If you’re swinging wet flies in a rocky river like the Dean, your fly is occasionally going to hang up. Flies snagged on wood can be difficult or impossible to remove, but flies snagged on a rock can really frequently be freed without ever leaving your spot. The belly of your swinging fly line pulls…
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3 Reasons to Fish as a Single at Andros South
This time of year we talk to a lot of anglers who are planning bonefishing trips for the next few months. We’re often surprised at how many folks don’t know about our very generous policies on single anglers. Many single anglers join us at Andros South every season. Here are three reasons why. 3 Reasons…
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Fly Fishing Mini Gallery
…and today we present to you 5 pictures about fly fishing from our archives. Enjoy! More Mini Galleries Late August in Alaska King Salmon Photo Gallery Andros Island Bonefishing
Hangin’ with the Locals
One really cool thing about South Andros Island is the opportunity to hang out with the locals. It’s a really welcoming place. Folks are warm and friendly, and at the end of a fishing day nothing beats a little dominoes at the Little Creek Bar! More on South Andros Catch Magazine Video from Andros South…
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Easy Furled Leaders
Thanks to Alaska West guide Kyle Shea for today’s post! At Alaska West we have the privilege of fishing with guests from all over the world, many of who have fished the world over themselves. Therefore, we’re always excited to hear some tricks of the trade that our guests have picked up in their travels…
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Prime King Salmon Spots Available at Alaska West
We’ve wrapped up our rebooking process for our 2013 season that just ended at Alaska West, and after a bit of shuffling around we’re pleased to announce that we have a few spots open in a couple of our prime king salmon weeks at Alaska West in 2014. These weeks are historically in the ‘you…
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Stuffits – Fighting Foot Odor
Today we cover one of the less glamorous elements of living at a fly fishing lodge! At Alaska West we live in close quarters. We have to deal with each other’s weird habits, quirks, and smells. Being on the water all day, or working in camp, causes weird smelling waders and boots. One great way…
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Load.
Speaking of loaded fly rods… During a good spey cast you can always feel when the rod is loaded deep, but man it’s always a surprise to see a picture of your fast two-hander doubled over. That’s a Sage TCX switch rod, and apparently it’s got a little bit of load. More on Spey Casting…
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Bonefishing Tip: Make Sure Your Rod Loads Easily
When anglers ask us about what gear they should bring to South Andros, we first cover the basics of what should be in their quiver. Then we get to an absolutely fundamental piece of advice – make sure your rod loads easily. What You Don’t Want The worst setup for bonefish on South Andros is…
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10 Things to Appreciate During Your Day on the Water
If you’re spending a day fishing, you’re lucky! Here are… 10 Things to Appreciate During Your Day on the Water The sound of the water The beauty of the smallest fish you catch, and the knowledge that he’s going to get big because you treated him so well The quality time with family or friends,…
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