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 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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6 Tips While Poling For Bonefish In The Bahamas
Okay, so you’re going bonefishing in a target-rich environment like at Andros South Lodge this next season. On a good day, a single guide can pole more than 15 miles of flats at Andros South Lodge. That’s not just work; it’s an art form. Out here, bonefish aren’t fooled by luck—they’re won over by flawless…
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Rapids Camp Lodge: “The Fish Are Pulsing” in Alaska
“The fish are pulsing.” That’s what a well seasoned Bristol Bay guide said as he observed the first and very strong run of chrome-bright salmon of the season push upstream on the Naknek and Nushagak Rivers. Numbers like these don’t just set expectations—they raise them. It’s a signal. The river comes alive, and so do…
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March Alaska Fish Madness: Fish-Tastic Four
It’s March, your bracket has already been busted, or at least ours is, so we figured, why not create a new bracket for Alaskan Freshwater Fish? As the NCAA Tournament selection committee meticulously ranks college basketball teams based on their performance and the NET evaluations tool, our selection committee (which is y’all) will rank Alaska’s…
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Christmas in July: The Fish Are Calling, And Alaska West Lodge Is Answering With An Irresistible Offer
Can you imagine…You’re standing in the Kanektok River, your line taut with the weight of a massive King Salmon. The midnight sun glistens on the water as you reel in your big fish. This could be you, especially at these rates; there is no better time to fish the Kanektok River. July at Alaska West…
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