When we talk about swinging flies, most people initially think of anadromous fish like wild Steelhead or King Salmon. Another species we like to chase in the winter with our two handed rods are resident trout. Despite the cold water temperatures in wintertime causing the metabolism of a trout to slow down, they are still…
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Archives for December 2019
How Bonefish Flies Differ Between Locations
A few weeks ago we discussed worms as a food source for our favorite flats dwellers. This week we wanted to follow up with how the food sources on flats differer between locations around the world. Our bonefish in Andros South receive very little pressure compared to the inhabitants of let’s say the Keys and…
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Gear You Need // Tacky Fly Dock
Another great stocking stuffer for the angler in your life this holiday season, the Tacky Fly Dock from Fishpond. When Fishpond acquired Tacky earlier this year we knew they would be coming out with some innovative products as both companies have reputations of being among the most creative in the industry. The Fly Dock…
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7 Reasons To Fish Andros South’s “Fall Season”
Our fall season at Andros South goes from late October to January and boasts the largest average size fish of the year. With the slightly cooler water temps, the smaller “schoolie” bonefish move offshore while the trophy fish head onto the flats eager to feed. This is the time of year where we regularly see…
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Hand Lining A Large Bonefish
Here is our guest Tom Peterson who spent the last week with us at Andros South. This was not Tom’s biggest fish of the week but it certainly was the most memorable. Allow me to share with you the circumstances leading up to Tom landing this particular bone… The day started for Tom just like…
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Gear You Need, Stocking Stuffer Edition // Smartwool Pro Wader Sock
After I wake up and blindly stick my hand into my sock drawer, I know it is going to be a good day if I pull out a pair of my Smartwool Wading Socks. The PhD Pro Wader socks are designed with the angler in mind. Some of our favorite fish to target happen to…
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Thanksgiving At Andros South
Being thankful is not something that should only happen on Thanksgiving. Going along with this, Thanksgiving is a holiday that should not just be celebrated in the United States. At Andros South and Deneki Outdoors, Thanksgiving transcends geographic boundaries. Because of this, our Operations Managers, Max Pushak and Liz Fincher, decided to have a Thanksgiving…
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Great Fish Liz!
Our very own Liz Fincher with a great Bonefish landed this fall while wading the flats at Dodom. Liz, along with her partner Max Pushak, are our Operations Managers at Andros South and Rapids Camp Lodge. This is beyond a full time job where the description of duties is always growing. One day they may…
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Fly Tying Friday // The Dolly Llama
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “If you’ve swung flies on the Naknek this fall, chances are good that you’ll recognize this fly. In fact, if you’ve fished anywhere in Alaska, ever, you’ve probably spent a fair bit of time fishing…
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Single Use Plastic Ban In The Bahamas
Starting January 1st, 2020, the Bahamas will join the over 40 countries that have already implemented a single use plastic and styrofoam ban. The Ministry of Environment and Housing has made the move joining other enlightened countries to protect their fragile ecosystem. For decades plastic debris has washed up along the beaches of the Bahamas,…
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