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Saltwater Fly Fishing

Florida FWC Votes to Make Bonefish a Gamefish

Apr 18th, 2011 | By Bill Hubbard | Category: Bonefish, Bonefish News, Conservation, Saltwater Fly Fishing

Florida FWC approved new rules for for Bonefish. Effective July 1, 2011 the 1 fish daily bag limit is abolished and bonefish are catch and release only. Bonefish may be targeted only with hook and line gear and the new rule allows temporary possession for photographs and documention of a record catch. The rule changes [...]




States Schedule Hearings on Striped Bass Commercial Increase: Public Comment Accepted Until Oct 1

Jun 2nd, 2010 | By Capt. John McMurray | Category: Articles, Conservation, Conservation News, Saltwater Fishing, Striped Bass, Striped Bass News

States Schedule Hearings on Striped Bass Draft Addendum II: Public Comment Accepted Until October 1




Grand Slam

Sep 1st, 2009 | By mncahill | Category: Lead Article, Permit

The hammer has fallen and there was NO MERCY!!!! No permit goes 0 for 8 with the bonefishwhisperer….finally shocked the monkey today…started as usual with a big bonefish loss on deep canal edge but today was different and I pushed forward because I wanted a permit for my birthday




Roosterfish Capital of the World

Apr 15th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing

The East Cape of Baja, Mexico is a spectacular place to saltwater fly fish, especially if you want to catch Roosterfish from shore! Join us as Bob Veverka takes us on a tour of this marvelous fishery.




Northeast Flats Primer

Apr 15th, 2003 | By admin | Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing

As interest in sight-fishing northern flats continues to grow, more and more Northeast anglers face unfamiliar fishing challenges that can lead to frustration and disappointment.




Fly Fishing Cumberland Island, Georgia

Nov 1st, 2000 | By admin | Category: Redfish, Saltwater Fly Fishing

“I HAVE A FISH!” came the proclamation. I whipped around to see five year old Alex clutching his straining fishing rod, the last two feet of which were pulled entirely straight. Determination gripped the child’s face. Line was melting from his little reel, and he was visibly struggling to keep from being pulled out of the [...]




Bonefish Dreams in the Seychelles

Aug 15th, 2000 | By admin | Category: Bonefish, Saltwater Fly Fishing

For a few of us, the dream goes like this: big uneducated bonefish in a perfect setting, no people or jet skis on an endless hard gleaming white flat.




Beat the Drum Quickly

Feb 15th, 2000 | By admin | Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing

  “Barry, there’s a tail! And there’s another one, at about one o’clock!” Barry Kent’s demeanor changed instantly when he spotted the two broom-sized tails waving, reflecting the early morning sunlight. They were the only sign of life on a large, otherwise empty flat. “John, look at the size of them! How deep is it [...]




Bonito and False Albacore: The Experts Speak

Aug 1st, 1999 | By admin | Category: False Albacore

Get the lowdown on Bonito and False Albacore fly fishing from the expers, Peter Alves, Capt. Leslie Smith and Don MacGillivray in this great article from Dave Peros.




Fly Fishing for Striped Bass and Bluefish in Boston Harbor

May 15th, 1999 | By admin | Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Striped Bass

Capt. Bill Smith of the Draggin’ Fly Two takes us on a fly fishing tour of Boston Harbor showing us the ins and outs of fly fishing for striped bass and bluefish in the fabled “Hahbah…”

The secret is also out! The Harbor’s reputation as one of the Northeast’s premier striper and bluefish hot spot is spreading. While there are many ways to catch these fish, guests aboard my charter boat, Draggin’ Fly Too, prefer to stalk bass using fly rods and light tackle. The rocky outer-harbor combined with the sheltered waters of the inner harbor provide outstanding opportunities to sight cast to stripers that average 6-12 pounds but with a realistic chance of fish in excess of 30 pounds on flies and light tackle. Fishing continues to get better each year! Last August, more trophy-sized bass were caught by my clients than during the entire two previous years.