Tiamo Resort

Andros Island is the largest island in the Bahamian archipelago. Andros Island is really a collection of many smaller islands. The larger north and south islands are split by three shallow bights that completely bisect the landmass. These bights carve the island's midsection into a jumbled maze of smaller mangrove cays creating one of the best and most extensive bonefish habitats anywhere in the world. The island's east side fronts the deep blue "Tongue of the Ocean" and along with the three bights, contains some of the most productive, yet heavily fished, flats in the world. All of the villages, roads, ports and, not surprisingly, bonefish resorts lie on this east shore of Andros Island.

The experienced Andros angler can't help but see that the west side of Andros holds all the intrigue and probably the biggest and least experienced bonefish. The better fishing lodges on Andros, including Tranquility Hill, Moxey's Bonefish Lodge and Bair Bahamas recognized this too and subsequently made concerted efforts to get their fishermen to this deserted west side. To fish the west side meant longer skiff rides, but the chance to explore this vast, roadless, uninhabited maze of twisted mangroves and white sand flats cushioned the ride, so to speak. But the ride still took time... time that cut into precious fishing hours. But this was just the way it was... to fish the west side meant shorter days and longer rides.If you look at a map of Andros, you'll see that the shortest way to the west side is through the South Bight. But until recently, there were few facilities from which to base a trip into the southwest side of Andros and absolutely no facilities that provided any level of comfort or ambiance. So we were delighted to learn that an absolutely lovely small resort was recently built in the South Bight. A resort that not only provides great fishing to serious anglers, but is ideal for many couples. This may be the dedicated angler's dream come true - great fishing on pristine white sand flats and all the amenities to please discriminating non-angling family and friends.Guests at the new Tiamo Resort are housed in classic private bungalows perched above a beautiful white sand beach. All bungalows come with king-size beds (two twins optional) and have private bathrooms with great showers. Daily sumptuous candlelight dinners are served on white linen tablecloths in a lovely dining room. Non-anglers have the use of kayaks, sailboats and snorkeling equipment. Daily nature walks take in the island's sights or one can venture to the blue holes for snorkeling. These non- angling amenities make Tiamo a perfect destination for couples... while one partner may be fishing, the other can be off exploring, snorkeling or simply relaxing on the beach. Tiamo is so off the beaten path that it is reached only by water taxi... there are no roads or cars to sully your experience.Tiamo Resort has two, brand new Action Craft flats skiffs (one with a 115 HP and one with a 75 HP... both four stroke Suzuki engines). With these boats you can quickly get through the South Bight all the way to the unexplored west side where a double-digit bone is always a real possibility. Along with new boats and motors, Tiamo has hired experienced bonefish guides including Ornald "Shine" Green, Stanley "Jolly Boy" Forbes and Marvin Miller who will work hard to make your day a success. These guides know the South Bight well and are exploring the island's west side with clients. Tiamo is not a high-capacity bonefishing lodge. It is highly unlikely that any more than six bonefishermen will be at the lodge at any time during your stay.While Tiamo is a perfect spot for couples who seek romantic private lodging, abundant watersports, and unlimited peace and quiet, Tiamo may also be just right for small groups of dedicated anglers who want white sand flats out the front door and access to the remote, " big fish" flats on the west side of Andros. At Tiamo, you'll sacrifice nothing in the way of comfort or ambiance and it all comes at a very reasonable price! So if you have a few days or a few weeks, let us help you discover a classic Bahama's hideaway.

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