Epic Day Sightcasting Trophy Bonefish

Probably my best day sight-casting bonefish on light spin tackle. Using a new Flig design, the Firetip Mantis, this flig proved irresistible to a heap of quality fish throughout the day.
Fishing with Rizan from Chasing Island Tails and Sydney sider, Eric, at the Cocos Islands, it was on from our very first casts. A few big trophy bonefish to begin and then the rest of the day was spent catching your typical 500-600mm Cocos Island bonefish. Unbelieveable fishing.
The ability of the larger fish to dump a spool of braid in the blink of an eye, and then do it again, is an amazing testament to their power and stamina. They truly are a world class sportfish who are more than happy to wolf down Fligs presented on light spin tackle.
If you ever find yourself at Cocos looking to tackle a bonefish, give Rizan from Chasing Island Tails a call. He caters for Fly and Spin (Flig) anglers.

[@lynnenaylor1]

KG Whiting on steroids...BOOOOOOM..!!!!....Great work guys

[@bigjohnsjigs]

Nothing else like them on the flats. Just a bundle of muscle with a big propeller. Not as tasty as KG’s though! 😄

[@bradcarey7617]

Epic alright. Luv ya work

[@bigjohnsjigs]

The wind in the go pro is a bit annoying, but the bonefishing is world class.

[@nathanramage5583]

What’s your casting rig John?

[@bigjohnsjigs]

Team Daiwa Black Paddlefish rod, Shimano Stella 3000, 16lb braid and 20lb Fluoro leader. Probably gonna up the leader to 30lb next time though.