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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Trout Setting Too Much?
Are you trout setting too much? We get it, it is muscle memory. You grew up setting the hook with the rod and that is a hard habit to change. This doesn’t mean the shame from your guide’s eyes are going to feel any better when you blow the fish though. Once you get into the…
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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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Recent Andros South Photos
Starting your weekend off right with some photos from the world’s greatest bonefishing lodge. This is the most popular time of year to fish Andros South and you can see why! These photos were from a hosted week by our friends at Fishwest Fly Shop. Want to experience this for yourself? Reach out here! More…
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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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