Here at Andros South we’ve been honing in on new ways to target barracuda on the surface. Our most recent venture? Rodent patterns. Similar to what we throw to our mammal-eating rainbow trout in western Alaska. Well, sort of.. Happy April Fools Day. More ‘Cuda Craziness The Ultimate Quick Change ‘Cuda Fly Rig Tube Flies…
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Barracuda
The Ultimate Quick-Change ‘Cuda Rig
Barracuda (something we see a lot of on South Andros) are a highly underrated fish to target on a fly. Not only are they big, aggressive, and fight really hard, they’re also know for jumping like tarpon and hit flies harder than anything we’ve seen.. What more could ask for in a game fish!? The…
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Ooh Barracuda!
It’s been a while since we gave some much deserved love to the second most targeted species here at Andros South – the ever ferocious barracuda. That’s why today we’re presenting you with nothing more than a photo of Deneki guest, Michael Bernhard, hoisting a whole lot of ‘cuda with Andros South guide, Charlie Sweeting. If…
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3 Tips to Catch More ‘Cuda
We might have bonefish on the brain, but at Andros South a day of bonefishing also means an opportunity for a shot at some big feisty barracuda in the process. ‘Cuda are a blast to target on the fly, but contrary to popular belief they can also be quite challenging. Here are a few tips…
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‘Cuda ‘Cuda
We have a lot of barracuda prowling our flats at Andros South. They’re extremely fun to catch – they’re big, fast, and sometimes jump straight out of the water like tarpon. Yes, really. However, some anglers are reluctant to fish for them in fear of taking their eye away from bonefish. But, the beauty of…
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How to Tie a Needlefish Fly for Barracuda
We love fly fishing for barracuda, and we’re lucky to see a lot of them cruising our flats at Andros South. That’s why we recommend our guests keep a spare 9 or 10 weight rod locked and loaded in the boat for those times when a hefty ‘cuda shows up in between shots at bonefish….
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Careful, Josie!
Andros South guide, Josie Sands, plays chicken with a hefty South Andros barracuda. Our buddy, Logan Lewis, does the heavy lifting. Nice fish, Logan! More on Barracuda Barracuda Fly Presentation Barracuda Flies for the Bahamas Rigging With Wire – The Jam Knot
‘Cuda Candy
At first glance this photo might look like one of the most generic photos in fly fishing – An angler, on the deck of a flats boat, holding a fly. However, this photo is a little different than most, and we think it says a lot about our fishery on South Andros. For example.. That…
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Do I Have Something In My Teeth?
Up close and personal with a barracuda from Andros South. Our buddy, Peter Viau, risks his fingers. More on Fly Fishing for Barracuda Rigging with Wire – The Jam Knot Barracuda Flies for the Bahamas – Video Bruce Chard’s Barracuda Rig
Smile!
Andros South guide, Sparkles, hoisting one mean Barracuda. No fingers were harmed during the taking of this photo. More on Fishing for Barracuda Barracuda Fly Presentation Barracuda Flies for the Bahamas Rigging with Wire