If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. We were lucky to have some of the crew at Sage Fly Fishing and Tributaries Digital Cinema come on down to Andros South for a few days. When they were here, they put together a great…
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Fish
My Barracuda Set Up
I must admit, I have a slight obsession with Barracuda. The Bonefish will always be the flagship species of the Bahamas but no trip to South Andros is complete to me without at least targeting a couple toothy predators. Barracuda have a weird reputation in the fly fishing world. This might be because of how…
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6 Reasons to Fish a Two Handed Rod
You should never be scared to try something new in the wonderful world of Fly Fishing. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is a great way to learn and take your fishing game to the next level. At Deneki, using a 2 handed rod is one of our favorite ways to fish but some of…
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Target Species // The Dolly Varden
The Dolly Varden is type of salmonid that is native to the Pacific Ocean in both North America and Asia. What very well could be the most beautiful fish on the planet, Dollies live in cold water tributaries of the North Pacific. This is a fish who’s nomenclature constantly sparks debate. Technically a Char, Dolly’s…
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July at Rapids Camp Lodge
If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say something along the lines of “Alaska is my dream trip” or “someday I am going to make it to Alaska” I would have at least 12 dollars worth of nickels. I get it, it can be easy to get stuck in a routine…
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Timeless Tips: When to use a Weighted Steamer vs a Sink Tip
Regardless of the type of fishing you are doing, having your flies at the right depth is one of the most important factors in convincing a fish to eat. When fishing streamers, the two most common ways to control the sink rate of your flies are with a sink tip or a weighted fly. Each…
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Winter Trout Flies: Keep it Simple! 3 Factors
I wish I could fish in flip flops everyday but that just isn’t a realistic option for me. I would always rather be fishing, than not fishing, so I do often find myself shivering in a Western Tailwater. The cold blooded trout that inhabit river stretches below bottom release dams will continue to feed year…
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Andros South Photo Essay
While 3 of our 4 lodges are currently in a deep freeze, the season at Andros South is in full swing. Over the past couple weeks we have welcomed both new and repeat guests to our little slice of paradise. A highlight from the first week of February was a hosted trip arranged by our…
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Fun Fact – Bonefish wear “Glasses”
When I was at Andros South a couple weeks ago, one of the excellent guides on staff, Ellie, showed me something about a bonefish that I had never before noticed. I was getting ready to release another flawless Bahamian specimen that calls the flats of South Andros home and he told me to rub my…
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Scott Hed and the status of the Pebble Mine Campaign
For those of you who read yesterday’s post, you got to know Scott Hed, the Director of the Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska. Today we have the second part of the interview where Scott assesses the current status of the Pebble Mine campaign and answers my question of if he believes Bristol Bay will get the protection it deserves. “I always…
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