Last week we went over my Barracuda Rig for targeting the toothy flats predator. Today we are going to go over the second half of the battle which is the approach and getting them to eat. When I am searching for Barracuda on the flats, I look for them to be sitting still. Bonefish are…
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A Different Way to Land a Bonefish
Bonefish are known for their fighting ability. I have heard them described as “pound for pound, the hardest fighting fish” and I think that very well may be accurate. They aren’t just strong however, they are also incredibly fast. One common trait I have seen bonefish display when fighting is to do a blistering run…
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Timeless Tip Tuesday: Your Gloves Don’t Need to Match
Unfortunately not all fishing destinations have consistently warm weather like Andros South. I will be the first to admit, I do not like fishing with gloves. The hooks constantly get caught in them and I can lose the feel of the line. But fishing in the cold is always better than not fishing at all. …
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Timeless Tips – Don’t Forget to Bring a Towel
Fishing in the cold? Here’s a little tip. Bring a micro fiber towel or just any small bathroom towel with you. I keep one stashed in my waders and use it to dry my hands after releasing fish. Wind on cold wet hands is brutal. Wind on dry hands isn’t quite as bad! It is…
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My Barracuda Set Up
I must admit, I have a slight obsession with Barracuda. The Bonefish will always be the flagship species of the Bahamas but no trip to South Andros is complete to me without at least targeting a couple toothy predators. Barracuda have a weird reputation in the fly fishing world. This might be because of how…
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Tying Edison’s Teardrop
Jack Reis welcomes in the month of March with his go to Tarpon Fly. If you have any requests for future Fly Tying Friday’s, be sure to let us know in the comment section below! “With Tarpon season right around the corner I thought this week we would tie up one of my favorite flies…
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Timeless Tips: Presenting a Fly on your Back Cast
Like many saltwater fishing lessons, I first learned the importance of a back cast (aka over the shoulder cast) the hard way. I was fishing the Sea of Cortez side of Southern Baja for Roosterfish and Jacks. For those of you who have been lucky enough to experience this, you known what I mean when…
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Quick Sun Glasses Clean-Give ’em a Lick!
I have a routine before I start fishing for the day and the first thing on this list is to clean my sun glasses. I cannot stand having dirty glasses with big distracting smudges on them. I also cannot begin to tell you how many times I have started my day with nice clean sun…
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Timeless Tips: When to use a Weighted Steamer vs a Sink Tip
Regardless of the type of fishing you are doing, having your flies at the right depth is one of the most important factors in convincing a fish to eat. When fishing streamers, the two most common ways to control the sink rate of your flies are with a sink tip or a weighted fly. Each…
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Winter Trout Flies: Keep it Simple! 3 Factors
I wish I could fish in flip flops everyday but that just isn’t a realistic option for me. I would always rather be fishing, than not fishing, so I do often find myself shivering in a Western Tailwater. The cold blooded trout that inhabit river stretches below bottom release dams will continue to feed year…
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