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Wading the Flats: The Next Step – a collection of our best articles to up your wading game

There comes a time in a man’s life when he must take the next step! For fly fisherman, that’s a step out of the boat in pursuit of bonefish. There are usually opportunities to wade anywhere you bonefish. Then, there are destinations that are literally all wading. To tackle them you need to start thinking outside the boat. Click on the links below to up your game or find a new destination.

Thinking Outside the Boat

Wading puts you in the bonefish’s environment. It allows you to get close to the fish. It provides the opportunity to approach fish down wind. Two anglers can fish at the same time. It’s good exercise. It enables you to fish water too shallow for a boat. Sometimes it’s easier to catch fish on foot, sometimes it’s harder. Regardless, there’s a lot of satisfaction to tracking down your prey on foot.

Beyond the Blue Bonefishing, South Caicos

Less than 140 anglers fish South Caicos each year, creating one of the most remarkable ratios of angler per thousand bonefish anywhere short of Christmas Island or Seychelles. The remoteness of South Caicos is most savored when you cover mile upon mile of it’s gorgeous, shallow flats by airboat and never see a “prop scar”. You realize no one else fishes here. It’s all yours. Everything about South Caicos … “south” as it’s called, is different … in a good way. It’s all wading.

How to Catch More Bonefish

Use a triple surgeon’s knot when tying leader to leader and the improved clinch knot or better yet the non-slip mono loop knot when tying the tippet to the fly. Many experts have abandoned the blood or barrel knot in favor of the surgeon’s knot for connecting leader to leader and likewise have abandoned the clinch knot in favor of the non-slip mono loop. Your guides may continue to use barrel knots and clinch knots, so we recommend you learn to tie the knots we recommend for yourself.

Every time you or the guide ties a section of leader to leader, or you tie the tippet to the fly, you should test the knot strength by affixing the fly to something stationary and pulling firmly. More fish are lost due to leader or knot failure than any other reason.

Update on South Andros

Over the last few years, more and more clients fishing Bair’s Lodge, Andros South, Pleasant Bay or Mars Bay are catching big bonefish. The 7 – 10 pounders are being landed every month. Mars Bay has kept a record of the bonefish caught this season, here are some highlights.

Go Small. Go Light. Go Weedless

You can encounter tailing fish on any fertile bottom, but weedy bottoms hold the most prey, therefore the most fish. Big fish seem more comfortable feeding in the shallows over a dark bottom. Click here for tips on Shallow Water, Tailing Fish.

The end of the outgoing and beginning of the incoming brings the skinniest water that’s when you’ll find fish tailing over the weeds. To catch them, you’ll need a fly that doesn’t “plop” when it hits the water: go small.

Preparing for Your Bonefishing Trip: Wading

Protect Your Feet with a good pair of wading shoes or boots designed for flats fishing, a few pairs of wet wading socks, and don’t forget to break in your shoes. Wading shoes and socks will help to keep sand out and reduce blister forming friction, as well as giving support for a day of wading. But, if the first time you put on your wading shoes in the Bahamas, it’ll be a long week. Break in your shoes by wearing them around the house for an hour or two a couple times per week. It’s much better than blisters or sore arches. Do Not wear last years sneakers with cotton socks or open sandals – your feet will thank you.

Religious Experience vs Purpose in Life

Being in the right place at the right time, then having it confirmed by the sudden appearance of an enormous tail, creates an explosion of urgency, nervousness, opportunity and energy …. An adrenalin rush beyond compare. You get pretty good at judging the size of the fish by the thickness and width of the fork in his tail. Think jaws of life, not pruning shears!

January 25, 2019
Best Bonefishing in 10 Years and 30% Off at Delphi

Since Hurricane Dorian, we’ve been talking to a lot about the status of the Bahamas in general, but also about the fishing operations. There are a lot of different opinions on the effects of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas, but the truth is that the vast majority of the Bahamas was unaffected by the storm. Yes, we’ve lost a few lodges on the hardest hit islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama. However, there are fishing lodges that are in great shape on both islands right now, and are having some spectacular fishing. Evan Peterson just visited both Abaco and Grand Bahama islands and reported that Delphi and H2O Bonefishing are back up and running – all systems go! North Riding Point Club and Grand Bahama Bonefishing will open in January. With virtually no anglers in either fishery since June, both have been rested for 6+ months and the fishing is as good or better than it’s been anytime in the last 10 years! The best help that concerned anglers can give the people of the Bahamas is to visit the islands, to get people working to bring some normality, and much income to their lives, and enjoy fantastic Bonefishing at the same time.

The Delphi Club, Abaco

The Delphi Club is offering a 30% discount for all reservations in January & February. Evan visited Delphi in early December and gave a very positive report. The facility was totally unaffected by Dorian, providing the same excellent accommodations (private beach, immaculate pool, delicious meals and comfortable rooms with amazing views of the Atlantic). What has changed is the delivery of brand new Hells Bay skiffs and a renewed vision of the fishery: Delphi has expanded the areas they are fishing on a regular basis, in addition to the Marls, to include Sandy Point, the Bight of Robinson and Cherokee Sound.
January 27 – 31, 4-nights / 3-days, 8 rods, Save up to $1,590 pp
February 2 – 9, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods, Save up to $2,841 pp
February 8 – 15, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods, Save up to $2,841 pp
February 22 – 29, 7-nights / 6-days, 2 rods
March 1 – 6, 5-nights / 4-days, 2 rods
March 16 – 23, 7-nights / 6-days, 2 rods
March 26 – April 1, 6-nights / 5-days, 2 rods
April 11 – 17, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
April 18 – 25 7-nights / 6-days, 2 rods
April 25 – May 2, 7-nights / 6-days, 10 rods
May 18 – 25, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
May 24 – 31, 7-nights / 6-days, 10 rods

H2O Bonefishing, Grand Bahama

H2O Bonefishing is the only fishing operation currently open on Grand Bahama, leaving more 100 miles of shoreline all to themselves. While Evan was visiting Grand Bahama in early December, there wasn’t another bonefisherman in sight. The Mangroves are sprouting new leaves and the fish are healthy, happy and hungry. The Lucayan District is basically running like normal: The restaurants are open, the Pelican Bay hotel is fully operational and looks great. H2O was already a top choice for anglers targeting big bonefish, but should be at the top of the list.

