September is an especially quiet time for tourism on Vieques but it provides for some of the best bonefish action of the year. The best thing about the fall is calmer winds which make casting the these fish much easier for inexperienced anglers. Now that I'm back on Pine Island for the season Capt. Franco Gonzalez (787)450-3744 has the bonefish of Ensenada Honda all to himself. This bay at the southeast end of Vieques has the most consistent flat I've ever seen for shot at tailing bones and Franco has the best boat to take you there.
If he happens to be booked or your budget won't allow a guided trip then the small flat at Encampment Beach is your best bet. I recently fished with angler Matt Kerstang up here on Pine Island and he had just returned from a self-guided trip to Vieques. He reported several hookups of bones at Encampment and even some great snook fishing at Laguna Kiani. Both of these spots are easy to find and for exact directions click here:
www.better-flats-fishing.com/fishing-encampment-beach.html
www.better-flats-fishing.com/laguna-kiani.html
Just remember that there are still no tackle shops on Vieques so pack everything you'll need in advance.
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Thanks! That's a great little nugget of fishing knowledge.
In Hawaii we also do a lot of Bonefishing. I always practice tag and release but did you know Hawaii people like my Dad love to eat raw bonefish. Here is the recipe below if you are curious:
http://recipepapa.com/hawaiian/lomi-oio/
From,
BigB@recipepapa.com
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