WWFG Fishing Reports

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 Post subject: Bonefish are Screaming

As a matter of policy to ensure privacy, Turneffe Flats does not use last names of guests in our fishing reports

October 24-31, 2009

Weather Conditions: The beginning of the week consisted of sunny skies with a light breeze. Toward the end of the week the wind increased with gusts up to 20 mph with sunny weather.
Wind: Winds out of the east/southeast at 10-15 mph with unusually high gusts around 20mph toward the end of the week.
Air Temp: Mid- to high- 80s all week.
Water Temp: 80-81 with good visibility.
Tides: Low tide around noon with high tide in the early evening
Moon Phase: First quarter on Sunday, October 25

Bonefish predominated, but a couple of large barracuda on 6-weght rods; and two permit - hooked, but not landed - definitely stole the thunder for the week. The scorecard:

Paul T., from Florida, and Paul M., from Nevada, caught several large bonefish including a six pounder. Along with bonefish they managed to land a couple of large barracuda, which tested the limits of their 6-weight rods, line and backing.

Rivers Edge brought a group consisting of Steve S., from Montana, Don C., from Virginia, Neil S., from Indiana, Dewey B., from Colorado; Neil S., David G., and Warren V., also from Indiana. The group had a terrific time wading for bonefish on the flats. Steve and Dewey both managed to hook and fight two before they came unbuttoned. They also caught a couple large bonefish in the 6-8 pound range during the latter part of the week.

Another group, lead by Lonnie A., from Idaho, had shots at bonefish and permit during the week. Mary O., from Mass., had what she claimed as â€œa spiritual fishing experienceâ€ when she cast to an extremely rare â€œGolden Bonefish.â€

Bob K. and Skip M., from California, enjoyed catching bonefish and barracuda throughout the week. Shelly B., from Idaho, hooked and fought a bonefish in the latter part of the week that was estimated to be in the double-digit weight range. Dee Dee M. and Noel G., from Calif., on their first saltwater fishing trip. managed to catch their first bonefish as well as several more throughout the week. Linda C., from Mass. and Kim H., from Maine, targeted permit each morning and bonefish in the afternoon. They had permit shots each morning, but could not find any willing takers. However, bonefish in the afternoon were willing to cooperate.

2-for-1 Special: Our 2-for-1 Fishing Special will continue through the week of Dec.
12-19. The 2-for-1 Fishing Special is where two anglers traveling together sharing a room, boat and guide can visit for the same price as one Single Supplement Angler, $5,146.17. The rate per-person on this special comes to $2,573.09, all taxes included.

As a holiday gift to our clients; for the week of December 19-26 we are offering our $500 fuel rebate on any weeklong fishing or combination (fishing and diving) package. We are also continuing the $300 fuel rebate off of the weeklong Diving Package and the $200 fuel rebate off of the Atoll Adventure Package.

For information on these Specials, reservations, your free 30-minute Turneffe Flats DVD or answers to any fishing questions, phone toll-free 888 512 8812.

TIDES

Nov 7-14: Low tide in the mid-morning followed by high tide in the late afternoon to early evening.

Nov 14-21: Low tide in the early morning followed by high tide around noon with an additional low in the early evening

Nov 21-28: High tide in the early morning followed by low tide around noon with an additional high in the late evening.

Nov 28- Dec 05: Low tide in the early morning followed by high tide around noon with an additional low in the late afternoon.