We really like throwing flies to barracuda at Andros South. They’re big, aggressive, and amazingly fast. They also have a mouth full of razor sharp teeth, which we think just adds to the excitement. Monofilament doesn’t last too long around barracuda, so we make sure to use a leader ending in 18 inches or so of…
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Barracuda
Don’t Forget the ‘Cuda Rod!
For some reason, barracuda have developed the reputation of being an inferior species when compared to the bonefish and tarpon of the world. At Andros South, we couldn’t disagree more. Our barracuda are big, toothy, acrobatic, lightning fast, and extremely aggressive towards flies, including poppers! Fly Fishing for ‘cuda is the most underrated game in town, and…
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Sea Lice at Andros South?
Sea lice, those little parasites found on fresh salmon and steelhead in our rivers in Alaska and British Columbia are pretty cool. A quick examination reveals just how long ago the fish has entered freshwater, almost down to the hour! We’re pretty lucky to be located only a few miles from the salt and therefore…
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‘Cuda Fly
It’s a photo and a tip, all in one! That right there is a great looking fly for chasing barracuda on South Andros Island. For lots more detail on ‘cuda flies, check out this post with Bruce Chard in video form. More on Barracudas Rigging with Irving and O’Keefe Chardy’s Barracuda Rig Presenting a Fly…
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Three Random Fishing Tips
Today’s post is…just what it says. Three Random Fishing Tips Try swinging your bead for dollies. Eggs don’t swing in real life, but for some reason dolly varden can be attracted to egg patterns tearing across the current. The next time you’re on a dolly flat, try a combination of dead drift and swung presentations…
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Five Favorite Flats Fishing Videos
Two weeks until we open at Andros South! We’ll celebrate with 5 of our favorite videos about flats fishing. NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the videos on our web site. Hand Tied Bonefish Leaders Bruce Chard shows the why and the how. Casting in the…
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Nice ‘Cuda, Greg.
Greg Davisson and his dad Gary are great long-time friends and guests at Alaska West and Andros South. Earlier this month they joined us on Andros, and among other critters Greg caught this dandy of a barracuda. No, that’s not a fly in its mouth. Nice ‘cuda, Greg! We look forward to seeing you guys…
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Come a Little Closer
Use caution when photographing barracudas. More on Barracudas Barracuda Flies for the Bahamas Bruce Chard’s ‘Cuda Rig Rigging with Irving and O’Keefe
Andros South 2012 Trip Report by Capt. Rick Grassett
One of our longest-standing hosts at Andros South is Captain Rick Grassett out of Sarasota, Florida. Our crew at the lodge looks forward to fishing with Rick and his gang each year, and we really appreciate Rick putting together great reports from his trips. Here’s the lowdown on 2012. Thanks, Rick! Capt. Rick Grassett’s Andros…
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Barracuda Rigging with Irving and O’Keefe
We love it when our readers get in touch to share great tips! Loren Irving was kind enough to pass along this quick way to rig up for barracuda, shown to him by the legendary Brian O’Keefe. Thanks, Loren! Loren’s Bonefish/Barracuda Rig Sometimes when out there on the flats wading, the only rod you have…
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