January 23 – 30, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
January 30 – February 7, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
February 7 – 14, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
February 25 – March 3, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
March 3 – 8, 4-nights / 3-days, 4 rods
March 13 – 20, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
April 2 – 9, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
April 9 – 13, 4-nights / 3-days, 4 rods
April 20 – 27, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
May 11 – 18, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
May 18 – 25, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods

The other islands, like Andros, Crooked, and Acklins experienced no damage from the storm. Many of the lodges on these other islands are starting to fill up because there are fewer lodges available for the rest of Winter and Spring seasons. Please find a selection of available space at some of our top Bahamas Bonefishing lodges from other islands described below. Please Note that all space listed here is subject to change. Call or email to inquire about current availability.

Mangrove Cay Club, Andros

Angler Adventures’ senior staff member, Doug Schlink visited Mangrove Cay in early November and filed this report: “This was my 4^th visit to the Club since it first opened in 2000. We’ve of course known owner/manager Liz Bain since she ran Cargill Creek Lodge in the mid-90’s. She did a great job there and has done the same for her 20 years at Mangrove Cay. The attention to detail here is truly amazing! The grounds are literally manicured, the skiffs maintained in tiptop condition, the staff and service is blue chip and Chef Iyke’s dinners are to die for. Having visited all the top shelf lodges in the Bahamas, I can say Mangrove Cay is among the cream of the crop and is truly one of the best run lodge operations in the Bahamas, and the flats of Andros are as healthy as ever. We fished Middle and North Bights and there was no shortage of fish. There are still some truly world class bonefish on Andros. I saw one, first mistaken for a shark, that I believe was the biggest bonefish I’ve seen in 30 years bonefishing. I’ve landed 12 – 13 lb bonefish, but this pig dwarfed them.” The Bights of Andros truly comprise one of the greatest bonefish habitats on the planet.
January 4 – 11, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
January 18 – 25, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
January 25 – February 4, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
February 6 – 13, 7-nights / 6-days, 10 rods
February 19 – 23, 4-nights / 3-days, 6 rods
February 23 – March 1, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
March 14 – 21, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
March 21 – 25, 4-nights / 3-days, 12 rods
May 7 – 11, 4-nights / 3-days, 4 rods
May 28 – June 4, 7-nights / 6-days, 16 rods

Bair’s Lodge, Andros

February 12 – 16, 2020, 4-nights / 3-days, 4 rods
April 5 – 11, 2020, 6-nights / 5-days, 2 rods
April 11 – 18, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 2 rods
June 13 – 20, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
June 20 – 27, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods

Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge, Andros

January 11 – 18, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
January 25 – February 1, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
February 1 – 8, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 2 rods
February 29 – March 7, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
March 21 – 28, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
April 11– 18, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
April 18– 25, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
April 25 – May 2, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 2 rods
May 16 – May 23, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
May 23 – May 30, 2020, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods

Andros Island Bonefish Club, Andros

January 11– 18, 7-nights / 6-days, 12 rods
January 18 – 25, 7-nights / 6-days, 12 rods
January 25 – 31, 6-nights / 5-days, 12 rods
February 15 – 22, 7-nights / 6-days, 14 rods
March 1 – 8, 7-nights / 6-days, 12 rods
March 8 – 15, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
March 17 – 21, 4-nights / 3-days, 12 rods
March 21– 28, 7-nights / 6-days, 12 rods
April 4 – 11, 7-nights / 6-days, 14 rods
April 18 – 25, 7-nights / 6-days, 14 rods
April 25 – 30, 5-nights / 4-days, 16 rods
May 2 – 9, 7-nights / 6-days, 20 rods
May 9 – 16, 7-nights / 6-days, 20 rods
May 16 – 23, 6-nights / 5-days, 20 rods
May 30 – June 6, 7-nights / 6-days, 20 rods
June 8 – 13, 5-nights / 4-days, 12 rods
June 13 – 20, 7-nights / 6-days, 12 rods
June 20 – 27, 7-nights / 6-days, 12 rods

Andros South, Andros

February 2 – 9, 7-nights / 6-days, 2 rods
February 9 – 16, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
March 1 – 8, 7-nights / 6-days, 3 rods
April 12 – 18, 7-nights / 6-days, 2 rods
May 10 – 17, 7-nights / 6-days, 2 rods

Crooked and Acklins Trophy Lodge, Crooked Island

January 11 – 18, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
January 18 – 25, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
February 8 – 15, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
February 15 – 22, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
February 29 – March 2, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
March 7– 14, 7-nights / 6-days, 10 rods
March 21 – 28, 7-nights / 6-days, 4 rods
April 4 – 11, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
April 11 – 18, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
May 2 – 9, 7-nights / 6-days, 10 rods
May 9 – 16, 7-nights / 6-days, 10 rods
May 16 – 23, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
May 23 – 30, 7-nights / 6-days, 10 rods

Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn, Acklins Island

January 11 – 15, 4-nights /3-days, 8 rods
March 18 – 25, 7-nights / 6-days, 6 rods
April 22 – 29, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
May 2 – 9, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
May 9 – 16, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods
May 16– 23, 7-nights / 6-days, 8 rods

In addition to supporting the Bahamian people by spending money on a fishing trip, which is the start of the stability that many need to move forward, there is still a great need in general on both Abaco and Grand Bahama. During Evan’s visit, it became clear that in addition to Bahamians who are trying to rebuild their homes, there’s a second and third circle of needs for many living on Abaco and Grand Bahama. In other words, people may have their minimum needs met, but there are secondary needs that are important to the rebuilding process. Our continued support for our friends in the Bahamas is needed as mush now as it was right after the storm. The following is a quick update from our September 9, 2019 email highlighting the Hurricane Dorrian Relief funds that are in need of money to continue the direct support of the people of Abaco and Grand Bahama.

Air Flight Charters: https://www.gofundme.com/f/victims-of-hurricane-dorian-bahamas

The Delphi Club: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-delphi-club-abaco-relief-fund

East End Lodge: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dorian-relief-effort-east-end-grand-bahama

H2O Bonefishing: https://www.gofundme.com/f/h2obonefishing-hurricane-dorian-recovery-fund

Please make note the currency is UK Pounds £

North Riding Point Club: The club is very fortunate to have a 501(c) (3) through which we can direct assistance allowing your donation to be tax- deductible. Issue checks to Amiable and mail to Amiable, Inc., c/o Mark Andrews, 755 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464. Alternatively, if you would like to wire us funds send us an email and we will forward wiring instructions for Amiable’s 501(c) (3).

Stay tuned for a more detailed write upon Evan’s Abaco and Grand Bahama Trip after the holiday.

Happy Holidays from everyone here at Angler Adventures!

