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Bonefish

The Grey Ghost of the flats — one of fly fishing's greatest obsessions. Explore bonefish guides, techniques, destinations, and episodes from the Tom Rowland Podcast.

20+Episodes
5+Expert Guests
4Locations

Top Bonefish Guides

Expert bonefish guides featured on the podcast

Capt. Nick Castillo

Bonefish Science & Guiding Florida Keys View Profile →

Joe Gonzalez

Miami Bonefish Guide Miami, Florida View Profile →

Dr. Mike Larkin

Bonefish Scientist Florida / Bahamas View Profile →

Top Bonefish Destinations

Where to find world-class bonefishing

Bahamas

The bonefish capital of the world. Andros, Bimini, Exuma, and the Out Islands offer endless flats.

Islamorada, Florida Keys

Downtown Islamorada holds big bonefish on the oceanside flats and backcountry.

Key West & Lower Keys

Backcountry flats and channels hold bonefish alongside tarpon and permit for the Grand Slam.

Biscayne Bay / Miami

Urban bonefishing at its finest. Sight-cast to bones on the flats of Biscayne Bay.

Bonefish Techniques

Proven methods discussed on the podcast

Sight Casting on the Flats

Spot tailing or cruising bonefish on white sand flats and make accurate casts ahead of the fish.

Fly Fishing for Bonefish

8-weight rods with shrimp and crab patterns. Strip-set technique and proper line management.

Blind Casting

Fan-casting known bonefish areas when conditions make sight-fishing difficult.

Paddleboard Bonefishing

Stealthy approach to shallow flats from a paddleboard for ultra-close encounters.

Bonefish Episodes

Podcast and TV episodes featuring bonefish fishing

TRP

Capt. Nick Castillo: Bonefish

Nick shares his scientific approach to bonefishing and what makes the Florida Keys special.

TRP

Dr. Mike Larkin: Bonefish Science

The science behind bonefish migration, habitat, and why fish don't swim from Florida to the Bahamas.

SWE

Big Bonefish Downtown Islamorada

Sight-fishing for big bonefish right in the heart of Islamorada on the Saltwater Experience.

SWE

Hawks Cay Bonefish: Blind Casting

Blind casting techniques for bonefish when conditions don't allow sight-fishing.

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