North 40 Fly Shop eMagazine October 2017 | Page 47

DAY SIX On our final morning we headed out of camp to fish the outgoing tide on the ocean side flats. Vokey, Crump and I teamed up with hopes to catch a fresh oceanside GT. We walked roughly four or five miles back to camp, fishing the entire way. GT shots were frequent and the bonefish were big and bright blue. But again, no GTs. After fishing the outside, we headed into the lagoon to finish out the day. We pulled up to Gould just as she landed a large bonefish. She and I teamed on the last flat, casting to triggers. We each caught fish and as the boat approached us for a pickup, a large GT headed up the flat . . . right to us. It was Gould’s turn to throw and she quickly grabbed her GT rod. I really thought this was going to happen on the last flat, on the last day, just as it should. But, at the last moment, before the GT was in casting distance, it turned and faded off the edge of the flat. As we made our way back to the lodge, we were greeted by a school of dolphins which swam next to the boat all the way to the lodge, jumping, splashing and showing off the whole way. We didn’t get that last GT, but this was the perfect sendoff from a great trip. w If you want to join us on this trip in 2018, con- tact me at [email protected]. Dates for 2018 have been set for May 22-28. If you want to chat about this trip or need more information just give me a shout. 47