Today we kick off our 2016/2017 bonefishing season at Andros South, and needless to say we’re pretty excited. We’ll be reporting each day from our humble abode here on South Andros Island, and plan on keeping you up to date as the season unfolds. Let the bonefishing begin! More from Andros South Top 5 Reasons to…
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Three Good Articles
Today we present you with another mid-monthly edition of ‘Three Good Articles,’ where we share a few of our favorite articles from other fly fishing websites that we found particularly interesting, and have a feeling you will to. Enjoy! Three Good Articles Which Species of Bonefish Did I Catch? Dr. Liz Wallace of the Bonefish…
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Hurricane Matthew Update
As many of you well aware, Hurricane Matthew made landfall on Andros Island as a category three hurricane early Thursday morning. While the storm was responsible for widespread destruction across the Carribean and Southeastern United States, we’re pleased to report that South Andros weathered the storm favorably, with little foreseeable long term damage. Most importantly,…
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What Do You Want Us to Write About?
In the nearly 8 years since the inception of our humble little fly fishing blog, we’re happy to report that our online fly fishing community continues to grow! That makes us really happy and we have each and every one of you to thank for it. Some of you have been following along with us…
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Jerry French’s ‘Dirty Hoh’ Coming to a Fly Shop Near You
If you like swinging flies, odds are you recognize the name of steelhead guru and Alaska West guide, Jerry French. Along with his friends, Ed Ward and Scott Howell, Jerry was part of the braintrust behind one of the most widely used fly patterns in modern Northwest steelhead fishing; The Intruder. Since its creation, numerous steelhead…
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Three Good Articles
We’re glad so many of you decide to check in to our humble little blog for your daily dose of fly fishing. However, there are a lot of other great fly fishing articles out there on the world wide web, which is why every month we like to share a few of our favorites. Enjoy!…
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Thanks from Alaska West
Today we wrap up yet another memorable season here at Alaska West. To all of you who shared the water with us this year, or followed along vicariously through our blog, thank you. We’re super fortunate to do what we do, and we have each and every one of you to thank for it. Hope…
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Three Good Articles
Today we’re back again with our mid-monthly edition of Three Good Articles – fly fishing articles from other websites over the past month that we enjoyed and have a feeling you will too! Three Good Articles Mega Hatch Success. Mark Raisler drops some knowledge on how to capitalize when the bugs really start flying on the Simms…
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The Chrome Slam
We’re really lucky to witness prolific runs of all five species of pacific salmon throughout our season at Alaska West. That means that each year some of our guests (particularly those joining us from mid/late July to early August) get a shot at the ol’ grand slam; All five species of pacific salmon, all on the fly,…
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Three Good Articles
It’s that time again! Three good fly fishing articles, from other fly fishing websites that we enjoyed and think you will too. Enjoy! Three Good Articles Everything You Wanted to Know About Line Selection but Were Afraid to Ask. Mark Heironymus kicking off part 1 of a weekly series explaining the finer points of choosing a line…
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