Grand bahama enjoys some of the most expansive flats in the northern bahamas. Chesters highway inn bone fish lodge acklins island bahamas. If the majority of the bonefish are large, like in the florida keys, a 9weight outfit is the best choice. Fly fishing in the bahamas is an adventure of a lifetime. The grey ghost of the flats is a fish he grew up seeing in the bahamas for 45 years. Shaw underwood is our bonefishing guide, the only guide in spanish wells, bahamas. Are you ready to book a world class bonefishing experience. Bonefishing bahamas is a whole lot more like hunting than it is fishing. Bullseye bonefishings nassau day trip allows you to get away from the hustle and bustle of nassau and experience one of the family out islands of eleuthera. Heres a list of popular fishing locations in the bahamas. Fly rods a nine foot, eight or nine weight rod, with a mid or tipflex action will handle the majority of bonefishing situations.
Eagle eyes guided service along with long island bahamas bonefishing guides is well known for giving the best catch and guided service possible, its here urge and satisfactory is always given to our visitors. The elder statesman of biminis celebrated fraternity of bonefishing guides, by his own description hes been a guide since columbus arrived in the bahamas. Assisted diy bonefishing is the name of the game at long island bonefishing lodge this means a guide transports you to the flats, gives you a few tips on how to fish it, but then leave you alone to get on with fishing. Unlike many large vacation resorts in the bahamas that just book an independent guide and call it a fishing package, h2o oversees the entire fishing operation, ensuring a quality fly fishing experience. Our fishing program also extends in blue water and reef fishing using fly and light tack spinning equipment. The bahamas has been a flyfishing mecca for decades. While its certainly easier to book a trip to a bonefish lodge, and youre likely to catch more fish in the process, my favorite way to fish the bahamas is a doityourself diy trip. Give us a call for more info or to book your bonefishing trip. If you only have a long weekend, and your desire to catch a bonefish outweighs your need to keep money in your wallet, you truly dont need to catch an islandhopper out of nassau to one of the family islands. This is a fishing book, after all, and only a true fisherman would conclude that the. Born and raised in spanish wells, chasing the grey ghost bonefishing is his passion.
Shaw underwood of bullseye bonefishing has spent his entire life boating and fishing the waters around spanish wells. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. That famous bonefishing is the product of prime location. It can easily go to very shallow waters and can comfortably take up to 2 anglers. Exuma bonefishing guide will take you to the local flats, where you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the crystalclear waters and sugarsand beaches. Bonefishing the bahamas out islands bonefishing is an addiction, and the bahamas out islands are the best place in the world to feed it. After a lot of research and time spent aimlessly walking around all the popular flats i had struck out. The bright, charming lodge welcomes guests with spectacular waterfront views. If you have ever wanted to experience bahamas bonefishing, then look no further. Bimini has one big flat, abaco is doable and andross fresh creek is very popular with diy folks, but it can be as crowded as the juniata river in pennsylvania on opening day of trout season.
We specialize in fishing on fly for bonefish, tarpon and permit. But when someone mentions the bahamas, one fish comes to mind. Captain phil and his colleage captain mel are two of the most renowned and wellrespected bonefishing experts in the bahamas. The bonefish is a slick, sleek, and stealthy fish that has been nicknamed the silver ghost. Bone fishing guide long island bahamas, bonefishing guides. The out islands, with miles and miles of pristine flats and productive seagrass beds, are perfect bonefish habitat, and the fish reside in vast numbers throughout the entire chain. Charlie neymour, andy smith, marvin miller, shine greene, herman bain, frankie neymour, and many other great andros. From north to south youll find dedicated bonefishing lodges best suited for fishermen only. To secure reservations, 50% deposit per angler, is required to andros island bonefish club aibc. Imagine this you are standing on a small boat in clear blue water shallow enough to wade in, with the whitest sand under it.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Hamilton breaks down all necessary information, from understanding tides and how they impact bonefish behavior, to what type of documentation and currency to carrythis book is an outstanding resource for bonefish fly anglers. Exuma and the surrounding waters are some of the best in the world for bonefishing. The bahamas offers some of the best, most varied bonefishing in the world. Cattaraugus creek outfitters affordable bonefishing on. Probably the best or easiest diy bonefishing islands in the bahamas are cat island, eleuthera, exuma, long island and to some extent grand bahama. Bone fishing guide eleuthera bahamas i had gone on vacation with the intention of targeting bonefish on the fly. Because of its elegant and spectacular glory,long island bahamas will always be the first place anglers comes to do their bonefishing. Lodges range from worldclass, allinclusive resorts to much simpler fare.
