Back on the Blog "Grid"... South Caicos, Yucatan, Alaska, and, coming next, Amazon...

 The best medicine for the soul... 

To start, I must apologize to all you that have frequently and faithfully followed my blog over the years.  I have been quite absent from posting since the New Year (YES, almost 10 months ago!)  Although my hosted travels continued throughout the year, I was simply challenged by the lack of time and energy because of some unfortunate events in the family (multiple funerals... ugh.)  Anyhow, the family and I are coming out of the "fog" now and, therefore, you will now see frequent and consistent posts from this point forward.  I am back on the GRID!

OK, enough of the personal blab... let's show and tell about fly fishing travel!  Over this past year, I hosted a number of trips to my favorite destinations.  On these trips, I focused much of my time capturing imagery of these favorite destinations.  Over the past years, I learned a great deal about the fine art of photography from the likes of Ken Hanley, Gregg Holland, John Sherman, Brian O'Keefe, Dan Blanton, and many other photographers' work.  From each trip, I created a photo journal that I hope will give each of you the feel (or rather, the BUZZ!) about each destination and all that each has to offer.  Here is a sampling of my favorites photos from each trip and a link to my photo journal from each trip:

South Caicos Bonefish (April 2012) Beyond the Blue Charters
South Caicos Photo Journal

Yucatan Tarpon (July 2012) Isla del Sabalo and Tarpon Cay Lodge
Yucatan Photo Journal

Alaskan Silver Salmon and Jumbo Rainbows (August 2012) Alaska West
Alaska Photo Journal (some photos compliments of Bill Kalm and Jim Bare)

 South Caicos - Beyond the Blue Charters

Yucatan Tarpon - Tarpon Cay Lodge and Isla del Sabalo

Alaskan Silver Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Grayling

And finally, I am in Miami (MIA) now and en route to the Amazon (Manaus, Brazil).  I will be hosting another group for the brutish Peacock Bass!  Check back in a couple of weeks for a complete trip report and photos.  Fish ON!

The target species this coming week... YEAH!

Back from South Caicos!

Dave lands a "ghostly" Bone on a pure white sand flat...

Recently got back from another wonderful trip to South Caicos. We spent the week navigating across the beautiful Bonefish flats by airboat. We had some stellar sessions stalking Bonefish and even hooked some nice Barracuda too. I will have a complete trip report posted soon, but in the meantime here are some photos from the trip. Fish On!

The gorgeous flats at South Caicos...

Tad lands a jumbo Bonefish back in the creeks...

Yes,... these are ALL Bonefish. Can you count that high?

Our transport for the week... 24 foot airboat

South Caicos Bonefishing: Hosted Trips 2011

I am excited to announce that Angling On The Fly has secured a prime week for a hosted trip in Spring 2011 at our newest destination in the Caribbean, Beyond the Blue at South Caicos. This incredible destination is remote, pristine, and untapped for Bonefish... a truly special fishery that resides on the outskirts of the Caribbean. All classic wade fishing for jumbo Bonefish on the fly. Plan ahead and secure your spot on this trip with me. I look forward to our next adventure!

Beyond the Blue - South Caicos
Weeks: May 10 - 16, 2011 (6 nights / 5 days fishing)
Host: Keith Kaneko
Rate: $3,490 USD per angler (double occupancy)
Includes: 6 nights lodging; 5 days guided fishing; 3 meals per day; non-alcoholic beverages; fishing license; and ground transportation between South Caicos Airport and the lodge

CLICK HERE for more detailed information...

Trip Report and Photos: Beyond the Blue - South Caicos Bonefish

Mike lands a trophy South Caicos Bonefish...

I recently received an excellent trip report and this selection of photos from last month's group trip to Beyond the Blue at South Caicos. The group had the opportunity to fish a variety of environs, from inland creeks / lakes to the pure white sand flats. In addition to numbers of Bonefish being landed, they reported some trophy Bones were landed too. Thanks Ron, Dick, George and Mike for a nice report and photos!

Guide Ganger (aka "G") and Mike point to a school of Bones on the flats...

George presenting the fly to Bonefish in an inland creek...

Mike hooked up on a "Grey Ghost" in the creeks...

Dick lands a typical SC Bonefish on the flats...

Dick connects with a "reel-screamer"

George battles a SC Bone as guide G looks on...

Dick makes a long-distance call for Bonefish and it answers...

Ron releases a nice South Caicos Bonefish...

Dick lands a trophy Bone...

Dick and G searching for Bones while running in the airboat...

Trophy Bonefish release...

Trip Photos: Beyond the Blue - South Caicos Bonefish

Steve with a nice Bonefish landed on the flats at South Caicos

Here is a nice sampling of photos from our clients that fished Beyond the Blue at South Caicos last month. 100% wade fishing for Caribbean Bonefish... the largest Bonefish landed this week topped 8 pounds. Way to go Ruth! (aka... "Bonefish Queen")

Ruth lands a nice Bone in the creeks

Ruth and her jumbo trophy Bonefish...

A group shot with their favorite staff person... "Olive" the cook!

George and a trophy Bonefish on pure white sand flats...

Airboats are the means of transportation on the flats at South Caicos

View from the lodge...

Ruth and a nice Bonefish landed on the flats...

Tad and his Bonefish landed in the creeks...

Pete Ottesen lands a jumbo Bone on the flats...

The "Grey Ghost"...

South Caicos Bonefish...

Jim lands another Bonefish in the creeks / inland lakes...

Hooked up on the flats at South Caicos...