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The Bonefish is the quintessential flats fish and a prized target for fly anglers worldwide. Known as the \"grey ghost\" for its silver coloring and elusive nature, bonefish are found tailing on shallow sand flats throughout the Maldives. Their incredible speed and wariness make them a challenging and rewarding catch on fly tackle.<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Bonefish is the quintessential flats fish and a prized target for fly anglers worldwide. Known as the “grey ghost” for its silver coloring and elusive nature, bonefish are found tailing on shallow sand flats throughout the Maldives. Their incredible speed and wariness make them a challenging and rewarding catch on fly tackle."},"featured_media_source_url":"","image":{"src":"","srcWebp":"","srcset":{"(max-width: 600px)":"","full":""},"srcsetWebp":{"(max-width: 600px)":"","full":""},"width":0,"height":0},"meta":{"fish_behavior":"Bottom feeders that sip from the sand using their underside mouth. Hunt for worms, fry, crustaceans, and mollusks. Come onto flats with incoming tide. Found in schools, pairs, or solo. Very spooky and aware of surroundings.","fishing_techniques":"Use upside-down tied flies to fish on the bottom with hook pointing up. Light-colored shrimp patterns work well. Delicate presentation required. Less pressure in Maldives allows heavier tippet.","best_season":"Year-round, best November - April","recommended_gear":"7-8 weight rod, floating line with 9-12ft leader, 10-20lb tippet, smooth drag reel for fast runs","difficulty_level":"3","size_range":"18-30 inches (45-75 cm), 4-12 lbs","scientific_name":"Albula vulpes","conservation_status":""},"fish_types":[],"habitats":[],"difficulties":[],"gallery":[],"related_trips":[]}