A sage, a seeker, and the worlds most alluring fish. What those pioneering fly fishers found was a skeletal island archipelago, stretching more than 500 miles under azureblue skies and over an emeraldgreen atlantic ocean. Acklins is approximately 50 miles long, between 1 and 6 miles wide and has a population of around 400 people. He is recognized as one of the best specialists in bonefishing, as well as a great teacher. There are so many bonefish in the bahamas that they often form schools so large that when theyre feeding on the bottom they kick up enough sand called mudding that its visible from your plane as you fly over. Tom bie, owner, editor, and publisher of the drake magazine rods book. Chesters highway inn bonefishing lodge in bahamas is located on pristine acklins island with premier flats perfect for bone and sports fishing adventure. Andros island is the largest island of the bahamas and also offers some of the biggest bonefish anywhere in the world. At some locations, fishing flats are within sight of your hotel room. Simon bain bone fishing, nassau bahamas nassau forum. Bahamas fishing charters are sure to be some of the best fun youve ever had in your life. If the tides are high, stevie will take you exploring the shoreline aboard a 17 super skilf flats boat.
Bonefishing is never out of season in long island bahamas. Do it yourself bonefishing is a true guide for anglers looking to explore the flats on their own. Professional guides are also available to book charters out of nearly every other beach resort and hotel. The abacos islands are also an excellent stop on a bonefishing bahamas tour, particularly great abacos, which has extensive bonefishing opportunities on the west coast. Aibc representative may contact clients before cancelling a reservation. Do it yourself bonefishing will help increase your odds. Capt blair wiggins breaks out his new 8 wt fly rod by lews and the beavertail mosquito and goes bonefishing in the berry islands with the bonefish guides out of chub cay resort and marina. The bahamas fly fishing guide is the authoritative source for any angler or traveler planning a vacation to the bahamas. 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. With the constant danger of sharks or barracuda making a meal of bonefish, they are always on high alert. Bonefishing in the bahamas andros island small hope bay.
Long island bahamas has a lot to offer from world class bonefishing to white sandy beaches. Body of water and millions of other books are available for instant access. We are just north of marsh harbour, on the way to treasure cay. Best lodges, guides, bonefishing, fly fishing tackle, flies, tactics, diving, snorkeling, boating, and adventure travel. No matter, hes one of the most famous bonefish guides in the bahamas, and a founding member of the prestigious bonefish tarpon trust. Its tropical climate, funloving people, and laidback pace continue to draw traveling anglers from around the globe, who flock to its flats for some spectacular bonefishing. The bahamas has been synonymous with bonefish since anglers first began seriously exploring its waters, with fly rods, in the 1950s and 60s. His skill becomes evident very quickly as he pilots his boat from one fishing spot to the next in pursuit of the ghost of the flats.
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. Reservations that are not secured with a deposit are not valid, and aibc reserves the rights to cancel unsecured reservations. Andros island bonefish club has been guiding avid fly fisherman for over 35 years. Guide to bonefishing bahamas and the 5 best islands for. Chesters bonefishing lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival. 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. Fly fishing for bonefish, otherwise known as bonefishing, is one of the most exciting and addictive types of fishing around. In fact, there is no other type of fishing quite like bonefishing. His father was the first guide fishing the flats in deadmans cay and that tradition is continued.
