The fisheries success is due in large part to a healthy habitat and a progressive fisheries management community that recognizes the economic value of andros as an international fly fishing destination. Fly fishing in the bahamas is an adventure of a lifetime. With so many bonefishrich areas to choose from, the guides can customize the bonefishing trip based on the fishermans experience level. Late winter january and february are the best months for big bonefish. Well also be hosting at least one trip to the seychelles in 2021, and if you are interested in south america, ask us about our golden dorado trips october 2019 april 2021 in argentina, and monster rainbow. For anglers wanting to load up a fly box before their trip, that can make it a little hard to buy commercially available flies most widely available bonefish flies are either light enough but too small probably designed for places like. Bonefishing in the bahamas andros island small hope bay. For anglers wanting to load up a fly box before their trip, that can make it a little hard to buy commercially available flies most widely available bonefish flies are either light enough but too small probably designed for places like belize and. We use a team of some of the best local guides to offer great bahamas bonefishing, reef fishing, and deep sea fishing. Options abound for a do it yourself bonefish trip to the bahamasand here are 4 classics. Do it yourself bonefishing is the authoritative guide written for diy anglers targeting bonefish on the fly. To the saltwater fly fishing enthusiast, its a glimpse of paradisemangrove shorelines and clearwater shallows. Excellent wadable flats in front of the lodge, and all. Andros island bonefish club fly fishing trips andros.
His hard work and dedication to the sport of fly fishing quickly earned the respect of well known figures in the fly fishing industry. Diy bahamas bonefish, with the family fly fishing gink. We have easy access to the famous westside national park and endless wadable sand flats full of big andros island bones. Fishing in south andros best bonefishing in the bahamas. It sits just a mile from the worlds third largest fringing barrier reef and the tongue of the atlantic ocean. In march i took a trip to a lodge called long island bonefish lodge in the bahamas. Fly fishing guides andros island bahamas bonefish, permit. Minutes from worldclass bonefishing and easy access to the famous bahamas west side national park.
Bahamas bone fishing guides andros island bonefish club. Diy bonefishing experience the combination of mother nature and hitech devices learn more welcome we are delighted to have you being part of us. Deposit may be sent via direct bank transfer and balance is cash on island preferred. The team at andros island bonefish club is first rate. Justin picked us up right from abaco beach resort and drove us over to the west side of the island. Andros island bonefish club in the bahamas fishing with. Bonefishing seascape inn bahamas beachfront retreat. Well be fishing andros island, exuma and long island fishing the best locations at the best times with our top bahamian guides. Combine a single or more guided fishing with extra selfguided days.
My question is, what island do you guys recommend for 2 guys doing diy bone fishing. Jan 07, 2014 do it yourself bonefishing is the authoritative guide written for diy anglers targeting bonefish on the fly. Our diy trips are great for costconscious fishermen and they provide outstanding fishing opportunities. Book andros island bonefishing club, andros on tripadvisor.
The 2019 season has easily produced more trophy bone fish than in any previous year since mars bay bonefish lodge opened 18 years ago. Yearround, anglers can stalk shark, barracuda, and snapper. The trained eye is much more likely to spot that large single fish sitting still or barely moving. Bonefishing in the bahamas andros island small hope bay lodge. Angie and steves andros island bahamas adventure small hope bay lodge in the. Owner and head guide, captain rupert leadon, has long been considered the foremost expert on fishing the vast flats and waterways of andros island in the bahamas.
Mount pleasant lodge diy bahamas bonefishing yellow dog. Diy wade fishing is right out in front of the lodge, and you can wade all the. I just got back from my first bonefishing trip, which was also my first dedicated. Andros island bonefish club has been guiding avid fly fisherman for over 35 years. He has been bonefishing his entire life and guiding for over 20 years. Our yearly trip to the andros island bonefish club is february 15 22, 2020. Andros is 104 miles long by 40 miles wide at its widest point which makes. Your hosts are renowned andros island bahamas bonefishing guide captain frankie neymour and his wife melinda. Probably the best or easiest diy bonefishing islands in the bahamas are cat island, eleuthera, exuma, long island and to some extent grand bahama. 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. Grand cayman fly fishing guides, bonefish specialists fish.
