My, what a fast-action rod you have. Our ‘favorite trout rod‘ poll a couple of weeks ago delivered some pretty interesting results, and when we asked for votes on folks’ favorite bonefish rods, we got some great input once again. Which Brand? Brand loyalty is strong in fly fishing. As was the case in the…
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What’s Your Favorite Bonefish Rod?
What did you use to catch me? Photo: Rick Sisler We got some really interesting feedback a couple of weeks ago when we asked our readers about their favorite trout rods. Here’s our post with everyone’s votes, and here’s our post with the results. Today it’s time for round 2. What’s your favorite bonefish rod?…
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Rio Tropical Clouser
The Tropical Clouser makes us happy. Need to turn over big flies fast in warm saltwater? At Andros South we do, and for that job we like the Rio Tropical Clouser. Many of our bonefish flies are #2 or bigger. Getting the fly in front of the fish quickly, with minimal false casting, greatly increases…
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Andros South Trip Report from Capt. Rick Grassett
Andros South guide Fredlon with a big ‘cuda caught by Capt. Rick Grassett Photo: Rick Grassett Capt. Rick Grassett, owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc., is a full-time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s a great host and a super guy, and as luck would have it he hosts a…
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Keith Westra’s Report from Andros South
Photo: Keith Westra Keith Westra from Leland Flyfishing Outfitters and the fine folks at Flywater Travel organized a group trip to Andros South earlier this month. Here’s Keith’s trip report. — There’s nothing better than a few flies in your pocket, a rod in your hand, and a cold “Kalik” waiting for you at the…
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7 Reasons This Fly Works on South Andros Island
One of many, many flies that works on South Andros Tying your own flies for bonefish on South Andros Island can really help your ego – anything reasonable works. As always, however, the best flies tend to have some things in common. Here’s why this one works. It’s big. That’s a #2 Tiemco 811S, and…
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Bonefish and Tarpon Trust on Bonefish Taxonomy
Wayne Walts lets one go. Today we’ve got some more great information from our friends at Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. Since bonefish are near and dear to our hearts at Andros South, we’re doing everything we can to support BTT’s efforts to understand more about bonefish.This article appeared in the Spring 2009 BTT Journal. —…
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5 Ways to Blow a Shot at a Bonefish
Want to not catch me? Read and learn. Don’t want to catch a bonefish? Pick one or more of these simple tips and you’ll be not catching fish in no time! Wear wading boots in the boat. If you’re casting from the boat and you’re wearing shoes of any kind, you won’t know if you’re…
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Bonefish Catch and Release Best Practices Part Two
If you like the looks of a healthy fishery, read and learn. Last week we published some information on catch and release bonefshing from our friends at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. That post covered hooks and fight time. Today we hear about handling and predators. Handling Minimize handling all fish; slime and scales can be…
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Bonefish Catch and Release Best Practices – Part One
Take good care of me, please. Photo: Bruce Chard We’re big supporters of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (formerly Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited). They’re doing some great work related to their goal of ensuring healthy populations of bonefish and tarpon for the future. At Andros South, we’re supporting BTT’s work by tagging bonefish on South Andros, and…
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