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: Alvin’s Favorite Redfish Gear
Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides spends a good part of each year guiding for redfish along the Texas coast, so he knows what works. Last summer, he made a video about his Favorite Bass Gear, and now he’s done the same for redfish. He goes through . . .
Read MoreHow to “Read” Mangroves to Find Fish
Mangroves are such a common sight along most tropical saltwater shorelines that anglers rarely pay much attention to them, at least until it’s time to find a shady spot for lunch. But these unique trees can contain many clues. . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Find Redfish in the Lowcountry
The South Carolina lowcountry is one of the most distinctive saltwater fisheries in the region, particularly when it comes to chasing redfish. Famous for flood tides, during which hungry fish push into the Sawgrass marshes to chase previously . . .
Read MoreVideo: 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 MoreClassic Video: Bulls on Top
You might want to close your office door before watching this, or your shouts of “Whoa!” and “Holy *#%$!” might bother your coworkers. Guide David Mangum has put together some. . .
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 . . .
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