What You Need To Know About Bonefishing Cat Island Bahamas

By Brian Butler


If trout fishing is something that you should enjoy, chasing after bones is guaranteed to be fun. Bonefishing Cat Island Bahamas, however, can be infinitely more challenging and rewarding. These are among some of the smartest fish in the ocean which tends to make them very hard to real in. Moreover, you cannot fish for them like you fish for trout. Following are several tips that will help you get the best results when you head out onto the flats.

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.

It is additionally important to avoid smoking, putting on cologne or washing with strongly scented soaps. The best clothing for these outings will also allow you to blend in with the scenery. Stick to soft, earthy tones, rather than wearing your big, Hawaiin print shirt.

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.

Given that these fish have a nice metallic color, they can sometimes be difficult to spot. If you are heading out with a guide, make sure to take direction from him as best as you can. Trust in his ability to spot the fish, given that he will have far more experience.

When bonefish are feeding, this is a great time to cast. Try to drop your fly right in front of them. Once it sinks to the bottom, drag it gently across the sand using short, controlled movements. This creates the illusion of a feeding shrimp so that hungry bonefish will snap it up without suspecting that they're really biting down on your fly.

When you're on the flats, always be sure to keep loud noises to a minimum. Bonefish are very intelligent and this is a large part of the reason why they live to be so big. Whenever they suspect a problem in the area, they will immediately start swimming the other way. This is why it is important to avoid dropping things on the boat bottom or stomping around loudly while you are in the boat. Also, be cognizant of the fact that the wind is going to change directions regularly. This means that you are going to make casts according to the direction and speed of the wind. You can get the best results by standing in and away from the wind while practicing your casts at home.

You always have to be stealthy when bonefishing. Keeping quiet and blending in is important. This will allow you to sneak up on your prey and to actually bring a big bonefish in with you rather than having to go home disappointed and entirely empty handed.




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