I know a woman who caught five permit the first day she fly-fished the salt. Another asked me what to do in Belize and returned to Montana, just days later, packing photos of herself with a 40-pounder. But those stories aren’t the norm.
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You’re about to embark on your first day of bonefishing. You’ve done all of your research, carefully picked the right location, and reserved the best dates. You’ve also spoken with your guide, purchased your bonefish setup, and tied all of the right flies in various weights. Now what more can you do to prepare yourself
Knowing that I would never catch fish this big in my lifetime again, we shifted our focus to payara. These saber toothed demon fish are found throughout the system in rapids and pools formed by large rock deposits. They are extremely strong swimmers and rely on their lateral line to detect vibrations given off by
It’s late January 2018, I’m staring out of the window of our 10 person propeller plane, flying over hundreds of miles of virgin jungle. With a busted up ankle wrapped as tight as a mummy, my mind races as I mentally prepare myself for the upcoming battle. My foe: a 350lb scaled torpedo that has
Having been introduced to the world of saltwater fly fishing while living in the southern hemisphere, my exposure to various species has been a little different than most of you. I have had the opportunity to explore much of the Oceania region, and from my personal experiences, I have found that the bottom half of
Flats fishing is the pinnacle of saltwater fly fishing It is tough, rewarding, and intimate. The angler must make countless decisions, often with little time to process. To become a good flats fisherman there are a number of skills and techniques an angler must learn. While some take practice, others require understanding and focus. Here