BILLFISH INVITATIONAL AUCTION ITEM: “Abaco Turtle Bones” Bahamas Bonefishing Adventure

Everyone knows the Abacos are a long chain of islands that stretch across the Northern Bahamas –  a lot of rock outcroppings, some infrequent settlements, miles of powder white beaches and a whole lot of world class bonefish flats.  Welcome to the Abacos! This special vacation package offers four nights of dockage, five nights of luxurious accommodations and two days on some of the best bonefish flats to be found in the world.

Start and end your sojourn with two nights free dockage at the beautiful Old Bahama Bay, located at West End, Grand Bahama Island, your main waypoint of entry to the Abacos, and a legendary bonefish destination.  Break out the fly rod and practice up for the adventure ahead…..

From Old Bahama Bay, head east towards at the renowned Green Turtle Club, established in 1964 on picturesque Green Turtle Cay, enjoying a two night stay in a Superior Deluxe room.    Honoring the tradition of old English-Bahamian hospitality, the Club offers a quality of service and attention to detail that is no longer commonplace, finding a perfect combination of Out Island relaxation and sophisticated comfort. While in residence, you’ll enjoy a complimentary candlelight dinner overlooking White Sound Harbour , or if you prefer, inside in the elegant formal dining room.

From the Green Turtle ferry dock, make your way by cab from Treasure Cay to Marsh Harbour,  where you’ll be met by Captain Clint Kemp, partner, manager and chef extraordinaire of the Black Fly Bonefish Club, who will escort you and a companion to the southern reaches of  Great Abaco Island for a three night, two day bonefishing bonanza.  Spend two nights at the Black Fly Bonefish Club, the newest bonefishing lodging venture of flyfishing guru and Bonefish Bimini  partner, Vaughn Conchran, and your third night at theAbaco Lodge, the newest property owned and managed by the luxury Argentine flyfishing operator, Nervous Waters.

Your relaxing evenings will be punctuated by two days of world class backcountry fishing in the prized fishing grounds of Abaco, including Moore’s Island and Gorda Key, with a half dozen distinct zones for non-stop, weather proof fishing action. Vaughn Cochran’s come a long way from his days playing bass guitar for Jimmy Buffet at night and fishing the flats of Key West by days.  He’ll tell you hands down this area of the Abacos is second to none for great bonefishing and permit action, although famed outdoor angler and photographer Pat Ford will tell you Bimini is without question the best for taking permit on fly…Sounds like Vaughn’s a winner either way.

Donated by Old Bahama Bay Resort, Green Turtle Club, Vaughn Cochran/Clint Kemp of Black Fly Bonefish Club and Nervous Waters/Abaco Lodge

AUCTION INFORMATION:

Tickets to nightly events of the inaugural 2011 Billfish Invitational are available for $150/pp.  Price includes cocktails, dinner and participation in the auction and award presentations.

On-site auction is Thursday, May 19th at the Bimini Big Game Club. Online bids accepted through Midnight, Wednesday, May 18.

Please contact Capt. Ned Stone (nstone@guyharveyoutpost.com) for details.