Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Early Season Tarpon Alert!
I THOUGHT I'D TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TEASE YOU WITH A QUICK TARPON PHOTO. I've been on, kind of a roll, about bonefish lately and with my third trip to the Bahamas in five months just around the corner, that's not going to change for a...
The New Bruce Chard Grand Slam Fly Line From Scientific Angler’s
I've been a fan of Bruce Chard's saltwater fly line designs for years. And why not? I don't know anyone who understands the dynamics of fly casting or the art of presenting a fly on the flats better than Bruce. I guess if you guide...
Sunday Classic / Strip Set, Dammit!
Quite likely the most frustrating thing for an angler who is new to salt water is the strip set. A dedicated freshwater angler will have thousands of hours of muscle memory to overcome. I did it myself time after time. I'd see a fish eat...
Saturday Shoutout / Dr King Goes Bonefishing
I'M SURE THAT WHEN THE FOLKS AT DENEKI OUTDOORS ASK FOR THEIR READERS BONEFISHING STORIES THEY NEVER EXPECTED THIS WONDERFUL RESPONSE. The author, identified as Brenda, tells a story so touching I choked up when I read it. No surprise, Dr King is a personal hero...
Sunday Classic / The Need For Speed, Line Speed, That Is
Joel Dickey is one of the most dynamic casters I've ever seen. One of the hallmarks of his dominating casting style is truly awesome line speed. It enables him to shoot massive amounts of line and hit distant targets with accuracy, even in high wind....