During one of the coldest, wettest, and windiest days of our season here in Western Alaska this week, we couldn’t help but let our minds wander towards the flats. Surprising, right? That got us to thinking, what’s the most overlooked facet of saltwater fly fishing that results in more fish lost or landed? We’d argue…
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Andros South
Rigging Backing Solo
When rigging fly reels for hard fighting species like king salmon, bonefish, or any other fish capable of long blistering runs, we’re sticklers for winding on backing tight.. Really tight. Backing wound on too loosely (like you might reel up your fly line), is bound to cut into itself, particularly on hard pulling fish, locking…
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The Crabs are Walkin’
Our season may have just come to a close at Andros South, but with the end of every bonefishing season marks the beginning of land crab season! Many of our guests ask us how the people of South Andros spend their time during the off-season. Its a great question. Some commercial fish, some travel, some take…
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What Vise Do You Tie On?
We love tying flies, and we know many of you do too. However, as much as we love telling you about our favorite fly patterns, tools, and materials in the world of fly tying, sometimes we like to hear from you! Today is one of those days. That’s right, it’s poll time again on the…
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What a View
Today we present you with nothing more than what we think is a pretty cool perspective of the view out the front door of our ‘Conch Shell House‘ – One of our guest accommodations at Andros South. If you think that looks good, you should see it in the morning! More from Andros South The…
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Nice Fish, JC!
We’ve been looking back on some photos from this past bonefishing season and recently came across this gem – Our pal JC Weeks of Fishwest hoisting a beauty during his most recent stay at Andros South. We think a fish like that deserves some love, so what more can we say, except – Good work JC! Nice…
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Always Have Confidence in Your Fly
Today we present you with a tip, one that holds true in all avenues of fly fishing, that we think separates successful anglers from, well, not so successful anglers. No matter what you’re fishing for, whether your drifting, stripping, swinging, skating, or popping flies, in either freshwater or saltwater, always have confidence in the fly you’re fishing….
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Thanks from Andros South
It’s hard to believe, but today we wrap up yet another unforgettable season at Andros South, and want to extend a big thanks to each and every one of you who joined us this year. We know you’re the reason we’re able to do what we love, and for that we’re extremely grateful. See you…
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Leading Bonefish – Know Your Fly’s Sink Rate
When presenting a fly to a bonefish, your primary focus should always be getting the fly within their field of view as quickly as possible. After all, a fish can’t eat what it doesn’t see, right? For bonefish, that field of view is generally on, or near, the bottom. Sure, bonefish will certainly feed throughout…
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Firsts
We love taking people fishing. You could say it’s what makes us tick. By and large one of our favorite things about doing what we do is the opportunity to witness many angler’s firsts – those monumental first-time experiences that burn themselves into our memories. First fish, first fish on a fly, first of a…
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