The 8 Best Bonefish Flies

On Sunday, December 30 the fly fishing community lost a legend. Captain Charlie Smith- known around the world as, “Crazy Charlie” was a true ambassador for our sport. Over decades of guiding the waters of Andros Island in the Bahamas, Charlie exposed thousands of anglers to the world of saltwater flats fishing. Charlie also owned and operated two of the most famous lodges in the Bahamas. His first lodge project, Charlie’s Haven in Behring Point, was one of the original bonefish operations on the

How to Tie a Crazy Charlie Fly

Have you heard this tale of how the Crazy Charlie — a core bonefish pattern for over 50 years — came to be? @iansdavis recently sat down at the vise and reflected on Charlie’s legacy while tying a “Joulter’s Horror.” — A deadly bonefish fly for the Bahamian flats and beyond. Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ4os5tCP3w #flyfishtheworld #flyfishingtravel #flyfishing #flytying #travel | Yellow Dog Flyfishing