The jury is no longer out; prolonged sun exposure can be hazardous, and protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful UV-rays while on the water is important. That being said, the topic of controversial chemicals found in many popular sunscreens is an ongoing debate. Therefore, when it comes to protecting your skin there’s no better protection…
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Skinny Water Bonefish
In the world of bonefishing, there are few moments more exhilarating than the first sight of a tail protruding through the surface of the water. At Andros South, we fish a lot of skinny water which means we’re fortunate to get a lot of shots at tailing fish. What’s better than shots at tailing fish?…
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How to Rig for Tarpon – Hatch Outdoors Video Series
The good folks from Hatch Outdoors just kicked off their new how-to video series featuring detailed tips and instruction from some of the best anglers and guides in the biz. New videos are due to drop every Thursday all summer long, and if the first installment of the series is any indication of the level…
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The Uni Knot – One Knot to Rule Them All
There are many ways to lose a fish, but there’s no way more disheartening than losing a fish to a faulty knot. Make no mistake, knot tying is a skill, and anglers who can tie good knots bring more fish to hand. There are many great fly fishing knots out there, most of which are…
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Fly Casting – Practice with Purpose
Practice makes proficient (there’s no such thing as perfect), but practice without purpose is a long road to improvement. Fly casting is no exception. As most anglers can attest, beautiful casting does not always translate to effective fishing. Therefore, if catching fish is your primary objective (which we have a feeling it might be), tailoring…
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Greetings from South Andros
Good fishing is an important component of a good fishing trip (duh), but we’d argue that the opportunity to experience the local culture surrounded by incredible fishing is often what turns a good fishing trip into a great fishing trip. That’s why today we’re sharing nothing more than a photo of Andros South Team member,…
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Chill Out, Use Sunscreen
Sun exposure is no joke, and if you spend a lot of time on the water, protecting yourself against harmful UV rays is extremely important, particularly on the flats. Trust us on this one, please. The majority of sunburns occur during the afternoons, when the sun is high and the sunscreen most often applied at…
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Rigging for Barracuda – Wire Length
If it weren’t for the overwhelming number of eager bonefish, South Andros might best be known as a world-class flats fishery for barracuda. Barracuda are a blast to target with a fly and many of our guests find them to be an exciting change of pace in between shots at bonefish. They’re big, toothy, hit…
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The Steelhead Phantam – Tying Instructions
Great flies are developed out of necessity. To solve a problem. To catch fish in challenging conditions or situations where other patterns just don’t quite get the job done. That’s the basis behind Deneki pal, Daniel Cope’s Steelhead Phantam; a clever spin on Miguel Morejohn’s popular steelhead pattern, the Bantam, designed to target small-water coastal…
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Whitney Gould Claims 6th World Spey Casting Title
This past weekend, the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club hosted the 15th annual Spey-O-Rama (SOR) World Spey Casting Championships in San Francisco, California. We’re pleased to announce that Deneki family member and Alaska West alum, Whitney Gould, took top honors in the women’s division of the international competition, earning her 6th (that’s right, sixth) world spey…
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