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Grand Bahama Bonefishing

Grand Bahama Bonefishing is a new name with old faces in the bonefishing world. The Pinder brothers are seasoned guides with many years of experience and value your friendship and promise to give you an exceptional day on the water.

The North Shore of Grand Bahama Island is one the Bahamas top fisheries for big bonefish. Fish generally average 5 – 7 pounds and double digit fish are taken frequently. The area is also unique in that it is one of the few places in the Bahamas where tarpon are available (especially during the spring months).

bonefish, barracuda, shark, tarpon, permit and more bonefish

Diverse fishing adventures in tropical Bahamas

Fishing from skiffs as well as flats/wade fishing

Stunning wildlife and many terrains to explore

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Since opening in the Spring of ’99, Grand Bahama Bonefishing’s anglers have landed tarpon, permit and a ton of bonefish, many over 10 pounds. The largest bone to date is a monster taken February 26th, 2000, which taped out at 34 1/2 inches with an 18 inch girth, and tipped the scales at a whopping 16 1/4 pounds!

The Pinder Brothers, David Jr., Jeffrey and Joseph are among the most experienced and talented bonefish guides in the Bahamas, having literally grown up in the guiding business at the famed Deep Water Cay Club on the island’s East End. David Pinder Jr. has won the All-Bahamian Bonefishing Tournament of Grand Bahama Island. On a single day, David landed 23 bones!

Accommodations for Grand Bahama Bonefishing is located at the beautiful Breakers Cay / Lighthouse Point at the Our Lucayan Resort, located a short 10-minute ride from the airport and dock. Breakfasts are buffet style in the Willy Broadleaf’s Restaurant, located away from the original Lucayan Reef Village which is now the Sheraton.

The Westin at Breakers Cay / Lighthouse Point is a smaller area with its own restaurants, swimming pool, private beach, casino and fitness center. The hotel is also located within walking distance of the Marina and many of the finer restaurants. Golf is available at the world class Lucayan Country Club, which was voted #1 in the Bahamas in 1999. The amenities, services and activities offered at the Our Lucayan Resort have made GBB a wonderful destination for couples or groups with non-fisherpersons.

One of the Pinders will be in touch with you either the afternoon or night of your arrival. Transportation to the dock is via GBB’s own van. One of the Pinders (usually Edwin) will be transporting fishermen to and from the dock. The fishing van will pick you up in the morning around 8:00 am in front of the hotel. If you should miss the van or wish to get a later start, there are cabs available at the hotel. The address for the fishing launch is 26 Wellington Street, Queens Cove. The fishing day is over at 4:15 pm and you should be back at Lighthouse Point by 5:00 pm. Jeffrey Pinder’s wife, Edith, will continue to provide quality picnic lunches.

Grand Bahama Bonefishing 2025 -2026 Rates

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Length of Stay	Double Accomodation	Single Accomodation
1 nights / 2 days	Call 860-434-9624	Call 860-434-9624
2 nights / 2 days	$2,640	Call 860-434-9624
3 nights / 2 days	$2,905	$4,515
4 nights / 3 days	$3,895	$5,940
5 nights / 4 days	$4,780	$7,155
6 nights / 5 days	$5,520	$8,520
7 nights / 6 days	$6,180	$9,600
8 nights / 7 days	$7,680	$11,100
Extra night \| $350.00

(Rates are per person, in US$, and subject to change)

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PACKAGE RATES INCLUDE: Air-conditioned superior room with King or 2 double beds; Satellite TV; direct dial phone; Tropical pool; 2 composition tennis courts; Breakfast for fishermen; Buffet breakfast; Daily deluxe picnic lunch including non-alcoholic beverages; 16′ Dolphin flats boats with Yamaha 90-hp engines; professional guide; bait if required; Transportation to and from launch; 4% hotel guest tax, 4% resort tax; Bahamas Value Added Tax.

NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE RATES: tips for fishing guide: Minimum of $50.00 per boat per day; dinners at hotel or a 5 minute walk to many fine restaurants, alcoholic beverages, equipment rentals (see below).

