Wait, what? But it’s 2017! You’re right, we knew we couldn’t get anything past you. We’ve been writing about fly fishing for quite some time now, and considering how many new readers we see stop by each month (thanks for reading our blog!), every now and then we like to take a day to round up…
Read More
Sage X Rods – Interview With George Cook
When Sage unveiled their latest X family of fly rods, we were shocked to hear it would be replacing one of their most popular rod series of all time – the ONE. Could they really improve upon the ONE? Like many of you, we had our questions.. That’s why we reached out to Deneki pal, George…
Read More
Barracuda on Mouse Patterns
Here at Andros South we’ve been honing in on new ways to target barracuda on the surface. Our most recent venture? Rodent patterns. Similar to what we throw to our mammal-eating rainbow trout in western Alaska. Well, sort of.. Happy April Fools Day. More ‘Cuda Craziness The Ultimate Quick Change ‘Cuda Fly Rig Tube Flies…
Read More
5 Tips for Bigger Bonefish
Not all bonefish are created equal, and at Andros South we’re really fortunate to have what we think is a healthy balance of quality and quantity when it comes to bonefish. For the most part, our anglers are able to target large numbers of fish (generally smaller on average), or stalk fewer fish (but generally larger…
Read More
Anatomy of a Tube Fly – Video from HMH
On more than one occasion, we’ve told you how much we love fishing tube flies at our lodges. Not only are they super fun to tie, but they offer a number of advantages over conventional flies tied directly onto the shank of a hook. However, despite their advantages, those new to tubes often find it a…
Read More
Bend the Butt Section
Our king salmon seasons in Alaska and British Columbia are fast upon us, so today we present you with a friendly reminder of one of the most common mistakes made when fighting big fish on spey rods – not putting enough pressure on the fish! Take the photo above taken of Alaska West guide, Ben…
Read More
Jerry French’s Summer Sculpin – Fly Tying Video
Our friends at North 40 Fly Shop recently teemed up with Alaska West alum, Jerry French, on how to tie Jerry’s ‘Summer Sculpin’ – A killer fly pattern for trout and steelhead wherever sculpin are found (hint: that’s just about every river in the world). If you like tying flies, and are planning on swinging for…
Read More
Roll Down Your Wading Socks
Today we’re coming at you with a super simple, yet super helpful tip, often learned the hard way by many of our anglers at Andros South, particularly those wading for bonefish for the first time. On South Andros, we’re lucky to have a lot of opportunities to pursue bonefish on foot. However, the typical bottom structure…
Read More
Nice Fish, Pete!
Our good friend Peter Viau has been joining us at Andros South for a long time. In fact, some of you might recognize his name from the many fantastic photos of his we’ve shared on our humble little fishing blog over the years. Well, during his most recent trip, despite some challenging conditions, Pete was fortunate to tie…
Read More
BTT Tarpon Genetics Program – Results
The good folks from the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust just concluded their study with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in attempts to determine just how many distinct populations of Atlantic Tarpon exist around the world. Why bother? Because a sound understanding of whether or not global populations are related makes a huge difference…
Read More