Rod, reel, line, leader…all equally important. OK, you’re headed to the Bahamas this month to chase bonefish. You’ve got your rod and your reel and your line all ready to go. How should you handle your leader? Here’s how you should handle your leader. First of all, remember that bonefish in places like South Andros…
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First Time Bonefishing
Bjorn and the fish are equally hooked. Photo: Chris Stromsness Today we’ve got a guest post from a guy who loves bonefishing so much he’s got a blog about it. Bjorn Stromsness writes Bonefish On The Brain – chock full of bonefish-related content from all around the world. If you like bonefish, you should check…
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We’re Not The Only Ones Who Like Bonefish
Yes, it’s painful to see a bonefish die. On the other hand, it’s pretty neat to see the natural circle of life in the mangroves up close. From a long ways away we heard an osprey making quite a commotion in Grassy Creek on South Andros. When we got up close, we found out why….
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Want To Go Bonefishing For Free?
It’s not as bad as it looks. Photo: Wayne Walts Sign up for our weekly newsletter by November 11th, and you’ve got a chance to win a free bonefishing trip to Andros South. Really? Really. We’ve done it before and we’re doing it again. This past July, Eric Dawson from Oklahoma City, OK won a…
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Game On
The Slack Tide will be occupied tonight. Today marks the start of our 2009-2010 season at Andros South. Rick Sisler and his team on South Andros have been hard at work making final preparations, and we’ve got a lodge full of guests tonight. Most importantly, the bonefish of South Andros are swimming around hungrily, just…
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How to Pack for Your Day of Bonefishing
It actually matters a lot what’s in here. Today’s post relates to packing and bonefishing, but it’s not about loading your big bag before you leave your house – you already know how to do that. Today we’re talking about your typical day on a bonefishing trip – it’s the first morning of your week…
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Bonefish and Tarpon Trust Week at Andros South
Learn about me, catch me, and help those who are helping me. Photo: rustychinnisimages.com We are pleased to announce a special Bonefish and Tarpon Trust week at Andros South this December. Guests will have the opportunity to learn from the leading minds in the bonefishing world, and a donation will be made on behalf of…
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The Best Time To Go Bonefishing
This could be May, or October, or February. We operate three fly fishing lodges in different parts of the world. When we’re talking with a potential guest who’s interested in a trip with us, we’re frequently asked the question, “When’s the best time to go?” At most of our operations, that question will be answered…
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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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Daily Guide Rotations
Eeny, meeny, miny…actually a lot of thought goes into it. Photo: Cameron Miller At Alaska West and Andros South (our two operations with more than a few guides), we do daily guide pairings. Rather than matching guests up with a guide for the entire week, we talk to you at the end of each angling…
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