TR-observations of a newbie bonefisher -#1 (intro)

On 2011-04-11 17:58:58 -0400, jeff said:

On 4/9/2011 10:16 AM, jeff wrote:
THE FISH and THE FISHING ...
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a guide is essential for anyone serious about making a first effort at a
bonefish, in my opinion...especially around south andros. however, there
are a lot of flats accessible to those willing to explore and walk. but
a do-it-yourself venture is tough, and spotting the singles and doubles
is harder when wading. the guide can follow the tidal flow as it moves
from one side of the island to the other, especially through south
bight, and can get you to locations inaccessible by foot. the west side
of the island can only be accessed by boat and is a beautiful, unspoiled
fishery. it's about 25 miles through the south bight.

....to be continued...

danl did very well there alone on the boat with marvin, while willi and
i waded in the other direction along the shore. before we got off the
boat for our wading venture, willi hooked a 40+ inch barracuda. it
tail-walked, shot out of the water tarpon-like, and zipped about before
breaking/cutting off. that was neat and caused me to rig a number of
wire tippeted barracuda flies for use later in the trip. barracuda are
fun to hook, and unlike those here in the carolina atlantic waters, are
considered a delicacy by the bahamians... i landed a big one while
wading in the shallows off mars bay and it was exhilarating to hook it
and hold on. if you go, take some 'cuda flies and 20-30 lb wire bite
tippet. i joined it to the mono leader with the wayno method (2
improved clinches) and it held fine.

jeff

Barracuda! While in Panama The Chief's Club contracted a Panamanian
fisherman to make ceviche (bite size chucks of barracude pickled
(cooked) in lime juice. He had his own recipe, and was not willing to
share. But, he said, true ceviche is made only with barracuda. (??)

Nice report, Jeff. I hope to do some bonefishing next year if I'm
better. I'm anxious to read RW's report; he targeted barracuda, so I
imagine he will have a few good tales to tell.

Again, great report. Tks.

Dave

On 4/11/2011 7:20 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
On 2011-04-11 17:58:58 -0400, jeff said:
jeff

Barracuda! While in Panama The Chief's Club contracted a Panamanian
fisherman to make ceviche (bite size chucks of barracude pickled
(cooked) in lime juice. He had his own recipe, and was not willing to
share. But, he said, true ceviche is made only with barracuda. (??)

Nice report, Jeff. I hope to do some bonefishing next year if I'm
better. I'm anxious to read RW's report; he targeted barracuda, so I
imagine he will have a few good tales to tell.

Again, great report. Tks.

Dave


thanks dave. steve is staying at andros south. it's located north of
mars bay where i hooked my big barracuda while DIY wade fishing. it was
my first on a fly rod, and quite an eye-opener. we saw a lot of
them...most in the 20-45 inch size. mine, measured on my rod, was about
42", and i can say it was one of the best gamefish i've caught on a
flyrod. made even more fun by my quick change from a bonefish rig to
barracuda rig, and then stalking and casting to the log in the shallows
of mars bay. the takewas lightning! i wore him out after sevearal long
runs, but he swallowed my fly and i had to send him swimming off with
it. i'll pay more attention to them in future salty adventures.

i think rw will target whatever presents itself, but bonefish will be
the main course. we saw several tarpon in a feeding lie on the flats,
and the guides at andros south like to find them. barracuda and shark
were plentiful. andros is a great spot...take a google at tiamo when
you've a chance. you'll like its comforts and the guides are tops.

jeff