While on Abaco for the month of November, I wanted to spend some time focusing on the southern end of the island. So, I went looking for a place to stay that allowed quick access to the Bight of Robinson, Cherokee Sound, Casurina Point and all points south.
Bahamas Backroad Villa
We found the perfect spot, Bahama’s Backroad Villa. The home is perfectly located, directly on Little Harbour and across the road from the Bight of Robinson. Comes equipped with kayaks, that are perfect for the Bight, fully outfitted kitchen and can sleep a pile of people, a perfect spot for a guys fishing group.
Villa Deck
We fished the Bight of Robinson for a couple of days, hit nearby Cherokee Sound to throw flies at the PhD bones that live there and caught some beautiful fish off the beach at Casurina Point. Looking at Google Earth you can see that the Bight of Robinson is huge along with the connected creek systems, making it an ideal target for multiple days of fishing. Behind the barrier cays and throughout the creek systems lie countless bonefish that move in and out with the tidal flow. There are certain flats that obviously get fished more than others as the fish seem to know a poor presentation when they see one and other more remote flats, where the fish are eager to eat anything that moves.
Cherokee Sound Monster
The interspersed turtlegrass/sand flats of the Bight itself shouldn’t be overlooked as there are large numbers of schooling bones throughout the entire Bight. At low tide the fish move out of the creek/mangroves and hold in the shallow water of the Bight. When I was there in November we spent a couple of days exploring the area, fishing some, but paddling a lot, getting to know the Bight as best we could and the patterns of the fish. Even with all the time put in “exploring” we still managed to catch 8-12 fish a piece each day.
Just down the road is Cherokee Sound and for those of you who have fished there, you know what I mean ……….about those fish.
The Bight
They get pressured and can be tough. We ended up getting our fish, but it takes a little more finesse then your average bonefish. Very long leaders, lots of fluorocarbon and small weightless/weedless flies in the turtle grass. As the tide moved in and the turtle grass became to deep, we moved onto the bright white sand flats, there was a whole lot of kneeling, side armed casts and generally trying to be as unobtrusive as possible. All great fun and even more of a trophy when you get one.
Opposite Cherokee Sound is Casuriana Point, a truly magnificent beach that the fish love. The beach extends south for miles providing lots of room and places to fish, or just walk if you need a little “me” time.
Pete’s Pub
Little Harbour itself is an idyllic setting and a nice spot to visit even as a tourist. Pete’s Pub is the place to go at the end of the day for a beer and dinner, and take some time to visit the Gallery next door, home to the late sculptor, Randolph Johnson.
Can’t imagine a better place then Bahama’s Backroad Villa for the DIY fisherman. All the amenities you need including kayaks and direct access to some of the Bahamas greatest walk and wade fishing.
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