December 23, 2019
Bahamas Hurricane Dorian Relief

Bahamas Hurricane Dorian Relief

Hurricane Dorian has left massive damage behind on both Abaco and Grand Bahama after hammering the Northern Bahamas. Our hearts continue to break as more photos, videos, and reports reveal the full extent of the damages. While we’ve heard from several of our friends and partners on both islands on the status of their fishing lodges, it pales in comparison to the importance of supporting the people of Abaco and Grand Bahama. These are the people that hosted us in their country, guided us to bonefish, permit and tarpon, and became our friends. Just about every one of them has lost their Homes, Boats, Cars, Businesses / Livelihoods, or most tragically, Family, and some have lost everything.

It’s been an emotional week at Angler Adventures as we’ve had conversations, many of them tear filled, with our friends in the Bahamas. It’s impossible to comprehend the true severity of the situation on Abaco and Grand Bahama, but we can all see that the people of both islands are in immediate need of our help. They need an initial wave of support for basic items like clothes, food, water, medicine, temporary housing, and tools to start cleaning up. Then they’ll need a second wave of support to rebuild their lives. The first wave of support is starting to reach the people of Abaco and Grand Bahama, and so many people have made generous donations to one of the several GoFundMe campaigns recently established, which is a blessing and makes us proud. However, the Hundreds of Thousands of dollars raised so far should be considered the beginning. Please consider continuing to support our friends on Abaco and Grand Bahama by donating to any of the GoFundMe pages each of the lodges has set up to directly benefit their staff.

Please find links below for the fundraising efforts by some of our friends and partners, as well as a snippet about what the funds will go towards in this massive relief effort. Each of these lodges is pledging to pass on 100% of these donations to their staff members.

Abaco Lodge: https://www.gofundme.com/f/abaco-lodge-hurricane-dorian-relief-efforts/

The lodge is insured and we will be fine but our family, friends and staff are not so fortunate. We have set up a GoFundMe to support them – we hope you can contribute and we will keep everyone updated as we learn more.

Air Flight Charters: https://www.gofundme.com/f/victims-of-hurricane-dorian-bahamas

Friends & Family,

We are happy to announce that we will be flying 2 – 3 relief supply flights per day for 30 days to the Bahamas based on your support and the support of others. This funding will only cover 30 days of supplies. We will adjust based on the needs that arise which appear to be large and ongoing.

We have 5,000 square feet at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (our home / hub) specifically dedicated for this relief effort. We will make this space available for any organizations that would like to join forces with us to send over relief supplies.

Because we are located at a major airport, we ask for you to CALL IN ADVANCE if you are planning on dropping off supplies so that we can coordinate an escort to the hanger for the safe storage of the supplies.

The Drop-Off address will be
1420 Lee Wagener Blvd, Suite 103
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

If you’re looking at buying online and have it shipped to use, you can send it to

Air Flight Charters
1420 Lee Wagener Blvd, Suite 103
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Deep Water Cay Club: https://www.gofundme.com/f/deep-water-cay-family

Deep Water Cay has apparently sustained catastrophic damage. We are working with our DWC team members and homeowners to get a closer fly over and to soon land on our beloved Cay. More importantly, we are still attempting to reach all of our DWC staff. One thing we are sure of is that they and their families will need all the help possible to put their lives back together.

We have received many kind words, requests for news, and offers to help. We have set up a GoFundMe page to accept donations for our staff and their families to offer the help they so desperately need now and in the coming weeks and months.

We are asking for your help on their behalf while they begin to rebuild their lives and homes. This will be a long road. We will post updates on social media. We will also send another email when we have substantial news.

Thank you for your support and generosity. Please share this news and request with your friends.

Delphi Club: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-delphi-club-abaco-relief-fund

While we were very fortunate at Delphi to have been far enough south of the eye of the storm to escape any real damage, many of our staff live in Marsh Harbour and they have experienced significant damage or total loss of their homes from both the winds and flooding. While our first priority is to help our staff and guides we also want to contribute to other local relief efforts too. Our goal is to raise $100,000 (or more) to help them rebuild their lives. This fund raiser is run by the partners / owners of the Delphi Club.

East End Lodge: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dorian-relief-effort-east-end-grand-bahama

I have started a GoFundMe, not for the lodge, but specifically for the people on the east end of Grand Bahama Island. For the residence of places such as McLean’s Town, High Rock, Pelican Point, Freetown, Bevans Town, Gambier Point etc.

When people think about Grand Bahama, they think about Freeport…I heard one newscaster report that “no one lives on the east of the island, it’s covered in sand flats.” Many reading this have been to the lodge and know that this is not the case.

The people of east end Grand Bahama need our help.

Funds raised will go to get much needed immediate supplies such as first aid, batteries, water, portable fans, generators, clothes, flashlights, food, baby food and so much more to the people there. Any excess funds will go to build back the homes of those affected.

H2O Bonefishing: https://www.gofundme.com/f/h2obonefishing-hurricane-dorian-recovery-fund

We are trying to generate some funds through a go fund me account set up for our staff who have lost varying amounts as to home and property and will have no income for months to come as the island and it’s infrastructure is rebuilt. We would appreciate any distribution of our link for funds….

Please make note the currency is UK £. This is because the fund was set up remotely and from where I am, it cannot set up a US $ option. To calculate your donation amount just multiple the Us $ amount you want to donate by 0.81 so if you wanted to donate for example $100 dollars then that is $ 100 x .81 – so you would then type in your donation amount as 81 UK pounds ( £ ).

Little Abaco Bonefish Lodge: https://www.gofundme.com/f/little-abaco-dorian-relief-fund

Little Abaco Bonefish Lodge was devastated by Hurricane Dorian. Your contribution will be put towards medical supplies, food, water, a generator, chain saw, batteries, lights, lodge repairs, boat repairs, etc. Every penny helps and is very much appreciated!

Sydney and Ketta are looking for any help available. All proceeds will go towards emergency needs, repairing the extensive damage and hopefully, getting their lives as close to normal as quickly as possible.

North Riding Point Club: Direct Donations are being accepted by wire or check. Call or email for those details.

Thank you for your overwhelming concern for North Riding Point Club’s employees in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian and its catastrophic effect on the island of Grand Bahama.

The NRPC family needs immediate help. We are arranging to get supplies to Grand Bahama by air and sea. As soon as transportation is cleared by the GB Port Authority items such as food, water, medical supplies, baby essentials, clothing, tarps, etc. will be in these initial cargo shipments.

Many of you have generously expressed a willingness to make donations to aid NRPC employees, all severely impacted by Dorian. Please know that 100% of funds received will go directly to our employees.

More Information:

For anyone who’s interested in learning more about how much of a donation made through GoFundMe reaches the intended recipient, please visit their page at https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog/gofundme-fees.

