Meet Brownie. Brownie belongs to one of our guides named Sparkles.. Yes Sparkles. If you’ve spent any time at Andros South, odds are you’ve met Brownie, or perhaps her long line of family named ‘Cookie.’ We consider Brownie to be part of the family, and as you can see, she’s pretty excited. Why is she so excited? Because tomorrow we kick off our…
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Bonefish
Hatch Professional Leader and Tippet
Hatch Outdoors might be most well known for their bomb-proof fly reels, but over the past few years, they’ve put out some pretty awesome product on the terminal-tackle side things as well.. Ahem, like their premium backing for example. Hatch recently released their new Professional Saltwater Series of tippet, leader material, and tapered leaders, and since we were able to get our…
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Scientific Anglers SharkWave Saltwater Fly Line
We’ve said it before, but the fly line is the most important component of any fly rod set up. No rod can make up for a poor match of fly line, but luckily there are no shortage of choices on the market today! We love testing out new fly lines and today we present you with…
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Bonefish Flies – Try Orange!
We’re pretty lucky at Andros South in that our bonefish aren’t all that picky when it comes to fly selection. Even during the height of our season, the bonefish population on South Andros receives very little pressure, and we’ve seen a number of patterns and colors get the job done over the years. However, there…
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2014 Bonefish and Tarpon Trust Symposium
Its almost that time of year for the annual Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT) Symposium. BTT will be holding their 5th annual International Bonefish and Tarpon Symposium on November 7-8, 2014 at the IGFA museum in Dania Beach, Florida. According to BTT, the symposium will include numerous presentations from today’s top bonefish, tarpon, and permit…
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The Becker (Orvis) Knot
For most fishing situations, our knot of choice is the non-slip mono loop knot. We use it to attach flies to tippet for everything from trout, to bonefish, to king salmon. It’s strong, dependable, and allows for good action on the fly. However, the non-slip mono loop can be a bit bulky and sometimes a…
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Bonefish Fever
In 36 days, we kick off our bonefishing season at Andros South, but who’s counting? Needless to say we’re pretty darned excited. Why? Because early season bonefishing is pretty awesome. Comfy weather, less pressure, and extremely uneducated bonefish.. What’s not to get excited about? Hope to see you there! More Reasons to Come to South Andros Top…
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Bonefish 12 O’Clock
Today we’re coming at you with nothing more than a cool photograph of an angler and guide working a bonefish dead ahead at Andros South. Enjoy! More on Bonefishing Getting on the Same Page as Your Guide 3 Ways to Catch More Bonefish Poling for Bonefish – 6 Tips
Andros South Bonefish School
For many anglers out there, fly fishing for bonefish is at the top of the bucket list, although getting started can be a bit overwhelming at times. After all, not all of us are fortunate enough to have a bonefish flat in our backyard! However, like anything worth doing, quality instruction and practice makes all the…
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Presenting on the Backcast – 3 Common Mistakes
Being able to present the fly quickly and effectively on the back cast is one of the most important casts to know on the flats. Presenting the fly well on your back cast enables you to cast safely when the wind is on your right shoulder (or left shoulder for you leftys), as well as cast to fish on either side…
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