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TRANSPORTATION TO
NASSAU |
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Direct Flights to Nassau |
Airlines |
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 Atlanta |
DL |
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Charlotte |
US |
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Cincinnati |
DL |
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Ft. Lauderdale |
AA, CO, NK, UP |
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Memphis (seasonal) |
NW |
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Miami |
AA, CO, UP |
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New York JFK |
B6 |
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New York LaGuardia |
CO, DL, NK |
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Newark |
US |
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Orlando |
AA, CO, DL, NK |
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Philadelphia |
US |
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Code Airline
AA American
B6 Jet Blue
CO Continental
DL Delta
NK Spirit
NW Northwest
UP Bahamas Air
US US Airways
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Phone
(800) 433-7300 www.aa.com
(800) 538-2583 www.jetblue.com
(800) 231-0856 www.continental.com
(800) 221-1212 www.delta.com
www.spiritair.com
(800) 447-4747 www.nwa.com
(800) 222-4262 www.bahamasair.com
(800) 662-1015 www.usairways.com
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GETTING FROM NASSAU TO ANDROS |
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Nassau to San Andros Airport |
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Western Air |
(242) 377-2222 www.WesternAirBahamas.com |
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Downtown Nassau to Morgans Bluff by Ferry |
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Bahamas Ferries |
(242) 323-2166
or 323-2165 www.BahamasFerries.com |
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Note: There
are four airports on Andros. Be sure to book only to San
Andros airport (SAQ) on North Andros. You will have to call Western Air directly
to book your flight and will not be able to purchase Western Air tickets
through other airlines or your travel agent. There is one
morning and one afternoon flight from Nassau to San Andros
daily.
You
can also catch a charter flight usually without
reservation from Nassau to San Andros in the morning or
late afternoon that will carry four anglers and their gear
for about $200-$250. Seeing the Joulters from the air is
something you'll not forget and worth the "price of
admission". You will have to take a short cab ride to the
charter terminal from the regular terminal.
Charter airlines and pilots can provide some alternatives
from Ft. Lauderdale to Andros but they
charge by the plane, not the person, so having about four
people makes it fairly reasonable.
You can fly from Ft
Lauderdale Executive Airport, which is about a 20 minute
cab ride from Ft Lauderdale International Airport,
directly to San Andros. Watch weight requirements as it
usually takes a 6-person plane to handle four men and all
their gear. Email us if you're interested in this option.
Bahamas Ferries operates
high speed catamaran vehicle and passenger ferries from
Potters Cay in Nassau (under Paradise Island Bridges) to Morgans Bluff on North Andros, which is just down the beach, several days
a week. Check their website for schedules. The trip is a
couple of hours long, and unless the weather is quite
rough, the trip can be very enjoyable. You'll travel on
either the SeaWind (extremely large comfortable and
air-conditioned) or SeaLink. BE CERTAIN you book for North
Andros, Morgans Bluff - not Fresh Creek.
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PASSPORTS, VISA'S and HEALTH CERTIFICATES |
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To enter the Bahamas you will need a Passport and a government issued ID, drivers license, etc.
As of December 31, 2006, a valid passport is also required for
U.S. citizens when returning to the U.S. You will not need a Visa, shots or
a Health Certificate. There is a $15 departure tax to leave Nassau so if you have spent all your money,
you'll just have to stay and become a bonefish bum!
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MONEY, CREDIT CARDS, and ATM's |
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US money is
accepted everywhere here, dollar for dollar in Nassau and on Andros. Credit cards are accepted in VERY few places on Andros but there is an ATM
machine nearby. Bring your cash in 20's not 100's as most
purchases will be small and large bills can present a problem at
small stores. Keep an eye out for Bahamian dimes as they have a
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FISHING
TACKLE |
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Most anglers prefer 8-weight or 9-weight rods for the Bonefish, 9
or 10 weights for the big Barracuda and 12-weights for the
Tarpon. Robust saltwater reels are a must. A 150 yard run by a
hot bonefish has been the undoing of many a cheap reel. Long
casts and casts that can penetrate into the wind dictate using
dedicated Bonefish and Tarpon lines that are made to remain stiff
in hot temperatures. For leaders we recommend 10 foot/10 pound to
12 foot/12 pound for the bonefish and 20 pound with 80 shock tips
for the Tarpon. You can use the same Bonefish leaders on the
Barracuda but add on a wire tip section.
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FLIES |
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Some of our favorite flies are the traditional Bonefish
Charlie's, Clousers, and Gotcha's with some lesser known Squimps,
Pink Mini-Puffs, Bonecrushers, and Bunny Gotchas in sizes 4
through 6 or 8. Bring mostly bead-chained eyes. Having a
huge selection of flies is not normally necessary but you should
choose flies that give you a range of bright to subtle colors in
all sink rates. A good rule of thumb is that depending on
whatever water depth you are fishing that the time to sink is
approximately two seconds. Tying your flies
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OTHER THINGS NOT TO FORGET |
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A couple of small hand towels for cleaning your glasses after
each run in the boat, a one-use underwater camera to carry while
wading, an extra hat (just in case), a good, waterproof sunscreen
like Waterbabies, bug repellant for mosquitoes at night
sometimes, light-colored clothing for wading (bonefish can see
dark objects up through the water), a waterproof bag, and a
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THINGS TO DO FOR THE NON-ANGLER |
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The cottage is a two-minute walk to a beautiful beach. There is
good snorkeling and sunbathing at your fingertips. You can
snorkel the ocean Blue Hole in Conch Sound or find a young person
in Evans Town to walk you to the mysterious Evans Cave and Blue
Hole (explored by Jacques Cousteau). Two bicycles are available
for your use. Our taxi driver, Alan Russell, can be hired for
half or full day tours of Andros Island. There are original straw
baskets and wood carvings to purchase in Red Bays, the only
settlement on the wild west side of Andros. Red Bays is
also the home of the sponging Industry. You can also visit
other Blue Holes and Captain Morgans's Cave. On a full day trip
you can tour the Androsia Batik Factory. Rental cars are also
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