Location: In the heart of Grand Bahama’s Lucayan Marina.
Fishery: You’ll be fishing a world-class bonefish destination with expansive flats ranging from grass, to white sand to light coral and marl bottoms. The stuff bonefish love. You’ll mostly fish from a Maverick Mirage with a professional Bahamian guide. The right conditions may lead to a wading session for tailers. From schools of little banana bones to giant solo cruisers this incredible fishery provides shots that dreams are made of.
Accomodations: You’ll be staying at the Pelican Bay resort which has top-notch luxurious amenities and service. Rooms include a private balcony that overlooks the marina as well as satellite TV, direct-dial phone, refrigerator, and in-room coffee maker. There are also plenty of fun activities for non-fishing guests. Including scuba diving, snorkeling, golf, kayaking and horseback riding.
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1 Arrive Grand Bahama Island
- Day 2-7 Full days guided fishing
- Day 8 Depart resort
Rates:
Per person based on double occupancy:
At time of writing, subject to change
7 night/6 day package: $4,195
6 night/5 day package: $3,599
5 night/4 day package: $2,988
4 night/3 day package: $2,249
3 night/2 day package: $1,495
Included: Accommodations, breakfasts, lunches on the boat on fishing days, guided fishing, hotel guest tax, resort tax.
Not Included: Airfare, local transportation, dinners, alcohol, non-angler lunches, lunches on non-fishing days, non-angling activities, equipment rentals, gratuities.
Season: Year-round, though mid-October through mid-June are peak season
Capacity: 12 anglers
All arrangements are handled by our trusty friends at Fly Water Travel.
Gear Guide
Bonefish Flies
- Mantis Shrimp – #4, #2
- Gotcha – #4, #2
- Gotcha Weedless – #4 Tan/Pearl, #4 Pink
- Meko Special – #4, #4 Deep
- EP Spawning Shrimp – #4 BC Tan, #4 Tan
- Spawning Mantis – #6
- Bone Appetite – #4 Tan, #2 Tan
- Avalon Permit Fly – #2 Lightweight
- Rag Head Crab – #4 Cream Weedguard
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Fly Rods
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Features
- Guides are PVD coated in a low reflective coating for even greater durability and stealth.
- Scott’s all new Carbon Web technology improves torsional stability.
- Reel seat milled from aircraft grade aluminum.
- CeRecoil stripping guides with nickel titanium frames and super slick Zirconia inserts.
- Unmatched reliability for easily duplicated performance on the water.
- Fast-action 9′ 8 weight for bonefish
Reels
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Features
- New Frost finishes utilize Tibor’s Certified Mil-A-8625 Type II Anodizing with fewer polishing steps for a less reflective surface with the same durability
- Made from solid aluminum bar stock
- Lightweight to balance with modern fly rods and reduce casting fatigue
- Triple outgoing line signals, easily removable for silent operation
- World famous Tibor drag system
- Made and assembled in the USA
- Durable 8 weight size reel with smooth drag system and at least 150 yds of #20 backing
Fly Lines
- Weight forward tropical floating WF8F fly line, that loads easy, punches into the wind and can be presented softly.
Bonefish Leaders & Tippet
- RIO Saltwater Leader – 16 lb
- RIO Bonefish Leader – 12 lb
- RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 12 lb, 16 lb
Fishing Apparel
- Sun protection is critical. Lightweight, quick-drying technical fishing apparel with built-in UPF protection is best.
- Simms Zipit II booties are perfect for wading sessions
Casual Apparel
- You’ll want to change into something fresh after fishing to enjoy Pelican Bay’s luxurious yet relaxed amenities.
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