Do It Yourself Bonefishing

Hamilton eloquently writes about the ethos and motivation of bonefishing on your own...The text is engaging and conversational. There's no ego, no wasted words. Just honest, genuine passion for the flats. The advice is straightforward and easy to understand. Moreover, this is the ticket to help any serious angler who doesn't have the means or interest in paying several thousand dollars to visit bonefish Nirvana to find success. The meat of the book is the most detailed where to guide on bonefish flats in the Western Hemisphere...Buy the book. Then go fish. On your own. You won't be disappointed. * Field & Stream * Rod Hamilton and Kirk Deeter is a unique and authoritative DIY guide for anglers targeting bonefish on the fly. In this book the authors help you tackle everything from the why, where, and how of self-guided bonefishing to fly selection and techinque tips, maps and suggested trip itineraries, and advice to help anglers at all levels of their game. * MidCurrent * Do It Yourself Bonefishing is a true guide for anglers looking to explore the flats on their own. Hamilton breaks down all necessary information, from understanding tides and how they impact bonefish behavior, to what type of documentation and currency to carry...This book is an outstanding resource for bonefish fly anglers! * The Venturing Angler * ...A must-have if you plan to visit the Caribbean on your own, on foot, in pursuit of bonefish. * Bonefish on the Brain * This is the one we've been waiting for-the graduate course in that needle-threading of tactical skills and planning needed to truly score in this increasingly popular game of on-your-own bonefishing. This angler's only wish is that he'd written it twenty years ago. -- Jerry Gibbs, former fishing editor for Outdoor Life DIY Bonefishing opens up a host of opportunities that all my fishing buddies can enjoy in addition to the joys of stalking and hooking bonefish all on our own. -- Chris Santella, author of Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die and Why I Fly Fish This book is the complete guide for finding and stalking bonefish without the help of a guide or lodge. Rod has written the dollarwise bonefishing bible, and I am so pleased he has! -- Conway Bowman, author, TV personality, and guide DIY bonefishing is like completing a handyman project around the house that's just a bit over your head-it takes twice as long as hiring someone else, but it's also twice as gratifying. In this book, Rod's gear is minimal, his advice is practical, and his enthusiasm evident and contagious. Do It Yourself Bonefishing will help increase your odds. -- Tom Bie, owner, editor, and publisher of The Drake Magazine Rod's book captures the essence and spirit of DIY bonefishing. It's not about the numbers of fish caught but the thrill and excitement of exploring new areas and putting the pieces of the DIY bonefishing puzzle together on your own. -- Vince Tobia, owner, Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters What you get in DIY Bonefishing is a very honest manual for the DIY adventurer that can (and should) be read in its entirety, as well as kept in a place of easy access for reference. There really isn't a better written option in regards to the subject matter. It's all here, in detail, and extremely honest and accurate. Rod just wrote the DIY Bonefishing blueprint, which, as anyone who has done it themselves can tell you, is worth more than its weight in gold. -- Vince Stegura, founder of Skinny Water Culture