The bone fish is
lightning fast. If you’ve
ever had one on, or
seen a fishing show
where they
were catching bonefish, you know what I’m talking about.
When bonefish are hooked, they make a very strong
opening run pulling out line unbelievable fast. They will
continue to make runs throughout their fight, but they will get
shorter as they get tired. It is found mostly in the warm
waters of Florida, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean
islands, Cuba, Mexico, Hawaii and many Pacific islands.
The bonefish is an inshore fish that is mostly caught from
waders or in shallow draft flats boats. They are almost
always caught by sight-fishing while wading or being poled
along the flats on a boat. They spook easily making them
tough to approach.
Catching Bonefish
To consistently catch bonefish, you must have good vision
or be with someone that has good vision so you can see the
fish before you spook them. Once you see the fish, you
have to make a precise cast to get a strike. Fly rods and
spinning rods are most commonly used. Shrimp or crabs
are the most popular baits; however, many fishermen use
artificials. Jigs and flies that resemble crabs and shrimp are
the most effective lures for catching bonefish.
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