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 Everglades Snook And Bahamas Bonefish: The Perfect Fly Fishing Trip
Posted by greg on February 07, 2006
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Return from the Bahamas, grab a rental and head for the Everglades. I met Dave at around 10 pm. I dragged my rods and gear bags into some local motel and got some needed sleep. I was awakened by the need for caffieine. I got dressed, packed myself and my gear in the car and I was off to meet the guide and fly fish the Glades. Between Dave and the guide and their ability to point me in the right direction, the entire day was successful and also a learning experience. They pointed out all sorts of things I couldn't possibly have known without having spent allot of time fly fishing in the back country. For example when I saw a skate (sting ray) I now know to cast my fly line over it because there is a high probabillity that a snook or 2 will be following him for food he churnes up with his big wings. Each Florida species of fish seems to have it's own particular habits and knowing these habits increases a fly fisherman chances of a hook set. The Everglades are a maze of islands and a stranger to the area needs a guide and boat to be succesful and trul experience tha back country everglades. We had a great day with about 10 snook brought to the boat and 2 Redfish. I was surprised to experience the fantastic fightability of the Snook. I must say a good sized snook will tear off allot of line and give any bonefish a run for its money. I watched my fly line trip away and slice through the water leaving a rooster tail, absolutely amazing! The Florida Everglades have an almost unexpainable mystique. Your eyes are treated with unusual vistas and prehistoric animals and reptiles you won''t
see at home. Snakes, Gators, Crocs, etc... For many years, I ventured to the Florida keys to escape the Maine winters and experience some excellent salt water fly fishing. I must say, that the Florida Everglades will certainly be included in my annual Florida pilgramage.
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Re: Everglades Snook And Bahamas Bonefish: The Perfect Fly Fishing Trip
by hedrush999 on February 07, 2006 http://www.worldangling.com | | Greg i had a great time fishing with you. The video will be available shortly. |
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Re: Everglades Snook And Bahamas Bonefish: The Perfect Fly Fishing Trip
by patm on February 07, 2006 http://www.yankeeford.com | | great article greg, looks like you are suffering something awful |
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Re: Everglades Snook And Bahamas Bonefish: The Perfect Fly Fishing Trip
by waterwhippa on February 07, 2006 | | Greg, sounds like an awesome time. Very nice piece of writing as well. Maybe you should look into freelancing for Saltwater Flyfisherman and live down there all Winter! |
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Re: Everglades Snook And Bahamas Bonefish: The Perfect Fly Fishing Trip
by Shaq on February 07, 2006 http://www.theanglersnet.com | | sweet trip!!! Great story |
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Re: Everglades Snook And Bahamas Bonefish: The Perfect Fly Fishing Trip
by Pete on February 07, 2006 http://www.fishingjones.com | | Nice post and pictures. And great tip about casting around rays to pick up trailing snook. Filed that one away. |
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Re: Everglades Snook And Bahamas Bonefish: The Perfect Fly Fishing Trip
by jeremy on February 07, 2006 http://www.fliesandfins.com | | yo greg ---- here is the only tip i can offer you ---- DON'T COME HOME TO MAINE! YOU AIN'T MISSING A THING - hope to hear more from your adventures - where you going from there Guam?:) |
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