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Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: cat island or long island?

Posted by: Jeff
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Date Posted: January 09, 2004 at 14:10:31
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: cat island or long island?

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Mike - If you get this before you leave, go bonefishing with Nathaniel Gilbert
in the southern part of the island. He's at Devils Point 973-621-2247. My
wife and I did great with him last April. Lot's of wading. We stayed at
Fernandez Bay Village which was awesome. Definitely go there for lunch, dinner,
or a drink. There's a fantastic creek system just south of there that has lots
of bones and cudas on a low tide and some cool blue hole snorkeling. We had a
couple wonderful days kayaking back in there. Also, the Hermitage is a
fantastic vista, make the trip, it's worth it. And check out the Bluebird
(little shack near New Bight) for dinner/lunch, great food.
We're looking at Long Island for this April. Possibly the Cape Santa Maria
Resort on the north end. Any suggestions?
Have a great time on cat.
Jeff

: : : : Greetings from Miane< we have been to Eleuthera several times and love
: it!
: : we
: : : : are looking to go to either Cat or Long Island? We love to snorkel and
: : : bonefish
: : : : -drink rum and eat conch. We usually rent a house for the week. Any
ideas
: : : would
: : : : be greatly appreciated. thanx!!
: : :
: : : If you are interested in snorkeling and bonefishing you might want to try
: : : Andros. There is a villa right on the Ocean in Fresh Creek called
Coakley
: : : House www.coakleyhouse.com. Central Andros has excellent bonefishing and
: the
: : : 3rd largest barrier reef in the world. Consequently, the have great
scuba
: : : diving and snorkeling. Also, there is plenty of rum and conch, but that
: goes
: : : without saying on all of the family islands ...
: :
: : We've been to Cat Island twice, and will be heading back again in January.
: : We've also been to Eleuthera. There's a big difference between the two.
: : I love to bonefish also. I found the bone fishing to be much better on Cat.
: The
: : fish see very little pressure, and as a result, are much easier to take.
: : However, Cat does not have the vast, endless flats found on other Bahamian
: : island. But rather small flats and mangroves located within the many creek
: and
: : estuary system on the island.
: : Unlike Eleuthera, Cat is very remote. Nothing to do other than bonefish,
hang
: : out on deserted beaches, swim, etc. Also, it merits mentioning that the
: rental
: : options on Cat are limited.
: : However, just like most of the Bahamas, the local people are wonderful.
Very
: : helpful, and easy to get along with. There is virtually no crime on Cat
: either.
: :
: : bobG
: Bob, My wife & I will be there in January for two weeks to bonefish & enjoy
the
: water. We also have been to Eleuthera 3 times, as well as many other Bahama
: Islands. We like to try new places so decided to try Cat Island. What
: suggestions do you have on which parts of the island are best for bonefish?
We
: are renting a house that comes with a vehicle. We like fishing on our own but
: may consider a guide for a few days? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks,
: Mike & Carole Sampson

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: cat island or long island? - Marcie 3-20-08
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