Cocos Bones on Spin Tackle
Re-visited the Cocos Keeling Islands for a second round of bonefish on spin tackle.
Another great trip but it was one that succeeded mainly because of stubborn persistance. The weather did us absolutely no favours with persisent 15-20 knot winds, cloud and at times rain. Tough conditions to actually spot such a well camouflaged flats predator, where you more often than not are looking for their shadow. As such, a fair bit of blind casting also took place.
The earlier visit this year was to test out my prototype 'shrimp' fligs, this second trip the goal was more fish on the shrimp fligs and product test a new 'crab' flig.
I'll let the pics do the talking, if you're interested in chasing your own bonefish on spin tackle, send me a PM.
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NORUN NOFUN
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Awesome work, would love to
Awesome work, would love to do that trip.
big john
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100%
I'd highly recommend it.
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davewillo
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Great photos. Would love to
Great photos. Would love to do that one too!
PGFC member and lure tragic
big john
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You wouldn’t
You wouldn't regret it.
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uncle
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Yeah great photos
Great results
all aggressive fish love bigjohnsjigs
sea-kem
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Whoever does the photography
Whoever does the photography deserves an award BJ sensational pics. And awesome catches!
Love the West!
big john
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Cheers
Cheers Andy. I had grand plans with the drone too but the wind put paid to that, next time!
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slugger
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crackers BJ
I know how much time you put into R n D , must be very rewarding on your fligs
big john
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Real buzz
Real buzz catching good fish on your own thoughts/creations.
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uncle
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Looking fwd to trying them
On dollies,ytks etc.
all aggressive fish love bigjohnsjigs
big john
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1/0
The heavier 1/0 ones should be the go.
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Faulkner Family
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Well done. Looks like the
Well done. Looks like the crab did the trick. Could only imagine what they would do in good conditions. Living the life
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
squidvicious1
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Good looking crab BJ using
Good looking crab BJ using fly tieing methods,You can also get silicone crab parts from 'streamart' to make realistic crabs.
big john
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Headsup
Cheers for that squidvicious1
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