I got this idea from the John (Duke) Wilson, of Missouri River fame in Montana. Bonefishing is at its best when small groups of extra-large, extra-spooky fish are tailing in water so shallow their backs are exposed above the surface of the water. In water like this you don't need a heavy fly. You need to get the fly into the water as close to cruising fish as you can (before they change direction) without spooking them in the process. One of the best ways to do that is with a simple Montana-style Woolly Bugger, tied as white or coral reef tan with marabou and soft saddle hackle. Cast out in front of a school of crusing bruisers and tug on the fly to get it to sink (6-12") to the bottom...and then wait 'til they get there. Strip the fly when you see the stripes on their backs, with short nervous tugs on the line. If you see a fish turn, wait a half a second and strip strike the fly. If you can get your loose loops out through the rod--and the fish on the reel--you're in for a wild ride. |
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