Bruce Chard

How to Land a Bonefish

March 9, 2013
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OK, you’ve spotted a bonefish, hooked him, and fought him in close to you.  Now what? For those new to it, landing bonefish isn’t easy.  You can’t use the same techniques used with smaller fish like trout – and at a place like Andros South where we do a lot of wading, you’ll often be [...]

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South Andros Bonefishing Getting Even Better

March 1, 2013
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We’ve always said that our business is built, first and foremost, on the finest fisheries in the world.  Really remote, really productive fisheries are hard to come by, and we are incredibly fortunate to spend our lives on three of the best. Bruce Chard is one of a bunch of long-time guests at Andros South [...]

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Bruce Chard SA Grand Slam Line

December 10, 2012
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If you read our blog much, you’ve heard a lot about Bruce Chard.  Bruce is one of the premier guides in the Florida Keys.  He teaches our bonefishing schools at Andros South.  He’s one heck of an angler and a good friend of ours. Bruce is also a line designer, and he has a new [...]

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More Random Bonefishing Tips

October 16, 2012
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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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5 Reasons to Bring Your Kid to Alaska West

August 25, 2012
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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!

August 21, 2012
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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?

August 16, 2012
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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

August 9, 2012
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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!

August 2, 2012
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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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