We like grip and grins as much as the next guy, but we see a lot of them over the course of a season. That’s why we really like fish photos with a little bit different perspective. So, today we’re coming at you with a few interesting photos (none of which are typical hero shots) of…
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cool pictures
Squeak, Squeak
Exactly what you want early season rainbows to be staring at in Western Alaska. Big, gnarly, mouse patterns. More on Trout Fishing How Often do Trout and Grayling eat Mice? Trout Fishing – Swinging Flies Streamer Fishing for Trout – 5 Techniques
Potcake
Today is national puppy day here in the States.. We know, you can’t believe it’s here already! So, what better than a photo of a Bahamian potcake puppy next to a fly rod at Andros South. More on Dogs in the Bahamas A Dog Named Kalik Cookie Brownie
Nice Fish, Julie!
Congrats to Andros South guest, Julie Dunbar, for landing this beauty of a bonefish, despite some lingering cloudy conditions. Sometimes the weather isn’t perfect, but Julie and Andros South guide, Torrie Bevans, were able to get it done regardless. Nice work, team! More on Bonefishing Bonefishing on Cloudy Days Getting on the Same Page as…
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Red Sky
Red sky at night, bonefisher’s delight. Red sky in morning, well, you’re probably still in for some epic bonefishing.. More on Bonefishing The Best Tides for Bonefishing 3 More Random Bonefishing Tips Fishing to Schooling Bonefish
Chum
Not what you were thinking? You’re not alone. During the early part of our season, many of our first time guests at Alaska West are pleasantly surprised to find out that many of the chum salmon we target look just like this; big, bright, and covered in sea lice. Not exactly the dark, barred up,…
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South Andros Mini Gallery – Peter Viau Edition
If you’ve been following our blog for some time, you may have noticed some photos credited to Peter Viau. Peter is a long time friend and guest of Andros South, but he’s also one heck of a photographer! We look forward to seeing his photos after each visit and today we present you with a…
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Smile!
Andros South guide, Sparkles, hoisting one mean Barracuda. No fingers were harmed during the taking of this photo. More on Fishing for Barracuda Barracuda Fly Presentation Barracuda Flies for the Bahamas Rigging with Wire
Blackback
On South Andros, our guides often refer to big bonefish as ‘blackbacks.’ Why? Because big bonefish, like the double digit critters we all dream about, often appear much darker in the water than smaller bonefish. Sort of like this beauty caught recently by Andros South guest, Dennis Poulin. Nice work, Dennis! More From South Andros Bahamian…
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Dry Flies
At Alaska West, our trout tend to key in on rodents, not mayflies, and we’re really happy about that. More on Mousing for Trout Mousing for Trout – 5 Tips Mousing for Trout – Try a Strip Set 19 Reasons to Fish a Mouse Fly