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South Andros – Your Quiver
Today we continue our series on rod quivers – combinations of rods that you should think about bringing to our lodges at various times of year. On South Andros, our fishery is really consistent during the period that we’re open from October through May. It would really be splitting hairs to claim that you need…
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Single Occupancy Lodging at Andros South
Bonefish are the main reason to visit South Andros Island, but a few creature comforts never hurt. One cool thing about our program at Andros South is that our standard pricing is based on single-occupancy lodging. That’s right – with our normal pricing, all our guests get their own room for the week! Yes, you’ll…
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Poling Platforms – Why They Matter
These days, pretty much any modern skiff you see on the flats is going to have a poling platform on its stern. Why is that? The extra height of the platform gives your guide (or if you’re really lucky, your Significant Other) better visibility, a 360 degree view and less glare at short and long…
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Casting Advice from Torrie Bevans
Today we’ve got a video tip of a different flavor – a little advice on your casting from Torrie Bevans, one of our guides at Andros South. You’ve been told before that casting isn’t about power, right? You’ve been told that overpowering your rod opens up your loop, and causes even more problems when it’s…
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Smith Ignitor Lens – A Great Choice for the Flats
In our coverage from Fly Fishing Retailer in Denver this year, one new product that we were intrigued by was the Ingnitor lens from Smith Optics. Having been popular in the ski goggle world for flat light conditions, Smith brought this lens to their fishing lineup this year. We said we’d give them a try…
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Creating a Whipped Loop
Today’s post marks the start of a little experiment of us – posting tips, gear reviews and more as short video clips. Our first crack at it features Bruce Chard showing us how to created a whipped loop in the end of a fly line. We know it’s not perfect (wind noise, fly line the…
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Ask The Experts – Biggest Surprise on the Flats
Don’t get frustrated – our experts had their surprises too. Photo: Bruce Chard For today’s edition of Ask the Experts, we asked our expert panel to think way, way back to the first time the stalked fish on a warm salwater flat. The question was pretty simple – “What was your biggest surprise the first…
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Simms Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket
Photo: Simms Fishing Products There are some parts of the fly fishing world where you live and die by your rain gear. You’re in it every day, it’s loaded down with gear, and bombproof durability and storage options are key. On the Kanektok and the Kenai and the Skagit, high-end fishing shells like the Simms…
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Bonefishing – The Ready Position
Gary’s ready. For many anglers starting off bonefishing, the hardest part isn’t making long casts or fighting the fish – it’s being set up properly to make a fast presentation when a shot presents itself. If you’re fishing from the boat, keep these tips in mind so you’re ready when you need to be. Take…
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