We’ve mentioned a couple of times recently that we hosted photographer Hollis Bennett at Andros South late last year. Today we present to you a small gallery of his pictures from Andros. Enjoy! More Mini Galleries Not Fishing in Alaska Alaska King Salmon by Brian Niska Andros Island by Adam Kryder
Archives for January 2014
Nail Knots Without a Tool
These days, with fly line factory welded loops, pre-looped tapered leaders, and slip-on braided loops, the nail knot seems nearly irrelevant to many of us. The loop to loop connection has grown to be the most popular connection of fly line to leader for most anglers. Although it may not be your first choice, knowing…
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Starting Short
An angler fishes the near water first, in Slide Run, on the Dean River, at BC West. More Pictures from BC West Standoff at Tidewater 3 Reasons We Love This Picture Load
Top Posts on Fly Tying
Interested in fly tying? Awesome! Here are our 7 most popular posts on spinning up your own. Top Fly Tying Posts The Intruder. It’s become a classic – Jerry French tells about the creation of this game-changer. Veverka’s Mantis Shrimp. Bob Veverka wrote an article on his go-to flats fly – with background and a…
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South Andros Wildlife
At Andros South, one of the most amazing things about our flats, aside from the shocking number of bonefish, is the diverse wildlife and ocean life you can expect to see on any given day. Don’t worry, you will have plenty of shots at bonefish, but in between those shots take a look and enjoy…
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Hollis Bennett’s Camera Rig
A few weeks ago, we had the good fortune of hosting photographer Hollis Bennett at Andros South. Hollis spent the week on the flats with us to capture our fishery via photo and video. Aware of his resume, we were thrilled when he agreed to shoot some content for us! Hollis has been a professional…
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Three Good Articles
People who like to fly fish will like reading these three articles on other web sites, we think. Three Good Articles About Fly Fishing Dickey’s Tarpon Muddler. Tying video fun from Gink and Gasoline. Winter Wader Maintenance. From the excellent Headhunters Fly Shop blog. Lawsuits Challenge Hatcheries. Via our friends at the Osprey Steelhead Blog….
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Monofilament or Fluorocarbon?
While fluorocarbon leader and tippet materials are no longer a new discovery in the fishing scene, lots of us are still uncertain of the difference between newer fluorocarbon and traditional nylon monofilament. If you are in this category, before stocking up on tippet spools for the coming season, keep reading and we’ll try to clear…
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Nice Fish, Eric
Eric Neufeld is one of a whole bunch of Alaska West alumni done good – he’s currently the Pacific Northwest sales rep for Simms, Winston, ECHO, Airflo, Umpqua and Nautilus. Whew. Back in 2007 he made a visit back to camp as a guest, and he caught a whole bunch of king salmon. Here’s one….
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Cheap and Easy Sunglass Retainers
Call them what you want – retainers, chums, croakies, whatever – but that simple strap on the back of your sunglasses is invaluable in making sure your shades don’t end up in the drink. Whether you’re sporting some gas-station budget shades or a pair of 250 dollar Costas, the fact is, losing your sunglasses stinks….
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