Search Results for: saltwater flies

Dec 26 2013

Salt is the Enemy

When it comes to the life of your fishing gear, salt water is the enemy. Sure, today’s sealed drags, anodized reel seats, and stainless steel this and that help combat the problem, but without proper care, saltwater will still wreak havoc on just about anything it comes into contact with. After a day on the…
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Timing Your Trip

June Called Smolt Busts for a Reason Each spring one of the greatest fish migrations found on planet earth happens right in front of the lodge. The outgoing smolt migrations from the millions of salmon who have spawned throughout the Naknek Lake system bring fertile nutrition to the waiting hoards of Rainbow Trout, just when…
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Sep 19 2013

9 Questions About Bonefishing You Were Afraid to Ask

Last week we answered some basic questions about spey fishing. Today we’re doing the same for our favorite sport on the flats in the Bahamas – bonefishing! This post is meant for people who are new to bonefishing – if you’re already an expert you’re better off poking around here. 9 Questions About Bonefishing You…
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Jul 20 2013

Bruce Chard Grand Slam Line – Congrats on Best in Show

Congratulations to our good friend Bruce Chard – his Grand Slam fly line by Scientific Anglers just won the Best in Show award at IFTD in the saltwater line category! We love Bruce’s line at Andros South because it loads fast rods quickly, has an aggressive taper to turn over big flies, and shoots like…
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Apr 26 2013

3 Ways to Save Money on Fishing Gear

Although it may seem like we’re always trying to talk you out of your money, that’s really not our (only) goal in life. To prove it, today we offer you three ways you can save money on your fishing gear! Ways to Save Money on Fishing Gear Always label a fly line the instant you…
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Mar 28 2013

Rainbows and Silvers, Living Together

A recent conversation with a very experienced Alaska booking agent reminded us of a really unique aspect of our fishery at Alaska West that we sometimes take for granted – we have world class fishing for silver salmon and rainbow trout, at the same time, on the same stretch of river. Silvers and Rainbows –…
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Dec 10 2012

Bruce Chard SA Grand Slam Line

If you read our blog much, you’ve heard a lot about Bruce Chard. Bruce is one of the premier guides in the Florida Keys. He teaches our bonefishing schools at Andros South. He’s one heck of an angler and a good friend of ours. Bruce is also a line designer, and he has a new…
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Women’s Bonefishing School

We’re thrilled to announce our Women’s Bonefishing School at Andros South Lodge, from January 5th to the 12th, 2013! Building on the success of our very popular Bonefishing School program, our Women’s School will be co-hosted by Kara Armano and Bruce Chard. You’ll get hands-on instruction from the best in the business, plenty of time…
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