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Spotting bonefish can be an undertaking if unfamiliar with saltwater fly fishing. But with a few pointers, you can be well on your way to spotting the elusive "ghost of the flats." Before anything else, the number one rule and the rule that trumps all others is to listen to your guide. We...

Saltwater fishing leaders need to be strong and resistant to abrasive coral as well as stealthy enough to land a fly in the fish’s proximity. It all begs the question; what bonefish leader is best? That's a pretty difficult question and if you ask 50 different guides, chances are, you'll get 50 different answers. ...

Bonefish in a lot of ways epitomize what saltwater fly fishing is all about. Wary fish call for ultra-precise casts and great presentation to get a bite. Anglers must be virtually silent and remain stealthy when stalking bonefish on the flats.   They can key in on vibrations in the water made from...

There are few things that compare in the world of saltwater fly fishing than hooking up with a big tarpon. Between the aerial acrobatics and aggression, tarpon is the pinnacle of game fish to many anglers. Even though big tarpon may supply enough adrenaline to last a lifetime, the younger ones still in...

The Bahamas are synonymous with bonefish and rank among the top bonefishing destinations in the world. The archipelago consists of more than 700 islands each with its own flats offering the perfect habitat for patrolling bonefish in search of their next meal. The sheer size of the Bahamas fishery can be overwhelming and...

Hyalite Reservoir is located about 20 miles south of Bozeman in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The East and West forks of Hyalite Creek feed in from the reservoir's south and are open to fishing from July 15 – November 30. Hyalite Creek, below the reservoir, is open to fishing year-round, and the...