Sunday, August 11, 2013

Going On A Bonefishing Key West Trip

By Nita McKinney


The bonefish is one of the most popular fish to catch not only because are these fish very tasty when cooked under a fire, but they also present quite a challenge to those who are into the sport of bonefishing Key West. Of course before one would want to become an angler of the bonefish, he must be able to know the certain skills. Just to give anglers an idea of how to do this, here are some tips.

Of course it always pays to do homework first so that he will know what kind of foe he will be facing later on. Now just to give some basic information to beginners, the bonefish is a type of fish that can only be located in tropical regions like Hawaii or the Caribbean. Also, they like to snack on crustaceans and fish smaller than them.

So if one has done some research on this specie of fish, then he may already go on his trip. Now if one is a beginner, then he should go to the sea with a guide so that he will know where to be able to find the fish. Since the guide knows his way around the waters, then he will definitely know where the place with the most bonefish is.

Aside from hiring a proper guide, one must also own the proper equipment for the venture. In order to catch this kind of fish, one must come prepared with a really good fly fishing rod that has a very strong line. He must also research on the different kinds of lure or bait that he can use in order to catch the fish.

A very important thing to know about this fish is that they usually swim in shallow waters. This would simply mean that if one has sharp eyes, then he may actually see the bonefish swiftly darting around the area. That is why it is extremely important to have very deep concentration and some sharp observation skills in order to grab the target.

Of course in order to catch the fish, he must already have some basic fishing skills. He must know how to accurately cast the rod and he must also know how to handle it properly so that he can make sure that the fish does not escape. It is always better to practice accurate casting before going on the trip.

Now the last step would be to try to reel the fish in and finally catch it. Now take note that these fish are extremely strong and may take up the whole reel. This means that one has to make sure that his hands are extremely sturdy and that he should apply the right amount of strength so that the line does not break.

If one would want to go on a trip to the Caribbean to try to catch this bonefish, then here are some things to take note up. Bonefishing Key West is definitely one of the most challenging fishing sports ever. It takes a lot of skill, determination, technique, and concentration to succeed in this sport.




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