September 9, 2019
Lowest Prices of the Year at North Riding Point Club

LOWEST Prices of the Year at North Riding Point Club

Some of the best fishing for big “trophy” bonefish is on the North Shore of Grand Bahama. North Riding Point Club is the only lodge fishing a vast and remote area of the North Shore. Launching at North Riding Point, they are the only boats fishing prime flats 10+ miles east & west, and extending north including the remote water around the Sale Cays, Strangers Cay, and Carter Cay. The fall and early winter are one of the most productive times to fish this area, especially for trophy, double-digit bones. We just received some awesome openings at North Riding Point Club, and with the lowest prices of the year, now is the time to make a reservation at North Riding Point Club.

September 21 – 28, 2019 – 6 Anglers – 7-nights / 6-days fishing
September 28 – October 3 – 10 Anglers – 6-nights / 5-days fishing
October 6 – 11, 2019 – 12 Anglers – 5-nights / 4-days fishing
October 13 – 19, 2019 – 12 Anglers – 6-nights / 5-days fishing
October 19 – 25, 2019 – 6 Anglers – 6-nights / 5-days fishing
November 7 – 10, 2019 – 10 Anglers – 3-nights / 2-days fishing
November 10 – 15, 2019 – 4 Anglers – 5-nights / 4-days fishing
November 15 – 21, 2019 – 8 Anglers – 6-nights / 5-days fishing
November 21 – 26, 2019 – 12 Anglers – 5-nights / 4-days fishing
December 8 – 12, 2019 – 12 Anglers – 4-nights / 3-days fishing

Please call (860-434-9624) or email (info@angleradventures.com) Angler Adventures for more information on these openings and to get the lowest pricing of the year at North Riding Point Club. Click or Tap for more information on North Riding Point Club.

August 23, 2019
Bonefishing Essential Destinations: The Lodges of South Andros, Bahamas

I loved visiting South Andros for the second time to explore its fishing lodges. I saw and fished with virtually every lodge there including the remote Mars Bay on Andros’s southern-most tip. As most of my clients know, I love fishing and the more I learn about an area the more enthusiastic I become.

The South Bight of Andros is a large, virtually untouched land mass surrounded by flats and mangroves. My purpose this trip was to investigate each lodge there to determine whether it had all of the essentials. By essentials, I mean those qualities that make a specific lodge worthy of any angler’s wish list; specifically, excellent fishing, guides and management as well as amenities suitable to specific anglers’ needs.

Transportation to the island can be easily arranged by flying into Andros’s Congo Town Airport via Nassau or Ft. Lauderdale. Flights are usually very reasonably priced, making the trip quite convenient from most the U.S.

My journey started on Andros’s southern reaches at Mars Bay Lodge. I couldn’t wait to visit Mars Bay’s remote and undiscovered flats. Mars Bay’s location equates to less time spent traveling to spectacular southern fisheries like Jack Fish Cay, Water Cays, and Curley Cut Cays. And of course, less time in the boat means more time fishing. The facility at Mars Bay consists of two buildings designed in the practical, minimalist style of the Bahamaian Villa. The main building consists of two bedrooms, with shared bath. The second one has one bedroom, private bath, Satellite TV, dining room, kitchen and a very nice sitting area. The lodge emphasizes basic, clean comfort.

Debbie is the assistant manager as well as the lodge’s gourmet cook. Bill Howard, the on-site owner / manager makes Mars Bay function very smoothly. Bill has very strict standards concerning his staff which are especially noted in his team of guides. Wilfred, for example, has been a south Andros resident all of his life and has been guiding professionally for over 20 years. A true Bahamian, he is one of the finest boatman I have ever come across as well as an expert flats wader. George is also an excellent boatman and a determined flats stalker. Chris has the best eyes of the group and spots fish at impossible distances. Mars Bay keeps Rahming skiffs and nicely kept poling boats.

From Mars Bay I traveled to Bair’s Lodge. I had been to Bair’s once before for an extensive stay during which I enjoyed optimal fishing with one of my clients. I knew immediately that I would have to visit again.

Upon my return I received a warm welcome from managers, Nicolas and Cecelia, Argentine citizens whom also manage Futa Lodge for Bair’s parent company, Nervous Waters. Nicolas and Cecelia are great managers. Their personal, hands-on approach to guests and the lodge’s daily operation has made Bair’s the “5 Star of South Andros.” Nicolas also oversees Bair’s professional and experienced guiding staff. The staple guides, Leslie, Nate, “T” and Gary all have slightly different areas of guiding expertise. Nicholas takes advantage of this by putting his guides on a rotation, which allows guests to explore the large flats, creeks, and mangroves thoroughly. Depending on tides, trips to Andros’s west side can be made as well. Nervous Waters is continually re-investing in Bair’s by rigorously maintaining and improving boats and accommodations. Nervous Waters is very consistent in its ability to maintain the perfect mix of staff, guides and management.

Bair’s has recently added space for two more anglers; the lodge can now accommodate 10 rods at a time.

Past trips to Andros South (formerly the Bonefish Bay Club) have made me a bit wary of recommending it to my clients. Having come under new management and ownership, though, I decided to return to see what future clients could expect. I could have not been more pleased with the changes made by Andros South’s new owner, Andrew Bennett. He has made ambitious improvements to the plumbing systems, single accommodations, landscaping, boats and other equipment. He has also added a Tiki bar and casting area beside the white sandy beach in front of the lodge.

The meals were also very good, often consisting of a fresh catch of the day reeled in by manager John Toker. Like Bair’s, Andros South uses a rotating-guide system that works well to make each guide’s specific knowledge and experienced accessible. All guides at Andros South are hardworking and extremely enthusiastic. Their are quickly becoming legends on the island due to their fishing zeal.

Before leaving south Andros I stopped at three other lodges: Glatos, Sunrise, and Nathan’s Lodge. I would not recommend Glatos or Sunrise.

I was somewhat impressed by Nathan’s Lodge. The atmosphere there was friendly, comfortable, and it offered real Bahamian charm. The inconsistent guiding quality, however, makes me a little hesitant about giving Nathan’s my full endorsement.

I can confidently say, though, that the south Andros fishing lodges as a whole have improved considerably since my last visit. At Mars Bay, Bair’s and Andros South anglers will certainly find those fishing essentials that make guest return again and again. Given the right conditions, these lodges can provide an atmosphere of fishing nirvana, allowing guests to see why this area of the Bahamas has become part of fishing lore.

December 5, 2006
The reopening of Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge for the 2011 Season

Angler Adventures, in celebration of the holiday, announces the reopening of Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge for the 2011 Spring Season. Mars Bay has been a popular destination in the Bahamas since opening in 2004 due to their consistent excellent service, quality lodging, and close proximity to the bonefishing flats of South Andros. Mars Bay is 5-miles further south than any lodge on the island, meaning much shorter travel times to get to the southern wading flats.

