Bonefishing in the bahamas andros island small hope bay lodge. Whether you are a seasoned pro or an amateur fisher, bonefishing is a popular sport that appeals to all individuals. And more than whitesand beaches, an enviable climate, and a culture that exudes both kindness and hospitality, our attraction to the bahamas is inextricably tied to the water. New providence and nassau most people have heard of paradise island and the massive atlantis resort, and it is fabulous, but theres a lot more to the bahamian capital, including some darn good bonefishing. One of the bahamas most productive bonefish habitats, the abaco flats fishing is big business for lodges and their employees and a good living for some 50 guides. Bonefishing the flats may be described as a unique business platform but certainly one thats full of adventure and adrenalin for everyone involved. It is still one of the most untouched and unspoiled islands offering serene beautiful clean waters and superb bahamas bonefishing and deepsea fishing experiences. New bahamas flats fishing regulations came into effect on january 9th, 2017. Great bonefishing in the bahamas is a product of geography. Bonefishing is an addiction and the bahamas out islands are the best place to feed it.
Grand bahama is the fourth largest island in the bahamas island. Whats more, bains a characterhe has a big personality, and hes not modest about the quality of bonefishing he offers right in the heart of the bahamas biggest city. Government room tax, taxi transfer to and from the andros town airport and laundry service. Exuma and the surrounding waters are some of the best in the world for bonefishing. Best bonefishing locations the official site of the bahamas. Bahamas fly fishing guide and bonefish flyfishing charters a bahamianbonefish flyfishing guide with over 25 years of experience. Explore heavenly long island at bahamas for bonefishing. Bonefish drex bonefishing exuma bahamas sightseeing exuma. The deeper waters become cooler so you find bigger bonefish in shallower waters. Pinky, the guide that runs the long island bone fish lodge tells me that 75% of all the flats on long island is wade able. To fully understand the foundation of any legacy, we must examine the past in. What makes spanish wells the best bonefishing in the bahamas you ask. Bonefishing exuma bahamas bonefish drex bonefishing.
Sep 29, 2009 the best time to go bonefishing leave a reply cancel reply. Call us today to book your vacation and charter with the bonefish master. Since bonefish live in shallow inshore water, fishing may be done by wading or from a shallowdraft boat. The book presents fishing techniques, tips for dos and donts, family history stories and actual fishing events with well.
Bonefishing is mostly done for the sport, so the fish are released, but they may also be eaten. One of the biggest advantages of small hope bay lodge for bonefishing, however, is that your family can have a good time while you are out fishing. The grey ghost of the flats is a fish he grew up seeing in the bahamas for 45 years. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. Bone fishing guide long island bahamas, bonefishing guides. For such a small collection of islands, theres plenty of bonefishing history, beautiful.
Acklins bonefish have made acklins island, bahamas famous. Famous bonefishing guides in the bahamas salt water. Flyfish for bonefish in green turtle cay, bahamas with captain rick sawyer a certified igfa and licensed guide. H2o bonefishing located in the bahamas specifically grand bahama island. Famous bonefishing guides in the bahamas salt water sportsman. Fly fishing for bonefish, called bonefishing, is a popular sport in the bahamas, puerto rico and southern florida. January and february provide sunny, mildly warm days with little rain and no bugs. We have become known for our exotic long range trips, and now we are pleased to be able to offer a true bonefish mothership in the bahamas. The flats that join the two bimini together are an ideal bonefish haunt, as are both the northern and southern ends of cat island which offer both tidal creek flats and oceanside flats and the flats and creeks at the north end of eleuthera.
Long island bahamas serves as the best tropical location for sport fishing and to hear fly rods and spinners come alive, allowing you to activate both physical and mental abilities. Hire the only official bonefish guide on new providence home to nassau, and let simon bain entertain you for a day. Andros island has very limited access to things you might need. Fly fishing for bonefish, otherwise known as bonefishing, is one of the most exciting and addictive types of fishing around. And as always, we work only with the best bahamian guides at every. Our fishing program also extends in blue water and reef fishing using fly and light tack spinning equipment.
