Having accumulated years of experience, fedel a native of acklins will offer you bonefishing days to be remembered. Best lodges, guides, bonefishing, fly fishing tackle, flies, tactics, diving, snorkeling, boating, and adventure travel. I am not sure if i enjoyed the bone fishing more or my time with arnette and julius on their lovely island. We are considering a trip to one of these islands with a family of 4 2 adults 2 kids 12 and 9. Anglers sometimes book a year in advance to reserve a room. To be successful, youll have to be a good angler cast at least 60feet accurately in one or two false casts, have experience fishing for bones and youve got to know how to feed the fish. Aug 31, 2015 bonefishing traces back to the 1930s and 40sthe golden age of biggame fishing as practiced by the. Deposits and payments a 50% deposit is due when you book. Acklins bonefishing has been a well kept secret amongst avid flats fishermen for years and for good reason. Apr 30, 2017 cat island bonefish discussion in general discussion started by robert singal, apr 30, 2017. That vast flatsbay in there has always intrigued me. Snorkel, birdwatch, swim da blue hole, kayak, diy bonefish 50 paces from your bedbe guided on 12 surrounding flats.
Bahamas flats fishing rates acklins island bahamas. Informed by twenty years of experience on the flats, rod. In this book the authors help you tackle everything from the why, where, and how of selfguided bonefishing to fly selection and techinque tips. Chesters highway inn bone fish lodge acklins island paradise unparalled. There is a wide range of activities for them to choose from, and because the rates are allinclusive, you dont have to worry about payments for food and drinks.
Bullseye bonefishings nassau day trip allows you to get away from the hustle and bustle of nassau and experience one of the family out islands of eleuthera and get you back to nassau in time for happy hour. With hundreds of miles of creeks and flats, acklins offers some of the best bonefishing in the islands. Acklins bonefish have made acklins island, bahamas famous. Acklins island is one of the more quiet islands of the bahamas, and is located in the southeastern part of the bahamas chain. Fishing acklins island fishing acklins island is becoming one of the premier destinations for worldclass bonefishing. Our waters are unfished compared to other destinations and the easily spooky bonefish is not scared by other boats. It is still one of the most untouched and unspoiled islands offering serene beautiful clean waters and superb bahamas bonefishing and deepsea fishing experiences. Arnette is a fantastic cook and takes pride in her meals. Cat island bonefish discussion in general discussion started by robert singal, apr 30, 2017. Bonefishing traces back to the 1930s and 40sthe golden age of biggame fishing as practiced by the.
It includes articles on fishing techniques, gear to use, when to go and more. Crooked or acklins diy information the north american fly fishing. First of all, you do need a sports fishing license prior to casting to your first cruising bone. Chesters highway inn bone fish lodge, chesters, acklins and crooked islands, bahamas. Our standard package includes lodging, meals and airport transfer. Most flats are tucked away from the island by a hard to navigate channels of shallow crystal clear water. Bahamasair provides air service between acklins island and nassau. Valverde rigged a spinning outfit with a wire leader and hooked on a live shrimp. Seems that cat island has developed a reputation for being a diy fly fishing. Truth be told, youd be a fool to stay here and consider fishing exclusively diy. Chesters highway inn bone fish lodge acklins island bahamas. New providence and nassau bahamas flyfishing guide. Many of the good fishing locations are so stunning they could be on a postcard, and are suitable for families, spouses or significant others. Flights to and from acklins island are available on wednesday and saturdays only.
Chesters highway inn bone fish lodge posts facebook. They will feed you, house you, drive you out to a flat, leave you there and pick you up later and theyll do that for a week. Book your bonefish and bluewater adventure and salina point angling adventures today. Unlike other locations, our bonefish love knee to ankledeep water and tail readily in. Fishing is extra packages are available and the lodge frequently runs special deals find out more about mount pleasant lodge here. The section on bonefish habits and behavior alone makes fly fishing for bonefish an instant classic. We are happy to provide fishing information, access points and suggestions for those wanting a true bahamas diy bonefishing adventure. Eleuthera has it all classic sand flats, beds of turtle grass, and plenty of beaches, bays, cuts and channels. Acklins island for doityourself bonefishing on the fly. Packages and rates having accumulated years of experience, fedel a native of acklins will offer you bonefishing days to be remembered. The lodge gets its name from their central location to the best fishing areas on both crooked and acklins islands.
