Backcountry and Flats Fishing with Capt. Paul Fisicaro in Islamorada Florida Keys for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish, Snook. Fly Fishing my specialty. Florida Keys fishing guide. Florida Keys Flats Fishing in MArathon and Islamorada, Florida Keys

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Bonefishing in the Middle Keys, Islamorada and Marathon

BONEFISH - ALBULA VULPES Dick with a beautiful bonefish caught in Marathon, Florida Keys Poling along gin clear flats sight casting to tailing Bonefish in 6 to 12 inches of water can be the most heart stopping experience a fisherman can endure. As the tide falls or rises, Bonefish will move on to and invade shallow water flats in search of shrimp, crabs, and small fish. Whether spin fishing or fly fishing, the challenge of catching the world's smartest fish awaits you. When the moment arrives and you set the hook, be prepared for the most incredible spool smoking run that no other fish can match.
Dick and his first ever bonefish caught on the flats in Marathon
BONFISH NOTES
Prime Bonefish Time

July and August
are my favorite times to bonefish in the Islamorada Backcountry. Calm mornings and prime tides bring swarms of tailing bonefish.

March - I have a lot of success fishing in Marathon this time of year. Depending on water temp, March can bring hordes of bonefish to the boat. Multiple fish days are not uncommon. This year I broke my personal record with 15 bonefish in one day. A triple header too!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BONEFISHING
BONEFISH PICTURES
FLY FISHING FOR BONEFISH
Flippin' the Chicken


Fly fishing for bonefish can be more productive than using live bait especially on calm days where the slightest disturbance can send a bonefish running. A gently placed fly can be devastating and extremely effective. October and November are the best months for catching bonefish over 10lbs. but as far as my favorite month, I would have to go with July. Tons of bonefish averaging 5-10 lbs invade the flats in the summer time for early morning feeding. Personally, I think this is the best time to bonefish in general. Click here for the fly tier's bench

Favorite Bonefish Flies:
The Abomination
Tasty Toad
Bonefish Slider
EQUIPMENT USED
Thomas and Thomas Horizon Series
8 or 9 weight fly rod with accommodating
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series
Bonefish Taper floating fly lines.
Mustad hooks #34007
Seaguar Fluorocarbon Leader

FISHING FOR BONEFISH ON SPINNING TACKLE
Shrimp and Crabs


I always have people that tell me, "I want to go bonefishing but I don't know how to flyfish." I'm not sure where this misconception came from but it is absolutely false. Bonefish are always willing to eat a well tossed shrimp or crab. It is true that on calm days it can get frustrating but with a little patience, you will have that bonefish screaming at the end of your line in no time.
EQUIPMENT USED
7' 6" Quantum CABO Rods
Quantum BOCA spinning reels.
Sufix Perormance Braid 10 lb
12 -15 lb. Seagar Fluorocarbon
Owner SSW hooks Size: 1/0

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FLORIDA KEYS FLIES
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Tarpon Fly Patterns

Permit Fly Patterns

Snook Fly Patterns

Shark Flies

Bonefish Fly Patterns

Redfish Fly Patterns

FLY TYING VIDEOS
Feature Video
COMING SOON
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SECURING LEAD EYES
SPINNING DEER HAIR
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK
Tying the Mad Pumpkin
This is a great all around shark fly.
Tie some for your fly box today!
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Tying the White Widow
This fly is one of my favorite snook flies to throw. An easy fly to tie in only a few steps.
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Tying the Redfish Seaducer
This shrimp pattern is ideal for tailing redfish in the backcountry of Islamorada and a well known pattern in texas as well. Click here

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