After learning the hard way why rental companies don’t allow small sedans on that road–water was coming in through the doors–we finally arrived, bug-bitten and damp, at the small village of Punta Allen. Despite our lack of reservations, I was able to . . .
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Video: 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, . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Maintain the Ready Position on the Bow of a Flats Boat
The latest how-to video from Ben Sittig, a.k.a Huge Fly Fisherman, is all about how to maintain the “ready position” when you’re on the bow of a flats boat. Saltwater fly fishing demands that you be ready to cast 30 to 50 feet of line immediately, with . . .
Read MoreClassic Video Tips: The Basics of Bonefishing
The first time I cast to bonefish, in Belize in the late 90s, I had done very little to prepare for the trip. . .and it showed. My guide ended up yelling at me for various failures on my part, and it . . .
Read MorePro Tips: Tom’s 5 Tips for Preparing for a Bonefish Trip
If you want to improve your chances of catching bonefish, work on the required
casting and angling skills before you head to the tropics.
Photo by Sandy Hays
I’ve watched even experienced trout anglers become frustrated, angry, and even embarrassed on bonefishing trips because they weren’t ready for the wind, difficult fish spotting, and unfamiliar directions given by a guide. Just a little preparation will make your. . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: What Should Anglers Work on Before a Saltwater Trip?
Anglers who primarily fly-fish in fresh water often struggle with the transition to saltwater angling. Not only are the technical demands different, but opportunities to put your fly in front of fish can be fleeting, as well. The best preparation, as usual,. . .
Read MorePro Tips: 3 Signs of a Productive Fishing Flat
While long casts and hard fights seem to get all the press, one of the most challenging aspects of flats fishing can be simply finding the fish. Not only are they highly mobile, but they can spread out over huge areas, which can make for some . . .
Read More3 Design Tips for Tying or Choosing Flats Flies
When deciding which saltwater flies to tie or buy, it can be tempting to simply choose patterns that most closely resemble the critters you’re trying to imitate. But while there are some very realistic and very effective crab, baitfish and shrimp flies, . . .
Read MoreThe One That Got Away #2: Don’t Be a Slacker
I moved to southwestern Florida in 2008 with visions of massive tarpon competing for my perfectly presented fly. But despite many concerted efforts to make that happen–often spending days at a time anchored up waiting on fish to show–it would . . .
Read MoreVideo: Top 5 Flies for Redfish
The folks at Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver are adding a twist to their “Five Flies” videos by doing some that are species-specific, rather than month-specific. In the latest installment, Ivan Orsic and Alec Gerbec run . . .
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