ANDROS BONEFISH GUIDES BONEFISH BRADLEY I'm Bonefish Bradley and I'll provide you with the necessary information to help you understand Andros as an out-island, very pleasantly different from Nassau, and the spectacular bonefishing we have here. Below you'll find suggestions on: what to bring for tackle, for bonefish and other species ('cuda, shark, tarpon, permit), proper clothing , seasonal weather , local hotels and rentals, native and commercial resources on the Islands (Andros is one island divided into three by big rivers or "creeks"), I have pictures , and charter rates below and listings of local resources, and other sites of interest to the visitor and sportsman alike. For more info, go to my website JOLLY BOY GUIDES In South Andros, Jolly Boy guides do both deep sea fishing and bonefishing. If you are planning to fish or dive in South Andros, the use of a good guide is essential. Our experienced guides are thoroughly familiar with our waters and, under optimum conditions, will spot a bonefish as far as three hundred feet away. Cast to Bonefish or Tarpon on the flats and bights or fish offshore for Barracuda, Mahi Mahi (April), Wahoo (April) and other BIG fish. Whether you are a fly fishing or a spin fishing person, be sure to bring all the gear you intend to use as there are no tackle or fly shops in Andros. Click here for a list of recommended tackle and other incidentals GEAR TO BRING If you're heading to Andros in pursuit of bonefish, don't leave home without any of this fishing gear. Fly rods: The recommended weight is 8 to 9, with a large arbor reel and plenty of backing, in case you hook into a big bonefish. Bring a spare rod, too: medium, saltwater. Spinning rods: There's no official recommendation, but you'll want one that can handle 8- to 10-pound test line-and about 200 yards of it. Flies: Any shrimp patterns will do in Andros. Also pack Deceiver and Clouser minnow patterns. Lures: The Andros Island Bonefish Club recommends 1/8-ounce to 1/2-ounce jigs in pink, tan, white/ brown and sand/brown. For grubs, it recommends white, yellow, chartreuse, pink and yellow pearl. Terminal Tackle: If you're bait fishing with shrimp or small crabs, bring #4 hooks. Also bring extra fly lines and a selection of knotless tapered leaders from nine to 12 feet.