In honor of the upcoming start of our season at Andros South (this weekend!), we present you with three more random bonefishing tips. Keep the leash and your rod tip on the same side of the boat at all times. From our friend Bruce Chard comes this new way to look at the ready position…
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Bruce Chard
5 Reasons to Bring Your Kid to Alaska West
Bruce Chard, as you probably know by now, teaches our Bonefishing Schools at Andros South. This summer, though, he got to take off his ‘Flats Guru’ hat and replace it with his ‘Dad’ hat when he took his son to Alaska West. They had a great time, and afterwards Bruce came up with this nifty…
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Common Bonefishing Mistake – Pivot Slower!
As a veteran saltwater guide and instructor of our Bonefishing Schools at Andros South, Bruce Chard has spent a lot of time with anglers new to the flats. We asked Bruce about some common mistakes made by novice anglers, and he came up with something we’ve never thought of before. That’s why you ask the…
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Why Do Bonefish Tail?
Everybody knows that bonefish tail, right? And everybody knows that it’s cool when bonefish tail, because…well, because it’s cool. And everybody knows why bonefish tail, right? We weren’t so sure about that last one, so we asked Bruce Chard, veteran guide and Bonefishing School Instructor, for a quick explanation of exactly what’s happening when that…
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Bonefish Feed Marks
Tosh Brown’s photo pairs up with Bruce Chard’s words for some insight on the calling cards of hungry bonefish – feed marks! Feed Marks Bonefish are well known for their ability to feed on bottom dwelling creatures. Having their mouth structured underneath their head helps them to dig out little crabby and shrimpy candies with…
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Join Our Women’s Bonefishing School!
We’re thrilled to announce our Women’s Bonefishing School at Andros South, from January 5th to the 12th, 2013! Building on the success of our very popular Bonefishing School program, our Women’s School will be co-hosted by Kara Armano and Bruce Chard. You’ll get hands-on instruction from the best in the business, plenty of time on…
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Cover of Bonefish Magazine, v2
A couple of years ago we ran a Louis Cahill photo of Bruce Chard that we thought would make an excellent cover for Bonefish Magazine, if there was a Bonefish Magazine. We’re back today with another contender. Not bad, eh? More on Andros Bonefish Wading for Bonefish – 5 Tips 5 Favorite Flies for South…
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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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Bruce Chard’s Pollywog Rig for Silvers
Bruce Chard is best known as one of the elite guides in the Florida Keys, and as a fly fishing instructor. He’s actually a really well-rounded angler who fishes all over the world. Bruce loves fishing for silver salmon at Alaska West. In fact, he’s hosting a group this summer and you can drop us…
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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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