While we are in Limbo waiting to see how the final Bahamian Legislation looks, booking your winter trip to the Bahamas is a bit of a crap shoot. And if you do book, what terms should you be negotiating in case the effect of the final legislation is not suitable for the style of trip you have planned. If you are going to a Bahamian owned lodge, obviously no issue, DIY people are certainly standing on shaky ground and other lodges are hopefully in the clear. But Vince Tobia of Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters has put together a Planning Pledge that makes great sense. Seems to me this is the kind of booking terms anyone should be asking for under the circumstances. Here is Vince’s approach to protecting those anglers that book Great Inagua through him. “There has a been a lot of ominous talk about the new proposed Bahamas fishing regulations. Some people are forecasting an end to DIY bonefishing for all who love to visit the Bahamas. I remain hopeful that reasonable regulations, in the form of affordable license fees, will be put in place which will allow everyone to continue to enjoy all that the Bahamas has to offer. However, Because of the uncertainty surrounding these new proposed fishing regulations, we will be implementing a new policy until everything is cleared up. For anyone wishing to visit the Bahamas this fall, or in 2016, and reserve space on Great Inagua at Inagua Outback Lodge, we will hold your deposit and final payment in the United States until the start of your trip. Our Bahamian partner has agreed to forgo receiving the usual deposit and final payment until after the start of the trip. This will reserve your spot. If The new regulations outlaw DIY fishing, we will issue you a full refund of your trip costs. Period. No fees. All of your $ will be refunded to you. (Excluding airfare and any Nassau expenses incurred) This is our pledge to you at Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters. “ Vince Tobia
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