BIMINI BONEFISHING As superb as the deep-sea fishing is off Bimini, the bonefishing is no less remarkable. It’s not due to the Gulf Stream this time, but Bimini’s other dramatic natural feature – hundreds of square miles of flats washed by Perrier-clear shallows. How good is the sport? Suffice to say, four out of the six I.G.F.A. (International Game Fish Association) World Bonefish Records (13-16 pounds) have been set in these waters. Those in search of fly fishing’s ultimate challenge (the bonefish is considered the finest fighting fish pound for pound), can sign up for an hour’s instruction, a half-day, or full-day with boat, guide and gear. The season runs all year round. Ebbie's Bonefish Club This is a new bonefishing operation offering lodging and guiding.....the casual 5 room lodge is located in Bailey Town, just behind Tiger's Den, a popular hangout in Porgy Bay. Rooms have 2 beds, private bath, TV, minifrig, microwave and coffee pot. Bonefish Ebbie (Ebenezer David) is a highly recommended guide. Contact him at: 242-347-2053 at the lodge, cell is 242-359-8273. Bonefish Sam The most famous of Bimini's bonefish guides, Sam finds the fish, does the casting and just before the strike and the electrifying first run hands the rod to the client. With Bonefish Sam along anybody can catch bonefish. A 10-year-old boy went out with him several years ago and, after one of Sam's perfect casts, landed a world record 15-pounder. Of 468 bonefish caught on Bimini so far this year, Sam's boat has brought in 226. For more info, go HERE....... Ansil Saunders Phone: 242-347-2178, 242-464-5113 Tours to Bonefish Hole, Healing Hole, East Point, Creeks (mangroves) and Bimini Bay. Maximum of four (4) persons for $125.00. Raymond "Bonefish Ray" Pritchard Bailey Town, Bimini The Bahamas Phone: 242-347-2269 Mobile: 242-464-5772 VHF Channel: 68 Raymond "Bonefish Ray" Pritchard was born and raised on the island of Bimini and has 30 years of experience on the island's bone-fishing flats. He provides half-day and full-day bone-fishing trips, in addition to ecotours to the Healing Hole, Concrete Ship, Shark Mound and around the islands. Tommy Sewell Alice Town, Bimini The Bahamas The Bahamas Phone 242-347-3234 Tours and excursions include guided bone-fishing trips, visits to the island's historical attractions and ecotourism sites. Rates: Bonefishing Trips for up to two (2) persons - $250.00 for 1/2 day - $350.00 for a full day Tours to Healing Hole and Creeks (mangroves) The Bahamas Maximum of four (4) persons The Bahamas - $50.00 for 1st person - $35.00 each additional