Tom Karrow working with Shawn Leadon at the Andros Island Bonefish Club. Shawn is a son of pioneering Bahamian guide, Rupert Leadon and has a vast knowledge of local ecology and flats species habitat preferences. Tom Karrow, a PhD Candidate is working with elder Bahamian bonefish guides in an effort to document and gain a better understanding […]
Recent meetings in Abaco, Bahamas show good progress in the effort to protect habitats of bonefish and other fisheries on the Island. This is an important component of the Bahamas Initiative, so it is good to see this progress. The proposed protection of the new Abaco areas will ensure that prime fishing grounds and important nursery habitats are […]
by MIKE HODGE Not too long ago, Flip Pallot reached for the microphone and addressed dozens of eager anglers during a Bonefish & Tarpon Trust banquet. His message, delivered in a labored, raspy voice, was short and sweet and to the point. “There’s something wrong with our water.” Anyone who has ever slung a fly […]
From l to r – Pat Ford, Stu Apte, Joan Wulff, Chico Fernandez, Flip Pallot, Vaughn Cochran (photo by John Frazier) In January at Blackfly Lodge, there was a gathering of giants. The attendees included Stu Apte, Chico Fernandez, Flip Pallot, Joan Wulff, Pat Ford and Vaughn Cochran. Angler Brett Martin was the winning bidder of a special […]
by Monty Burke On a rain-swept evening in Manhattan, at one of those Upper East Side private clubs that prefers to remain unnamed, a host of fly-fishing luminaries came together to celebrate one of their own and help raise much-needed funds for the conservation of bonefish, tarpon, and permit, the three most important fish (both […]
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Thank you to all who attended our Naples Fundraiser this past Saturday, February 15th. The event was a huge success thanks to the hard work of our staff and many volunteers, particularly Keith Goodman. Nearly 150 people came out to enjoy food and drink, the great silent and live auctions, and incredible tarpon presentation by […]
Congratulations to BTT member Neal Harris of Windermere, Florida. He is BTT’s 2013 Grand Prize drawing winner. Neal and a guest will be heading to The Palometa Club in Ascension Bay, Mexico for a great fishing trip. Thank you to all members for participating and to The Palometa Club for partnering with BTT on such a great […]
Al Barnes (b. 1937)Hail Mary signed “Barnes” lower right oil on canvas, 20 by 30 in. Al Barnes is the 2014 featured artist for The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of Hail Mary will go directly to BTT whose mission is to conserve and enhance global bonefish, tarpon, and […]
We are pleased to announce the winner of the raffle for the SS Flies Flats Fly Selection: John Mudgett, of Vermont. John stopped by the BTT booth at the Fly Fishing Show in Somerset, NJ, and entered the raffle for this fantastic fly selection. Thanks to John for participating in the raffle and helping BTT. […]
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