The guides on South Andros generally prefer the angler have an overall leader/tippet no longer than 9′ total. If they want something longer they will let you know or just build it out for you to whatever they deem necessary for the situation and the anglers skill level. The big factor in longer leaders is…
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Andros South
Seeing Bonefish
One of the most gratifying things about bonefish (other than having one take your fly), is seeing them. Sight fishing is awesome. Sight fishing for bonefish is amazing. For those of us who aren’t fishing for bonefish right now, we’ve got your covered. Enjoy.
The Short Fly Casting Game: Fresh & Saltwater Fish
One of the hardest things in fly fishing is being able to make short, accurate and controlled casts at close distances to your quarry. These days you will find most lines range from 80′-100′ which makes it nearly impossible to make casts less than 30′ without a lot of skill and effort. At Alaska West…
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Letter to Denekians
Dear Anglers, The world is currently experiencing something unlike any of us have ever experienced. The Covid-19 Pandemic is affecting our normal day to day lives worldwide, and in a short time we have all had our lives impacted in one way or another, but we at Deneki believe that as a community and country…
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Interesting Catch On South Andros
Our guest Kurt Schwarz was following around a cruising permit last week. Not a target fish most of our guests associate with the flats of South Andros but we have been seeing more and more permit every year. Kurt had a great shot at the fish but before the permit could eat his fly, a…
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Jeffery Francis
Many of our regular Andros South guests will recognize this face. Jeffery Francis grew up on the island and worked at the lodge on weekends throughout high school. He was offered a scholarship to play basketball at a couple different schools in the States and ended up choosing Blessed IJN Prep Academy in Jackson, MS. We…
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Andros South’s Produce
At Andros South, we take great pride in being involved with the community and doing whatever we can to help out on the island. For the past couple years, we have been blessed to work with the students and teachers at South Andros High School on their community garden. The school has an incredible agricultural…
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Why Can Clouds Scare Bonefish?
Have you ever been watching a bonefish happily cruise on a flat just to see him spook off when a cloud moves in front of the sun? I had this exact situation happen when fishing Andros South with legendary guide Charlie Sweeting. I have scared my fair share of fish and will always admit to…
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Recent Andros South Photos
Our friend Jim Manning recently returned from our favorite Bonefishing Lodge and had the trip of his lifetime. He reached out a week after his trip with the following message, “I have relived the trip everyday. Wow! Can’t wait to get back. Calm winds… smooth waters.” – Jim He shared a few of his photos…
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The Mouth Of A Bonefish
This is a photo of legendary flats guide Charlie Sweeting holding a large bonefish. After you admire the fish, I want you to take a second and just look at the mouth of the Bonefish. There are some unique things about their mouth that influence how we fish for them. The angle of the mouth. …
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