Santa also filled our stockings! We are offering special rates for the spring season and there are still great dates available. If you haven’t made you bonefishing plans for the next few months, Mars Bay is a great choice. You will never see rates to Mars Bay this low again!

The cost for 7-night/6-day fishing package is $3,200 per person based on double occupancy accommodations and a shared boat / guide daily. Note: In 2008, a week of fishing at Mars Bay was $3,650 per person!!!

Jan 29 – March 5 Open
March 6-13 4 rods
March 13-19 8 rods
April 2 -9 4 rods
April 16 -23 6 rods
April 23 – May 7 8 rods
May 14 – June 4 8 rods

Happy Holidays from all our staff at Angler Adventures!

December 2, 2010
What is a Gyno Crab

Dr. Ralph Cifaldi’s Gyno Crab – Tied by Doug Schlink

Mid-Morning Permit Snack

Hook: Daiichi X452 or similar in #2 or #4
Thread: Danvilles Flat Wax, Fl. Green
Weight: Lead Eyes – sized to water depth and hook size
Tail: Appx 2 – 2 ½ inches, Polar bear, dyed golden orange (Rit golden yellow dye does it) and barred with a dark brown (*) marking pen
Body: 8 pieces of Tan Aunt Lydia’s Rug Yarn (Antron) figure-eighted in (Merkin fashion) on top of hook shank, and trimmed to appx dime shape.
Legs: 2 (**) Amber/flecked black Sili-Legs, square knotted in (Merkin style), trimmed slightly long (about 1 inch) and set with Krazy Glue (***)

* I didn’t have a dark brown pen, just dark umber. The barring should be darker – more contrasting.
** While conventional wisdom would dictate 3 legs (per side), Ralph contends permit can’t count, so this is tied true to his original pattern (which worked, so apparently they can’t count).
*** I didn’t have any Krazy Glue handy – just used some head cement. Ralph put drops of Krazy Glue on the legs near the edges of the yarn body (and worked into the yarn slightly) to keep these sticking out at the appropriate angles.
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December 3, 2010
Tarpon Caye Lodge

Belize is a great destination for anglers traveling during the summer months due to its neo to sub-tropical climate, whose daytime temperatures only vary between 10 – 15 degrees over the course of a year. This consistency makes the fishing in Belize fairly predictable, as well as productive, each month of the year. The following write up by Doug Schink (doug@angleradventues.com) on Tarpon Caye Lodge recently appeared in The Angling Report.

Tarpon Caye is a 10-acre private island situated 15 miles east of Placencia, Belize in the area referred to as “Permit Alley”. The Caye takes its name from its tarpon lagoon that reliably holds a resident population of mid size (30 – 60 lbs.) tarpon. There are also some fair to good bonefish flats in the area, but permit is the main attraction at Tarpon Caye. On the top half of the tide, permit predictably flood the dozens of flats found within a 5 – 20 minute run of the Caye. These are skinny, gin-clear ocean water flats and dorsal as well as caudal fins are frequently out of the water. While you can skiff fish, it’s often more productive to wade these firm, shallow flats. It’s not unusual to have 20 or more legitimate shots over a tide.

Love at First Sight

Tarpon Caye Lodge is owned by “Permit Guru”, Charlie Leslie who has spent over 35 years guiding permit anglers on these flats. What distinguishes the fishing program from more conventional “8 to 4” lodge programs is that they will fish the tides. ‘We do fishing here’, is Charlie’s motto, and he means it. If you are there over a full or new moon, your highest tides occur during the middle of the day and thus the best permit fishing will be during the midday hours. However if your stay coincides with a quarter moon when low tide typically occurs around midday, Charlie will schedule “split day” fishing. For example, during these tides, you might fish from first light until the permit leave the flats with the falling tide, say from 5:30 to 8:30 am. You’ll then return to the lodge for a breakfast/brunch, and a siesta. Around 2:00 pm, you’ll head back out to meet the permit returning to the flats on the incoming tide, and fish until dark.

Accommodations are in basic but comfortable double occupancy cabañas on stilts, each with full tiled bath with hot and cold water and generated electricity. The clubhouse features the bar and dining room where guests enjoy libations and excellent meals featuring the freshest local seafood.

Tarpon Caye Lodge is competitively priced and is currently offering a special for 7 nights/6-days fishing for $1,999 per person double occupancy.

Permit Alley is a challenging fishery to be sure, but if stalking tailing permit on foot on gin-clear flats appeals to you, you owe it to yourself to take the challenge!

Reservations: Angler Adventures, 800-628-1447; info@angleradventures.com, Additional information on Tarpon Caye Lodge: https://www.angleradventures.com/tarponcaye/

May 10, 2011
Argentina Trout Fishing, Bahamas Bonefishing, Monster Bonefish, Trout Fishing Chile, St. Brandons, Fly Castaway and the Seychelles

Skies Clear Over Bariloche, Argentina

The June eruption of the Puyehue Volcano in Chile created havoc for fisherman traveling to Bariloche and San Martin de los Andes, Argentina in November, December and early-January. Because the wind blown ash is abrasive and damages jet engines, there have been virtually no flights into these regions for several months. On January 13, Lan Airlines announced that they are resuming flights to Bariloche!!

Fortunately the ash did not affect Esquel, Argentina and our clients travel plans went smoothly to Rio Manso and Arroyo Claro Lodge. Dan and Margaret Benton returned from Rio Manso Lodge January 16 raving about the fishing (including a 10 lb Brown, see photo right) as well as the non-fishing activities. Mike Jones was equally ecstatic about floating the Chubut River with Jorge Grazosi, owner of Arroyo Claro Lodge. Mike landed over 150 trout of impressive size on his 3-day float.

Getting clients to Hosteria San Huberto to fish with Fly Fishing Andes was more challenging, but those who went were rewarded. In December, Scott Boley counted over 100 fish caught by sight casting with a dry fly in a week of fishing the Malleo. Scott only counts trout over 17 inches! In early January, Jim and Joan Hunter also fished the Malleo and had the best fishing ever in 13 years fishing Patagonia, Argentina.

We also added a new destination to our prestigious Argentine Outfitters, Estancia Tecka. Tecka is by far the largest private property catering to fisherman in the world. Located 2 hours south of Esquel, Tecka is a working sheep and cattle ranch, consisting of 435,000 acres. 45-miles of the Rio Corcovado, and 35-miles of the Rio Tecka Spring Creek run through the property. Cost is $5,600 per person per week (Saturday – Saturday). For space availability and details, call 800-628-1447.

