a trip that he took with Pesca Maya while staying in Akumal, Mexico. This is a great way to augment a DIY trip, by booking a guide for a day or two. There...
View ArticleDo It Yourself Bonefishing Sweepstakes
Thanks for all those who have entered the Do It Yourself Bonefishing Sweepstakes, there have been thousands of entries and it is great to see the enthusiasm. The winner of Week #2″s draw is: Chris Hunt...
View ArticleSome Memorable Bonefish
To end the week I thought I would put up pics of three of memorable bonefish from this past season. They rank up there not because they are the largest I’ve ever caught or seen but because of the...
View ArticleWhich Knot. Surgeons vs. Blood
In the past I have been asked which knot I prefer to tie for homemade leaders and adding tippet? The Double Surgeons or a Blood Knot? The answer isn’t as straight forward as you might think. For me it...
View ArticleLong Island Bonefishing Lodge
There has been a great response to the Do It Yourself Bonefishing Sweepstakes, with thousands of entries. Since we are approaching the halfway point in the contest I thought this would be a good time...
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