Jan 05, 2019 i am suprised nobody has mentioned long island. May 23, 2012 you can doityourself catch a few bones on a diy basis in the bahamas, but realistically its pretty tough to get a good roi and its very physically demanding. Come experience the last best place in the bahamas with acklins bonefish club. Maybe you want to head to the bahamas but want less than a lodge experience but more than a dirtbagesque diy trip. Bonefishing in the bahamas andros island small hope bay. Andros island bonefish club has been guiding avid fly fisherman for over 35 years.
One of the biggest advantages of small hope bay lodge for bonefishing, however, is that your family can have a good time while you are out fishing. Acklins boast some of the most pristine and minimally pressured flats in the bahamas. Some do it yourself, hints and ideas for bonefishing in the exumas. One of the flies that got a lot of attention, our polar charlie. Cattaraugus creek outfitters affordable bonefishing on. Diy bahamas bonefish, with the family fly fishing gink. Fly fishing in the bahamas is an adventure of a lifetime. Come fish with us on beautiful acklins island and see what everyone is talking about. Dec 11, 2015 acklins bonefish club is located on acklins island, one of the most remote, beautiful and pristine areas left in the bahamas. Do it yourself bonefishing diy bonefishing experience. It is not a place you stumble across you have to know about and want to get to it. What is it about the ghost of the flats that we all love so much. Jan 07, 2014 do it yourself bonefishing is the authoritative guide written for diy anglers targeting bonefish on the fly.
The fishery is nearly untouched because there is no tourism except for sport fishing on the island, the. Get that diy bonefish book as mentioned above it gives all the info you need. Sitting on a secluded, white sand beach on acklins island, this lodge is a great option for the budgetconscious bonefish angler. For the love of bonefish saltwater fishing, gear, boat. The battle for bonefish and the future of the bahamas, part 2.
The great exuma area is surrounded by the best bonefish flats in the world. This entry was posted in recycle, fly fishing lifestyle, saltwater fly fishing, the hot ticket, travel, uncategorized and tagged cat island bahamas, diy bahamas, diy bahamas bonefish, diy bonefishing, fishing, fly fishing, fly fishing lessons, fly fishing photography, gink and gasoline, halverson house, how to bonefish without a guide, how to. Im currently stuck in nassua with wife and no kids getting the cold shoulder every time i mention some fly fishing diy style. That would mean passing up the opportunity to spend time on the water with frankie these waters are renowned for their big bonefish and frankies a master.
Private air charters can be arranged and may be more economical for a group of four 4 or more. I must have been about 14 years old when i first learned of them. Saw a newtome acklins option, salina point lodge youll actually find them on vrbo and they have a very nice deal going right now. Nervous waters invites you to experience the captivating nature of the place and the fish its famous for. Apr 15, 2008 dick browns book is your american express card to bonefishing. To book or request custom stays, please write me at. Acklins bonefish club can accommodate a variety of diy options with both car and boat rentals available. Everything you might ever need to know about bonefishing is right here on denekis bonefishing tips page. Bonefish drex bonefishing exuma bahamas sightseeing exuma. The bonefish urge recently was too much to resist scratching so we. Another tool like shimano exsence which is made to create tolerances and rigidity. You can doityourself catch a few bones on a diy basis in the bahamas, but realistically its pretty tough to get a good roi and its very physically demanding. Dick browns book is your american express card to bonefishing. If you have come up with some online fishing sites, you will automatically see our devices offer mindblowing features.
Where to go bonefishing in the out islands from north to south in the out islands youll find dedicated bonefish lodges best suited for fishermen only, as nonfishing friends and family will find little else to do as well as professional guides who book charters out of nearly every other beach resort and hotel. Bahamas bonefishing trips fly fishing trips andros. Free laundry service included so you can pack lightly. The novel by ernest hemingway, the old man and the sea chronicles the. Your guide to fly fishing for bonefish around the globe. While we still consider this a bonefish destinations, especially for anglers who love to wade, crooked and acklins islands are among the best permit destinations for angler interested in chasing permit in the bahamas.
