Ayr Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Looking for some relief from the extreme cold in Alberta, my wife and I left on Christmas day on a two week siesta, in search of better weather and, some bonefish on the fly!! What more can I say; we found some! We were guided by two very good local guides in flats boats, but wading opportunities are also available. Hope you enjoy the pics. The bones are very strong for their size and it was common for them to take all of your fly-line and significant backing, seconds after being hooked. Looooong reel screaming runs became music to my ears on the Bahamian flats. The bigger bones that we caught (5-7 lbs), would take all of your fly line and most of your backing, sometimes 2-3 times per fish. There are larger bones here (10+ lbs), but we'll have to get those on the next trip...... It was really fun to see my wife and my father both land their first bones too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayr Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Nice fish = big smile. There were several other species available, even though we targeted the bones we still connected with Needlefish, Barracuda, Snapper, and small Jacks. Sharks are a regular sighting and can be targeted if you like. Our first experience with the Andros bones was a blast. Knock on wood, it won't be the last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayr Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Happy New Year! Ayr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 nicely done dude! thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 your dads catch is WICKED!!! looks like you had a blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Awesome Ayr! You sure seem to be having quite the diverse winter. Pretty sure nobody is going to find anything wrong with these shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggp Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Awesome....What a way to spend a couple of weeks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 wow! them pics are cool, just wondering what the tempetures are there? noticed you had a sweater and a jacket on. thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Looks like a beautiful place. Screaming reels are a great thing. Thanks for the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekkard2019 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 ...awesome Ayr! Good on ya brother...what a trip!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Dude! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beedhead Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Right on Man...Looked like a blast!!...Great pics!!! Cheers...Jeff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brookie2 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Wicked pics dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurrie Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 You Lucky SOB, great shots. Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 That's really cool Ayr! Thanks for sharing. I haven't been hit with the "salt water bug" yet.. but I'm sure it's inevitable as it seems to be a natural progression for each fly angler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Awesome shots! I particularly liked the one in B&W of the sunken ship. Must not have been as warm as it looked judging by the winter gear you're wearing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 nice pics!! thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
126barnes Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Did my wife put you up to that, shes been on me for a vacation, looks like she may win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksnijders Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Awesome. You're kinda looking like you're still dressed for Alberta weather though..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest galsfishtoo Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing Ayr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adc Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Some great pics and some nice chunky bones.........I haven't been to Andros (yet) but have fished in Aabaco, Cuba and Belize......You just gotta love the strength to size ratio for those fish........I am always amazed, even by the smaller Belizean bones, by how fast and strong they are........Have the tarpon bug at moment so heading to Belize in a couple of months to sight fish for those.......Different fight but pound for pound nothing beats a bonefish in my opinion....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Your life is better than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayr Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys/gals. Regarding the weather; the first five or six days were beautiful 27-29C, then the cold front that hit the southern US hit us also, as Andros is just 50 miles south off the Florida coast. The temps dropped to between 16-20C, and with the wind in the morning, on the water, it was pretty chilly for a few days. The fishing seemed the best a couple days after the cold front, which is why I have the heavy stuff on in the majority of the pics. Towards the last couple of days of our stay, it did warm up a few degrees. Even on the "cold" days, comparing it with icefishing in Alberta was comforting. Ayr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayr Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Some great pics and some nice chunky bones.........I haven't been to Andros (yet) but have fished in Aabaco, Cuba and Belize......You just gotta love the strength to size ratio for those fish........I am always amazed, even by the smaller Belizean bones, by how fast and strong they are........Have the tarpon bug at moment so heading to Belize in a couple of months to sight fish for those.......Different fight but pound for pound nothing beats a bonefish in my opinion....... Agreed the strength and speed of the bones put them in a class of their own. Seems reasonable to get the tarpon bug, they look like great sport, good luck in Belize! Golden Dorado have caught my attention lately..........still love the bones though, can't wait for next time!! Ayr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 As much as I want to say "Sweet" and "Awesome" I kind of hate you a little inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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