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Deneki Chronicles: How Far Should I Lead a Bonefish?
Charlie says: Lead him mon! Photo: Kyle Shea A question we get asked all the time at Andros South is 'how far should I lead a...

The Fishing Work Out
Starting off “It’s just fishing.” Nothing is more insulting to an Alaskan fly-out fishing guide than this Napoleonic statement. Commonly said by ne’er-do-well non-anglers who regard fly fishing as something...

Deneki Chronicles: Spey Fishing – The ‘Engaged Fly’
This episode of Deneki Chronicles comes to use from our friend George Cook. George has forgotten more about fly fishing than a lot of people think they know. This post...

Deneki Chronicles: Top 5 Mistakes Fighting Big Fish
Rod tip low - nice work, George. Photo: Cameron Miller At Alaska West and Rapids Camp we see a lot of big fish fought by our...

Last Chance: March 2021 Andros South Bonefish School
Learn to bonefish at The Bonefish Capital of the World photo: Amelia Willson Can you feel it...? The tension, the anticipation. There are only a few remaining spots left in...
Deneki Chronicles: 4 Ways to Spook Fewer Bonefish
Mellow bonefish = happy angler. Photo: Adam Kryder If you freak out a bonefish to the point where he thinks his life's about to end, you're...

Deneki Chronicles: Accelerate Your Strip
Subtle acceleration. Photo: Hollis Bennett. When stripping flies for bonefish, it's crucial to stay in contact with your fly at all times. Doing so allows you...

Fly Tying: Sculpin Toad
Sculpin Toad. Photos and Write by Kevin Foley Kevin Foley’s philosophy on fly tying involves the use of natural and synthetic materials to create the illusion of life. As a scientist,...