Update on the Bonefish Flat

Hopefully you've noticed that The Bonefish Flat has been updated more often lately. I'm making a strong effort to update folks every day.

The Bonefish Flat is going to be getting even better. I've heard from some fans and will start including more pictures. I'm also going to try and include more videos that are out there.

Conservation will continue to play an important role on the site so you can expect more updates on issues affecting the salt water environment.

On that note, the flat is going to be covering all things saltwater fly fishing, which of course, means the bonefish flats we all love, too.

I'll alsobe sharing some fiction that I have been working on. I'm no Tom McGuane, but I do love to write.

We also have a new logo in the works that will make us a bit more cool. And finally, I'm working to get more trip reports from some friends who also love the flats and the salt.

So please tell your fishing buddies, join us on Facebook, and sign up for my e-mail alerts.

This is The Bonefish Flat, it's all about to happen.

WorldANGLING on the Spanish Fly

Will Benson of WorldANGLING will be fishing with Jose Wejebe on this weekend's Spanish Fly TV show.  The show will air at 9:30 on Sunday February 21.

I first heard of Will on Zach Matthew's Itinerant Angler Podcast which can be found here.  I'll be sure to tune in and watch him fish with Jose.  If you can't watch it, be sure to set the DVR.

If I would have known that Will was fishing with Jose, I would have asked him to ask Jose why he doesn't fly fish on the show anymore.  It looks like Jose will be using the long rod with Will, but be sure to tune in and see.

My guess is that guys like Jose and Tom Rowland use the fly rod less and less on TV because sponsors demand that they use there products.  The fly rod and reel companies just can't compete.

 

Steve Huff: Flats Guide Extrodinaire

Some of you may be wondering,  "How can I book a day of fishing with legendary Florida fishing guide Steve Huff?  I can't find a Web site or listing for him anywhere."

The answer is you can't.

In this article from Florida Today, outdoor columnist Bill Sargent talks with a living legend about fishing in Florida.

For those of you who don't know, Captain Huff is the guide who famously named Del Brown's Permit crab the Merkin.  Huff guided Brown often and one day Brown showed up with the new fly.  Huff said something like, "that looks like a Merkin."  History was made.  From what I've read, the late Brown wasn't particularly happy with the name of the new fly, but that's what Huff called it and so that's what it became.

This fly has revolutionized fly fishing for Permit.  Before the crab fly, the success rate for catching a Permit was so low that many fly anglers didn't bother fishing for the species.  With the Merkin, it was discovered that yes Permit will eat a fly and so a new flats game began.

The next time you run into Captain Huff, be sure to say thanks.

Jan Bach Kristensen

I wanted to make sure that everyone saw Jan's Web site along with his photography. He takes great pictures, including lots which are focused on fly fishing and salt water fly fishing.  He has a gallery on Cuba with some exceptional shots.

His site can be found by clicking here: Jan Bach Kristensen.

His pictures have been featured in Fly Fishing in Salt Water as well as ad's for Scott Fly Rods so be sure to check out his site

Slam from World Angling

Slam by WorldANGLING fly fishing South Florida for Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish from WorldANGLING on Vimeo.

Will Benson and Dave Teper from WorldANGLING in the Florida Keys are the real deal.  They guide for our beloved big three and make killer movies.  This one is a short film that is on their Web site which I urge you to check out.

Also, they have several videos at the bottom of their page which you can put on your iPhone or iPod.  These are great fun.

New Fiction Involving Bonefish and the Florida Keys

I came across this book review in the New York Times talking about a book by James Hall titled Silencer.  I've never read any of his stuff before, but for those of you who like to mix fishing with reading, this could be worth checking out.

If any of you have read any of Hall's books, be sure to leave a comment below on which one's are the best.

The Bonefish Flat on Facebook

For folks who have been reading my blog, I know I set up a Facebook page before but had some issues linking it to the blog so i had to delete the page and start it over.  Hopefully it works this time.

If you were a fan before, please sign up again!!!  You can do so with the handy "become a fan" button on the right side of the page.

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