lundi 17 avril 2017

Key Things To Know About Bonefishing Cat Island Bahamas

By Brian Butler


If you love to go trout fishing, the next step is to learn how to go after big bones. Bonefishing Cat Island Bahamas is the most challenging, exciting and rewarding thing you will ever do. These fish are smart and very difficult to catch. More importantly, they aren't going to respond to the same techniques that you use when pursuing trout. Following are a few, helpful tips that will allow you to attract and catch some of the biggest and most intelligent fish that you've ever come across.

It is not common for people to talk about fish as though they have a sense of smell, but bonefish are notorious for picking odors up. When you finally make your trip to the flats, spend some time rubbing local sand on your hand to rub the odors off. This is going to make you smell like a natural part of the terrain and nothing to be suspicious of.

You also want to lay off of cigars and cigarettes, avoid cologne an use unscented soaps and lotions. The top forms of clothing to wear will be designed to camouflage you and conceal you within the natural elements. Never wear a brightly colored Hawaiian shirt in favor of a simple outfit with muted and earthy colors.

When packing your gear, throw a quality pair of wading boots in. Right before you start heading to this location, take some time to wear these around and break them in. This is so you do not get blisters while you're actually fishing. Bonefish are very easy to frighten off and this means that you can spend tons of time simply wading and waiting.

Because these fish have metal like color, they tend to blend right in. Make sure that you are always paying attention to what your guide is telling you rather than paying attention to your own sight or intuition. Guides have spent a lot of time on the flats and they have a better eye for spotting the shiny, flashes of movement that you're looking for.

When bonefish feed, this is the perfect time to position your fly. You want to drop it almost right on their heads. Let your fly hit the bottom of the flat and then drag it through the sand in short, gentle popping motions. This will give it the appearance of a shrimp that is busy feeding so that it is far more likely to get picked up.

You also have to be very quiet while out on the flats. Bonesfish do not make it to their impressive sizes by being stupid. If they suspect that anything is amiss, they will instantly flee the scene. Thus, you never want to stomp loudly on the boat bottom or drop heavy items on the boat floor. Be mindful of the fact that the wind can quickly change directions on the flats. You will have to constantly adjust your casting direction and strength in order to land your fly right on target. Practice casting into and away from the wind ahead of your big trip.

Stealth is absolutely critical when fishing for bones. Always be quite and always make every effort to naturally blend in with your surroundings. If you can effectively sneak up on these fishes and are capable of positioning your fly just right, you may be able to bring in a fish of truly impressive proportions.




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