In a nation renowned for its bonefish—look at a Bahamian dime: there’s a pair of bonefish on the—Andros Island stands out. The largest island in the Bahamas, Andros boasts the most extensive and varietal shallow-water habitat, drawing anglers from around the world to the famed flats to pursue bonefish.
Bonefishing is as much hunting as fishing. Feeding in the shallows on a rising tide, or dropping off the flats as the tide goes out, these fish must know they are visible in the clear shallow waters. It takes a stealthy approach and a well-placed cast to fool them. Their wary nature, their long runs and astonishing speed provide one of the sport’s finest challenges.
Video diary of an Andros Island bonefish expedition
CREDITS
Photography: Josh VanPatter
Editing: Chris Balogh
Anglers: Tom Richardson, Jeff Weakley, Brent Brauner, Glenn Law
Capable Guidance: Shawn Riley, Glaister Wallace, Jacoy Minnis
Chief Cat Herder: Kate Monohan
Minister of Information: Peter Douglas
Spirtual Conveyance: Newton Hamilton
Director of Haberdashery: Brent Brauner, Columbia Sportswear
Minister of Creature Comforts: Jeff Birch and crew, Small Hope Bay Lodge