Gerry Weber with a 10 lb Bonefish

Winter Weather Wins for Weber, Brenneman

This may not be true for every destination, but in the Bahamas, specifically the North Shore of Grand Bahama, the coldest months (January / February / March) are the best time to catch big bonefish. We call it the risk / reward ratio. You run the risk of dicey weather; especially in January, but with a little luck, you reap the reward of a double-digit bone, or several. That’s what Angler Adventures’ clients found at North Riding Point Club in January 2011. Banking on their experience, they rebooked for January 2012. The fishing was good in 2011. It was spectacular in 2012, and so was the weather. Three straight days (January 8, 9 & 10) of bright sun and light winds produced daily catches of 15 – 20 bonefish. The best day was 28 landed and released with 3 fish over 10 pounds!

Want to get in on the action? Book a trip to NRPC between now and March 1 and get a free night / day of bonefishing. This offer also applies to the months of March, June, July, October and December 2012. For details visit https://www.angleradventures.com/nrpcfreetrip/nrpc-promo.htm

North Bight of Andros: Land of the Giants

Yes, there’s a flat in the North Bight the locals call “Land of the Giants”, where any given day, you’re apt to encounter a cadre of double-digit bones. Our favorite lodge, located on the North Bight, is Tranquility Hill Fishing Lodge (THL).

If the fishing itself doesn’t entice you, THL will sweeten the pot. For the remainder of 2012, you get a single room for the cost of a double fishing package. Example: 2 anglers staying 4 nights in single rooms, fish 3 days sharing a boat/guide pay just $1,665 per person.

You get a single room at the reduced rate of $2995 per person, if you stay 7 nights/6 days sharing a boat/guide with your partner.

In addition, anyone who catches a bonefish 12 pounds or bigger on a fly, gets a free return trip within one year! To be eligible for the free trip you must be accompanied by a companion who pays the double rate.

This promotion is available exclusively through Angler Adventures and is based on space availability at THL.

Bring your Boga Grip!

Chile – Mice, Cantaria, and Trout, Oh My!

Chile is known for big brown trout taking big surface flies, which is especially true in the Coyhaique area of Southern Patagonia. This season is better than most. The Patagonian Spring (November and December) was the culmination of the rodent boom in the Paloma River Valley. Anglers did extremely well skating mouse patterns for big trout, primarily in the Paloma, Magote, and Simpson Rivers as well as the Boca de Leon, and the Elizalde Outlet.

2012 is a cyclical year that should bring a better than average Cantaria Beetle hatch. These are the largest beetle in Chile and can reach 3 inches in length. Between feeding on Mice and the hatch of Cantarias, which just started, the trout in the rivers surrounding Paloma River Lodge and Cinco Rios Chile are plump and continually “looking up” for their next big meal.

St Brandon’s & Seychelles

It’s been a tough year for Fly Castaway, the outfitter operating the MY Gryphon mother ship ferrying anglers to the mind-blowing bonefish, trevally, and Indo-Pacific Permit fishing ground around St Brandon’s Atoll, Mauritius. Owner Gerhard Laubscher told Angler Adventures he expects to have the Gryphon operational by late-March. Currently the ship is undergoing major repairs. Our advice to clients who have not yet booked a trip, is to consider a land-based alternative, such as Fly Castaway’s new lodge in Farquhar, Seychelles or the Alphonse Island Resort, which continues to produce spectacular fishing.

We’ll notify you on the progress getting the Gryphon operational in our next newsletter.

January 4, 2012
Free Night & Day of Bonefishing at North Riding Point Club

Book a trip to North Riding Point Club (NRPC) through Angler Adventures between now and December 1, and get a free night of accommodations, food and drink, and a free day of guided bonefishing at one of the finest lodges in the Bahamas.

Here’s the deal:

Don’t delay contacting Angler Adventures to reserve your space. You must make a new reservation at NRPC through Angler Adventures by December 1, 2012.

Stay 5-nights/4-days for the price of 4-nights/3-days. You get one night accommodations, meals, drinks, etc and one day’s bonefishing FREE! You pay $3,330 per person, a savings of $900 per person. Offer is valid whenever NRPC has space available in October and December 2012.

Included in this Promotional Rate: 5-nights double occupancy accommodations at North Riding Point Cub (NRPC); All airport transfers (round-trip transportation from Freeport Airport to the Club is provided by local taxi service); 4-days guided fishing (2 people per boat / guide); housekeeping; daily maid service, breakfast and dinner served in the lodge (with complimentary wine and liquor) and picnic lunches daily for the boat.

Not Included: guide’s tips (recommended minimum $100 per boat per day); rental tackle; housekeeping / kitchen gratuities (recommended $30 per person per day); Airfare; Departure Tax; Baggage Fees.

January 12, 2012
World Class Bahamas Bonefishing in South Andros Island, Bahamas

In recent years the southern tip and southwest side of Andros Island, Bahamas, has become one of the hottest bonefishing destinations in the world. South Andros is a relatively new spot on the angling map and is comprised of vast, unpressured flats, tidal creeks, mangroves and unique inland lakes. Few other locales offer such a diversity of bonefishing habitats, and visitors to south Andros can often experience all of them in the same day. Roaming these remote waters are schools of unsophisticated 2- to 4-pound bonefish numbering in the

thousands. Anglers will also find bigger, warier bonefish and the occasional double-digit giant in Deep Creek, Little Creek and along the west side.

I recently fished this bonefishing hot spot to see exactly what it has to offer and to investigate the area’s bonefish lodges. I visited Bair’s Lodge, Glatos, Andros South, Nathan’s Lodge, Sunrise Lodge and Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge.

Bair’s Lodge is the most centrally located of these operations. While there is good fishing just five minutes to the north in Deep Creek and five minutes to the south in Little Creek, the guides are willing to take long boat rides to the southernmost fishing areas. Consequently, I saw an enormous area of fishable water during my stay, including crossing through Little Creek to access the west side. This trip can take an hour or more depending on tides, but the protected creek offers a smooth ride and is home to some very large bonefish.

Bair’s has done an excellent job of hiring a team of guides whose skills are as

diverse as the south Andros fishery. I fished at different times with Leslie, William, “T,” Chip and Gary, each of whom has a different specialtyand takes a different approach to daily fishing. This guide rotation allowed me to experience each guide’s favorite spots and techniques.

In terms of accommodations, food and management I found Bair’s Lodge to be among the best lodges in the Bahamas. For more information on Bair’s Lodge please visit www.www.angleradventures.com/bairba.

