T he bonefish isn’ t renowned as a culinary delight, but the sport of bonefishing is about the skill and thrill of the chase, rather than catching something for dinner. Best described as an extreme form of fly-fishing, it’ s a test of patience as well as physical endurance. Once a bonefish— also known as the gray ghost— is caught, and often photographed and weighed, it’ s then released back into the waters. Off the coast of the Turks and Caicos Islands, an archipelago of 40 low-lying islands, bonefish are generally found in the shallow waters of the flats; they move
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to these areas with the tides. Sailrock South Caicos is a luxury resort that offers a bonefishing experience under the watchful eye of local experts. Whether you’ re a total novice or have years of fishing experience, the extremely knowledgeable guides are trained to cater to guests of all levels. The resort’ s bonefishing trips entail guides sharing their casting techniques and best tips for stalking and hooking a prize catch. As well as bonefish, lucky anglers might catch Atlantic tarpon on their fishing trip. To get to South Caicos, you can fly American Airlines non-stop from Miami on Wednesdays and Saturdays. |
Up close with nature in Florida The Florida Keys Eco-Experience Trail Pass and the Florida Aquarium are offering visitors natural world interactions. The trail pass offers more than 40 geo-tagged bookable Monroe County experiences, including kayak tours and wildlife refuge visits. The upgraded Florida Aquarium in Tampa will include a tide pool touch experience with an aquatic lounge. The launch date is not yet confirmed. |
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