Andros island flyfishing guide alvin greene hooks a bonefish. Bahamas bonefishing lodge, andros island big charlies. Da bay area bonefish lodge south andros bonefishing. Believe it or not its located on long island key bahamas. October through midjuly remains the popular months to book fishing trips to the bahamas. Diy bonefishing experience the combination of mother nature. Thats one of the things the diy route offers, the chance to get a little closer to the people there in the place you are fishing, to see what life is actually like. Andros island, with its 140mile long reef and its extensive inland flats offers serious opportunities to spincasters and fly fishermen. Andros island bonefishing club updated 2020 prices. From brody we were able to link up with justin sands for our abaco bonefishing adventure. Then of course you have the fly fishing for bonefish and other species. At the breakfast table we decide to go up the creek and target the large schools of bonefish that is gathering there. 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, located approximately 150 miles east of the florida keys, is a premier bonefish destination made up of vast flats, creeks, cays, cuts, mangrove wilderness and fertile fishing grounds.
Fall and winter bonefishing in the bahamas early season. Our lodge is located on the northeast tip of the northern bight of andros. Andros island flyfishing guide alvin greene hooks a. Do it yourself can be rewarding but your time is valuable on andros and travel opportunities to the island are limited. Fall and winter bonefishing in the bahamas early season on.
Andros island bonefish club was built and managed by captain rupert leadon for over 35 years. They didnt get big by being stupid, theyre hard to catch. Catch big bonefish on a small budget with guide frankie neymour. If you are a firsttime saltwater fisherman or an intermediate angler looking to improve, andros is a great place due to the sheer number of.
Cattaraugus creek outfitters affordable bonefishing on. Fly fishing guide andros, bahamas andros island bonefishing. To the saltwater fly fishing enthusiast, its a glimpse of paradisemangrove. The bahamas now requires a fishing license for both guided and diy fishing. Andros is our favorite overall island for sensational flat fishing for bonefish, tarpon and more, plus great offshore fly fishing.
The lodge is a fiveminute skiff run north or south to deep or little creeks. Great tarpon fishing too, and our favorite overall island for serious flats, reef and offshore fly fishing. I read this book before my last trip to the bahamas and found it to be a huge help in. Turn your cayman islands vacation into a bonefishing adventure. We have great diy bonefishing options at andros island bonefish club. We run a long season and for those looking to book their first bonefishing trip, choosing the best time of year to go can be rather intimidating. By clicking on one of the bahamian islands listed in the left margin you will be taken to individual locations to learn about the island, needtoknow fishing information and meet the local contacts necessary to help you pick the perfect vacation getaway. If you have come up with some online fishing sites, you will automatically see our devices offer mindblowing features. Combining diy days with independent guides is a recipe for both freedom and success. Andros is open yearround for their flats and blue water fishing.
Andros island is the largest island of the bahamas and also offers some of the biggest bonefish anywhere in the world. So a few of us from trout stalkers decided to book a bonefishing trip with yellowdog fly fishing adventures to andros island, bahamas andros is the largest of the inhabited islands in the bahamas. Angie and steves andros island bahamas adventure small hope bay. So far ive been thinking about andros, but am completely open to suggestions.
Florida fishing girl darcizzle goes to the top, best, biggest, most excellent bonefish saltwater flats in the world to start fly fishing. Aug 31, 2015 the tiny island of south andros, bahamas, provides thrillsbut also exhaustion, frustration, and triumph. Andros island also offers an incredible diversity of flats fishing along the coasts of three distinct bights. With over 50 years of experience, andros island bonefish club has some of the best and most experienced in the bahamas. Rods book captures the essence and spirit of diy bonefishing. Located in the bonefish mecca of andros island, bahamas and famous for some of the largest bonefish in the world, we cater to serious anglers who love a great time on the water.
Every day fishermen report legit shots at fish 10lbs plus. While its certainly easier to book a trip to a bonefish lodge, and youre likely to catch more. North andros diy trip report the north american fly fishing forum. Of course, this being andros, the primary guiding i do is fly fishing for bonefish on the flats but there are plenty of other species to target and my clients sometimes use spinning. The abundant sea grass, the mangroves, the flats are all places where the bonefish abound at various stages of their lives. We have also had the opportunity to witness many of our guests catch their first bonefish. I recently visited for a week to do some guided and unguided bone fishing throughout north andros. Professional independent fishing guide on mangrove cay, andros island. Farther south, andros island is the largest landmass in the bahamas archipelago. This fishing blog site helps achieve what you cannot meet in others sites. On andros, there are so many locations where bonefish frequent.
