SLIPSTREAM ANGLING BONEFISH TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
Fly fishing for bonefish in skinny water is so much fun and it offers a wonderfully unique combination of hunting and fishing that is pretty tough to beat. For first timers, there are so many factors at play, which at times can seem overwhelming. Wind, clouds, different colored bottom, line management, the movement of the skiff and fish, can all complicate what the first-time bonefish angler has to contend with when targeting bonefish. But, with a little patience and persistence, the first-timer can and will have success.
The ABC’s of Fly Fishing for Permit in Belize Part 6 Moving the Fly, the Hookset and Potential Problems
Once you’ve managed to get the fly near the permit, teamwork and communication with your guide becomes critical. He will be able to see what’s going on far more clearly than you will, so follow his instructions! The eyes of a good Belizean permit guide are nothing short of remarkable. If he tells you to pick up the fly and recast it, then that’s what you do. If he says to move the fly a tiny bit to get the permits attention, then move it an inch or so and wait for his next instruction.
The ABC’s of Fly Fishing for Permit in Belize Part 5 Making The Cast
Casting to permit in deeper water. When you find yourself at the front of the boat and you’re looking for permit in deeper water, you need to be ready with enough line out (no more than you can reasonably cast) and the fly between your thumb and forefinger.
The ABC’s of Fly Fishing for Permit in Belize Part 4 The Influence of Tides, Water temps and Moon Phases on Permit
Understanding the role that the tides play on permit behavior and feeding is critical to catching them. The simple fact is that permit feed most aggressively when water is moving on the flat, both coming in and going out. Too many outdoor writers and journalists have been guilty of getting caught up in focusing exclusively on incoming tides, when writing about fly fishing for permit. This is akin to telling only half the story and leaving out some of the best parts
