A while back we presented you with 5 tips for targeting bigger bonefish. We have a feeling a few of you out there like the idea of catching big bonefish, which is why today we’re coming at you with.. 5 (More) Tips for Bigger Bonefish Land Your Fly Close. As the old adage goes, big fish…
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5 Tips for Bigger Bonefish
Not all bonefish are created equal, and at Andros South we’re really fortunate to have what we think is a healthy balance of quality and quantity when it comes to bonefish. For the most part, our anglers are able to target large numbers of fish (generally smaller on average), or stalk fewer fish (but generally larger…
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Small Fish, Big Meal
We’ve said it many times before, but we love fishing giant flies for our trout in western Alaska. Some might assume that that’s because we subscribe to the ‘big fly, big fish’ theory of fly selection.. However, in our neck of the woods, abundant food sources and a short growing season lends itself to trout,…
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Just How Big Is a Ten Pound Bonefish?
Every fishery has its benchmark fish. The trophy fish. The size fish that everyone’s after. On South Andros, such fish is the ten pound bonefish, and we’re lucky to see quite a few of them over the course of a season. A double digit bonefish is certainly a milestone for any serious flats angler, but when…
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Biggest Surprise Bonefishing
One of our favorite questions to ask guests after a trip is “What surprised you the most?” We find we get some really insightful answers, and, frankly, we learn a lot about what we may be missing when we describe what our trips are all about. So today, we fire that question your way! Those…
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Land Your Fly Close to Big Bonefish
One evening last month at Andros South, the conversation at the tiki bar turned to…you’ll never guess… bonefishing. Our guide Torrie Bevans had swung by to chat, and a couple of anglers asked his thoughts on how to increase your chances with very big bonefish. Torrie had a pretty interesting observation about ‘leading’ bigger fish….
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Big Flies for Bonefish
“Big fly, big fish”. It’s a rule of thumb known the world over. No, it’s not always true, but as a general guideline, why not? Since you’re right in the middle of planning your bonefishing trip for the upcoming winter, you may just be gearing up to do some tying as well. We thought we’d…
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Big Bonefish
On some flats at Andros South, there are big groups of moderate-sized bonefish. On other flats, there are some big boys. That’s a pretty good-sized bonefish. Mike Sanders with another nice one. More On South Andros Big Schools Of Bonefish South Andros Fisheries Roundup Bahamas Guidespeak Glossary
Big Schools of Bonefish
There are some big schools of bonefish on South Andros Island. When we say big, we mean it. Every one of those dark spots? That’s a bonefish. Sometimes they all like to fin and tail. The technical term for how these bones are behaving is “happy”. Sometimes they swim around in circles. Just chuck it…
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What’s The Biggest Rainbow Trout You’ve Landed? You Can Do Better at Rapids Camp Lodge.
If you like landing large rainbow trout, mark your calendars for September 2024 and make your way to Rapids Camp Lodge. Rapids Camp Lodge offers an unparalleled opportunity to target and catch massive rainbow trout in the heart of Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. Rapids Camp Lodge is the ultimate destination for BIG rainbow trout, and…
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