Compared to most in the bonefishing world, the flies that we like to fish on south andros tend to be an unusual combination of big and light. Bimini has one big flat, abaco is doable and andros s 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. Doityourself can be rewarding but your time is valuable on andros and travel opportunities to the island are limited. Bahamas bonefishing trip report, andros island january. Popular attractions androsia batik works factory and fresh creek harbour are located nearby. Our lodge is one of the original bonefishing lodges on the bahamas outter islands. Bairs is located on the east side of south andros island, bahamas. Another tool like shimano exsence which is made to create tolerances and rigidity. Mayan coast, mexico the village of mahahual lies in the middle of 78 miles of fishable coastline with excellent access for the diy angler.
It is an actually an archipelago divided into three main bights. Nov 08, 2009 compared to most in the bonefishing world, the flies that we like to fish on south andros tend to be an unusual combination of big and light. Well guide you to sightfish for tailing bonefish or cast topwater flies at tarpon and snook. Stunning sunrises and sunsets are the norm here, because of our location at the mouth of cargill creek. You are educated by the guide on the initial guided day where to most productively fish the following days while enjoying a fully guided outing and exploring the expansive flats. Cat island is a great place to combine a family vacation with some diy fishing, but it is also suitable for hardcore diy anglers. A day or two with the independent, knowledgeable guides who are fun to fish with and know the area well, can get you oriented for wade fishing to substantial numbers of schooling bonefish. Andros island is far and away the most spectacular destination in the bahamas to target large bonefish. He was born and raised in abaco and is the 9 th generation of family on the island. Jan 01, 2018 so a few of us from trout stalkers decided to book a bonefishing trip with yellowdog fly fishing adventures to andros island, bahamas andros is the largest of the inhabited islands in the bahamas. It is hard to beat the lodge experience for pure angling, for the comfort of it, for the ease of it, the quality guides, good nights sleep and when you just want a solid vacation. Diy bonefishing experience the combination of mother.
In addition to having the worlds greatest collection of blue holesdeep marine caverns popular with diversits a premier destination for anglers targeting trophy bones that can and do push into the 8. Cave whenever i look at a chart of the bahamas or fly over the island chain, im always impressed by the seemingly endless flats that dominate so much of the archipelago. Sep 01, 2016 florida fishing girl darcizzle goes to the top, best, biggest, most excellent bonefish saltwater flats in the world to start fly fishing. Andros island bonefish club the official site of the bahamas. Two boys inn bone fishing lodge invites you to come stalk the monster bonefish of andros island, bahamas from the cozy comforts of our island guest house ideally located at the mouth of cargill creek on behring point. Bonefish guides will see many more fish than the intermediate angler will.
Bonefishing andros island, bahamas alvin greene bonefish. Treasures of andros beautiful beach cottages in andros. Bahamas fishing vacations andros island small hope bay lodge. Andros island bonefish club fly fishing trips andros island. Divided into easytoreference sections, this book will help you tackle the why, where, and how of selfguided bonefishing. Andros is our favorite overall island for sensational flat fishing for bonefish, tarpon. Da bay area bonefish lodge is the most reasonably priced lodge in south andros, with comfortable accommodations and a quiet beach setting. We are happy to have less shots if it means bigger fish, versus tons of action all day on schoolie fish. I am a professional fishing guide based on mangrove cay, south andros island in the bahamas. A good trip with bonefish, sharks and a 12 pound lady fish. While the seascape inn is not a bonefishing lodge, our beachfront bed. Grand cayman fly fishing guides, bonefish specialists.
Deposit may be sent via direct bank transfer and balance is cash on island. Feb 10, 2012 andros island flyfishing guide alvin greene hooks a bonefish. When it comes to bonefishing, its simply better in the bahamas. Book the treasures of andros beautiful beach cottages stay at this romantic cottage in andros town. South andros, bahamas bahamas fly fishing bonefish lodge da bay area. Options abound for a doityourself bonefish trip to the bahamasand here are 4 classics.
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