Great Abaco Island, a 90-mile long sliver of sand perched on a shallow shelf directly West of Grand Bahama, abounds with fishable water. Nearly every shoreline on the island holds bonefish at some point during the tide, which can. . .
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Video: How to Properly Catch and Release a Bonefish
Here’s a great video from Bonefish & Tarpon Trust‘s Bahamas Initiative Manager, Justin Lewis, who explains why proper fish handling is essential to the survival of your catch and to the overall . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Fight Bonefish
If you’re considering a bonefish trip this winter, you’ve probably already heard the well-worn advice that better preparation leads to better experiences. And while that’s 100% true, you may find that certain aspects of the trip. . .
Read MoreVideo: Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon in Belize with Tom Rosenbauer
Here’s a great episode of The New Fly Fisher, with Tom and host Mark Melnyk traveling to southern Belize to fly-fish for the big-three flats species–bonefish, permit, and tarpon. They fish in a variety of conditions and types of water and offer plenty of . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Hook More Bonefish by Sight-Setting
Written by: Greg Vincent, H2O Bonefishing
Knowing when to set the hook is a vital skill that will help you land more bonefish.
Photo courtesy H20 Bonefishing
When some anglers and experts talk about the requirements for successful bonefishing, there is an over-emphasis on casting and too little attention paid to proper hook-setting technique. Of course, you should practice casting, but don’t get too caught up . . .
Read MoreVideo: Two Grand Slams in Two Days!
Here’s a cool video about an amazing experience in Belize, featuring Damien Nurre, general manager at Blue Horizon Lodge in Belize. Although he is by no means a saltwater specialist, Damien had incredible luck, scoring not one, but two grand slams . . .
Read MoreDiscovering the Magic of Christmas Island
Christmas Island (Kiritimati) is a destination that inspires adventure, and it is a mecca for anglers around the world. The fishing on Christmas Island is like no other saltwater destination on the planet, with nearly two dozen . . .
Read MoreClassic Pro Tips: Keys to a Successful First Bonefish Trip
Anyone who reads fly-fishing magazines and websites knows that the bonefish is one of the real prestige species for saltwater anglers, but, despite the fact that I edited one of those magazines, I’d never even seen a bonefish in . . .
Read MorePro Tips: The Keys to Learning the Bonefish Game
Written by: Greg Vincent, H2O Bonefishing
Catching a bonefish is an accomplishment for any angler, novice or expert.
Photo courtesy H20 Bonefishing
Every year, hundreds of new anglers join the migration to the tropics in search of what many consider to be one of the world’s finest light-tackle game fish: bonefish. Here in The Bahamas, we are fortunate to have hundreds of . . .
Read MoreVideo: The Incredible Astove Atoll
Here’s an amazing production from our favorite Lithuanian/Norwegian filmmakers, Nerijus and Vaidas of Black Fly Eyes. Previously, they had headed to Alphonse, one of the Outer Seychelles, and came back with a remarkable film. The next year, . . .
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