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Pelican Bay Bonefishing
combines productive, uncrowded bonefishing on Grand Bahama with high-end accommodations, amenities, beaches, shops
and restaurants, making it a good fit for couples and families. Grand Bahama enjoys some of the most expansive flats in the northern Bahamas; they extend 25 miles to the west and 60 miles to the east of the island. The bonefishing can be exceptional, with opportunities to cast to schools of bones averaging 4 to 6 pounds. Much larger doubles and singles are also commonly encountered. The Pelican Bay fly-caught record bonefish weighed 14½ pounds. Grand Bahama's bonefishing habitat consists primarily of a vast, mangrove-lined north shore and shallow flats at the mangrove's edge. Bottom structure varies from soft sand and grass to hard sand and marl, ideal for wading anglers. Pelican Bay guests can also fish the outer cays. Their proximity to deeper water makes the cays a perfect habitat for permit and tarpon (late spring through fall) and barracuda. There are also schools of horse-eye jacks averaging 10 to 15 pounds, and good numbers of bonefish. |
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| When northerly winds pick up, the southern side of Grand Bahama offers a bonefishing lee. A short boat ride opens up miles of white sand and reef fringe flats perfect for wading. During spring and summer permit can also be found on the south side. |  |
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| Pelican Bay's team of professional fishing guides have combined experience of over 50 years on the flats of Grand Bahama. Each guide fishes from a well maintained, 16-foot Maverick flats skiff powered by an 85hp Yamaha outboard. The boats are also equipped with VHF radios, cell phones, trim tabs, poling platforms and leaning posts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pelican Bay also recently introduced a blue water fly fishing program,
targeting yellow fin tuna, black fin tuna, skipjack tuna and dorado. Tuna average 15 to 25 pounds, though they
range up to 60 pounds, and are usually caught on floating fly line. The offshore bite is best in the early morning and evening, so anglers can combine this option with a full day on the flats. A few hours of blue water fishing can be a nice change from the flats and is also a perfect option for arrival and departure days. |
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| Pelican Bay at Lucaya is one of Grand Bahama's newest facilities
and has been designated one of the "Small Treasures of the Bahamas" by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. Pelican Bay suites are well appointed. Spacious accommodations include a choice of king sized bed or two double |
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maker. The hotel is equipped with a business center with wireless Internet access. Baby sitting services can be
arranged. Pelican Bay is centrally located, giving non-anglers access to a variety of activities and amenities a short walk from the hotel, such as the beautiful white sand of Lucaya Beach and the heart beat of the island's entertainment at Count Bassie Square. Pelican Bay's Ferry House Restaurant has established a new standard for fine dining on Grand Bahama. The worldly chefs describe their creations as "a blend of contemporary cuisine fused with the unique flavors of the Caribbean." Over 20 other restaurants, ranging from pizza to gourmet, are within walking distance of the hotel. Dinners are not included in the package price, but complimentary breakfasts (served at the pool bar) and packed lunches are included. |
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2010 Standard Package
July 1 - September 30, 2010
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guided fishing as described; air conditioned waterfront room with king or two double beds, satellite television,
direct dial phone; mini-fridge, in-room coffee maker, use of hotel amenities, complimentary full service hot or
cold breakfast; packed lunch including non-alcoholic beverages daily aboard the boat, 6% Hotel Guests Tax and 6%
Resort Tax. * Luxury Suite packages also available. Please call for rates. Packages do not Include: international flights; transportation to and from the airport or harbor (Taxi is approximately $23 for 1 or 2 passengers); guide gratuities ($40 minimum per day suggested) per boat; dinners (more than 20 restaurants within 2 minutes walk); alcoholic beverages; equipment rentals where applicable; wireless Internet ($12.95 per day connection fee). Package Option: evening meal plan available at Yellowtails at $25 per night per person. |
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