Here’s a cool shot from our buddy Louis Cahill of the mouth of Deep Creek, just a couple of minutes from our lodge on South Andros. Why would you be at the mouth of Deep Creek in the evening, you ask? Some kind of conventional tackle shenanigans, probably… More on Andros South Frequently Asked Questions…
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Hangin’ with the Locals
One really cool thing about South Andros Island is the opportunity to hang out with the locals. It’s a really welcoming place. Folks are warm and friendly, and at the end of a fishing day nothing beats a little dominoes at the Little Creek Bar! More on South Andros Catch Magazine Video from Andros South…
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Working Hard at Alaska West
At Alaska West we strive to make your stay with us the best it can be – nobody on our team is afraid of getting their hands dirty! More on Alaska West Jordan Sly’s Early Season Rig for Big Trout Top Posts on Silver Salmon Guest Video from July
Camaraderie and Friends
Yeah, the fishing is great at Alaska West. Chrome bright kings on the swing. Chums that will fight until you break your rod, or bloody your knuckles on a free-spinning reel. Silver after silver on the surface. Rainbows that put some steelhead to shame. Pinks, dollies, grayling too… But one thing that is often overlooked…
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Four-Legged Companions
Jordan Sly is back today with some commentary on a critical component of any fishing lodge – camp dogs! Four-Legged Companions Most people know that dogs make great companions, whether fishing or just hanging out at home. I have a little dog of my own – he’s a beagle named Basil, and a great companion…
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Crawfishin’
On a late May afternoon that got cut short by a thunderstorm, Andros South guides Sparkles and Freddie chatted us up about their other favorite pastime: Crawfishin’. Bahamian Spiny Lobster (crawfish on the island) are abundant on South Andros. In August, the season opens and many of the guides spend their days free-diving for the…
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Land Crabbing
If you come to Andros South in May and want a bit of local flavor, bring a headlamp and work gloves for some Land Crabbin’. It’s a great way to spend some time with the friendly staff, see a bit of the backcountry and have a bunch of fun running around the jungle. Land Crabs…
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Josie’s Boat
One of the great opportunities that fishing provides is the ability to learn about the people in the places we visit and fish. Almost every guide at one time or another tells us stories that take us further in the local culture. At Andros South, our guide Josie Sands stores his handmade sailboat by leaning…
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Taking It All In
Our friend Richard from England, taking it all in from the banks of the Dean River. More from the Dean River Sage ONE 10130-4 Spey Rod Review Almost Got the Hero Shot Fired Up
Salmon Caviar
Thanks to Adam Kryder for another view into life at Alaska West! Caviar, Anyone? Caviar is not for everyone, but at Alaska West when time permits we like to whip some up. Last summer Rob Russell did the honors, bringing his fresh caviar making skills to the table, and teaching a few who were interested how to make…
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