The deal is this you wont be guided, but you will get pointed toward the right, unpressured flats at the right tides. Providenciales in the turks and caicos islands offers some of the best bonefishing in the world all year around and is considered a mecca for this type of fishing. From north to south youll find dedicated bonefishing lodges best suited for fishermen only. Whether its bonefishing in the bahamas or sailfishing in guatemala well give. We offer fully guided or doityourself flats fishing packages. Your guide to fly fishing for bonefish around the globe posted on may 1, 1996 by garrett veneklasen 1 comment v anticipation is one of the most powerful sensations in angling. Our diy trips are great for costconscious fishermen and they provide outstanding fishing opportunities. Professional guides are also available to book charters out of nearly every other beach resort and hotel. There is also assisted diy fishing where a guide will motor you out to a flat and give you a radio and then let you fish on your own while he chills out in the shade somewhere. Acklins is approximately 50 miles long, between 1 and 6 miles wide and has a population of around 400 people. Chesters highway inn bonefish lodge is a dream come true for us and we are happy to be able to share our lodge with you.
Chesters highway inn bone fish lodge, chesters highway. New providence and nassau most people have heard of paradise island and the massive atlantis resort, and it is fabulous, but theres a lot more to the bahamian capital. Doityourself fly fishing on the islands of acklins. Do it yourself bonefishing is the authoritative guide written for diy anglers targeting bonefish on the fly. Acklins island lies roughly 280 miles from nassau on the southern fringe of the island nation. Divided into easytoreference sections, this book will help you tackle the why, where, and how of selfguided bonefishing. The bahamas fly fishing guide is the authoritative source for any angler or traveler planning a vacation to the bahamas. Heres a list of popular fishing locations in the bahamas. Whether bairs lodge or abaco, accessing some of the best bonefishing in the bahamas is a simple as booking a ticket and getting here. Chesters highway inn bone fish lodge home facebook. The pinder brothers, have been fishing for 2 generations, with over 60 years of combined experience. The rooms are airconditioned with wireless internet access. Amazing hospitality and bonefish 50 feet from your bedroom. Dec 11, 2015 come experience the last best place in the bahamas with acklins bonefish club.
Acklins bonefish club is located on acklins island, one of the most remote, beautiful and pristine areas left in the bahamas. My high school fishing partner and i were standing in the schoolyard early one morning before the day was to start and. The fishery is nearly untouched because there is no tourism except for sport fishing on the island, the islands remote location and the limited air schedule. Its tropical climate, funloving people, and laidback pace continue to draw traveling anglers from around the globe, who flock to its flats for some spectacular bonefishing. Guides recommendation garth thompson one of the two doubles that garth got us into, and i believe this was judys best fish of the trip. Best bonefishing locations the official site of the bahamas. You could say it is the out back of the the bahamas. Ivels lodge is on the water and offers bonefishing directly out front, and its location on the island offers anglers a great base for exploring all of the flats on acklins. Yes there is great bonefishing just 50 feet from your bedroom but the hospitality shown by the owners of the lodge is amazing. Do it yourself bonefishing by rod hamilton nook book. Nassau day trip looking for the best day trip offered in nassau. The tide wasnt quite right for sightcasting to bonefish, so the angler fishing with capt.
Feb, 2018 i am not sure if i enjoyed the bone fishing more or my time with arnette and julius on their lovely island. The bahamas has been a flyfishing mecca for decades. Crazylikeafox bonefishing techniques that really work. Bonefishing on acklins is done by walking and wading the flats without the need for a guide or flats boat. As natives to the beautiful island of acklins, we believe the saying acklins islandonly heaven is better is really true. Snorkel, birdwatch, swim da blue hole, kayak, diy bonefish 50. Minutes from worldclass bonefishing and easy access to the famous bahamas west side national park. Bahamas bonefishing acklins island bahamas bonefishing lodge. Mar 31, 2018 one of the flies that got a lot of attention, our polar charlie. Fly fishing in bahamas bahamas bonefishing abaco lodge. Chesters highway inn bonefishing lodge in bahamas is located on pristine acklins island with premier flats perfect for bone and sports fishing adventure. Grand bahama bonefishing the official site of the bahamas. You could not choose a better place for bone and sports fishing.
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