Want
the best bonefishing around? Look no further than Turks and Caicos, a
bonefishing paradise. Turks and Caicos bonefishing lures in the most
avid fly fishers in the world.
White, sandy flats in the warm, clear Caribbean waters sprawl from Long Cay
to East Caicos and offer phenomenal wading and fly fishing. Or, pursue the
countless bonefish that school in the deep water drop-offs into the Columbus
Passage.
The
islanders race through the flats in fast fly-fishing boats, spotting
bonefish and giving anglers a chance to experience the challenge of Turks
and Caicos bonefishing.
The
average bonefish weighs six pounds and grows as large as fourteen inches!
Many describe the bonefish as elusive, but the local guides know all the ins
and outs of island fishing.
Their ability to see the greenish silver backs of feeding bonefish is
uncanny, and of course, better guides means better fishing. Your Turks and
Caicos bonefishing guides will identify other tell-tale signs of bonefish,
which include "tailing" as the tails of bonefish break the surface of very
shallow waters, and "mudding," an indication of bonefish foraging in deeper
water or muddy bottoms.
Turks and Caicos bonefishing charters normally guide fly fishermen to
shallow flats among mangroves surrounding the island. Providenciales offers
several Turks and Caicos bonefishing charters. Captain Darin Bain of D.B.
Tours and Captain Barr Gardiner of Bonefish Unlimited lead both half and
full day bonefishing adventures. Other bonefishing charters on
Providenciales include Catch the Wave Charters, Deep Silver Fleet, Gwendolyn
Fishing Charters, Hook'em Fishing Adventures, and J&B Tours.
If
you're wondering what to gear to pack, bring an eight- to nine-weight fly
rod, waders and wading boots, a water bottle, and perhaps a camera. Be sure
to ask your guide about food in advance. Some Turks and Caicos bonefishing
charters include food in the pricing, and others don't.
Keep
in mind, you don't have to hire a guide for Turks and Caicos bonefishing. If
you're an independent spirit, ask the locals for premier fishing spots. Or
find a number of self-guided bonefishing opportunities around Harbour Club
Villas and Marina.
The
Turks and Caicos bonefishing season never closes, so you don't have worry
about never missing an opportunity to relax and fly fish for huge bones on
your Turks and Caicos vacation. The cooler months, however, yield the
biggest fish and biggest numbers. You will find the most tailing fish in the
winter.
But,
if you plan your Turks and Caicos bonefishing trip during the spring, you're
most likely to run into schools of bonefish and increase your likelihood of
catching one. Experienced fishermen prefer cool summer mornings and evenings
to pursue bonefish.
Novice and experienced anglers alike are in for the adventure of a lifetime.
Don't forget the sunscreen!
Just
fifteen minutes from Providenciales International Airport, the Tuscany,
thetuscanyresort.com, sits on a secluded
stretch of Grace Bay Beach on the northeastern coast of Providenciales. Use
this luxurious resort as a base camp for your bonefishing adventures.
