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Acklins Island is becoming one of the premier destinations for world-class bonefishing.
Relatively undiscovered it is an angler’s dream. The fishery is nearly untouched because there is no tourism except for sport fishing on the island, the islands remote location and the limited air schedule.
The tidal flats and creeks of Acklins are a fisherman’s paradise. Acklins Island’s expansive flats offer anglers everything they seek in the Bahamas. The flats are vast, the waters are generally smooth and you can fish the area year-round within minutes of the lodge. Because of the southern location of Acklins Island the weather patterns are very favorable and cold fronts tend to pass around the island.
Are you ready to get ripped? The average bonefish caught is 3-4 pounds and they are hard-core reel screamers. You will get shots at 6 -10 pound fish on a daily basis. The largest recorded fish caught by a Grey’s Point guest is 16 pounds. Singles, cruising groups and tailing fish are abundant. There are excellent numbers of fish and it is not unusual on some flats to see 3 – 4 groups of 50 - 200 tailing fish in a group at one time.
Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn location is at the center of the fishery. The numerous flats directly in front of your room are some of the best the island has to offer and they are but 100 feet from your room. In addition to Bonefishing, deep-sea and reef fishing trips are available and trips can be booked on our 23 foot sportfisherman boat. Bonefish are the primary target but other fish available include shark, barracuda, jacks, permit and tarpon. Offshore you can fish for grouper, snapper, yahoo, tuna, dorado and mackerel.
Whether you are a first time fisherman or an experienced saltwater angler everyone can experience this unique fishery. Searching for quantity or quality -- we have it all!
Location:
Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn is located less than 20 miles from Acklins Island airport at Spring Point in the heart of the flats fishing. Acklins Island, Bahamas is about an hour air time south from Nassau.
Inclusions:
All package include fishing, lodging, meals, soft beverages and taxi to and from the Acklins Island Spring Point airport.
Check our website for currrent rates and packages. click here Accomodations:
Accommodations and Facilities
Individuals, small groups, families or corporate groups are welcome at Grey’s Point Bonefishing Inn. Six (6) rooms accommodate up to 12 persons. By limiting the number of guests to 12 this assures fisherman the personal service and quality fishing Grey’s Point Inn is known for.
Each room contains two large double beds, Satellite TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, private bathroom, desk/fly tying desk. Rooms are cleaned daily with fresh towels and linens. Laundry services are available upon request.
The main lodge contains the kitchen, dining room, lounge / TV - conversation area and game area that includes a full size pool table.
Meals
Shirley Williamson is the chef and meals are prepared Bahamian style. All seafood is caught locally and prepared Bahamian style. Dinners differ every day. During your stay main course entrees may include: baked and stewed chicken, conch and lobster salad, lobster in the shell, conch fritters, conch stew, baked and boiled grouper and snapper. All dinners will have either rice or baked potatoes, steamed vegetables, and fruit. Desserts are always a treat and reflect the Bahamian style cooking.
Box lunches include sandwiches or tortilla wraps, bottled water, pop, cookies, snacks and fruit. Breakfasts include fresh fruit, juice and toast every morning and a choice of eggs, bacon, pancakes, oatmeal, grits or cold cereals. Transportation:
Transporation to and from Acklins Island is not included.
The major transportation hub in the Bahamas is the city of Nassau. From Nassau book a flight on Bahamasair, the major air carrier for the Bahamas, tel: (242-377–5505) 1–800–937-4477. You can book an electronic ticket online at www.bahamasair.com
Flight from the West coast of the United States can appear to take a while because of the time zone changes. There is a 3-hour difference from the West coast. Make your plane reservations well in advance of your booking dates to insure your dates and schedule.
The airport on Acklins Island is called Spring Point. Bahamasair flies to Spring Point on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The flight departs Nassau at 9:15 am. Departure time from Spring Point is 10:20 am. The flight is 1 hour. Round trip airfare from Nassau to Spring Point is $210. Your will go through airport security for travel within the Bahamas, so get to the airport early.
Season:
Our fishing season is all year. Equipment Used:
Flyfishing
Rods
The ideal rod is an 8 wt. This will effectively handle most conditions and have the power to cast into a stiff breeze if need be. A 7 wt is a little light and tends to stress the fish. An excellent first or second rod is a 9 wt.
Reels
Reels should be saltwater reels that can hold a full fly line and 200 yards of 20lb backing. Reels with a high quality and smooth drags are essential. We recommend that you bring an extra line, rod and reel.
Fly Lines
A weight-forward floating saltwater bone line is ideal. Trout lines get way too limp in the warm salt water and will not cast properly. Carry at least one extra line – just in case!
Leader and Tippet
A tapered 8-9 foot leader is recommended with 10 and 12 lb tippets.
Flies
Matching the fly’s overall color to that of the bottom is important. For a week’s fishing consider taking 3-5 dozen of the flies listed below. Most should be #4 and #6 with some #8 for really spooky fish. Include eyeless, bead eyes and some lead eyes. You will need flies that are un-weighted, slightly weighted and a few heavy. We recommend that you pinch down the barbs on your flies.
Recommended colors include pink, brown (different shades), and white. Must have flies include: Clouser, Gotcha, Crazy Charlies, Puffs, Bunny Bones, and Shrimp.
Permit
You will see a Permit occasionally. Ideally a 9 or 10 wt fly rod and crab-imitation fly patters in sizes #2 to 1-0, the McCrab fly, Merkin crab, and the Raghead crab are all proven producers.
Spin Fishing
Rods
Rods should be 7-9 foot medium action spinning rods suited for 10 – 12 pound test main line.
Reels
Reels should be able to hold at least 200 yards of 10 or 12 pound test limp monofilament line. A smooth drag is essential.
Lure and Jigs
Popular jigs include 1/8 oz bucktail Gaines Phillips Wiggle Jigs in pink and tan, Spin Charlies in pink, white, brown and white/brown. Saltwater lead head 1/8 oz jigs attached to 2 inch or smaller soft plastic mister twister type grubs also work. Grub colors should include: white, pink, smoke, hot pink, brown and tan.
General Boat Gear
Good pair of polarized sunglasses
Long billed hat with a dark underside
Lightweight rain gear
Waterproof bag to put your extra gear in
Fanny pack for gear and drinking water for wading the flats
Wading boots
Insect repellent
Sun block
Extra hat and sunglasses
Basic fishing tools and gear
Rates:
Check our website for current rates and specials. click here Deposit:
A 50% deposit is due when you book your trip. A month prior to your visit the balance is required. Documentation required:
Passport
For limited stays a passport is not required with a return trip ticket - a birth certificate with a raised seal (notarized) and two forms of photo ID are. However, the best way to travel is with a passport.
Health Concerns
A vaccination against yellow fever is required ONLY if you are arriving from an infected area. No special shots are required. Other information:
Acklins Island is located about 250 miles southeast of Nassau in the southern Bahamas Archipelago. Acklins is a long, narrow, hilly island 50-plus miles long cut from limestone with incredible natural beauty. The best part of Acklins is its massive white sand flats that line the island's entire shores. There are flats everywhere you turn.
The Island is very remote and undeveloped. The population is around 500 people. Electrical service was installed and connected to local residents in the early 1990s. The major source of income for the island residents is commercial fishing and the harvest of Cascarilla bark which is used and an ingredient to flavor Campari liquor as well as the native Cascarilla liqueur, which is exported. There is a gas station, small food store, post office and some small local restaurants. Services are extremely limited on the island. There is some private land ownership but most of the island is crown land and generation property.
There are 10 small settlements. The largest settlement, Salina Point, has 100 residents and is located at the southern end of Acklins Island.
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