Bonefishing traces back to the 1930s and 40sthe golden age of biggame fishing as practiced by the likes of zane grey and ernest hemingway. Andros island, bahamas is known as the bonefishing capital of the world for a reason. Blessed with miles and miles of hard bottomed wadeable flats the bahamas are famous for bonefishing and is the ultimate destination for those looking to hook up with one of mother natures greatest game fish. Long island, bahamas james docky smith shares his knowledge, experience and enthusiasm of bonefishing, a type of sport fishing popular in the bahamas, in through a guides eye published by xlibris. Currently, there are over 200 licensed chartered accountants in the bahamas. It was formerly a restaurant and bar before it closed in 2009 and reopened as a lodge in 2012.
A group of great exumas finest local guides have come together to create this collective. Deneki outdoors runs the worldclass bonefishing lodge on andros island called andros south. Grand bahama bonefishing the official site of the bahamas. Our perfect location makes for the most superb bonefishing in all the bahamas islands. Pembroke pines, florida 33023 please feel free to call or email us anytime to talk about bonefishing, long island, bahamas, fishing in general or anything else. New providence and nassau bahamas flyfishing guide. A family on the island of andros explains the legacy and future of bahamian bonefishing. Acklins island is one of the more quiet islands of the bahamas, and is located in the southeastern part of the bahamas chain. While there is good bonefishing opportunities in nassau, there is a lot of pressure on the fish. Farther south, andros island is the largest landmass in the bahamas archipelago.
Bahamas fly fishing bonefishing bahamasbahamas fishing charters. Get current prices and package rates to go fly fishing in the bahamas. To my mind, it may be best book on flats fly fishing ever written, covering much more than the howtos and locations, mr. Andros island bonefishing club lodge, bahamas tripadvisor.
Nervous waters invites you to experience the captivating nature of the place and the fish its famous for. Believe it or not its located on long island key bahamas. To secure reservations, 50% deposit per angler, is required to andros island bonefish club aibc. The best place in the world for bonefishing is no picnic. Ive never had a client who hasnt at least hooked one. You will hook a bonefish, he brazenly told me as we started the day. Abaco lodge is the only flyfishing operation on the marls, giving you unrivaled access to awesome bonefishing in the northern tip of the bahamas chain. Aug 31, 2015 bonefishing traces back to the 1930s and 40sthe golden age of biggame fishing as practiced by the likes of zane grey and ernest hemingway. Kaufmann understands the zen of fly fishing and and this book conveys that. Bonefishing, simply put, is the most famous of all bahamas fishing. Bahamas fly fishing lodges bahamas bonefishing nervous.
We specialize in fishing on fly for bonefish, tarpon and permit. We have some of the best guides in the bahamas, with legendary experience and world records to prove it. Grand bahama is the northernmost of the islands of the bahamas, and the closest major island to the united states, lying 90 kilometres 56 mi off the state of florida. Best lodges, guides, bonefishing, fly fishing tackle, flies, tactics, diving, snorkeling, boating, and adventure travel. Acklins is approximately 50 miles long, between 1 and 6 miles wide and has a population of around 400 people. What to bring bonefishing in the bahamas andros island. Bahamas fly fishing bonefishing bahamasbahamas fishing. The requirements for ca licensure include education, and experience. Bonefishing has been called a hobby by some and an addiction by others but either way, the flats of the bahamas out islands are the best place to cast your line. Firefly bonefishing offers world class bonefishing and fly fishing in the exotic waters of grand bahama island. Fly fishing in bahamas bahamas bonefishing bairs lodge. Accounting in the bahamas the bahamas institute of chartered accountants bica licenses certified public accountants, registered public accountants and public accounting firms. Join us february 2020 on a hosted adventure to the remote west side of andros island aboard the eleven angling andros mothership, a 74 hatteras, where well live on the flats with direct access to the bahamas best bonefishing and tarpon fishing. Offshore fishing in addition to fishing the shallow flats, long island also offers spectacular offshore fishing given its proximity to fishrich blue water bonefishing on bahamass pradise long island.
