Looking for some relief from the extreme cold in Alberta, my wife and I left on Christmas day on a two week siesta, in search of better weather and, some bonefish on the fly!! What more can I say; we found some! We were guided by two very good local guides in flats boats, but wading opportunities are also available. Hope you enjoy the pics.
The bones are very strong for their size and it was common for them to take all of your fly-line and significant backing, seconds after being hooked. Looooong reel screaming runs became music to my ears on the Bahamian flats. The bigger bones that we caught (5-7 lbs), would take all of your fly line and most of your backing, sometimes 2-3 times per fish. There are larger bones here (10+ lbs), but we'll have to get those on the next trip......
It was really fun to see my wife and my father both land their first bones too!
There were several other species available, even though we targeted the bones we still connected with Needlefish, Barracuda, Snapper, and small Jacks. Sharks are a regular sighting and can be targeted if you like.
Our first experience with the Andros bones was a blast. Knock on wood, it won't be the last!
What resort were you at?
My sister and hubby run the only resort on the west side. I've been fishing the flats there for 10yrs. Great spot for bones!!!
What resort were you at?
My sister and hubby run the only resort on the west side. I've been fishing the flats there for 10yrs. Great spot for bones!!!
Yeh...I guess...its who you know.
In August,five of us took there 14 seat otter from Andros all the way up the eastern seaboard to Goose Bay,labrador so we could fish there Brookies.We even got to see icebergs! Our guide laughed at us for wanting to circle around them so we could get some pictures. We had a great time!! Newfoundland/labrador are beautful!
Here is a link to our trip, our tec. guy is not quite finished yet! http://flamingocay.com/labrador/index.html
Andros Christmas Bones.
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