Bonefishing (or saltwater) books, DVD’s, fly-tying

[Neal Osborn]

There has been a good deal of talk on the board about bonefishing and saltwater in general lately.

[Zach Matthews]

Take a close look through Marshall Cutchin’s Midcurrent.com.

[Neal Osborn]

Thanks Zach.

[Zach Matthews]

Neil –

It seems to be a boating affair only; I haven’t located anywhere with passable wading carp water yet.

[connor haggerty]

I have the Randal Kaufman book ‘Bonefish’.

[malcolm robertson]

Bonefish Fly Patterns and Fly Fishing for Bonefish, both by Dick Brown, are very good.  

Where are you going?

[Neal Osborn]

Going to Islamorada in December and Mangrove Cay, Andros in May.

[malcolm robertson]

Keys bones are tough but the lessons you learn in Islamorada should serve you well in the Bahamas. A good 8 weight is generally a good choice for bones.

[Jay Hake]

I found the Chico Fernandez book, Fly Fishing for Bonefish, to be helpful.  Its biggest strengths are the sections that discuss fish behavior and biology.  It is a worthwhile read.  I read it before I fished Islamorada and it helps give you a nice perspective about what is going on.

You have already hit on the best idea, IMHO, and that is to practice your casting.  I spent quite a bit of time lawn casting before my trip and it really helped.  

[Morsie]

I have DVD out called “Arbor to Fly” which sets out the knots and loop system I use right through the system. It focuses on gsp line as backing and how to treat the stuff. You can order it from fishingdvd.com.au

Morsie

[malcolm robertson]

Neal,
A few thoughts on preparing for your upcoming trips.

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