A Passion for Bonefish by Ian Davis completes the trilogy of the “big three” saltwater fly-fishing modern classics, joining A Passion for Tarpon by Andy Mill and A Passion for Permit by Jonathan Olch.
This new book covers it all: where bonefish live, what they eat, selecting the best tackle and flies to catch them, how to read a bonefish flat, casting and presenting the fly, secrets of the tides and moon, wading versus casting from a flats skiff, how to work as an effective team with your guide, keys to successfully hooking and fighting bonefish, planning your next trip to the flats — and more.
The unique format gathers dozens of the top saltwater fly fishers, who collectively offer 1,000-plus years of wisdom on the water on these various subjects. Experienced guides add their practical perspectives.
Stunning photography presents the colorful world of angling for bonefish in a sweeping visual narrative. Drone shots focus an osprey’s view of the flats as never before seen in print.
Bonefish live in paradise: warm, shallow, crystalline, turquoise waters edged by white, sandy beaches and rainbow-colored coral reefs circling the equatorial world. These beautiful, silvery fish reflect their surroundings. They are speedsters. Streaking across a flat, bonefish have been clocked at a blistering 22 mph — five times that of rainbow trout. Bones are a perfect match for today’s light fly rods and reels and specialized lines.
As freshwater fisheries around the world have become more and more crowded and less appealing, adventurous anglers turn to the tropical flats for renewed excitement. This is the sport’s new bonefishing bible.
Contributors include Aaron Adams, Stu Apte, José Enrique Ucan Briceno, Steve Brown, Bruce Chard, Bob Clouser, Cal Collier Jr., William Collier, Flynn Cypher, Paul Dixon, Jason Franklin, Alex J. Gerbec, Mike Hennessy, Gordy Hill, Jim Holland Sr., William H. Jayne III, Mark Krowka, Cecil Leathan, Miree Lee, Justin Lewis, Doug McKnight, Sandy Moret, Brian O’Keefe, Keith Paar, Paul Pinder, Enrico Puglisi, Justin Rea, Diana Rudolph, Rick Ruoff, Frank Smethurst, Benry Smith, Greg Vincent and Chris Yrazabal.