Unbiased, honest and transparent insider knowledge on the best fly fishing trips in the bahamas at zero extra cost to you. Bonefishing all over the bahamas is great and captain phil is your guy for bonefishing in freeport. Its farm ponds choked with smallies in the midwest. The challenge fishing for bonefish is challenging in the best of. Call us today to book your vacation and charter with the bonefish master. 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. The second reason bonefishing in the bahamas is so popular is that bonefishing itself is one awesome sport. Although you wont have the mobility and local knowledge that come with a professional guide, the satisfaction derived from stalking bones and catching. Bahamas bonefishing trips andros island bonefish club.
Kaufmann understands the zen of fly fishing and and this book conveys that with insightful words and fantastic photos. Acklins island is one of the more quiet islands of the bahamas, and is located in the southeastern part of the bahamas chain. The bonefish is king here and you can cast out on some of the worlds best bonefishing flats, or in a manmade canal helmed out of the rocks, drawing in a variety of small fishes, including bonefish and barracuda. Hire the only official bonefish guide on new providence home to nassau, and let simon bain entertain you for a day. Dedicated bonefish lodges in the out islands of the bahamas. The guides working for h2o bonefishing are all employees of the outfitter. Please read the bahamas bonefishing overview below and click on any lodge links for more photos, information and specific pricing. This is the best book ever written about bonefishing and its allure. But the bahamas is the place to go for bonefishing.
See availability the fine print please inform chesters bonefishing lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. The caribbean sun warms you and the sea breeze cools you. The book presents fishing techniques, tips for dos and donts, family history stories and actual fishing events with well. In the abacos, fishermen and their guides fan out over the marls on great abacos west side and cherokee sound on its east as well as the western, lee sides of the outer cays like green turtle. And, this is the only island in the bahamas known for snook fishing, which is the dream of some fish lovers. Why the bahamas has the best bonefishing bahamas air tours. Dwayne is an island born bahamian, raised in deadmans cay, long island, bahamas. Moments away, find the best game fish sought after by anglers. H2o bonefishing combines productive, uncrowded bonefishing on grand bahama with highend accommodations, amenities, beaches, shops and restaurants, making it a good fit for couples and families.
New bahamas flats fishing regulations came into effect on january 9th, 2017. Best bonefishing locations the official site of the bahamas. Abaco lodge sits on the rocky shoreline of the marls, on the west side of abaco. 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. In this book, rods gear is minimal, his advice is practical, and his enthusiasm evident and contagious.
Fishing on the flats in the bahamas for bonefish at old. Morning flight from the nassau airport domestic terminal depart at 6. Although our anglers will experience the fishery as a very remote and undisturbed one, this cannot be said for their lodging which is perfectly located allowing all our anglers immediate access to the islands top restaurants and myriad activities and amenities found within a short walk of their room. Fly fishing in bahamas bahamas bonefishing abaco lodge. New providence and nassau bahamas flyfishing guide. To my mind, it may be best book on flats fly fishing ever written, covering much more than the howtos and locations, mr. I went fishing for bonefish on the flats with legendary bonefish captain tom folley aka bonefish tommy at old bahama bay resort in the bahamas. Minutes from worldclass bonefishing and easy access to the famous bahamas west side national park. The best bonefishing lodges and outfitters across the bahamas grand bahama, abaco, andros, crooked, acklins and more please click here to find out what you can do help the bahamians on abaco and grand bahama effected by hurricane dorian. Green turtle cay is another great stop and should serve you well on your bonefishing bahamas tour. New day trips to fly fish on mangrove cay, andros island its easy to fly over to andros to fly fish for the day, catch some great bonefish with top guides, and be back in nassau in time for cocktails and dinner. Information on the trip is located on the day of info page.
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