We have become known for our exotic long range trips, and now we are pleased to be able to offer a. Bonefish can accelerate from 0 to 30mph in about 8 feet of water. Born and raised in spanish wells, chasing the grey ghost bonefishing is. Its not that the average schooling fish is 46 pounds, its not that you will see bonefish easily topping 10 pounds, its not that you will see 15 pound bonefish tailing. Informed anglers also know that the bahamas has some of the best bone fishing in the world. Mar 26, 2018 andros island has very limited access to things you might need. The best time to go bonefishing leave a reply cancel reply. Bahamas mothership bonefishing packages marsh harbour. Lodges range from worldclass, allinclusive resorts to much simpler fare. Our lodge is comfortable and casual, and our reputation has attracted the best guides in the business.
The bahamas boasts some of the best independent guides in the caribbean, many of them having fished their home waters for more than twenty years. Cattaraugus creek outfitters affordable bonefishing on. The caribbean sun warms you and the sea breeze cools you. Shaw underwood is our bonefishing guide, the only guide in spanish wells, bahamas. Reservations that are not secured with a deposit are not valid, and aibc reserves the rights to cancel. The pinder brothers, have been fishing for 2 generations, with over 60 years of combined experience. There is a wide range of activities for them to choose from, and because the rates are allinclusive, you dont have to worry about payments for food and drinks.
Bonefishing is one of the most esteemed forms of sport fishing in the world. Since the bonefish here in the abacos often form large schools in our flats and seagrass beds, bonefishing near marsh harbour is more high action than youd expect. Click the link below to download the checklist in either pdf or as a printer friendly web page. That horsepower is what makes hooking them so addicting. Our lodge is comfortable and casual, and our reputation has. Bonefishing bahamas offers guided fly and spin fishing to premier bahamas fishing spots on the east end of grand bahama island, as well as fly casting instruction both on and off of the clear water. Bonefishing in the bahamas andros island small hope bay. Kaufmann understands the zen of fly fishing and and this book conveys that with insightful words and fantastic photos. Bonefishing the bahamas out islands bonefishing is an addiction, and the bahamas out islands are the best place in the world to feed it. And nervous waters caters to them with two of the top operations in the country. Bonefishing is never out of season in long island bahamas.
Born and raised in spanish wells, chasing the grey ghost bonefishing is his passion. March to may is the bahamian spring, and it is considered excellent bonefishing weather. Book andros island bonefishing club, andros on tripadvisor. Jul 01, 20 bahamas bonefishing legacy agreeing with his brothers words, prescott smith saw running a flyfishing lodge as not only a business opportunity but also a way of contributing to the resource and raising awareness about the significance of protecting it. Long island bahamas has a lot to offer from world class bonefishing to white sandy beaches. Staying at a lodge or using an independent guide is the surest way to catch fish and there is a plan to fit every budget. Though he also offer the normal guided trips, he tells me this fact allows him to offer a d. Imagine this you are standing on a small boat in clear blue water shallow enough to wade in, with the whitest sand under it.
The emergence of diy assisted lodges which provide food. While all kinds of fishing is good in the bahamas throughout the year, it is the elusive bonefish that is our yearround resident and thus one of the biggest attractions for fishing enthusiasts from all over the world. Best bonefishing in the bahamas there are few countries in the world so connected to a single fish species. Our bonefishing location is the best in the bahamas. In march i took a trip to a lodge called long island bonefish lodge in the bahamas. Bahamas bonefishing while all kinds of fishing is good in the bahamas throughout the year, it is the elusive bonefish that is our yearround resident and thus one of the biggest attractions for fishing enthusiasts from all over the world. This is the best book ever written about bonefishing and its allure. Long island bonefishing lodge the official site of the bahamas. Whether bairs lodge or abaco, accessing some of the best bonefishing in the bahamas is a simple as booking a ticket and getting here. Below you will find information on our mothership bonefish charters.
Long island bonefishing lodge was designed and built to meet the needs of the traveling fisherman and is ideally located at the waters edge, overlooking the picturesque flats of deadmans cay. In the bahamas, there is no right season for bonefishing. For your next trip to the sun, consider visiting the island of great exuma bahamas and partake in the exciting sport of bonefishing. Operating out of george town, garth thompson, reno rolle, drex rolle, stevie ferguson and trevor bethel are among the finest guides on this or any other island in the bahamas. Loosely defined, a legacy is a tradition thats been handed down from generation to generation.