Kyle Perkins was one of our attendees at FIBFest at Andros South last spring. That trip was Kyle’s first experience on the saltwater flats, and he put together today’s really insightful article about getting ready and making the trip. We think you’re going to like it – especially the end. Thanks, Kyle! All the Important…
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Bonefish
Bonefishing is Fun.
How often do you see a grown man with a look like this on his face? More on Bonefishing Andros South Introduction Top Bonefishing Posts of 2011 Backing for Bonefish
Everybody Blows Shots
One thing that makes flats fishing a bit of a mind game is that you’re painfully aware of every mistake you make. You can see the fish. In a place like Andros Island, you know that, if you get your fly in front of him, he’s probably going to eat it. When you fail to…
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Bonefish Shadow
One tip that anglers often hear to help with spotting bonefish is to ‘look for their shadows’. If you haven’t seen bonefish over a light-colored bottom before, the claim that you can sometimes ‘see their shadows better than you can see the fish’ might seem like a load of hooey. We just thought this very…
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Bonefishing on Cloudy Days
Today we have a simple tip from Bruce Chard on bonefishing when the light is not so great. Bruce is a human encyclopedia of bonefishing knowledge, and he passes that knowledge on to guests each year at his very popular bonefishing schools at Andros South. Bonefishing on Cloudy Days Sight fishing for bonefish is very…
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Be a Good Boat Buddy
When you’re in the boat poling for bonefish, one angler is on the bow, ready for the shot. The other angler is back in the boat, without a rod in his or her hand. But if you’re not the one on the bow, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s nap time – you can be a…
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Bonefishing 101 Reminder
Hey anglers, if you haven’t already, you should have a look at our free Bonefishing 101 guide. Just in case you missed the memo, we thought we’d give a friendly reminder! It’s a 10 page PDF file full of quick tips on the fundamentals of bonefishing. It’s free, and it’s delivered via email. Simple. If…
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Backing for Bonefish
A recent conversation with a fellow ‘angling professional’ brought to light the fact that there are lots of different opinions out there when it comes to backing and flats fishing. Some overriding backing philosophies that come to mind are Use whatever you can fit more of on the reel Use whatever is simplest Use whatever…
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Three Reasons to Plan a Bonefishing Trip Today
Bonefishing is really fun. It’s like hunting with a fly rod, in one of the warmest, most beautiful places on the planet. It’s an easy trip. Easy travel to the Bahamas, any length trip, starting any day! Kindly compare Exhibit A above with Exhibit B below. How’s your view today?
Nice Fish, Gary
Gary Berenson is a really good friend of ours. Nothing warms our hearts like a really good friend with a really good fish. South Andros produces, again. Nice fish, Gary. More on Andros South Why Andros South? Options for Non-Anglers Bonefishing Video Slideshow