We love casting, and a little casting practice can go a long way in preparation for a fishing trip. After all, it’s always better to shake some of the rust off ahead of time, rather than during the first day of your trip. However, we also realize that casting over grass is not nearly as…
Read More
Archives for October 2016
Opening Day at Andros South
Today we kick off our 2016/2017 bonefishing season at Andros South, and needless to say we’re pretty excited. We’ll be reporting each day from our humble abode here on South Andros Island, and plan on keeping you up to date as the season unfolds. Let the bonefishing begin! More from Andros South Top 5 Reasons to…
Read More
Eagle
Great fishing can make for a good fishing trip, but its often the other things, aside from the fishing, that make a good fishing trip great. Wildlife is one those things. Sort of like this stunning shot of an immature bald eagle captured by photographic stud, Abe Blair, while on site at Rapids Camp Lodge….
Read More
Clown Sighting at Alaska West
Because not all clown sightings are creepy.. At least not in our neck of the woods. More on Dolly Varden All About Dolly Varden Chrome Dollies Makeshift Dolly Skaters
Rigging for Bonefish – Say No to Nail Knots
Direct nail knots that is.. With less than a week out from the opening day of our bonefishing season at Andros South, our focus has turned to dialing in our saltwater gear, and we have a feeling the same is true for many of you as well! As you might expect, we see a lot…
Read More
Why Won’t All Those Fish Eat My Fly?
At Andros South Lodge, its not uncommon to come across massive congregates of schooling bonefish in the hundreds (no, not an exaggeration). Often times, such schools are a welcome sight to the frustrated angler experiencing a slow day chasing singles and doubles. Sometimes, they do just the opposite. After all, what’s more frustrating than being refused…
Read More
Which Spey Cast Should I Use?
Today’s post comes from the ‘topics you asked us to write about‘ category! Spey casting is a fun, efficient, and versatile way cover a whole bunch of water. There are numerous casts (and variations of those casts) designed to present your fly in situations which would be otherwise impossible with a traditional overhead cast. However, for many anglers…
Read More
Fly Rods For Bonefish – 5 Things to Look For
While we’d argue there’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ fly rod on the market today, the fact remains that no one rod can do it all. Choosing the right rod can make a huge difference, especially on the flats! For years, advancements in technology and savvy marketing has lead to the belief amongst many…
Read More
Nice Fish, Carolyn
Today we present you with nothing more than a photo of Deneki family member, Carolyn Settlemire, and guide, Chris Gong with a stunning char caught during the last week of our season at Rapids Camp Lodge. Nice work team. What a fish! More on Dollies/Char Dolly World Dolly Varden and Arctic Char at Alaska West…
Read More
Small Fish, Big Meal
We’ve said it many times before, but we love fishing giant flies for our trout in western Alaska. Some might assume that that’s because we subscribe to the ‘big fly, big fish’ theory of fly selection.. However, in our neck of the woods, abundant food sources and a short growing season lends itself to trout,…
Read More