My, what a fast-action rod you have. Our ‘favorite trout rod‘ poll a couple of weeks ago delivered some pretty interesting results, and when we asked for votes on folks’ favorite bonefish rods, we got some great input once again. Which Brand? Brand loyalty is strong in fly fishing. As was the case in the…
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Andros South
Offshore Fly Fishing Gear
Big. At Andros South we have a lot of fun fishing offshore for dorado (a.k.a. mahi mahi a.k.a. dolphin fish), wahoo, tuna and more. Even better, when we’re targeting dorado, we catch an awful lot of fish on flies. Gearing up for offshore fishing requires some beefy fly fishing equipment. Here’s a quick primer on…
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Simms Movies at Alaska West and Andros South
If you haven’t seen the movies that Simms Fishing Products shot at Alaska West and Andros South, you should check them out. They’re not your average plugs for fishing gear. Simms at Alaska West Simms at Andros South Note: if you’re reading this in a feed and can’t see the movies, have a look at…
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Our Boats at Andros South
One skiff from the fleet in Little Creek. South Andros is an environment that presents quite a few challenges for a flats skiff. We fish some really skinny water, so boats need to run shallow. The fishery is immense, so we need to cover some ground. Our season is long, we’re very busy, and it’s…
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Sage 6000 Series Reels – 3 Things to Like
A not-broken thing that didn’t get fixed. We’ve been big fans of the last-generation Sage 3000 series reels for years. Our loaner gear gets worked really hard, and in particular we’ve always said that “South Andros is where reels go to die”. At Andros South, our old 3000 series reels have held up incredibly well….
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Rio Tropical Clouser
The Tropical Clouser makes us happy. Need to turn over big flies fast in warm saltwater? At Andros South we do, and for that job we like the Rio Tropical Clouser. Many of our bonefish flies are #2 or bigger. Getting the fly in front of the fish quickly, with minimal false casting, greatly increases…
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Rum and Tonic
Yum. One of the most popular drinks at the Slack Tide Bar at Andros South is a Bahamas classic – the rum and tonic. If you’re new to the Bahamas, the combination might sound a little strange, but think about it– it’s a Caribbean nation so that means there’s rum around, and it’s a former…
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Andros South Trip Report from Capt. Rick Grassett
Andros South guide Fredlon with a big ‘cuda caught by Capt. Rick Grassett Photo: Rick Grassett Capt. Rick Grassett, owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc., is a full-time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s a great host and a super guy, and as luck would have it he hosts a…
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Andros South Fishing Report – April 2009
This first full week of April graced us with the presence of a larger than life figure who goes by the name of Andy Jensen, a.k.a. BigAndy.com. Photo: Andros South Staff. To say that Andy is a character is an understatement and the guys who travel with him always go home with tales of Big…
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Keith Westra’s Report from Andros South
Photo: Keith Westra Keith Westra from Leland Flyfishing Outfitters and the fine folks at Flywater Travel organized a group trip to Andros South earlier this month. Here’s Keith’s trip report. — There’s nothing better than a few flies in your pocket, a rod in your hand, and a cold “Kalik” waiting for you at the…
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