Note: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “Fishing, and fly tying, for that matter, are supposed to be fun. Given the opportunity, casting to hungry Redfish can be as much fun as anything out there. Every spring, from Louisiana to Florida, Sand…
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Archives for May 2019
A Bonefish River
Although we never get sick of fishing the endless flats of Andros South, some of the time we like to focus on the smaller water. This mangrove lined channel made me feel like I was fishing a small trout stream but for big bonefish. We polled slowly through the opening and would get close shots…
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Timeless Tips // Let them Eat It!
We see this all the time at our lodges while fishing two of our favorite methods, swinging flies and mousing, guests can get a little too eager or trigger happy out there. When swinging flies, often times you will feel a few taps followed by a deep pull. Don’t go ripping the fly out of…
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No Sun, No Problem!
Sight fishing is obviously our preferred way to target bonefish but when you have guides like Josie Sands on the polling platform, he will help you get it done regardless of the weather. Winners adjust out there and rainy days do occasionally happen, even in paradise. If Josie Sands or one of the other incredible…
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Happy (early) Mother’s Day
We don’t post on Sundays but this one is important enough to give you some advanced notice..Don’t forget to call your mom tomorrow and tell her you love her. She obviously raised you right if you are a fisherman and love the outdoors! More Good Vibes: 50 Things we Love Above Fishing Fish Friendly Photography…
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Fly Tying Friday // The Kriller
If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to tying steelhead flies. Everyone has their superstitions about what does and doesn’t work. Unfortunately, this means we almost exclusively fish patterns that are based…
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Spey Lines with Scientific Angler’s Josh Jenkins
Josh Jenkins is the R&D Manager at Scientific Anglers. He recently took time out of his schedule to sit down with us and help make some sense out of why they design their various Spey lines the way that they do. Have you ever wondered the difference between skagit and scandi or what line you…
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Under Appreciated Food Source for Trout // The Crane Fly
On most productive trout streams, the food menu throughout the year can be intimidating. From the big three aquatic insects (mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies), to crustaceans, terrestrials, midges, and even other fish. Just walk into any Western fly shop and you will see an overwhelming amount of fly bins, all filled with different imitations. One…
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Why the Kanektok River is so special?
One cannot talk about top fishing lodges in Alaska without mentioning Alaska West. Admittedly we take a little bit of credit for, in our opinion, the best Tent Camp lodge in the state but we also know to give credit where credit is due. The main reason Alaska West is so special is because of…
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Target Species // The Leopard Rainbow
There are Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) found throughout this planet but I honestly consider the Leopard Rainbows of Alaska to be a species of their own. Scientific nomenclature does not however take into account my opinion but anyone who has had the privilege of catching Leopard Rainbows in Alaska surely knows what I am saying. …
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