Today marks the opening day of our 2018/2019 season at Andros South. In fact, our first guests of the season are on the flats as we speak, and heck, we’d be willing to bet have already spotted their first bonefish! Our doors are open, we’re excited, and we hope to see you on the flats….
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Andros South
Schooling Bonefish – Present to the Lead Fish
Over the course of a week at Andros South, you’re going to see a lot of bonefish. Some will be huge singles hunting by their lonesome. Some will be doubles, triples, or smaller groups scavenging as a team. Others will be in large groups or ‘schools’ from a half dozen to hundreds of fish (yes,…
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Timeless Tips: Rub Your Fly in the Sand
So you’re out on some beautiful bonefish flat. You’ve thrown on a new leader designed perfectly for the flats. You’ve picked a fabulous bonefish fly. You’ve tied it on with a non-slip mono loop. You’re not done yet! Reach down onto the flat, grab a little handful of sand from the bottom, and rub your…
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BTT and TU Establish Lefty Kreh Conservation Memorial Fund
Two of our favorite conservation organizations, The Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT) and Trout Unlimited (TU) have teemed up to establish a conservation fund in memory of legendary angler, instructor, writer, and conservationist, Bernard ‘Lefty’ Kreh, who passed earlier this year. According to BTT, the Lefty Kreh Memorial Conservation Fund will provide support to important…
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Fishpond Quikshot Rod Holder – Review
The opening day of our bonefishing season at Andros South Season is less than ten days away (ahem, but who’s counting, right?). That means our team is in the process of gearing up for those long walks on the flats, and we hope many of you are too. With that in mind, today we’re coming…
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Preparing For Your Bonefishing Trip – Roundup
We’re less than a month away from the opening day of our bonefishing season at Andros South. We have a feeling many of you are in the process of planning your own saltwater trips too, which is why we thought we’d present you with a bunch of posts to help prepare for whatever the flats…
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Timeless Tips: How Far Should I Lead a Bonefish?
A question we get asked all the time at Andros South is ‘how far should I lead a bonefish?’ In other words, how far in front of the fish should I aim my cast? Bonefish are almost always moving and therefore it is important to present the fly far enough in front to avoid ‘lining’…
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Congratulations, Grant!
If you’ve spent time with us at Alaska West or Andros South in recent years, there’s a good chance you might recognize the name of long-time Deneki family, Grant Turner.. Well, today we’re taking a quick detour from our regular Deneki programming to extend a huge congrats to Grant for tying the knot with his…
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BTT’s Justin Lewis on Bonefish Camouflage
Ever wonder why bonefish are so difficult to spot on the flats? You’re not alone. While there’s no substitute for time on the water, most first-time flats anglers are relieved to learn that bonefish aren’t just difficult to see, they’re actually able to change their color to their corresponding environment! But don’t take it from…
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Pro Tip: Stripping Flies – Force the Rod Tip Down
Whether you’re stripping flies for salmon, trout, or bonefish, when fishing streamers the name of the game is action. The more action you’re able to impose onto your fly, or better yet, the more control you’re able to have over the action of your fly, odds are the more effective your fly is able to…
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