Links to other sites of interest:
Conservation
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust – Leading organization for research and conservation of bonefish and tarpon.
Snook Foundation – Conservation organization dedicated to conservation of snook
Patagonia – Dedicates a portion of it’s profits to conservation causes, supports eco-friendly gear, and more.
Friends of Turneffe Atoll – Dedicated to preserving the pristine nature of Turneffe Atoll, Belize, under threat from irresponsible development and lack of fishing regulations.
Core Angling - Conservation-oriented flyfishing travel that gives anglers the chance to support and participate in gamefish research.
Tribal Bonefish - dedicated to championing responsible behavior by anglers and others who enjoy the outdoors.
Fly Fishing sites
Dave Skok – A great fly tier and photographer.
Jack Gartside – Jack has been an innovative fly tier for decades
Midcurrent – daily updates on news, interviews, tips, and more
ThisIsFly - a very cool on-line magazine all about fly fishing
Fishing Schools
Backwater Fishing School - A three-day classroom and on-the-water fishing school on Pine Island, Florida
Fishing Blogs
Moldy Chum – updated daily, things fishy
Fishing Jones – updated daily, things fishy
Gear
St. Croix Rods – the rods I use, best bang for the buck, nice people
Patagonia – if Patagonia makes it, I’ll probably wear it. Current favorites – Sunshade Shirt and Sunmask
Orvis - The Helios rods are rockets
Waterworks-Lamson - great reels, great bang for the buck
Fish Information
Fishbase – A science-based, searchable site with information on every species you can imagine. Best if you use the scientific (Latin) names of species.
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust – Research-based information on bonefish, tarpon, and permit.
Fishing Lodges (those listed have helped out with my research):
Turneffe Flats, Belize
Peace and Plenty (Exuma, Bahamas)
Flamingo Cay (Andros, Bahamas)
North Riding Point (Grand Bahama, Bahamas)
Andros South (South Andros, Bahamas
Belize River Lodge (Belize)
Pelican Bay Bonefishing (Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas)
Abaco Lodge (Abaco, Bahamas)
Abaco Fly Fishing Guides Association (Abaco, Bahamas)
My employers
Mote Marine Lab – a non-profit marine research institution
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust - a non-profit, science-based conservation organization dedicated to conservation of bonefish, tarpon, and permit
Do you know of a link that I should add? Let me know and I’ll check it out.
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