There is not really anything new to say about bonefish except to confirm that all the hype is for real. Where do you go in fly fishing challenges after trout, well bonefish. Warm tropical locations, fish that are very flighty, especially to anything overhead and quick demanding shots. The magic of landing your first ever large bone is a similar feeling to the first 3kg plus trout except the gear is heavier, the water warmer and the fight is longer and harder. It is hard to imagine being spooled on an 8 weight with 300 m of backing on 10lb fluro tippet. The first fish I hooked in New Caledonia did exactly that. After that tippet went to 12 lb and the drag tightened up. Still did not manage to land either of the next 2 fish. The Christmas Island bones may be smaller, but they are still bones and locking down with 12 lb fluro tippet will result in either a break off, pulled or straightened hook. The places where bonefish live are magical and the opportunity to fish for them should not be missed. Bonefish flies vary with location, water depth, current speed, size of fish and the fishes feeding pattern. Travelling Fly Fisher assists with travel to the following bonefish locations: - Bahamas Contact Travelling Fly Fisher to discuss your next bonefishing adventure.
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