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Subscriber-Written Fishing Trip Report
Tim Marks fishing trip to Tiamo Resorts
in Bahamas Andros Island.
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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2883 |
How
Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
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October 4, 2001 to October 14, 2001 |
| Place
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Bahamas Andros Island. - Water: South Bight, West side and surrounding area. |
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| OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
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| Outfitter
(or lodge): |
Tiamo Resorts. Driggs Hill, Andros Island, Bahamas. Tel. 242-357-2489. E-mail: bill@tiamoresorts.com, Web: www.tiamoresorts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jason Duncomb and Gary Francis |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
David Bendix, Buccaneer Travel. 1407 Grizzly Court. Yreka, CA, 96097. Tel. 530-842-6355. Fax 530-842-4534. E-mail: david@buccaneertravel.com, Web: www.buccaneertravel.com |
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Fly Shop(s): |
N/A
N/A |
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| DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
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| Species
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Bonefish - Availability: Average |
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Tarpon - Availability: Scarce |
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Barracuda - Availability: Scarce |
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Shark - Availability: Average |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
Averaged eight to ten bonefish per day (one boat, two anglers). Best fish nine pounds. Had sharks to 25 pounds and barracuda to 10 pounds. Did not hook any tarpon. |
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of Fishing: |
Mostly fishing from flats boats. Some wading available. Also possible to self-guide using a kayak (weather permitting). |
| Equipment
Used: |
Nine weight rods for bonefish, floating lines. 11 weight for other species, intermediate line. |
| Flies
Used: |
Variety of bonefish patterns. Light flies for bonefish special for tailing. Various gotcha's ,clousres and slamaroo for deeper water. |
| Description
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| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
Several windy days reduced catches. Majority of bonefish were on deep flats fairly close to ocean. Few fish in back country. |
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| SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
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| Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
Knowledge
of Water: |
Good |
| Quality
of Accommodation: |
Excellent |
General
Fishing Knowledge: |
Fair |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Ability
to Communicate: |
Fair |
| Overall
Service: |
Excellent |
Overall
Personality: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Le Air Charter from Nassau and British Airways. |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
9 |
| Airline
Comments: |
Charter service was very good (arranged by Buccaneer). Flew British Airways from London which was above average. |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
No serious problems. Guides need a bit of training. Recent rain meant plenty of mosquitos. |
| Highlights
of the Trip: |
Lodge is outstanding with superb food and plenty to do for non-anglers. |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
$2,195 for seven nights, six days fishing. |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Good bonefishing, lack of angler pressure and wonderful lodge with outstanding service. Nothing was too much trouble. Could reduce cost by self-guiding on some days. |
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There Non-Fishing Activities? |
Yes |
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So, What Are They? |
Snorkelling, swimming, kayaking and various guided trips available (most at no extra cost). |
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| SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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Name: |
Tim Marks |
| Contact
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Tel. 011-1285-771199 - Amber Barn, Poole Keyness, Cironcester, Glos, UK GL7 6EA - E-mail: timmarks@madasafish.com |
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