Spin Rod and Reel	$15.00 Per Day
Fly Rod and Reel	$20.00 Per Day

Grand Bahama Bonefishing guide Jeffrey Pinder with a big Bahamas bonefish

L-R: Grand Bahama Bonefishing anglers double up; Nice Grand Bahama Bonefish; Grand Bahama Bonefish accommodations at the Our Lucaya

January 30, 2019

Healing Waters Lodge

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March 3, 2025

Healing Waters Lodge in Ruby Valley

Nestled in the heart of Montana’s picturesque Ruby Valley, Healing Waters Lodge offers an unparalleled fly-fishing experience combined with exceptional accommodations and gourmet dining. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and quick access to world-class rivers, this lodge is the perfect destination for anglers seeking adventure and relaxation.

Healing Waters Lodge sits on 20 acres with stunning views and a large trout pond. Guests can enjoy both float-fishing trips on larger rivers and wade fishing on spring creeks and meadow streams winding through private ranches in the Rocky Mountains.

Brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, grayling, moutain whitefish

World-Class Fly Fishing – Access to legendary Montana rivers, private waters, and spring creeks.

Expert Guides – Professional local guides ensure a top-tier fishing experience for all skill levels.

Luxury Lodge Accommodations – Comfortable rooms, gourmet dining, and stunning mountain views.

Exclusive Smith River Expedition – Limited five-day float trip through a breathtaking canyon.

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Fly Fishing Experience

Healing Waters Lodge provides an exceptional fly-fishing experience suitable for all skill levels. The lodge’s experienced guides offer deep knowledge of local waters, ensuring guests maximize their time on the water.

One of the premier offerings is the Smith River Expedition—a five-day, 60-mile float trip through a pristine canyon, offering anglers a chance to catch large rainbow and brown trout. This exclusive journey runs from early May through early July with limited availability.

Other renowned waters available for guided trips:

Beaverhead River – Large brown trout and technical fishing.
Big Hole River – Diverse fishing opportunities and stunning landscapes.
Jefferson River – A quieter river with quality trout fishing.
Madison River – Consistent fishing with prolific hatches.

Private water access is also available for a more secluded and personalized fishing experience.

Accommodations

The lodge offers clean, spacious, and private rooms, each uniquely decorated. Each room features:

Two queen-sized beds
Private bathrooms with walk-in showers
Porches or decks with scenic views
Wi-Fi & cellphone coverage
Large outdoor hot tub & exercise room

The main lodge includes a comfortable lounge, pool table, Direct TV, and a well-stocked kitchen.

Healing Waters Lodge 2025 Rates & Packages

Fishing Package Rates

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$3,300	$3,900
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$4,400	$5,200
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$5,250	$6,250
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$6,050	$7,250
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$6,800	$8,200
Non-fishing Guests	$550/night

Rates are in US$ and subject to change

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Included in Rate

Lodging; all meals; guided fishing; beer & wine; loaner fly-fishing gear; terminal tackle (flies, leaders, indicators); lodge staff tips.

Not Included in Rate

Fishing licenses; private water fishing fees ($150 per angler/day); airfare; airport shuttles; guide gratuities.

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January 30, 2019

Seychelles Best Flats Fishing – Farquhar Atoll

The Seychelles became a bucket list destination because it’s a beautiful, remote destination with fantastic wading for bonefish on hard sand & coral flats and a variety of other species both on and off the flats that added depth to the fishery. Recently, a new fishing operation has opened on Farquhar Atoll, which has taken those credentials to the next level.

Beautiful and remote? Farquhar is called the “Jewel of the Seychelles” and considered to be the most beautiful island in the archipelago and also the southern most atoll (2 hour flight from Mahe). The staff and guests are the only people on the atoll, living in the islands only accommodations. Check.

Fantastic Bonefishing? The fishing is 100% wading. The average schooling bonefish is 4 – 6 pounds and there will be quite a few bonefish in the 6 – 8 pound range. Most anglers end up leaving the schools to find fish in single and doubles for a bit more of a challenge. Check.

