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Bonefish 101: Chasing Ghosts
Jake Collier February 11, 2026 6 min read
Bonefish are pound-for-pound one of the strongest fish in the ocean. But before you can fight them, you have to see them.
The Eyes Have It
Spotting bonefish is an art. You aren't looking for the fish itself, but for its shadow or the "nervous water" it creates as it moves.
The Strip Set
If you are a trout angler, this will be your hardest habit to break. When a bonefish eats, do not lift the rod! Strip the line to set the hook.