When you’re on the deck of a poled skiff looking for bonefish (or permit, or anything else for that matter), it’s really important to be aware of the speed that the boat’s moving, and to adjust the length of your strips accordingly. Fishing from a Moving Boat Most of the time (hopefully) you’re going to…
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Video from Andros South
You may have read last week’s Andros South trip report from Gary Thompson at Angler’s All. Not only did Gary write up a report for us – he also put together a short video capturing some of the fun of bonefishing on South Andros. Have a look for some reel-spinning, knuckle-rapping, sun-shining, shot-making, fish-catching good…
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Nice One, Bruce.
Here’s our buddy Bruce Chard with a nice bonefish. West Side, Andros South, Josie on the push pole – not the first time this has happened. Stuff You Could Use To Catch One Like This Sage Xi3 4 Favorite Flies for South Andros Simms Flats Sneakers
Andros South Trip Report by Gary Thompson
Gary Thompson, the owner of Anglers All Fly Shop in Denver, hosted a group of anglers at Andros South last month. He sent us this report on his trip, and we just had to pass it on. Thanks Gary! Anglers All Andros South Trip Report Top three reasons to be at Andros South in early…
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Veverka’s Mantis Shrimp – From Its Creator
One of our go-to flies on South Andros Island has always been Bob Veverka’s Mantis Shrimp. We were pretty excited a couple of weeks ago when we got a response to one of our email newsletters from…Bob Veverka. We immediately began twisting Bob’s arm for some information about the design and construction of his fly,…
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He Can Fish Too
Over the past couple of weeks you’ve seen some of Louis Cahill‘s handiwork with the camera – a result of his trip in early January to Andros South. Guess what – the guy can fish too! Louis poses proudly above with a nice West Side pig. More Fish Pictures Brightsides – A Really Unusual Alaskan…
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Not Your Typical Bonefish Hero Shot
Louis Cahill joined us at Andros South earlier this month and he got a whole bunch of super cool photos. This one jumped out of the first batch – a hero shot that’s so much more than a hero shot. More Cool Pictures It’s Really Pretty on South Andros It’s Really Pretty on the Kanektok…
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How to Catch Bonefish
A whole lot has been written here and elsewhere on the topic of catching bonefish with flies. There are thousands of tips and tactics out there, and most of them even have some merit in one situation or another. Heck, you can even go to bonefishing school! That being said, we really think that your…
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Just a Couple of Bonefish
All photos by Bill Gibbs. Just another mega-school in The South! More on Bonefish How to Pack for Your Day of Bonefishing Fighting Bonefish – 5 Tips Bonefish are Hard to See
Bonefishing – The Ready Position
Gary’s ready. For many anglers starting off bonefishing, the hardest part isn’t making long casts or fighting the fish – it’s being set up properly to make a fast presentation when a shot presents itself. If you’re fishing from the boat, keep these tips in mind so you’re ready when you need to be. Take…
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