It’s free T-shirt time again! Leave a comment on this page with your 20 word or less answer to this very simple question – Why do you love bonefishing? Only comments on this page count, and entries must be 20 words or less. On April 23rd we’ll pick our favorite answer and send the author…
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The New Mouth
We love it when rivers change – there’s nothing like exploring new water on a river that you already know well. Last year the changes at BC West on the Dean were bigger than normal. A big flood rearranged the lower river below the Canyon, adding some runs and taking some runs. The coolest change…
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Strip Set – How To Do It
It’s really important to strip set if you want to hook a bonefish well. Way back in 2009 we ran a post that explains in words why and how you should strip set. If you’re a verbal learner, click here to see all the detail. If you’re a visual learner, today’s post is for you….
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The Luggage Express
It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes logistics to run remote fishing lodges. Kelsey and Jordan deliver the goods at Alaska West. More on Alaska West Alaska Guidespeak Glossary Team Carhartt The Arolik Bus
Simms SunSleeves – Why We Like Them
Don’t laugh – just a few years ago a lot of us were making fun of Buffs, too. Simms just came out with their SunSleeves, pictured above. What’s a SunSleeve? It’s basically a stretchy UPF 50+ synthetic tube that you slide onto your arm to help keep the sun off. It comes up to the…
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Our Guides Love Fishing Too!
Ever spent the day on the water with somebody who didn’t love fishing as much as you do? Yeah, not so much fun. At Andros South our guides grew up on the water, and they love it out there! Even after many years and countless (really really countless) numbers of fish, their enthusiasm still comes…
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The Best Silver Salmon Fishing in the World
If you read our blog or newsletter regularly, you know that we don’t tend to throw out outlandish claims too often. Yes, mixed with our steady stream of tips, reviews, and guest posts we’ll regularly make a pitch for our lodges – and we appreciate you putting up with that. But we try to be…
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Release the Pressure
If you’re fighting a bonefish and things get screwy, try releasing pressure on the fish so you can deal with the screwiness. Huh? After the initial mayhem of the hook set and the first run or two, bonefish tend to fight instinctively against the pressure of the fly in their mouth. That’s normally good –…
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Nice Fish, Horatio
Horatio is actually quite excited in this picture – he’s just trying to look cool. More Nice Steelhead Kerry Whitey Dave
Pulp Fly – Check It Out
We like telling you about quality fly fishing writing. We like it even better when our friends are involved. Just think how happy we are to tell you about quality fly fishing writing, written by our friends, delivered in a revolutionary new format! Pulp Fly Pulp Fly is a collection of short stories and essays…
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