BONE Fishing World: Matching the Hatch for Globetrotting Anglers
If you chase fish around the world -- from peacock bass in the Amazon to giant trevally in the South Pacific -- your gear needs to be able to withstand brutal treatment on and off the water. Bone Fishing World has built a cult following among adventurous anglers for their rugged multi-piece travel rods and incredibly lifelike lures that “match the hatch” anywhere on the planet.
Our friend Steve Yatomi, who’s logged casts on nearly every continent, swears by Bone’s rods for their packability and backbone. After a deep dive into their lineup, we discovered something even more intriguing: Bone’s Toughfia and Espy series of lures, designed specifically for some of the world’s strongest, most exotic predators.
Bone Fishing World’s lure lineup doesn’t just stick to shad or sardine patterns. They replicate unique tropical forage species—some of which you’ve probably never seen before. Here are a few standouts that caught our attention:
Giant Trevally
Papuan Bass
Seabass
Northern Snakehead
Ocellated Snakehead
Black Tilapia
Realistic Toman
Golden Arapaima
Realistic Earth Eater
Silver Roach
Half Beak
Golden Carp
Where to Find Bone Fishing World Gear
Bone Fishing World doesn’t yet have a U.S. distributor, but their products can be found through international distributors and online retailers. Many anglers also track them down via trusted auction sites.
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