Saltwater Fly Fishing School

Saltwater Fly Fishing School at Andros South

February 28 to March 7, 2027 | Hosted by Chris King & Shane Kohlbeck

Step onto the white sand flats of Andros Island to a remote Bahamian paradise where endless turquoise water, untouched flats, and tailing bonefish set the stage for one of the best learning environments in the world.

This is The Fly Shop’sⓇ Saltwater School, designed for anglers looking to sharpen their flats game and gain confidence in every aspect of saltwater fly fishing. Under the expert instruction of Chris King (FFI Master Certified Casting Instructor) and Shane Kohlbeck (FFI Certified Casting Instructor), you’ll learn, fish, and grow as an angler in one of the most beautiful and productive saltwater destinations on the planet.

Headed out on your next adventure with us? The Fly ShopⓇ has you covered. As a thank you to our guide service, private waters and school guests, enjoy 15% off all retail purchases for a year! — the perfect chance to gear up before your trip.

Whether it’s flies, leaders, apparel or a new rod and reel outfit, we’ve got everything you need to make your journey more comfortable, more successful, and more fun. (some exclusions apply)

School Dates

Andros South Lodge is open from October through May, preferring to close during the summer months.

Dates for the school are February 28 to March 07, 2027.

The school is scheduled during their prime time to make sure that the students have the opportunity for multiple targets on the flats. They keep their boats moored at Little Creek for quick access to sheltered waters and flats to the west where even in poor conditions, one can find plenty of fish to cast to. This lodge is filled most of its open days from repeat guests. They enjoy the relaxed, casual atmosphere of the lodge and the great fishing in the creeks, on the west side (home of monster bonefish and some big tarpon) and in the flats wilderness of the island's south end. There are flats there that don't see anglers for years at a time.

Getting There

Getting to the Bahamas from the States, especially from the East Coast, is relatively simple and painless.

One convenient and direct option is a private charter flight from Fort Lauderdale directly to the Congo Town Airport, where anglers can clear immigration and customs, transfer to the lodge and often be fishing on the morning of arrival. Charter flights also make it possible to arrive quickly and comfortably to the lodge in a single day from practically anywhere in the country. And charter costs for 4, 6, or 8 anglers actually are quite competitive when compared to commercial flights.

Lodging

Andros South is a friendly, laid-back bonefishing lodge that concentrates on providing a fishing experience that is second to none. If you are looking for white linen tablecloths, you should look elsewhere.

If you're looking for a very comfortable place to spend the week fishing, relaxing and enjoying a remote, quiet island in the Bahamas, you've come to the right place.

The lodge is situated on a beautiful white sand beach, taking advantage of the intoxicating trade winds of the Bahamas. Take a relaxing swim each evening, or maybe a walk or a run. You may even want to wade in with your fly rod and hone your casting skills while gazing out at azure blue water. There are also hungry barracuda and the occasional large bonefish cruising along the white sand. If you find yourself in need of a longer beach to run on, you can head just north of the marina/public dock and find yourself on a white sand beach that stretches as far as you can see.

Itinerary

What You’ll Learn

This immersive, hands-on program covers everything from technical casting to tactical fishing skills, including:

• Perfecting the double haul for power and control
• Improving distance and accuracy in real flats conditions
• Off-shoulder and wind casts for challenging situations
• Backcast presentations to reach fish from any angle
• Line management while wading the flats
• Reading water and understanding tides
• Essential flats gear setup and maintenance
• Fly selection and knots every saltwater angler should know
• Hooking, playing, and landing powerful flats species
• Deep dives into the Big Three: Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit:
what they eat, where they live, and what gear you need to find them

Rates

Trip Details:
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing – $6,875 (Single rooms / Shared fishing)

Inclusions:

Included in your Andros South Lodge package are: Transfers between Andros South and Congo Town, double-occupancy guided fishing (two anglers per/boat), single or double-occupancy lodging as preferred, meals, all beverages (including beer, wine and spirits), loaner rods and reels, flies and Bahamas fishing license.

Non-Inclusions:

Not included in your Andros South Lodge package are: Airfare to and from Congo Town, baggage and overweight charges, guide and staff gratuities, applicable airport departure taxes, items of a personal nature (including fishing tackle purchases, telephone calls, etc laundry service) and Bahamas 10% VAT (Value Added Tax).

The Fly Shop® is not in the insurance business, but we recommend Travel Guard coverage as a service with a desire to see your best interests protected. It is impossible to know when an unfortunate situation (loss of luggage, fly rods, illness in the family, or an accident) may occur. However, such things can and do happen, and this insurance can provide a means of recourse against non-refundable financial losses.

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February 28 to March 7, 2027 | Hosted by Chris King & Shane Kohlbeck

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