Samuel Knowles Bonefish Adventures


Deadmans Cay, Long Island, Bahamas


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FLY FISHING
8 or 9 wt. fly rods
At least 200 yards of 20 lb test backing
Floating weight-forward fly line
Tapered to 12 lb, 10-15 foot leader


IN THE BOX

Bonefish flies include Gotchas, Charlies, Puffs, Bitters, Christmas Island and Bonefish Specials in a variety of colors and eye weights in 4s, 6s and 8s. Additional saltwater shrimp & crab patterns are always good.

SPIN FISHING & BOTTOM FISHING
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for great information from one of our anglers.

BARRACUDA

10 wt. fly rod

200 yds. backing

20 lb. test backing

30- 40 lb. test leaders


20-25 lb spinning rod Heavy reel with 200 yards of 20-25 lb test Wire tippet/leader


IN THE BOX
lures in colors silver and chartreuse or any other toothy critter lure.


SHARK
10 wt+ fly rod/25-30 lb. spinning
Leader: 50+ lb. test wire


CATCH & RELEASE POLICY
Out of respect for our fishery, we use only barbless hooks. This practice ensures the cleanest, fastest release of a healthy fish. By filing the barbs off their hooks or crimping them with pliers before they arrive, our clients spend more time fishing and leave more fish for others to catch.




"Used 28 different flies, caught 28 fish."



Bruce Nuss, Ligonier, PA



"50 years of fishing experiences and the 6 days with you on the flats ranks at the top!"



Bruce Nuss, Ligonier, PA



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