In 36 days, we kick off our bonefishing season at Andros South, but who’s counting? Needless to say we’re pretty darned excited. Why? Because early season bonefishing is pretty awesome. Comfy weather, less pressure, and extremely uneducated bonefish.. What’s not to get excited about? Hope to see you there! More Reasons to Come to South Andros Top…
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Streamer Fishing for Trout – 5 Techniques
Yesterday marked the first official day of Autumn here in the northern hemisphere, and for many of us, that means streamer season. Fall spawning trout (brook and brown trout) are most territorial during this time, rainbow trout are on the prowl for large food items to fatten up for the long winter ahead, and as always, the…
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Our Trout Like Big Flies
The trout in our neck of the woods typically don’t pay much attention to ‘traditionally sized’ trout flies. A size 12 elk hair caddis would be the equivalent of eating the parsley garnish on the side of your steak dinner.. A short growing season, and constant supply of large high calorie food items (i.e. mice, sculpin, salmon flesh, and eggs), causes our…
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Bonefish 12 O’Clock
Today we’re coming at you with nothing more than a cool photograph of an angler and guide working a bonefish dead ahead at Andros South. Enjoy! More on Bonefishing Getting on the Same Page as Your Guide 3 Ways to Catch More Bonefish Poling for Bonefish – 6 Tips
Don’t Stress
Most fly anglers today would agree that catch and release practices are important in promoting healthy fisheries. Not only is it beneficial to the well being of our sport, but having the opportunity to release a fish back to the wild to fight another day, is an event most of us would agree adds to the…
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Andros South Bonefish School
For many anglers out there, fly fishing for bonefish is at the top of the bucket list, although getting started can be a bit overwhelming at times. After all, not all of us are fortunate enough to have a bonefish flat in our backyard! However, like anything worth doing, quality instruction and practice makes all the…
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Keep ’em Close!
We recently came across this cool shot of a silver salmon caught on the swing by Alaska West guest, Craig Kopcyzk. It reminded us of a great piece of advice from Deneki alum Cameron Miller on taking good fish photos.. Leave the fish close to the water! Not only is it much, much better on the…
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Presenting on the Backcast – 3 Common Mistakes
Being able to present the fly quickly and effectively on the back cast is one of the most important casts to know on the flats. Presenting the fly well on your back cast enables you to cast safely when the wind is on your right shoulder (or left shoulder for you leftys), as well as cast to fish on either side…
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New Study: How Often Do Trout and Grayling Eat Mice?
In our neck of the woods, trout eat mice (well, shrews to be exact). It’s no secret, we write about it a lot.. Why? Because it’s awesome! However, did you know that grayling have also been known to take down their share of mammals as well? Its true, during certain times of year, particularly early…
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Sage Evoke Reel Review
Last summer, the good folks at Sage released a new ‘specialty’ series of reels called the Evoke. According to Sage, the Evoke was the answer to the question, ‘what would many of the most hardcore fly fishers who take on big anadromous fish and powerful saltwater species want in a fly reel.’ Well, that was…
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