Nov 6, 2017 · Biscayne Bay & the Upper Florida Keys have giant bonefish! There are fish in the 12-15 lb. class with the most common being 6-7 pounds. Why isn’t this well known? It is, actually and has been known as one of the best fisheries in the world for many decades.

Hawai’ian bonefish, known in the native language as ‘ō‘io, are heralded as some of the biggest in the world, commonly with double-digit heft and double-ruler length. Scientists and anglers agree that ‘ō‘io are longer per pound than Caribbean bonefish, and typically girthier.

Catch big bonefish while fly fishing in Hawaii. Fly fishing with the best guides, targeting giant Hawaiian Bonefish in Honolulu, Hawaii. Half and Full-day fly fishing trips available.

Mar 10, 2011 · For targeting giant bonefish and in the bonefish tournaments I fish three fly patterns: a brown Merkin, a brown Duane Crab (toad), and the Red-Headed Stepchild (reddish-brown-colored Gotcha that I use for catching smaller, “release” bones). All my flies are tied on size 1 or 2 Mustad 3407s.

Aug 23, 2022 · Atlantic bonefish species in Florida and the Bahamas garner the most attention, but the largest bonefish ever caught were in South Africa and Hawaii.

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Aug 30, 2019 · Factoring in the amount of accessible fishing area, number of fish, and weather conditions, Oahu is the ideal place for killer fly fishing. The flats around Hawaii Kai, Kaneohe Bay, and some areas on the North shore provide perfect sight fishing opportunities for these giant Hawaiian bonefish.

Dec 14, 2011 · Think chasing giant bonefish is the same as throwing to schools of hundreds on the white sands of the Bahamas? Think again. Following are some secrets on fly selection, gear choice and mental preparation in pursuing double-digit bonefish.

Angler Mike Rosato (right) and guide Mike Hennessey pose with an Oahu bonefish that tilted the scales at just under ten pounds. For flats fishing aficionados, Hawaii is not the first (or even third) place that springs to mind.

Mar 22, 2013 · For many years it has been known that Hawaii has bonefish, and BIG bonefish at that. However, not a lot seemed to be known about the who, what, when and where of the whole deal. Over the last few years, though, a few dedicated guides …