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Fly Tying Friday // The Chamois

Only car people and creative fly tiers know how to properly pronounce this word.  A chamois is a soft, porous piece of leather that is most commonly used to dry cars after they are washed.  The unique nature of the material allows it to absorb water while not scratching the vehicle’s exterior.  These qualities also…
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What To Bring For A Day Of Bonefishing

It’s the first morning of your week at Andros South, and you’re trying to decide what goes in your pocket, what goes in your hip pack, what goes in your boat bag, and what stays at the lodge. In all packing-related conversations, opinions range from ‘less is more’ to ‘bring anything you might need’. We like…
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Fly Tying Friday // Gear You Need, Liquid Fusion

My tying desk has at least five different types of glue on it but I really only use one of them.  In the past there was one glue I would use if I needed it to dry quickly, one that I would use if I wanted the strongest possible bond and one that I would…
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RIO’s “How To” Video on Selecting a Sink Tip

Our friends at RIO products put together a great video going over selecting a sink tip and how to correctly match it with the type of fishing you will be doing. Brand Manager Simon Gawesworth is a fantastic teacher and is very passionate about the subject.  He begins explaining the specs behind Rio’s various available…
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How Many Turns Do You Use On Your Non-Slip Loop Knot?

The non-slip loop knot has been helping anglers stay connected to fish for decades.  This knot is ideal when trying to add some extra movement to your fly as the loop allows the fly to swing more freely in the water.  Often when I see knot diagrams it shows a good breakdown of this relatively…
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Are Your Hooks Sharp Enough?

Often times when an angler misses a strike or two, they blame their hook set or claim the fish “short striked”.  While both of these can certainly be valid, I would argue that far more fish are lost due to dull hook points than most people realize.  We live in a time where most new…
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How Bonefish Flies Differ Between Locations

A few weeks ago we discussed worms as a food source for our favorite flats dwellers.  This week we wanted to follow up with how the food sources on flats differer between locations around the world.  Our bonefish in Andros South receive very little pressure compared to the inhabitants of let’s say the Keys and…
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Gear You Need // Tacky Fly Dock

Another great stocking stuffer for the angler in your life this holiday season, the Tacky Fly Dock from Fishpond.  When Fishpond acquired Tacky earlier this year we knew they would be coming out with some innovative products as both companies have reputations of being among the most creative in the industry.   The Fly Dock…
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7 Go To Winter Tailwater Trout Flies

Last week we discussed ways to improve your success when fishing for tailwater trout during the winter.  This week we wanted to follow up with some “Go-To” flies that should be found in every tailwater angler’s fly box from November-March.  You will notice a theme on all of these flies, they are small and sparse…
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