It’s almost 2017, have you made a New Year’s resolution yet? Let us guess.. Exercise more? Save money? Eat healthier? Get organized? Those are great, but we’ll do you one better.. Here are 10 ways to be a better angler in 2017. Take your pick! In 2017.. I will learn to cast with my opposite hand….
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Archives for December 2016
It Pays to Experiment
Earlier this fall, while enjoying a round of Kaliks and conch salad after a day of flailing away on the flats, Andros South guest, Gordon Macleod presented us with an opportunity – A couple of flies, immitating something in the vicinity of a crab, tied with a buyoant closed-celled foam body.. That’s right, a dry fly,…
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Tacky Big Bug Fly Boxes
Over the past year or so we’ve heard quite a bit of hype surrounding Tacky Fly Boxes from Tacky Fly Fishing, and we’d be willing to bet some of you have too. Well, we hopped on the bandwaggon, picked one up, and today we thought we’d tell you about our first impression. What’s the Difference? There’s…
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Half Way There!
While winter may have officially just begun, this time of year our minds can’t help but wander towards one of our favorite times of the year.. King season. That’s mid-late June through mid July in our neck of the woods, and unfortunately, that’s a long time away. That’s the bad news. Here’s the good news. We’re less than…
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Thank You Dr. Dorsett
Earlier this month we told you how excited we were to work with the good folks at BAARK, who so generously helped organize the first spay/neuter clinic on South Andros Island on recent record. We’re happy to report that the clinic went well, and that a handful of local dogs were spayed/neutered, including a few of our…
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Patagonia Tropic Comfort Hoody II – Why We Like It
In many ways, fly fishing for bonefish is wonderfully simplistic. A quality pair of flats boots, rod, reel, a spool a tippet, and a handful of flies is all the technical gear you really need to do damage on the flats. However, as far as we’re concerned, when fishing in tropical locations, clothing is gear….
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Last Minute Fly Fishing Gift Ideas
In case you weren’t aware, Christmas is this Sunday! We sure hope you’re not hearing this from us first. Still looking for some holiday gift ideas for that fly fisherman on your list? Not to fret.. Today we present you with a list of last minute gift ideas, that don’t require any shipping time, many…
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Managing Running Line – Video from Mike McCune
Last week week we shared with you a killer spey casting video from the folks at Headhunters Fly Shop featuring Mike McCune on the finer points of the downstream perry poke cast – particularly when casting short two handers for trout. If you missed it, not to worry, you can watch it by clicking right…
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Ooh Barracuda!
It’s been a while since we gave some much deserved love to the second most targeted species here at Andros South – the ever ferocious barracuda. That’s why today we’re presenting you with nothing more than a photo of Deneki guest, Michael Bernhard, hoisting a whole lot of ‘cuda with Andros South guide, Charlie Sweeting. If…
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HMH Standard Vise Review
There are many great fly tying vises out there, and if holding a hook in place is your main objective, we’d go so far as to say you probably can’t go wrong with any of the ‘premium’ vises available today. However, those who spend countless hours at the bench know that not all vises are…
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