The adipose fin is my favorite part of a nice sized trout. It is often overlooked as people tend to focus on the color of the spots, the spotting pattern or the kype of the jaw. Next time you catch a trout look at it’s adipose. It is usually the most colorful part of the…
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Archives for March 2019
2019 Andros South Fall Bonefish School
Today we’re excited to announce the dates for our 2019 Andros South Fall Bonefish School, hosted by our long time friend Raz Reid. Raz is a veteran fly angler, casting instructor, guide, industry rep and an all-around amazing person who has been involved in the fly fishing industry for more that 25 years. Raz will…
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TIZIP Maintenance on your Waterproof Bag
Most fly fishermen are gear junkies and incredibly good at improvising. If there is a need for something on the water, there more than likely is a product out there to provide a solution. Over the past few years the world of submersible bags has really developed. I am not talking about water resistant here,…
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South Andros Conch Salad
We have had a full house at Andros South the past couple months. No doubt these guests have experienced some unbelievable bonefishing and mouthwatering seafood. South Andros is one of the most pristine islands in the Bahamas and surrounded by unspoiled marine life. This means you will have plenty of fresh seafood accompanying your fishing. …
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Fly Tying Friday // Tying The Honeypot
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “In the right environment we all know how effective neutral colored bonefish flies can be on discerning fish. But, when wind and tidal flows color up a sand flat it pays to add a little…
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Gear You Need // Hatch Nipper 2
For those of you who appreciate high quality fishing gear, you are undoubtedly familiar with Hatch Outdoors. They are known in the industry for their outstanding reels but make other products that are also worthy of your investment. These products are all designed and manufactured with the same high quality materials and attention to…
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Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival
We just wanted to let our Texas supporters know about a fun event that will be going on March 23rd and 24th in Plano Texas. This will be the third annual Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival (TFFF) held in the Plano Center, approximately 20 miles north of Dallas. It is an indoor/outdoor event where…
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Barracuda Fly Retrieval
Last week we went over my Barracuda Rig for targeting the toothy flats predator. Today we are going to go over the second half of the battle which is the approach and getting them to eat. When I am searching for Barracuda on the flats, I look for them to be sitting still. Bonefish are…
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Tying The Lulu Intruder
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “It will come as no surprise at this point that this week’s steelhead/king fly is going to involve a lot of movement. The Lulu is a combination of a number of popular patterns and can…
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A Different Way to Land a Bonefish
Bonefish are known for their fighting ability. I have heard them described as “pound for pound, the hardest fighting fish” and I think that very well may be accurate. They aren’t just strong however, they are also incredibly fast. One common trait I have seen bonefish display when fighting is to do a blistering run…
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