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Andros Island is the largest and least explored island in the Bahamas. This 2,300 mile island paradise is not only known as the bone-fishing capital of the world, but also boasts the second largest reef in the Northern Hemisphere and is home to the oldest dive resort on the planet.
The diverse topography which rises from these tropical water is full of life, some of which can only be found on Andros. Over forty kinds of wild orchids, rare endemic birds, wild boar, iguanas as long as four feet and a recently discovered tribal group all make their homes among the miles of deserted beaches.
Sharing this magical island are the locals, or Androsians. These peaceful people pride themselves as skilled artists and craftsmen whose origins are believed to date back to the Seminole Indians, runaway slaves from Florida and an ethnic mix of different people to South America.
You will be greeted at the airport in Congo Town by the warmth and hospitality of the lodge staff who will orient you to the area and the lodge. They will get you settled into your room and converse with you about your trip. That evening you will be greeted by the guides who will set-up your fishing specifics. Anything that you might need while you are there will be quickly attended to by any of the lodge staff. They are eager to help, and want to make sure you have a memorable trip!
Your fishing day will begin with a hearty breakfast, made to order at the lodge restaurant. Your guide will meet you at the lodge for a short drive to where you will embark on the well maintained and equipped flats boats. The guides are all local guides who are very experienced with the area and its fishery. They are friendly and helpful, and eager to see that you have a fun and productive day of fishing.
Your fishing will consist of both wade fishing and boat fishing. The flats are quite vast, with plenty of different areas to explore. The main catch are bonefish that reside in the area. The average bonefish size is about 5 to 7 pounds, with ample opportunities for larger fish. These fish do not see much fishing pressure, so they are hungry and aggressive and sure to give a memorable fight. Permit, snapper, jacks and barracuda also inhabit this area and can be an added challenge. You will enjoy fishing some of the extensive flats that create the fishing environment around Andros Island. The flats are beautiful white sand with some turtle grass, where you will find opportunities to both wade the firmer flats and fish from the boat on some of the softer flats.
The guides provide lunch for you on the boat, it consists of a variety of lunch meats, fruit, etc. You will have plenty to eat and drink, and if you need anything special, the guides are happy to make special arrangements. You will return to the lodge whenever you are finished fishing. Once back at the hotel you might want to take a stroll on the beach, go for a swim, relax at the bar to reminisce your days fishing or just rest in your air-conditioned room before dinner. We are on our own for dinner we can decide to eat in or sample some of the local Bahamas cuisine.
The Bahamas is a great place to experience world class bone fishing. Join us for a saltwater fly fishing experience you wont forget!
Not included: Air travel to and from South Andros Island, departure tax, tackle, gratuities
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