Page 5 of Mangrove Cay Club South Andros Island Bahamas by Frontiers International Travel

the fishing andros island is not a single island but a labyrinth of islands cays and waterways that make up the largest area of bonefish habitat in the world this area is also reputed to be the home of some of the world s largest bonefish the island of mangrove cay is in the center of it all our location on the north shore of mangrove cay inside the middle bight provides easy access to the north middle and south bights and to the remote and revered west side this ability to travel in all directions without ever having to trailer a boat or run in the open ocean enables the guides to plan their day around the changing tides or to fish the lee shores our waterfront setting allows guests to simply walk from the dining room to the dock for departure a fully equipped 16-ft dolphin skiff with a 90-hp motor will be waiting to take you to any corner of this vast fishery quickly and comfortably each of the areas has trophy potential as well as opportunities to cast to schools of average-sized bones in the 3 to 4pound range but as has often proved the case a chance at one of andros s large bonefish is just as likely to be found five minutes from the dock as it is on the remote west side as most of our fishing is done over soft bottom flats bonefish are best pursued from the bow of a skiff with guides elevated on a poling platform spotting fish and calling distance and direction to the fishermen in front of them as with all of the islands in the bahamas andros is primarily a bonefish fishery still you should arrive prepared to encounter other species such as barracuda sharks jacks and the occasional tarpon and permit be sure to bring a second outfit fully rigged and ready for action as these opportunities usually present themselves for just a few brief moments f ron tiersinter nat iona l us office toll free 800 245 1950 · european office +44 020 7493 0798

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