The Tribune

THIS year, the weather has really tested fishermen across The Bahamas and those that come from Florida.

The winds have been high for months, or so it seems, and the rain and clouds seem to never end. Even the avid, most adventurous fishermen have had to give into Mother Nature.

For those who have flexibility in their work schedule there have been a few days available to get out and hit a few Wahoo, Mahi Mahi or even Blue Marlin. The key now if you are frustrated is to be flexible and have your tackle box and boat ready for when the weather calms. The fish are still biting.

Keep checking the Bahamas Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) expert page for fishing reports throughout the Bahamas: this will be helpful in tracking the “hot spots” and providing advice on gear and fishing methods being used.

For a sample of the spectacular fishing to be had in The Bahamas, expert advice, tournament dates and results, informative features and photo galleries visit the BSFN page at tribune242.com or www.bsfn.biz.

BSFN slideshows can be found on USA Today’s website in the Travel section at experience.usatoday.com. The latest one is ‘What’s the catch? Terrific tuna caught in The Bahamas’.