There has been a great response to the Do It Yourself Bonefishing Sweepstakes, with thousands of entries. Since we are approaching the halfway point in the contest I thought this would be a good time to tell everyone a little more about what to expect if you win the Grand Prize…………..a one week bonefishing trip to the Long Island Bonefishing Lodge (air fare not included). The lodge is owned and operated by Nevin (Pinky) Knowles and his sister Darlene. Located at Deadman’s Cay it is the perfect jumping off point to fish the abandoned salt ponds and spectacular ocean flats. There are more places to fish here then you can cover in a lifetime. The Long Island Bonefish Lodge’s facilities are some of the best on the island offering spacious and well equipped duplex style bungalows only steps away from the main lodge building. Located right beside the water, there is nothing finer than wondering out onto the deck with a cold drink and gazing across the water to the flat you are going to fish the next day. The meals are spectacular (speaking from experience) with plenty of local delicacies like conch, grouper, snapper and lobster throughout the week. The style of fishing can be whatever you want it to be. The lodge offers fully guided weeks, a simple DIY experience or what Long Island Bonefishing Lodge is famous for, the Assisted DIY Program. With the “Assisted” program each angler rides out to a pre-selected flat by boat with a guide. The guide drops you off and instructs you on how to fish the location, which direction to walk, where the fish will likely be, all based on the tide and conditions at the time. At noon, the anglers are picked up, brought lunch and moved to a different area for the afternoon fish. The magic of the Assisted DIY Program is you have the mobility of a boat, the experience of a guide and the freedom to fish on your own. The perfect combination for those fishermen interested in trying DIY fishing. Additionally, during the week (Nov 16 – 23) I will lead a discussion each evening on different elements of DIY fishing. The subjects will include equipment and setup, flies, knots, stalking and wading, “How To See Bonefish” and tactics. It promises to be a great week and I look forward to fishing with the Grand Prize winner!
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