Most bonefish are lost between setting the hook and getting him onto the reel than during any other part of the fight. Here are some handy tips from Deneki Outdoors to eliminate as many ‘line catchers’ as possible to help get more bonefish to hand.
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Adderly Bay. Initially mistaken for a shark, that giant bone is meandering within range & surprisingly, in perfect position, huge sickle waving while he roots closer.
Cast .. eat .. OMG ! Followed by the line bounce catching the reel handle. POP !
So yeah, keep the line hand away from the reel when that mid-double digit bonefish jets off.