Category Archives: Saltwater Fly Fishing
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...
Bonefishing, Make a Tight Line Presentation: Video
By Louis Cahill One of the most important skills for a saltwater angler to master is the tight line presentation. It’s important, in any saltwater fly fishing situation, that when the fish first sees your fly it’s moving in a lifelike manner. That can’t happen if there...
Bonefishing: Getting Ready to Fish: Video
By Louis Cahill Effective bone fishing is about making a clean shot every time. You can't do that unless you are methodical about the details. I can tell you, almost to an angler, who is going to catch fish and who isn't. just by watching them get...
Johnny’s Shark
A perfect cast right on the big shark's nose gets nothing but a sniff and a refusal. In a low and stoic voice the guide says, "the fish ain't gonna eat if he don't smell blood". Johnny Spilane gives him a hard look, takes his fly...