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Turks and Caicos Bonefishing - Fly Fishing Adventures in the Caribbean

By Austin L. Church 

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.

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