Jack Reis is back with another edition of Fly Tying Friday. With it being winter here, our minds are on warmer climates and hungry bonefish. Beck’s Sili Legs is a classic saltwater fly that gets it done on flats worldwide. It is quick to tie and looks equally good in the fly box and in…
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Bonefish
Throwback to “Walking Man” at Andros South
A blast from the past for your first sunrise post Christmas. A million years ago in the year 2014, we were fortunate to host the Catch Magazine crew at Andros South. Todd Moen put together this great video featuring Brian O’Keefe and plenty of reel screaming bonefish! Tighten up your flats boots and enjoy 7…
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Tying the Christmas Island Juan
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Our friend Jack Reis is back and gives us a modern twist on a classic bonefish fly. Take it away Jack! “Unfortunately if you’ve spent time stalking bonefish on the flats, you know that skinny,…
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Fly Tying Friday – The Spawning Shrimp
Deneki friend Jack Reis is back for another edition of Fly Tying Friday. Today he goes over the popular Spawning Shrimp a pattern that has caught bonefish and triggerfish on flats throughout the world. Take it away Jack! “If there is one thing a bonefish cannot resist, it’s a shrimp. The truth is that shrimp…
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Going from Freshwater to Salt
The transition from freshwater fly fishing to saltwater does not need to be an intimidating one. While the gear and target species may be different, you can use a lot of the knowledge and skills you have acquired freshwater fishing to help establish a saltwater foundation to build on. One of the major differences you…
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4 Benefits of Having a Second Rod Rigged Up and Ready to Go
A commonality between most all fly fishermen is a slight obsession with gear. We not only have lots of it, but we also like to bring unnecessary amounts with us on our fishing trips. Don’t just leave it back at the lodge. There are some great benefits to having an extra rod and reel with…
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Timeless Tips: Clearing Line for Bonefish
What’s the most overlooked facet of saltwater fly fishing that results in more fish lost or landed? We’d argue its that vulnerable moment of time between setting the hook, and getting the fish on the reel. That’s why today we present you with seven tips for clearing line – You’ve set the hook, chaos ensues,…
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Timeless Tips: Wading in Shallow Water
Bonefish swimming in very shallow water are often at their spookiest, especially when the water’s calm as well. If you’re chasing shallow water bonefish on foot, these handy tips will help you get your fly into that fish’s mouth – which isn’t going to happen if you spook him first. Walk slowly. The noise created…
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How to Fish From a Flats Boat – RIO TV
The good folks of RIO Products have been putting out some great content of late as part of their RIO TV video series. The recently released a video on how to of fish from a flats boat which we think does a great job to illustrate the fundamentals of fishing from a skiff.. Something we do…
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Opening Day at Andros South
Today marks the opening day of our 2018/2019 season at Andros South. In fact, our first guests of the season are on the flats as we speak, and heck, we’d be willing to bet have already spotted their first bonefish! Our doors are open, we’re excited, and we hope to see you on the flats….
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