Albule Vulpes, "The Gray Ghost of the Flats" as they are called, bonefish are among the most difficult of all fish to catch. They are also one of the most fun to catch. When you hook into one, before you know it, your reel is singing and you are well into your backing. Landing one is no easy feat. Here in the Virgin Islands, we regularly see schools of six to a dozen fish. We mostly target these small schools, or singles and pairs. We sometimes find larger schools of 30-40 fish and I've occasionally seen schools of 100 or more fish!
Captain AJ releasing a bone"I've been fly fishing for bonefish here on St. John and elsewhere in the Virgin Islands for over 15 years. I've learned a lot over the years, and one thing I've learned is that as soon as you think you've got them figured out, they'll surprise you! I'm passionate about bonefishing. I love fishing for them in my free time, and I love guiding others for them. We catch bonefish here year round, although April and May are, in my opinion, two of the best months for bonefishing."
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"Arthur, I really enjoyed my day fishing with you. I hope to do it again in the fall...My buddies were jealous of that bone." Scott Treretola, pictured here |
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"Thanks again for a great day on the water...
Aready looking for another trip at the end of Aug.
or early Sept. I am really looking forward to
releasing a tarpon!" D. Frohman, pictured here
Michael Pavone, pictured here.
"Great day with a great guide,
Arthur had me on bones much of the day... I have
been chasing bones for several years on St. John
but it took Arthur to hook me up with my first
St. John bone."
click below for more information:
P.O. Box 853 Cruz Bay
St. John, USVI 00831
(800) 238-8687
(340) 693-8312
Email: arthur@arawakexp.com