Category Archives: Saltwater Fly Fishing
Aquamarine, A Permit Tale
"Now! Now is the time! Hurry!" I am perched on the bow of a rocking Hell's Bay Waterman, on the flats of Abaco, squinting through my bifocals and trying in vain to find the opening in a figure 8 knot. I've cut off six different crab...
Concentration, Relaxation and Communication Equal Better Bonefishing
By Louis Cahill Concentration, Relaxation and Communication. I wish I could claim those words. I'm quoting Jose Sands, bonefish guide at Andros South Bonefish Lodge. That was his answer when I asked what he thought was the key to successful bonefishing. As usual, he nailed it. Plenty of...
What’s Correct, Left or Right Hand Retreive?
I cast right handed so I should reel with my left hand right? Ask a saltwater guide and 95% of them will tell you the correct way is to always reel with your dominant hand. Ask a trout fisherman and most will say you should reel...
Bonefish Heaven
By Louis Cahill This tiny key is the only dry land in sight. Just a rise in the sand with a little knee high vegetation, interrupting a seemingly endless white sand flat. The skiff glides silently around it’s shore. The water is Coke bottle green and glistens...
Cobia on the Fly
By Owen Plair ONE THING I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE ABOUT THE SPRING IS POLLEN. It seems like every time I wash the skiff, in just a matter of minutes it's tainted by the yellow crap we call a sign of spring. There is one thing, and one thing...