The old standard, for a reason. 5 reasons, actually. There are a lot of high-tech leader materials out there, but if you visit one of our lodges in Alaska, British Columbia, the Bahamas or Chile, the material that we’re most likely to suggest you knot to your fly is Maxima Ultragreen. Why is that? It…
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Tips
What’s Your Favorite Trout Rod?
Hmmm, my mouth hurt like that was a 690-4 Z-Axis with G5 technology. Photo: Cameron Miller We spend a lot of time on our blog telling you which gear the experts use. Today it’s your turn. What’s your favorite rod to use when you’re fly fishing for trout? Yes, we know that it could be…
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Secrets of the Flesh Fly
Sometimes all it takes is a little flesh. Photo: Ramsey Smith Trout that live in the lower sections of rivers like the Kanektok and the Arolik in Western Alaska get a lot of their calories from salmon flesh. That means that at Alaska West we spend a lot of time tying and fishing patterns that…
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Why We Like Spey Casting
An angler covers a lot of water without hurting his shoulders. Photo: Cameron Miller When it comes to fishing for kings on the Kanektok, or fishing for steelhead on the Dean, we really like Spey casting. Spey rods are getting a lot more popular these days. That being said, we hear from a lot of…
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10 Ways to Justify Your Fishing Trip
Make use of our proven techniques, and this could be you! Photo: Cameron Miller Having a hard time explaining to your significant other why you need to take another fishing trip? Refer to our handy list, develop your strategy, and your reel will be screaming in no time! We’ve spent a lot of time talking…
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Non-Slip Mono Loop
Learn this knot if you don’t know it already. The Non-Slip Mono Loop is one of the most versatile knots we know. We use it all over the world when we’re looking for a strong loop knot. After many days of use on the water, and some semi-scientific testing like guide knot tying contests, we’re…
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5 Ways to Blow a Shot at a Bonefish
Want to not catch me? Read and learn. Don’t want to catch a bonefish? Pick one or more of these simple tips and you’ll be not catching fish in no time! Wear wading boots in the boat. If you’re casting from the boat and you’re wearing shoes of any kind, you won’t know if you’re…
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10 Tips – Swinging Flies for Kings
Tip #10, executed to perfection. Photo: Cameron Miller Planning on swinging flies for king salmon this summer, maybe on the Kanektok or the Dean? Here are some tips that may help. Cast across and slightly downstream. You certainly need to read the water you’re fishing and adjust accordingly, but in general if you’re fishing a…
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Bonefish Catch and Release Best Practices Part Two
If you like the looks of a healthy fishery, read and learn. Last week we published some information on catch and release bonefshing from our friends at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. That post covered hooks and fight time. Today we hear about handling and predators. Handling Minimize handling all fish; slime and scales can be…
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Bonefish Catch and Release Best Practices – Part One
Take good care of me, please. Photo: Bruce Chard We’re big supporters of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (formerly Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited). They’re doing some great work related to their goal of ensuring healthy populations of bonefish and tarpon for the future. At Andros South, we’re supporting BTT’s work by tagging bonefish on South Andros, and…
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