For any serious bonefish angler, the East End of Grand Bahama Island is a little slice of heaven. The region is known for not only its numbers of bonefish, but also, their exceptional size. Due to its pristine habitat and healthy fishery, BTT has been working with organizations such as the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), […]
The vast ocean flats aren’t the only spot where you can get your tarpon fix. Often you can find just as much excitement fishing for juvenile tarpon with light tackle in the dark and stagnant back waters that are scattered throughout Florida. These canals, creeks and mangrove swamps provide an abundant food source, plenty of […]
A picturesque spring sunset over the flats was the backdrop for the inaugural Bonefish and Tarpon Trust George Hommell Jr. Florida Keys Habitat Fundraiser, held at World Wide Sportsman in Islamorada, FL. Conservation-minded anglers, guides and friends gathered on the beach to celebrate the life and memory of one of the pioneers of flats fishing […]
The results are in and Permit has been named this years champion of the Cheeky March Madness: Road to the Final Fish! All proceeds from the event go to Bonefish and Tarpon Trust and Casting For Recovery. BTT would like to send a huge thank you to Cheeky Fly Fishing for their support and generous […]
Despite high winds and tough fishing conditions, the 2014 Belize River Lodge Bonefish and Permit Tagging Challenge was a great success. The week was filled with lots of quality fishing time and many memories were made all while helping towards a conservation goal. Due to the weather, most anglers chose to focus their fishing efforts […]
This past fall, hundreds gathered on the sand at World Wide Sportsman in Islamorada, Florida to remember and celebrate the life of George Hommell Jr., one of the pioneers of flats fishing in the Florida Keys and one of the early champions of fishing conservation. Tarpon rolled in the background as the sun set. Many […]
Last week Grand Bahama Parks Manager for the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), Lakeshia Anderson, met with the local citizens, tour operators, and fishing guides of McLean’s Town to discuss BNT’s proposal to extend the Grand Bahama National Park. “We have held five prior meetings, and completed 150 one-on-one surveys in East End, and tonight we’re […]
Tom Karrow working with Shawn Leadon at the Andros Island Bonefish Club. Shawn is a son of pioneering Bahamian guide, Rupert Leadon and has a vast knowledge of local ecology and flats species habitat preferences. Tom Karrow, a PhD Candidate is working with elder Bahamian bonefish guides in an effort to document and gain a better understanding […]
Recent meetings in Abaco, Bahamas show good progress in the effort to protect habitats of bonefish and other fisheries on the Island. This is an important component of the Bahamas Initiative, so it is good to see this progress. The proposed protection of the new Abaco areas will ensure that prime fishing grounds and important nursery habitats are […]
by MIKE HODGE Not too long ago, Flip Pallot reached for the microphone and addressed dozens of eager anglers during a Bonefish & Tarpon Trust banquet. His message, delivered in a labored, raspy voice, was short and sweet and to the point. “There’s something wrong with our water.” Anyone who has ever slung a fly […]
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