When saltwater fishing, one of the most important keys to success is being on the same page as your guide. 40 feet to you may seem like 50 feet to him. The correct distance doesn’t actually matter, the key here is that you have an understanding of how far your guide thinks 40 feet actually…
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Archives for January 2019
Great fish Jon!
Our friend Jon Wheat has been fishing in the Bahamas for 20 years. This was his first year at Andros South and he caught his FIRST 12 pounder! This beast was landed with our legendary guide Josie. Jon came to Andros South specifically to get a trophy bonefish and he got it done…times 2! Below is…
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Trout Spey with Simon Gawesworth
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Are you interested in learning more about the wonderful world of Spey Fishing? We get that this can be an intimidating topic to explore. Words like skagit and scandi sound like something out of a…
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Andros South January Fishing Report
We have been getting some requests for a current fishing report from our lodge Andros South. What perfect timing as just a few days ago myself and Deneki’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Bryan Burke, returned from a trip to our favorite flats fishing destination. It was an incredible week where like most trips to…
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Fly Tying Friday: The Skagit Minnow
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Jack Reis is back with another edition of Fly Tying Friday. This week he twists up one of his favorite flies to swing, the Skagit Minnow. “This one is an old favorite of mine, originally…
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Angler Awareness-The New Zealand Mudsnail
Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) are unfortunately being found in waterways through out the country and have various impacts on their surrounding ecosystems. The Asian Carp has dominated the invasive species conversation throughout the midwest and talk of Zebra Mussels has recently become relevant in the Rockies. It is important to remember that not all non…
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How to be a Good Boat Partner?
Whether you are on a flats boat or a drift boat, having a good boat partner can make your day more successful and equally as important, more enjoyable! Just because your buddy is up on the bow doesn’t mean that you should just sit back and watch. Here are 5 jobs for you! Help free…
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Slack is the Enemy, 3 Examples Why
Fly fishing words to live by, “Slack is the Enemy” The cast, the feed, and the fight. 3 crucial steps to success in fly fishing and guess what, slack can ruin them all! The Cast – when slack finds its way into your cast, it ruins your line speed. The Feed – if slack occurs…
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Your Alaska West Salmon Calendar
Here is your 2019 Alaska West Salmon Calendar! Alaska West typically has an incredibly consistent run of the various Pacific Salmon. Veteran guides up there can almost tell you what day of the year it is based on what fish are arriving into the river system. If you have a specific species of fish that…
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Tying The Cutthroat Cuda Tube
If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Jack Reis still has Barracuda on the mind which selfishly I am pretty happy about. Cannot wait to get this fly wet the day after tomorrow! “If I could use only one Barracuda fly for the…
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