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Barracuda Round Up

We are in the middle of another fantastic season at Andros South.  When people come to fish the Bahamas, Bonefish are what’s on their mind. The attitude around the island is the Bahamas have the world’s best bonefishing and that South Andros has the best bonefishing in the Bahamas.  Needless to say, guests that book…
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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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Drop Shotting

Last week we went over a technique called “level lining” or “right angle nymphing”, today we wanted to discuss a different way to set up your nymph rig, using a Drop Shot.  In a traditional nymph rig, the weight is placed onto the leader, above the first fly.  One argument against this set up is…
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How Many Turns Do You Use On Your Non-Slip Loop Knot?

The non-slip loop knot has been helping anglers stay connected to fish for decades.  This knot is ideal when trying to add some extra movement to your fly as the loop allows the fly to swing more freely in the water.  Often when I see knot diagrams it shows a good breakdown of this relatively…
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7 Go To Winter Tailwater Trout Flies

Last week we discussed ways to improve your success when fishing for tailwater trout during the winter.  This week we wanted to follow up with some “Go-To” flies that should be found in every tailwater angler’s fly box from November-March.  You will notice a theme on all of these flies, they are small and sparse…
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Worms for Bonefish?

Worms have a funny reputation in the fly fishing world.  I am not talking about live worms hung below a bobber but even worm flies get looked down upon.  The San Juan worm was probably the first fly you learned to tie if you are a trout fisherman and it has maybe even accounted for…
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Winter Trout Fishing On Tailwaters

It is almost that time of year when summer fishing spots begin to get a little icy.  If you are lucky enough to live in an area with winter steelhead opportunities we are very jealous and hope you take advantage of them.  If not, you may have some winter fishing options available through tailwaters.  These…
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Items to Help you Stay Warm this Winter

Fishing is always better than not fishing, regardless of how intimidating the weather forecast is.  Luckily for the ambitious winter angler, there is some great gear currently available to help keep you on the water during even the coldest of days.  Here are 3 of our favorite fishing items for those times when the thermometer…
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Introducing the STRONG ARM MERKIN

“What happens when Dave Skok is given unlimited space to let his bobbin roam free by a recovering drug addict fly shop owner that’s fishing with one of the sharpest guiding minds in the Keys? Dave Skok’s Strong Arm Merkin. Through constant tweaking of the design over 10 years – the claw migrated up the…
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