Andros South, formerly the Bonefish Bay Club, has been taken over by Andrew Bennett who has had great success with his Alaskan fishing lodges. Andros South takes full advantage of the fishery’s variety. Andros South guides will fish the east coast and southern tip of south Andros as well as its west side. They are expert at navigating the maze of tidal creeks that runs through south Andros and can almost always find good, leeward fishing there.

They have also discovered a network of inland flats and saltwater lakes that can be loaded with fish under certain conditions. These areas cannot be accessed by boat and so are very rarely fished. A good deal of walking and bush whacking is required to reach them but, as an experienced bonefisherman, I enjoyed the novelty and ingenuity of these inland excursions. Andros South also offers exploratory blue water fly fishing for tuna, dorado, sharks and billfish aboard a 25-foot Power Cat with twin 150hp Yamaha four-stroke outboards.

The accommodations at Andros South are not as luxurious as they are at Bair’s, though they have recently been renovated and updated. They are now modern, clean and comfortable, and are all single occupancy.

Meals focus on freshness. Some of the dinners consisted of manager John Toker’s daily catches skillfully prepared by the lodge chef. The daily lodge operations run very smoothly and I found the staff to be friendly and attentive. For more information on Andros South please visit www.www.angleradventures.com/androssouth.

Being the southernmost lodge on Andros, Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge has the quickest access to the island’s southern tip and south east side. This equates to more time fishing. The pristine fisheries of Jack Fish Cay, Water Cay and Curley Cut Cay, which can be difficult to reach from other lodges, 20-30 minutes north of Mars Bay. Mars Bay guides rarely, if ever, venture north, preferring to take advantage of their proximity to the renowned flats of the south end of Andros.

Accommodations at Mars Bay bonefish lodge are clean and comfortable, but very basic. Bill Howard manages the lodge expertly and the chef offers very good Bahamian cuisine. The lodge does not offer many amenities, but it does offer some of the best bonefishing in the Bahamas.

I would recommend Mars Bay for the serious angler wishing to concentrate on large numbers of smaller, unpressured bonefish. For more information on Mars Bay please visit www.www.angleradventures.com/marsbay.

I would be happy to discuss these lodges or to answer any questions. Please call or email me for details or to reserve space in south Andros for this season.

Tight lines,
Judy Hall

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August 23, 2012
Summertime: Light Winds, Less Pressure, Great Fishing for Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon

Some of the best Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon fishing occurs in the summertime. Due to cool ocean currents / breezes, the Bahamas temperatures typically never get over 85o F in the summer and don’t heat up like the large land masses in the U.S. Rain showers are short lived and there’s little or no wind to deal with. Some lodges close down, but the ones that remain open know it’s the best chance for a Grand Slam all year. Permit prefer warm water, Migratory Tarpon begin to show. Glistening Bonefish tails are a common sight, early and late in the day.

Abaco Island

Rickmon Bonefish Lodge in Sandy Point, Abaco is open in June and July, because it’s the best time for Permit and Mutton Snapper (Yes on the fly rod!), according to Ricardo Burrows.

Abaco Lodge, The light summer winds allow you to do “More Cool Stuff”, like trailering up north, fishing out of the Upper Cays and Oceanside flats in pursuit of Big Bones, and Mutton Snapper.

Available Dates:
June 14 – 20, 10 rods
June 22 – 26, 8 rods
June 26 – July 3, 8 rods

Blackfly Lodge In addition to flats fishing for Bonefish, Permit, Mutton Snapper, and occasionally Tarpon, Blackfly has an offshore option with its 31′ Yellow Fin docked on the East Side just minutes from Reefs and Blue Water.
The last openings are June 24 – July 7 and Aug 1 – 13

Andros Island

Prescott Smith of Stafford Creek Lodge says emphatically that summertime is your best chance at a Grand Slam (Tarpon, Permit & Bonefish). Mutton Snapper fishing in June and July is exceptional. If you prefer Reef and Offshore fishing, go for Tuna in the morning, (catch your dinner) and hit the flats in the afternoon.

Pleasant Bay and Bair’s Lodge are open in June and still have some great space available. Some of the best fishing in South Andros takes place in June with plenty of fish and no pressure!

Bair’s Lodge is a luxury lodge with good management and great bonefishing.

Available Dates:
June 4 – 8, 4 rods
June 4 – 11, 4 rods
June 8 – 12, 10 rods

Click or Tap here to for more on Summer Fishing on Grand Bahama and in Belize.

May 6, 2014
Cold Weather = Hot Fishing at Grand Bahama: #2 Simram Fools 14 Pound Bonefish

The bonefish in the photo above is a 14-pounder landed in February off the north shore of Grand Bahama. Carl Heilman, who landed this monster, also landed a tarpon (the group jumped 3 and landed 2). Chris Bamford landed the other tarpon, as well as the triggerfish, John Wilson jumped a tarpon and Scott Trerotola landed a 10 lb Mutton Snapper that was cruising behind a Ray. Each member of the group also landed several bonefish between 5 – 10 pounds..

Bill & Liz Aldendifer also had a fantastic trip to Grand Bahama. Together, they landed several fish in 7 – 8 pound range, a couple 9 pounders, a 10 pounder, and a 12 pounder on Bill’s birthday. Bill came close to having a 14+ pounder in hand, but lost it at the boat when the guide grabbed the leader. Bill, a permit aficionado, said that the 14+ pound bonefish fought harder than any permit he’s hooked, even his 30 pounder in Ascension Bay.

All of the above mentioned were Angler Adventures’ clients staying at North Riding Point Club. Click or Tap here to see Bill, Liz, Scott, and more photos of our clients with their fish on our Facebook page.

Abaco has long been known for providing some of the best permit fishing in the Bahamas, especially down around Sandy Point. It’s only been getting better and the guides are seriously cracking the code. Oliver White, owner of A baco Lodge, had a nice fight with decent permit on the outer edge of marls. Blackfly Lodge had a couple of good sized permit caught in the last month: One angler’s first permit was 25 pounds and another angler landed an astounding 38 pound permit.

Blackfly anglers might have the permit bug, but there is more than just permit. Mac Haskell joined the 10 lb bonefish club and landed his first tarpon.

Just south of the Bahamas, South Caicos produced exceptional bonefishing this season. Mike Rietbrock and his group found lots of fish over 6 pounds, and few pushing double digits. John Potter and his group barely made it to Beyond the Blue due to a snow storm, but were rewarded with several fish over 10 pounds. What makes these big fish special is that the fishing is 100% wading and mostly unguided. Click or Tap here for more information on wading for bonefish.

Speaking of wading destinations, Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn on Acklins is the best in the Bahamas. Click or tap here for John Fraizer’s article that appeared in the last issue of Fly Fishing in Saltwaters (be patient while it loads….it’s worth the wait).

