Let’s face it, the year 2020 has been a scary year. With Halloween 2020 (sounds like a movie title), here and now, we here at Deneki Outdoors welcome the distraction and celebration that Halloween prescribes. Stephen King says ” We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones” and boy can we…
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Guide Speak Glossary: Andros Edition
‘Guide Speak’ are words that form over time in specific environments to describe things, actions, and/or events (and maybe more). If you’ve fished with us at Andros South or are thinking about it, here are some terms that you’ll probably hear during your time with us. Monster – n. A big fish, a very big…
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Fly Tying: Crazy Charlie
A simple fly but you can catch bonefish anywhere in the world with nothing but this fly in different sizes and colors. It also works as a killer smolt pattern in a pinch. Did we mention it’s a simple fly to tie? If you’re reading this on your mobile device to click here to get…
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Josie Sands Memorial Fund
On October 5th, 2020, the Bahamas bonefishing community took a devastating blow with the tragic passing of Captain Joseph ‘Josie’ Sands. If you were lucky enough to spend time on the water with Josie, you knew he was a true powerhouse. Josie had been guiding the flats of South Andros for over 25 years, making…
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Captain Joseph ‘Josie’ Sands
On Monday, October 5th, 2020, Andros South lost a beloved family member. Captain Joseph ‘Josie’ Sands was a legend among legends. A father and a brother, a mentor and a friend. He was born to be on the water. He loved sailing & commonly, in his words, “cleaned the whole fleet out”, taking first place…
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Andros South is OPEN!
The Bahamas is OPEN, and we are excited! On September 25, 2020, from The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation released the an update annoucing “a majority of the country’s islands and cays are now cleared to resume normal commercial and additional social activities.” Click Here for the official announcement. What does this mean for…
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Andros South: The Playlist
Newbie Flats Tips
If you’re new to flats fishing, getting ready for a trip can be a bit intimidating! We’re here to help lessen the load. Here are some tips & tricks before you head out on your next saltwater trip. Ask questions! Visit your local fly shop, check out some of our articles, or reach out to…
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It’s Better in the Bahamas
Looking ahead In all the chaos that 2020 has brought us, it is nice to hear a bit of good news! Slowly & safely, the Bahamas will be moving into the third phase of the ‘Tourism Readiness & Recovery Plan’ starting on October 15th. Major hotels & beaches will be allowed to re-open on all…
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Jeffery Francis
Many of our regular Andros South guests will recognize this face. Jeffery Francis grew up on the island and worked at the lodge on weekends throughout high school. He was offered a scholarship to play basketball at a couple different schools in the States and ended up choosing Blessed IJN Prep Academy in Jackson, MS. We…
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