Category Archives: Saltwater Fly Fishing
Don’t Get Mad, Get Even
Five long years had past since I'd last set foot on a flats boat in the Florida Keys. My previous trip I had left the keys vowing to not return until I was a more capable saltwater fly fisher. A few things were in my favor...
Bonefish Toe
By John Byron Huh? Bonefish toe? Yup, it’s a thing. Fishing last month at Beyond The Blue, South Caicos. Four companions/new friends from Connecticut, all experienced on bonefish. One-hundred percent wading all day long. Fifth day one of us, Mark, came up lame mid-day, his big toe bothering...
11 Tips for Correctly Presenting Your Fly To Tarpon
Anyone who's fly fished for tarpon has probably experienced how easy it is to present the fly incorrectly. If you miss your target, even by just a little bit, it can drastically lower your chances for getting a tarpon to eat. Cast the fly too close,...
Forget The Wind: Tips for Fly Casting in the Wind
By Louis Cahill Fly casting in the wind is just fly casting…in the wind. “Ok, so I’m in my ready position, and the wind is blowing on my right side…” The question came from an angler at this year’s January Bonefish School. I didn’t need to hear any...
Bonefishing, Be Quiet on the Bow: Video
by Louis Cahill Stealth may be the most important element in bonefishing. Bonefish have amazing hearing. Their lateral line is incredibly sensitive to any vibration or displacement of water. An angler who makes noise on the bow, or rocks the boat, isn’t going to get many good...