Dehookers certainly aren’t anything new, but more and more these days we’re seeing our guests using them for bonefish. A simple dehooking tool not only helps to safely remove stubborn hooks from fish’s mouths, they also allow the fish to be released without ever being handled OR removed from the water.. And that’s a really…
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Presenting to Bonefish – Simplified
A lot has been written on where to land your fly when fishing for bonefish. While a whole bunch of factors can come into play when making the best presentation, things can happen fast on the flats, and the ability to make a quick decision is often the key to success. Therefore, when making your…
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School’s in Session
Our buddy, Louis Cahill of Gink and Gasoline, teaching the finer points of bonefishing as part of the 2015 bonefishing school at Andros South. More From Andros South Top 5 Reasons to go Bonefishing in the Fall Casting Practice Platform at Andros South Favorite Bonefish Flies for South Andros
Tail Whip
Today we present you with nothing more than the coolest picture of an angler fighting a bonefish you’ll see all day. Enjoy! More on Fighting Bonefish Fighting Bonefish – 5 Tips Fighting Bonefish in the Mangroves Bonefish Running at You?
Sunscreen: Good for You, Bad for Bonefish
A while back we shared a link on our blog to some recent research on the negative effects of sunscreen while handling bonefish. We recently got our hands on the research as published in the Environmental Biology of Fishes, and found it super interesting. We thought you might too, so we figured we’d share it with you…
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Check Your Fly
Whether fishing on foot or from a flats skiff, most shots at bonefish begin with the fly in hand in what we usually refer to as the ready position. That means that throughout the day, even when the fishing is really good, the fly spends a lot of time in your hand. Therefore, we suggest that…
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Happy Birthday Frank!
Today we’re joined by one of our longest returning guests, Dr. Frank Carlton. Frank has been with us since before the beginning, fishing at our locations for over twenty years.. Wow. Today also marks Frank’s 82nd birthday, and we’re fortunate to be celebrating it with him at Andros South. Happy Birthday Frank. We’re super lucky…
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Bonefishing Myth: The Color of Your Shirt Matters
Several years ago we suggested to the flats fishing world that it might not be the best idea to wear a bright shirt when fishing for bonefish. However, since then we’ve seen plenty of bonefish caught wearing just about every color under the sun. That got us thinking.. Light, pastel colored clothes might be a good idea…
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Tying With Mono Eyes
We’re spinning up a lot of bonefish flies these days, and while our bonefish aren’t overly picky, we still like the challenge of tying flies that best imitate what bonefish like to eat. For the most part, bonefish forage (shrimp, crabs, baitfish, etc.) blend in really well on the flats. Thus, choosing a fly that best…
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Fresh Coconut Water
We love fly fishing in the Bahamas, and while we could list all the reasons why, we have a feeling you have something better to do for the rest of the day. One of those reasons however is fresh coconut water. It’s delicious, extremely good for you, and literally ‘grows on trees..’ That’s a win,…
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