FAQ Notes
FISHING FAQ Whether you’re a seasoned angler, or new to the world of tackle, we have your questions covered. Browse a range of Frequently Asked Questions below, or reach out to our Fishing Director for something a little more specific
Our crews are all very well trained and bring their local knowledge. They have been trained in classic live bait fishing, pulling dead baits and artificials for billfish and other pelagic species. They will also use bait and switch technique when deemed necessary. Poppers, Jigs, jerk baits, stick baits and swim baits are used in different situations, such as when targeting schools of Yellowfin Tuna or while targeting different species inshore. For those who wish to try their hand at fly fishing the crews are good at teasing fish in and setting you up for a shot at some of the different species.
We pride ourselves with working with some of the top names in the industry and take pride in our tackle.
On board the boats we fish with all Shimano reels which include 50lb and 30lb Shimano Tiagras which are spooled with 50lb and 30lb top shot on top of braid backing. We change out the top shot for each new guest arrival to make sure it is always perfect. Our rods are all custom made Rods by Dru, which are perfectly tuned for the chair or stand up fishing depending on what the angler prefers. For spinning tackle, we have Shimano Saragosa 10 000 spinning reels spooled with 65lb power pro braid. This is paired with a Shimano Terez 7ft medium heavy spinning rod which is an absolutely amazing all round setup that can be used for making long casts at those tuna or Mahi. It is also a great setup for jigging for snapper and Almaco jacks on the reefs.
The run to the fishing grounds is only about twenty minutes depending on the fishing. If the bite moves further offshore so does the fleet.
The run to the fishing grounds is only about twenty minutes depending on the fishing. If the bite moves further offshore so does the fleet.
We encourage guests to bring their favorite toys and if you would like any recommendations on color, sizes of lures, or anything else please email our fishing director
On our 30’ Contender, we allow no more than four anglers per boat. Please note this number includes children over the age of 5 years old.
We have a buddy fishing system where we can help pair anglers to fish. Please let reservations know and they will put you in touch with fellow anglers looking for a fishing buddy.
Please check out our fishing calendar.
Most definitely yes.
No fishing license is required for recreational sportfishing in Bahamas.
Your day starts at 6:45am with a knock on the door and wakeup call with coffee s Lines up at 3:00pm and boats head to the lodge for the afternoon.
How physically demanding are the trips?
Bahamas is well-known for its calm seas, so it is not physically demanding. The mates are there to provide you with assistance of getting in and out of vessels and will welcome you on board every morning. We have had children as young as ages10 years old aboard our fleet reeling in billfish!
We always encourage anglers to take photos of your catch and the crews can most definitely help you with this. With billfish we do not take them out of the water and so we take shots of them still in the water for conservation purposes. The crews are trained in this technique. We also have a professional videographer and photographer who can be hired to come out on the boat with you to capture the special moments.
All billfish strictly catch and release. Tuna Mahi, Cubera Snapper, Bluefin Trevally, Tarpon and certain species of Grouper are also 100% catch and release. We pride ourselves in our conservation efforts and our catch and release policies.
We ask that guests do not give fish to the crews as we feed our guests and our 100 staff. If there is extra fish our Dock Master and Fishing Director give employees fish to take home depending on reports received from the kitchen. We also donate fish to the village when we have more than we need.
Boat crews are tipped at the end of the last fishing day. For our standard crew, one captain and one mate, the recommended amount is $100 to $150 per day per boat. For our larger boat crews with two mates, $150 to $200 per boat per day is recommended.