Variety of Species? In addition to Bonefish, there are the normal fish you’d expect to see on a flat in the Seychelles: Shark, Barracuda, Snapper, Triggerfish, Trevally (including Giant Trevally), Milkfish, Napoleon Wrasse and Indo-Pacific Permit. The guides on Farquhar have also figured out how to catch Humphead Parrotfish, which were previously though to be uncatchable on the fly and become experts at targeting GT’s (Giant Trevally). You can also fish deeper water for Sailfish, several Grouper species, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Job fish, and more. A client of our landed 18 different species on the fly…all with a floating line! Check.

This is truly one of the special fishing destinations in world, and the reservations book shows it – the first availability is for late-October 2013. If you’re interested in fishing Farquhar, we suggest getting started now. Like Farquhar, but more interested in Bonefishing? Check out Farquhar’s sister operation St. Brandon’s Atoll, which has better bonefishing with less variety.

August 17, 2012

Religious Experience vs Purpose in Life

Religious Experience vs Purpose in Life

by Chip Bates

In his fascinating article in the November/December issue of Fly Fishing in Salt Waters entitled, “Thinking Outside the Boat”, Editor John Frazier refers to his wading experiences at Grey’s Point Bonefish Bonefish Inn, Acklins Island, Bahamas, as a “religious experience”.

I’m an extremist member of that congregation.

I’m celebrating a half century of fly fishing this year. I’ve seen my passion for the sport get more and more focused over the years. In the 70’s, I caught my first bonefish on a fly in the Bahamas. In the 80’s, I added tarpon and permit (Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, Los Roques and Florida Keys). In the early 90’s, I chalked up my first double digit bone (Andros). In the late 90’s, I gravitated toward wading, mostly to enable my partner and me to fish at the same time, one in the boat, one on foot. That was also the decade I fished the Seychelles for the first time. Wow!

All-day-walking miles of gorgeous flats, searching for underwater movement of any kind, keeping sharks at bay when bones were in sight, mixing it up with milkfish, trevally and permit. It was way too much fun to call exercise.

By the year 2000, I had blinders on. I’d become a wading junkie, transfixed by catching big bonefish on foot in water so shallow, the fish couldn’t hide it’s own body parts!

Knowing where to find them, what tide, time of day, how to approach and catch these hyper sensitive, actively feeding fish, became my “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!

Chip’s progression:

Sightfishing

Fishing for bonefish

Fly fishing for bonefish

Fly fishing for big bonefish

Fly fishing for big tailing bonefish

Fly fishing for big tailing bonefish while wading!

Back to Fly Fishing in Salt Waters Editor, John Frazier. John fished 3 days at one of the premier wading destinations in the Bahamas, Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn on Acklins Island, with Angler Adventure’s fishing “pro”, Doug Schlink. Three days was hardly enough, but John adapted quickly, caught lots of fish to 6 pounds and got a shot at a 10 + pound fish in 6 inches of water! I’ll give John a few years to ratchet up “religious experience” to “purpose in life”. For a great read, by a talented writer, fisherman and photographer, check out this link to the:

“Ultimate Wade Fishing Special” in the November/December 2013 issue.

October 23, 2013

Go Small. Go Light. Go Weedless.

Bonefish on Grass Flats

Go Small. Go Light. Go Weedless.

by Chip Bates

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.

A tailing fish is focused on a small area. Frequently he’ll create a cloud of sand or mud where he’s feeding. You must put the fly in the area where’s he’s rooting, a matter of inches from his nose. You must throw a fly that doesn’t spook him when it lands: go light.

Once the fly lands in front of the fish, let it sink, then give it the tiniest of strips: go weedless.

Without a weed guard, your fly will invariably snag on grass and stripping a fly that’s hooked on a weed is like drag on a dry fly. Click Here for Tips on Tailing Fish over Weedy Bottoms.

There are loads of excellent flies for bonefishing in skinny water, but our number one fly is the Bunny Bone when we need to go small, light or weedless. Having a variety of Bunny Bones in your fly box is a necessity, especially when wading for bonefish. Tan or brown (tied with tan or pink thread) rabbit fur tail with a little gold Mylar and mono eyes are top producing colors. It’s also a great fly in slightly deeper water with small or medium bead chain eyes, instead of mono. Try adding crazy legs and don’t forget the weed guard! Click here for more information on tying bonefish flies, including the Bunny Bone.

October 11, 2013