This past weekend marked the opening day of our 2015/2016 season at Andros South. We’re happy to report that we kicked off our season right with some beautiful weather and a whole bunch of hungry bonefish. We’re even happier to report that one of those bonefish was caught by our friend Virginia Atkins, marking her…
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‘Cuda Candy
At first glance this photo might look like one of the most generic photos in fly fishing – An angler, on the deck of a flats boat, holding a fly. However, this photo is a little different than most, and we think it says a lot about our fishery on South Andros. For example.. That…
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Bonefish Get Us Excited
Those that have fished for bonefish before know the feeling. We open up our bonefishing season next week at Andros South, and we’re pretty darned excited just thinking about it. Hope to see you there! More on Bonefishing 3 Things Bonefish Hate Think Like a Scared Shrimp How to Pack For Your Day of Bonefishing
No Shoes, No Problems
In fisheries like ours on South Andros, a sturdy pair of flats boots are a really, really good idea whenever fishing for bonefish on foot. Some of our flats are really long, taking hours to cover, and protecting your feet is really important. However, when fishing from the boat we tend to recommend that our guests leave the…
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Typical Andros Morning
At Andros South, our lodge is located on the eastern shore of South Andros Island. That means that most mornings we get to wake up to sunrises just like this. Just another reason we think you should join us at Andros South. More Reasons to Go Bonefishing is Really Hard – Think Again! Cocktails at…
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Pacific Salmon Mini Gallery – Spawning Colors
We talk an awful lot about ‘chrome bright salmon,’ but we’d be lying if we said we didn’t think some of the colors pacific salmon take on as they start their spawning ritual were anything short of spectacular. We’re lucky that some of our lodges are located so close to the ocean that we’re able…
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“Long Strip!”
Experienced anglers know that the best way to set the hook on bonefish is with a strip set, not by raising the rod. Experienced guides know that saying ‘long strip’ is a great way to trick inexperienced anglers into setting the hook without raising the rod. “Strip, strip, long strip!” Fish on. More on Bonefishing…
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Homework
Today we present you with nothing but a cool photo of Alaska West guide, Ben West, doing his homework before the next day’s outing. We know, it’s a rough job, but someone’s got to do it! More Cool Pictures Fly Fishing Action Shots – Mini Gallery Chum Salmon on a Mouse Fly Shallow Water Bonefish…
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Nice Fish, Kevin!
Our good friend, Kevin Ford, joined us for the last week of our season this year at Alaska West. His goal? Big, late-season, leopard rainbows. Despite high winds and unfavorable conditions, Kevin still managed to get it done with this beauty. Nice fish, Kevin! More Nice Fish from Our Lodges Bryan Burke Eric Neufeld Tom Provost
Mink
We’re lucky at Alaska West to be able to get pretty close to some pretty cool wildlife at times. However, we’ll admit this is a little closer than normal. More Wildlife From Our Lodges Bear Highway Fish Finders – Arctic Terns Andros Island Iguana