In the world of bonefishing, there are few moments more exhilarating than the first sight of a tail protruding through the surface of the water. At Andros South, we fish a lot of skinny water which means we’re fortunate to get a lot of shots at tailing fish. What’s better than shots at tailing fish?…
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How to Rig for Tarpon – Hatch Outdoors Video Series
The good folks from Hatch Outdoors just kicked off their new how-to video series featuring detailed tips and instruction from some of the best anglers and guides in the biz. New videos are due to drop every Thursday all summer long, and if the first installment of the series is any indication of the level…
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The Uni Knot – One Knot to Rule Them All
There are many ways to lose a fish, but there’s no way more disheartening than losing a fish to a faulty knot. Make no mistake, knot tying is a skill, and anglers who can tie good knots bring more fish to hand. There are many great fly fishing knots out there, most of which are…
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Fly Casting – Practice with Purpose
Practice makes proficient (there’s no such thing as perfect), but practice without purpose is a long road to improvement. Fly casting is no exception. As most anglers can attest, beautiful casting does not always translate to effective fishing. Therefore, if catching fish is your primary objective (which we have a feeling it might be), tailoring…
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Greetings from South Andros
Good fishing is an important component of a good fishing trip (duh), but we’d argue that the opportunity to experience the local culture surrounded by incredible fishing is often what turns a good fishing trip into a great fishing trip. That’s why today we’re sharing nothing more than a photo of Andros South Team member,…
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Chill Out, Use Sunscreen
Sun exposure is no joke, and if you spend a lot of time on the water, protecting yourself against harmful UV rays is extremely important, particularly on the flats. Trust us on this one, please. The majority of sunburns occur during the afternoons, when the sun is high and the sunscreen most often applied at…
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Rigging for Barracuda – Wire Length
If it weren’t for the overwhelming number of eager bonefish, South Andros might best be known as a world-class flats fishery for barracuda. Barracuda are a blast to target with a fly and many of our guests find them to be an exciting change of pace in between shots at bonefish. They’re big, toothy, hit…
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Timeless Tips: Fly Casting for Distance
Let’s face it.. We all want to know how to cast further. Regardless of whether it’s necessary to catch fish or not, casting a bunch of line is just plain fun, and certainly a skill worth aspiring to. Rarely do fish in our neck of the woods require really long casts, but the ability to…
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Nice Fish, Rocky!
Over the last few weeks we’ve been receiving a common complaint from many of our guests at Andros South; Tranquil, stress-free, and otherwise relaxing days on the flats have been continually interrupted by stress-inducing, knuckle-busting, and unusually large bonefish. Sounds frustrating, right? Don’t believe us? Just ask our pal, Rocky Lipsman, who was rudely interrupted…
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The Flyfish Journal at Andros South – Photo and Video Exclusive
A few days ago we mentioned how we look forward to hosting The FlyFish Journal’s annual ‘BahamaCon’ festivities each year at Andros South. Earlier this month they joined us for BahamaCon 2018, and needless to say, it was a success. But don’t take our word for it.. They recently released a fantastic online exclusive feature…
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