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The marls...mention these two words to the experienced flats fisherman and be prepared to see his eyes light up as he begins a discourse that usually begins with "A maze of seemingly endless turtle grass sand flats..." and often ends with "virtually unexplored and unfished." If you are new to Great Abaco Island, the marls occupy 400 square miles of the central mid-section of the island's unihabited west coast. It is an area of twisted mangroves, countless unnamed islands and endless acres of unspoiled flats filled with unintiated and very cooperative bonefish...certainly, to our minds, an area that no serious flats fisherman should ignore.
But what is perhaps most amazing about the marls is not their immensity, but that despite considerable attention from the angling community, much of the marls remains unexplored and unfished. The marls have been nibbled at from the north, and gently prodded from the south and the middle. But the great interior has remained virtually untouched. This is due primarily to the remote and very shallow topography of the area. Because much of the marl's 400 square miles are less than one foot deep, modern, shallow-draft, flats boats are essential to access this interior. Conventional skiffs simply draw too much water and risk becoming high and dry in this extensive maze.
Enter Banyan Beach Bonefishing and head guide Joe Pritchard. Armed with modern flats boats that can be poled in five inches of water, run in about ten inches and can get up on a plane in a little over a foot of water, Joe and his cadre of experienced guides can now explore the most remote reaches of this legendary area... the Marls of Abaco. Each boat has a casting platform with a hassle-free flush deck and a poling platform. They run new outboard motors with tilt and trim plates. All this combined with strong push poles and it is safe to say that the Banyan Beach Bonefishing guides have all the necessary equipment to explore this area in comfort and safety.
The guides we employ at Treasure Cay are very experienced and professional. They know their waters exceptionally well and understand fly fishermen. They are great at finding fish and their ability to spot fish is amazing.
Banyan Beach Bonefishing Club is located on the outskirts of lovely Treasure Cay. Treasure Cay is a civilized place far from civilization. Located in the heart of Abaco, it is far away from the hustle and bustle of commercial resort areas yet easy to reach by plane or boat. Treasure Cay is an out-island paradise. The club is situated on what National Geographic Magazine calls "one of the world's ten best beaches." This beach boasts three miles of powder-soft, white sand framed by turquoise and azure blue waters. The club completed a $240,000 renovation in 1999 and now offers excellent poolside accommodations for up to 8 fishermen. These beautifully appointed, luxury condominiums sleep two to four guests each. Delicious meals are served in your condo or if you want to sample local restaurants, vouchers are available. Within a short walk is a liquor store, dental clinic, physician's office, post office, bank, beauty parlor and, of course, the spectacular beach.
For the non-fisherman, there is always plenty to do. Treasure Cay offers sailing, wind surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, beach combing, golf and tennis. Or take the ferry to the old loyalist village of Green Turtle Cay for lunch and shopping.
Banyan Beach Club has everything a true island paradise should offer: a beautiful beach, excellent accommodations, pristine flats, new boats, and wonderfully friendly and outgoing people. Banyan Beach has become one of the top bonefish lodges in the Bahamas and is a perfect spot for families and non-fishing companions too.
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| Night/fishing days |
Double Occupancy
2 per room/boat |
Double Occupancy
2 per room/1 per boat |
Single Occupancy
2 per room/1 per room/boat |
| 3 nights 2 days |
$1,160.00 |
$1,460.00 * |
$1,890.00 |
| 4 nights 3 days |
$1,550.00 |
$1,960.00 * |
$2,590.00 |
| 5 nights 4 days |
$1,940.00 |
$2,460.00 * |
$3,290.00 |
| 6 nights 5 days |
$2,330.00 |
$2,960.00 * |
$3,990.00 |
| 7 nights 6 days |
$2,720.00 |
$3,460.00 * |
$4,690.00 |
| Extra night/day fishing |
$390.00 |
$500.00 * |
$700.00 |
| Extra night/no fishing |
$225.00 |
$225.00 |
$380.00 |
* This price is for the one fisherman when two people are staying in a condo and one is fishing and one is not. Or, two people staying in the same condo, each fishing one person per boat. If one is not fishing, that person would pay the "Extra night/no fishing" cost of $215.00 per night.
A 50% deposit is required to hold dates and the balance is due 30 days prior to arrival. If time permits and you wish to fish a half day on your day of arrival or departure, add $90.00 per person double or $180.00 single, payable upon request. Rates include transportation to and from the airport, all meals, luxury accommodations, and all cost of fishing (boat, gas and guide). Extras could include tips for the fishing guides, car rental, golf cart rental, motor scooter rental, golf course fees, pleasure boat rental, scuba diving and alcoholic beverages.
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Terms and Conditions
Your reservation requires a one half (50%) deposit
to hold your space. This deposit is due within 14 days of your booking space.
This deposit is non-refundable, but can be applied to a future trip in any following
12 month period. Final payment must be made 60 days in advance of the start
of your trip. Credit cards are accepted; however, there will be a 4% service
charge for the use of a credit card.
Gorsuch Outfitters acts only as agents for contractors or owners and outfitters,
airlines, charter air, and ground transportation carriers or other services.
Payment of funds for fishing and other Gorsuch Outfitters trips shall be deemed
acceptance and consent of the following conditions. Gorsuch Outfitters or
any of its affiliates or associated companies shall not be held liable for any
loss or damages howsoever caused or arising from services provided by hotels
or lodges, outfitters, guides, means of transportation or other services. Baggage
and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the traveling client at
all times.
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