Page 16 of Saltwater Fishing 2007 by Frontiers International Travel

page 16 pelican bay bonefishing situated on grand bahama island and based out of freeport pelican bay bonefishing is the most easily accessed of all of our bahamas bonefish operations a number of commercial flights fly to and from freeport on a daily basis some nonstop ensuring your precious fishing and vacation times are maximized from the east coast of the u.s you can realistically arrive in freeport in a matter of hours grand bahama island is first and foremost a bonefisher s paradise the island has the reputation for producing not only plentiful numbers of bonefish averaging 4 to 6 pounds but also some true trophies as evidenced by the club s personal best bonefish a 14.5 pounder access to the expansive flats system extending 25 miles to the west and more than 60 miles to the east ensures you ll be fishing over bones that seldom see flies friendly and experienced english-speaking guides greet you each morning at the hotel and transport you by vehicle to the boat ramp a quick 20-minute commute you ll fish from well-maintained 17-ft maverick flats skiffs powered by yamaha outboards if the wind happens to blow from the north no worries mon you ll have the flexibility to fish some of the excellent water located on the south side of the island add in seasonal opportunities for flats species such as permit and tarpon along with some outstanding blue-water fly fishing excursions for dorado yellowfin skipjack and blackfin tuna and you have a fishery busting with possibilities visitors to pelican bay bonefishing stay at the lucaya boutique hotel a charming colonial-style facility that sits adjacent to the quaint lucayan marketplace nonfishing companions need not feel out of place here as activities such as lounging by the pool enjoying the yellow tails bar shopping in the marketplace or visiting the beautiful white-sand beaches of the atlantic across the street take priority other forms of entertainment available are golf tennis casinos snorkeling or swimming with the dolphins a 7-night/6-day package begins at $3,095 per person based on double occupancy shared guide.

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