Have you ever been watching a bonefish happily cruise on a flat just to see him spook off when a cloud moves in front of the sun? I had this exact situation happen when fishing Andros South with legendary guide Charlie Sweeting. I have scared my fair share of fish and will always admit to…
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Tips
How To Fish A Mouse Fly
We are still months away from Alaska thawing out but the Last Frontier is always on our mind. One of our favorite ways to fish Alaska is with a fly that imitates a rodent. It is an excellent way to cover water and target big fish. There are a range of different mouse flies and…
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How To Fight A Bonefish
It is no secret that we admire bonefish and want to make sure the ones that are caught, are safely released to fight another day. One way to ensure this is to land a bonefish as quickly as possible. This obviously is much easier said than done as anyone who has hooked into these fish…
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Advice For Fishing In Crowds
As the sport of fly fishing continues to grow, our waterbodies will see more and more anglers. Some famous rivers during productive times are becoming downright crowded. Working together with other anglers is crucial to ensure everybody has a good day and that the resource remains healthy. Here are some points to consider when fishing…
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How To Better See Fish In The Water
I’d argue that no skill will help you catch more large fishing consistently than being able to see them in the water. A pair of polarized glasses is obviously the first step here but besides that, you need to train your eyes to spot fish. The best way to do this is by spending plenty…
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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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Vertical Drag
Yesterday we went over different situations where you could take off your indicator when nymph fishing. I wanted to follow up this discussion with a reason I feel nymphing without an indicator is so productive and that is the elimination of Vertical Drag. When most fly fisherman think of drag they are thinking of horizontal…
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Nymphing Without An Indicator
Over the past two weeks we have covered different styles of nymphing, first we discussed the Right Angle or Level Lining, while last week we went over the Drop Shot setup. Today we are going to review some of the benefits that come with nymph fishing without an indicator. This is one of my favorite…
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Get The Most Out Of Your Time With A Guide
We want to help make sure you get the most out of any guided fishing trip. This can be booking a week long stay at an all inclusive lodge or just a day fishing trip while on a family vacation. Over the years we have talked with countless people interested in booking guided trips. Here…
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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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