Louis Cahill spent some time at Andros South last month shooting pictures of anglers having fun on the flats. He’s an actual professional photographer with 30 years under his belt, so we asked him for some advice on what kinds of photo gear he likes to use on the flats. Here’s Louis, in video form!…
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Barracuda Flies for the Bahamas
Today Bruce Chard checks in from Andros South with a video about the barracuda flies that we like to fish on South Andros. Note: If you’re viewing this in a reader or a newsletter, or if you’d like to see the full HD version of the video, click here to see the video on YouTube….
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Simms Guide Windstopper Jacket Review
We like softshells because we think they’re a great compromise between warmth, comfort and breathability. The fact is, most of the time you’re on the water, a true hard shell like Gore-Tex is more waterproof, but less breathable and comfortable than it needs to be. We like hoods because they keep rain, cold air,…
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Relax.
If you’re cold today, or maybe feeling a little stressed, why not take 18 seconds out of your day and click play above? If you’re reading this in a newsletter or a reader, or you want to see the beach at Andros South in full HD glory, click here to view the clip on YouTube….
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Our Fishery on the Dean
Dana Sturn, founder of speypages.com, runs hosted trips to BC West for Chinook salmon and early steelhead. Dana put together this video that gives a little introduction into our fishery. It includes some great footage shot on the helicopter flight into the lodge and some nice hero shots as well. You’ll just have to put up…
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Casting Advice from Torrie Bevans
Today we’ve got a video tip of a different flavor – a little advice on your casting from Torrie Bevans, one of our guides at Andros South. You’ve been told before that casting isn’t about power, right? You’ve been told that overpowering your rod opens up your loop, and causes even more problems when it’s…
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Simms Headwaters Reel Briefcase Review
We got really good feedback on our first video blog post last weekend, so we’re going to make a go of the video thing! Thanks to everyone who got in touch. Today we present a review of the Simms Headwaters Reel Briefcase. This is a simple, well-designed reel case that’s big enough to hold the…
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Creating a Whipped Loop
Today’s post marks the start of a little experiment of us – posting tips, gear reviews and more as short video clips. Our first crack at it features Bruce Chard showing us how to created a whipped loop in the end of a fly line. We know it’s not perfect (wind noise, fly line the…
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Simms Movies at Alaska West and Andros South
If you haven’t seen the movies that Simms Fishing Products shot at Alaska West and Andros South, you should check them out. They’re not your average plugs for fishing gear. Simms at Alaska West Simms at Andros South Note: if you’re reading this in a feed and can’t see the movies, have a look at…
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Simms Video Shot at Alaska West
In 2007 Simms sent a crew to Alaska West to document their products and the people who use them and abuse them. They produced photos for their catalog as well as an incredible video. Have a look.