Thursday, May 16, 2013

How To Be Successful On Your Bonefishing Key West Trip

By Jennie Sandoval


One of the most enjoyable fishing trips you can take is bonefishing Key West style. The fish is agile and fast and a real challenge for even the most experienced fisherman. Florida Keys are home to pristine beaches and superb fishing. Many sports fishers visit here to charter professional guides for their trip.

You can charter a guide and a boat for a half a day of fishing, and $600 will get you a full day. The charters are usually booked quickly and reservations should be made in advance. Whether it is flat fishing or fly fishing, this is the place for your adventure. Your guide will provide a light weight rod and reel and all you have to do is catch the slippery bonefish.

Man has been fishing for longer than we know, at least 40,000 years. He has used spears, hands, and his nets. Today, sports fishers seem to stick with the standard angler method. This use a fishing pole, reel, hook, and live bait, such as shrimp or crab.

The warm water bonefish calls both the Atlantic and Pacific his home. Even though he is so widely traveled the biggest ones are still caught in south Florida. They seem to appear in the fall and it is a joyful fisher that catches one of these amazing fish as catching him is a true accomplishment.

Thousands of years ago coral reefs were formed around what is now Florida. As time went by these reefs formed into an amazing group of tropical islands. The weather in South Florida has always been considered some of the warmest but add in the cool breeze coming off the oceans and the islands are a wonder. Hurricanes are infrequent but are always something to consider as you come close to your trip time.

Fishing is available all year around in southern Florida, especially the Keys. However, the bonefish prefers warm water so March through July the peak time for this fish. This is especially true if you want to flat fish as that is when they will go into the shallow waters. Still, the largest bonefish are in the Keys from June through October and even November can be good if the weather remains warm.

Bonefishing is considered to be a sporting activity. The fish are fast and agile so the equipment has to be a little on the light side. Most of the charter guides will provide equipment but if you bring equipment then it should be set up before the trip as it can take valuable time away from actual fishing time. Some guides will put chum in the water to attract the fish, but after that it is up to you to lure him in with fresh shrimp or crab. The most important thing to keep in mind with this wily predator is that he is easily startled and you will need to make sure that he does not feel threatened.

The sport of bonefishing Key West mode is one that has a growing interest. Spots fill quickly and the earlier you book the better chance of getting the best trip and guide. They will make sure you are equipped for the day and all you need to do is make sure you are ready to fight this wily fish.




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