Okay, so you’re going bonefishing in a target-rich environment like at Andros South Lodge this next season. On a good day, a single guide can pole more than 15 miles of flats at Andros South Lodge. That’s not just work; it’s an art form. Out here, bonefish aren’t fooled by luck—they’re won over by flawless…
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Bonefish
Fly Tying: Gotcha
This segment of Fly Tying is provided by Mossy’s Fly Shop, which has been serving Alaskans since 2010. If you’re traveling to Alaska for a Fly Fishing adventure and need fly fishing rods, reels, lines, tips, flies, hooks, boots, waders, etc., to complete your Alaskan Fly fishing adventure, see Mike and Brian at Mossy’s Fly Shop….
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8 Tips to a Better Strip Set
To succeed on the flats, a precise strip set execution is essential. A successful strip set involves more than just yanking on the fly line when the fish takes the fly. Here are a few tips on how to execute a better strip set while on the flats. 8 Tips to a Better Strip Set…
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Deneki Chronicles: Clearing Line for Bonefish – 7 Tips
During one of the coldest, wettest, and windiest days of our season here in Western Alaska this week, we couldn’t help but let our minds wander toward the flats. Surprising, right? That got us to thinking, what’s the most overlooked facet of saltwater fly fishing that results in more fish lost or landed? We’d argue…
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Andros South Travel Update: No More Testing!
Thank Goodness! The Bahamas will remove the Health Visa for all travelers. In addition, if you are fully vaccinated, you are no longer testing is no longer required. In addition to eliminating the mandatory Bahamas Travel Health Visa, the Government of The Bahamas has announced that fully vaccinated travelers will no longer be required to submit to pre-travel COVID-19…
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Deneki Chronicles: 5 Ways to Blow a Shot at a Bonefish
In Deneki Chronicles, we look at the Top Ways to Blow your shot at a Bonefish. Do these things, so you DO NOT catch a bonefish. Don’t want to catch a bonefish? Pick one or more of these simple tips and you’ll be not catching fish in no time! Wear wading boots in the boat….
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Deneki Chronicles: 3 Things to Look For in Your Andros Bonefish Fly
OK, you’re going to chase Andros Island bonefish over the next 6 months, and you’re trying to decide which flies to bring along. We’ve written quite a few posts on the topic of bonefish flies, but today we’ll keep it simple. South Andros Bonefish Flies – Three Things to Look For No weedguard. Here’s an…
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Deneki Chronicles: 5 Tips for Bigger Bonefish
In this week’s Deneki Chronicles we give five tips on how to catch bigger bonefish. So, for the love of bonefish, learn how to hook bigger bonefish. Not all bonefish are created equal, and at Andros South we’re really fortunate to have what we think is a healthy balance of quality and quantity when it…
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Mighty Waters
The Oscars just announced their nominations. Mighty Waters wasn’t on the list of any Harelywood critic, but it should have been. A message of inspiration, passion, and hope, filmmaker Shannon Vandiver shares the life of Ansil Saunders, a man born on the island of Bimini, and his dedication to justice, politics, education, hard work, God,…
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Deneki Chronicles: Leading Bonefish – Know Your Fly’s Sink Rate
When presenting a fly to a bonefish, your primary focus should always be getting the fly within their field of view as quickly as possible. After all, a fish can’t eat what it doesn’t see, right? For bonefish, that field of view is generally on, or near, the bottom. Sure, bonefish will certainly feed throughout…
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