Staring at Water, Looking for Ghosts

I started to think it was possible to will a Bonefish to me.

Even with 4 mornings of blanks, it was a blast.  The weather was right, the sun was right....it should have been game time.  But in reality, Hawaiian Bonefishing is a tough gig. 

There's so much to learn.  There's so much to absorb and try and key into, only time on the flats brings true success.  Tides, flies, retrieves, bottom structure....and oh yeah, the tides. 

3 different flats, all different.  All with the same results.  Am I discouraged....

No

Will I try it again?

Ya gawd damn right I will, given the opportunity. 

Barnyard Bonefishing in Hawaii

In preparation of chasing bones on the flats in Oahu, I thought I'd hone up my skills on the flock of barnyard bonefish that inhabit the flats in front of our accommodations on the North Shore.

This band of beaks fit the proflie.  Cagy, great eyesight, discerning palates, but I was up to the challenge.

Using natural cover to shield our progress to the flock, we made our way into striking distance.

I locked into my targeted barnyard bonefish....

Dropped the hammer....

And promptly stubbed my toe.....

Till next time, till next time.......