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 Hosted by the professional staff of Andros
Bay Cottage,
we will be fly-fishing for Bonefish with the
option to pursue both Tarpon and Permit (fishing conditions
permitting) on the western
side of the island. The Bonefish here average
between three to five pounds and you will have adequate opportunities
to target fish in
excess of 12-15 pounds! We will be on the water
for 8-9 hours of guided fishing per day, for five straight
days. Our guides are friendly,
extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled
at polishing your casting technique and putting you on fish
-- lots of them! The lodge is situated
on beautiful beachfront property on Salvador
Cay; so get ready to experience some spectacular sunrises/sunsets.
We will travel via
18’-20' skiffs designed to carry two fishermen plus  your guide
- they are the perfect way to experience this
vast saltwater fishery, as we will periodically
stop, disembark, and wade a hot flat. The
option to venture out into some blue water
for several hours for a shot at Mahi Mahi and
other off-shore species on the fly is available
at no additional cost. Click here for a map
showing where the lodge is located on the island.
Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit are Catch and
Release only. Mahi Mahi (Dorado) may be kept,
but you are encouraged to keep only what you
will eat.
 Lodging
We have the entire lodge to ourselves for the whole
week! There are four air-conditioned, waterfront cottages -
each comfortably
sleeping two adults with plenty of storage
room for fishing gear and personal items, and offering covered
patios with two sitting
chairs. Each cottage has its own private full
bath with shower. Satellite TV is now available in the Main
Lodge.
Food
All
your meals are included in this trip, beginning with dinner
the day of your arrival, and culminating with a hearty send-off
breakfast the morning
of departure. Breakfast and dinner are served family style
in the spacious dining room of the main lodge -- take my word
for it, you'll never leave
the table hungry. Conch fritters, Johnny Cake bread and a cold
Kalik beer are just some of the local delicacies you’ll be treated to. Joined
by your guide, the Main Lodge deck is the perfect setting to recount the
day's highlights and formulate tomorrow's plan of attack. Your packed lunch
will include a deli-style sandwich with all the fixin's, and an assortment
of chips, baked goods, water and soft drinks. Beer and wine are available
at the lodge for a nominal price.
Travel
 The
trip includes pick-up and transfers to/from Andros Town Airport
in a comfortable van or taxi. It is approximately a 30-minute drive each
way. Plan your
arrival flight to get you into Andros Town Airport on Sunday,
26 March. Schedule your departure flight from Andros Town Airport to leave
on Saturday,
1 April. Contact us if you would like assistance with air transportation.
Click here to review the trip cancellation policy. Travel insurance is
highly recommended.
Cost
This 5-day / 6-night trip is priced well below what you
would pay if you contacted the lodge directly. In fact, at $2,195 (tax included), it is between $350-$1,500
less expensive than similar
packages to other Andros Island lodges! Please note that airfare
from your home airport to/from Andros Island, Bahamas is not included
in the price of your trip. Additionally, gratuities for your guide
are not included in this cost. The staff strongly believes tips are
not guaranteed or expected, but rather earned. Contact
us for rates
for non-fishing guests. Click here for information on the payment
schedule.
Fishing Gear
 You
will need to arrive at the lodge with all of your fishing
gear, including spare flies, leaders and tippet. The
ability to replace or borrow additional gear and terminal
tackle
once on the island is very limited. Contact
us if you
need help selecting gear. We recommend an 8wt saltwater
fly rod with large arbor reel for Bonefish. If you plan
to pursue the Saltwater Grand Slam, you should bring along
an additional 9wt fly rod for Permit, as well as a 10-11wt
fly rod for Tarpon. Plan to dress in lightweight, long-sleeve
casting shirts and convertible (zip-off) pants – these
will provide valuable protection from both the sun and
flies. Always have rain gear available. Here are some
other items to consider packing: camera, polarized sunglasses,
long-brimmed hat, binoculars, sun gloves, travel alarm,
and sunscreen/chapstick. Note: there is plenty of dry
storage available on the skiffs.
Non-fishing Activities
The staff can help arrange a local SCUBA or snorkeling
trip for non-fishing guests. The waterfront patios on each cottage
are the perfect place to relax and read that book you’ve been
dying to crack the cover on. You will have daily front row seats
to some spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Not to mention, the solitude
and serenity are simply magnificent!
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