Ah, one of our favorite and a classic post on good fishing habits that still apply today. How many effective fishing habits do you have? Enjoy! We’re really lucky to spend a whole bunch of time on the water with a whole bunch of great anglers, in a bunch of different fisheries all around the…
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Gear Review: Seaholm
A few years back, I was thumbing through a fly fishing magazine looking for inspiration to seek a new fishing adventure. The magazine (which I can’t remember the name of) seemed to be more focused on zealous photography than informative writing and left me quite dissatisfied with my $15 purchase. However, on the inside back…
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Andros South Lodge 2021 Bonefish School Follow Up
While the pandemic has affected destination travel, we are very thankful and appreciative for the participants who joined us for our 2021 March Bonefish School at Andros South Lodge. Our host and instructor Walker Parrott was on hand to share his knowledge and passion for ‘all things bonefishing’. The week certainly had its windy days…
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The Healing Powers of Fly Fishing: Casting for Recovery
For many of us fly fishing is an escape to flowing waters and beautiful scenery that allow us to diversify the normality of our mostly indoor and sedentary routines. Being outdoors serves as an escape for us to feel freer and more connected with nature. People living with cancer and their families understand the impact…
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Rio Saltwater Flies: Andros South Lodge
Hey, have you heard the news? You probably have but if you haven’t, our friends at RIO are crushing it in the fly game! We recently had the opportunity to travel to our lodge (Andros South) in the Bahamas with a nice selection of their saltwater flies and wanted to share our thoughts and experience…
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Deneki Chronicles: Fighting Bonefish – 5 Tips
Muddy bottom – rod tip high, but bent to the butt. In the past we’ve covered how to spot bonefish, and how to set the hook on a bonefish. Great, you’ve done it all right and you’ve got one hooked up. Now what? Here’s what. Let him run. As soon as you’re confident that you’ve…
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Gear Review: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Wader
Fishing guides are creatures of habit. We have the same routine every morning, put on the same clothes, walk into the lodge and make the same cup of coffee and usually eat the same breakfast. That’s how the day starts. Throw a wrench in that program and you’ll probably not like how it goes. When…
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There’s Still a Chance: Bonefish
Since bringing in the 2021 New Year, we’re in our tenth week of operating in the Bahamas at Andros South Lodge. This season fishing on South Andros’ flats has been productive and fruitful and there is still space for anglers to join us through the end of May. If you’ve been thinking about getting away…
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Fly Tying Books
Fly tying is a fantastic way to emulate, create, and design your own awesome fly patterns. Since the internet, there is a huge influx of fly tying instruction videos, and don’t get us wrong, there are a lot of great videos. That being said, before the internet, fly tying books were the best source for…
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Fly Tying: Critter Sculpin
During the October and November months in Alaska, it is the ideal time to fish with two handed rods. The water is low, the scenery is majestic and with less pressure on the river, it is downright peaceful and serene. A swing fly every two hander junky needs to have in their fly box is…
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