Blackfly Lodge, Abaco Island

April 10 – 13 – 2 rods
May 10 – 13 – 2 rods
June 12 – 20 – 2 rods
June 21 – 27 – 6 rods
June 29 – July 7 – 8 rods
July 6 – 20 – 8 rods
July 21 – 25 – 4 rods
July 26 – 30 – 2 rods

Abaco Lodge, Marls, Abaco Island

March 6-10 (4/3) – 6 rods
March 18-23 (5/4) – 2 rods
April 28 May 3 (5/4) – 2 rods
May 8-12 (4/3) – 4 rods
June 14-20 (6/5) – 10 rods

North Riding Point Club, Grand Bahama

March 21 – 25 – 6 rods
April 7 – 14 – 6 rods
April 14 – 21 – 4 rods
May 4 – 8 – 6 rods
May 23 -30 – 12 rods
June 1 – 5 – 8 rods
June 14 – 30 WIDE OPEN!

Grey’s Point Inn, Acklins Island

March 22 -29 – 10 rods
March 29 – April 5 – 10 rods
April 12 – 19 – 6 rods
April 26 – May 3 – 6 rods
May 3 – 10 – 6 rods
May 17 – 24 – 8 rods
May 24 – 31 – 10 rods

March 10, 2014
Top Wading Destinations for “Shallow Minded” Anglers: Bahamas, Seychelles, Mauritius, Belize, Venezuela and more

Are you “shallow minded?” Have you been known to carry carpenter’s knee pads, or snow shoes on your bonefishing trips? We love to wade for bonefish and the skinnier the water, the better. So where’s the best place to get your feet wet, and little else? Here’s a quick list of our favorite wading destinations and how they rank. Click on the links below for more information on each lodge or destination.

Bahamas

Grey’s Point Inn – 99% wading: Grey’s Point on Acklins Island is the winner in the Bahamas as virtually all bonefishing is by wading, much of this in water only 3 – 6 inches deep!

Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge – 85% wading: Mars Bay is a close second to GPI. MBBL is furthest south and closest to the vast wading flats of South Andros. Except for high spring tides, you’re walkin’!

Bair’s Lodge & Andros South – 80% wading: Located further north on south Andros, these lodges also fish Deep and Little Creeks which have a mix of wading and skiff fishing.

Rickmon Bonefish Lodge & Blackfly – 75% wading: The flats of southern Abaco, Mores Island and Gorda Cay are mostly firm, beautiful wading flats. For the guy who prefers to wade, you can expect to spend most of your fishing time on foot.

North Andros Fly Fishing – 75% wading: North Andros and The Joulter Cays sport beautiful, white sand wading flats with some impressive size bones and occasionally permit too!

Seychelles

Alphonse Island Fishing Company – 95% wading. With exclusive access to the famed St. Francois Lagoon, as well as the flats of Alphonse Island and Bijoutier, AIFC is one of the world’s top wading destinations for bonefish and a myriad of other species, including Giant Trevally and milkfish.

Farquhar Atoll – 90% wading. This southernmost atoll in the Seychelles chain offers astounding wade fishing for more than 10 species, including above average size bones, Giant Trevally, Indo-Pacific Permit, Trigger Fish and a myriad of other exotic species.

Mauritius

St. Brandon’s Atoll onboard the MY Gryphon Mothership – 99% wading. Quite possibly the #1 wading destination for trophy size bones and an exotic mix including Indo-Pacific permit, 5 species of trevally including Giant Trevally to over 100 pounds! Not for the faint of heart!

Belize

Turneffe Flats Resort – 90% wading: The Turneffe Atoll is famed for minimal tidal fluctuation and tailing fish all day long. The only skiff fishing is for permit in the lagoon or tarpon in the creeks.

Tarpon Caye Lodge – 90% wading: For permit! The infamous flats of Permit Alley where you can stalk tailing permit on foot!

Venezuela

Sight Cast Los Roques: – 100% wading: Perhaps the premier bonefishing wade fishery in the northern hemisphere, the atoll of Los Roques features tailing bones on the unique, challenging but bewitching “Pancake Flats”.

Turks & Caicos

Beyond the Blue Bonefishing – 90% wading. Another unique fishery, the flats of South Caicos are accessed by airboat. Once the fish are located, anglers disembark and wade or use paddle boards, unguided, to stalk the schools.

Christmas Island

Capt. Cook Hotel – 99% wading. While perhaps not as prolific as it once was, Christmas Island remains one of the premier wading destinations for anglers seeking good numbers of medium sized bonefish.

Want to know more about wading, or looking for a great read?

“Thinking Outside the Boat”

by John Frazier, editor of Fly Fishing in Salt Waters

(This large file may take 30 – 60 seconds to download, but it’s well worth the wait!)

Ask the Wading Experts

Want help picking the best wading destination for your next trip? Call or email.

November 6, 2013
Cuba Flats Fishing: 2015 Will Be Remembered in Angling History!

2015 will be remembered in Angling history as the year it became legal for US Citizens, in possession of a “people to people” travel letter from the non-profit fisheries research and conservation organization Bonefish Tarpon Trust (BTT), to sport fish in Cuba.

2015 is also the year travel restrictions were lifted, making it legal for US airlines to fly to Cuba, US travel agents to book travelers to Cuba and US insurance companies to offer travel insurance to US Citizens traveling to Cuba.

Angler Adventures has been assisting a limited number of US anglers traveling legally to Cuba for several years. But, the easing of restrictions in general and the travel license from BTT in particular, opens the door for any US angler wanting to fish Cuba.

What hasn’t changed (and will take years to catch up) is the tourist infrastructure within Cuba and the transportation network to Cuba. Traveling to Cuba is still complex. We recommend using a knowledgeable, qualified travel agent, whether it’s your first trip or your twelfth.

Jardines de la Reina
(Gardens of the Queen)

Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon! Grand Slam!

Isla de la Juventud
(Island of Youth)

Big Tarpon and Snook!

Cayo Largo

Over 500 Fly Caught Permit!

Cayo Cruz

Big Bones and Tailing Pemit

In addition to having a staff of fishing experts, Angler Adventures is a full service travel agency, licensed to sell travel insurance. Angler Adventures can assist you in selecting a fishing location in Cuba, prepare you for what to fish for and what to bring, assist you in obtaining the travel letter from the BTT, assist with your Cuban Visa, create the most efficient travel itinerary for you and your group and offer you the protection of travel insurance for trip cancellation, trip interruption, emergency medical evacuation, and more.

Call us today at 1-800-628-1447. There is so much more we’d like to share with you about this fascinating country and phenomenal saltwater fishery.

April 6, 2015