Ft. Lauderdale, FL — August 30, 2012— Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts announced today that Blackly Lodge is the newest member of the its Expedition Properties Portfolio. The popular bonefishing lodge on …
Set a New World Record for Bonefish or Permit and Win a Week’s Stay For 2 ALICE TOWN, BIMINI-NOVEMBER 21, 2011-Management at the Bimini Big Game Club, a Guy Harvey Outpost Resort and Marina has …
The following article appeared in the Wednesday, July 20th edition of the Miami Herald. BY SUSAN COCKING BIMINI, Bahamas — If Pat Ford — an accomplished fly fisher and nature photographer from …
Journalists and Residents Mark The Occasion with Tournament and Parade ALICE TOWN, BIMINI—MARCH 7, 2011—In 1971 a Virginia Beach sportsman named Jerry Lavenstein and local Bimini bonefish guide Ansil …
A message from Vaughn Cochran, renowned artist, fly fishermen and conservationist: We’re having a parade on February 25th to celebrate the inaugural Bimini Bonefish Challenge tournament. And what’s …
Winning Submission Receives a Complimentary Two Night Stay at the Big Game Club ALICE TOWN, BIMINI—JANUARY 7, 2011—The Grey Ghosts of Bimini are beckoning! For those who love fishing skinny water and …
Below is a testimonial from a guest who recently stayed at the Big Game Club to do a little bonefishing with the Club’s backcountry outfitter, Bonefish Pursuits Bimini. Please read on – this …
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Set a New World Record for Bonefish or Permit and Win a Week's Stay For 2
ALICE TOWN, BIMINI-NOVEMBER 21, 2011-Management at the <a title="BBGC web site" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bimini Big Game Club</a>, a <a title="GHO web site" href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guy Harvey Outpost Resort and Marina</a> has created a novel challenge tied into their newly announced bonefish fishing travel package - break any world record in any line class for <a title="About bonefish" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonefish" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bonefish</a> or <a title="About permit" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permit_(fish)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">permit</a> on fly or spinning rod and win a week's all-inclusive stay for two!
<a title="About Bimini" href="http://www.bahamas.com/out-islands/bimini" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bimini</a>, located just less than 50 miles from Miami/Fort Lauderdale, is home to some 50 World Records, with four of those current world records being for bonefish/permit.
Perhaps the most remembered bonefish record was set in 1971 by Virginia Beach sportsman Jerry Lavenstein, who along with legendary guide Ansil Saunders landed a 16-pound, 3-ounce monster just some 300 yards from the
historic Big Game Club.
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Break Lavenstein's 40-year-old record - or any <a title="IGFA web site" href="http://www.igfa.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IGFA</a> registered record for Bonefish or Permit - and the Big Game Club will provide a complimentary seven night stay, including airfare and transfers, and a day on the water with fly fishing personality Vaughn Cochran.
The competition challenge offer, which is open through 2012, is available to anyone purchasing the special Fly Fishing Package. Details are available at <a title="Bonefish Bimini web site" href="https://guyharveyoutpost.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bonefish Bimini</a>, or call Captain Vaughn Cochran at 904-997-2200 or BBGC reservations at 1-800-867-4764. https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/bonefish-packages-announced-at-bimini-big-game-club-a-guy-harvey-outpost/){kind=link}
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ALICE TOWN, BIMINI—JANUARY 7, 2011—The <a title="Wikipedia entry for bonefish" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonefish" target="_blank">Grey Ghosts</a> of <a title="Info on Bimini" href="http://www.bahamas.com/out-islands/bimini" target="_blank">Bimini</a> are beckoning!
For those who love fishing skinny water and have an artistic bent, the legendary <a title="BBGC web site" href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com" target="_blank">Bimini Big Game Club</a> is putting out a call for online submissions for a virtual boat parade to be celebrated as part of the inaugural Bonefish Bimini Challenge—scheduled for February 25th.
The day’s events will include a ‘bragging rights” tournament with some of the world’s top fly fishing writers participating to be followed by a real parade that celebrates the 40th anniversary of catching the 16lb, 3oz monster bonefish in Bimini guided by the legendary Ansil Saunders. <a title="Vaughn Cochran's web site" href="http://www.vaughncochranart.com/artgallery/" target="_blank">Vaughn Cochran</a>, the fly fishing guru and marine artist who recently formed the Bonefish Bimini Outfitter operation at the Big Game Club with fellow artist <a title="Guy Harvey Inc. web site" href="http://www.guyharvey.com" target="_blank">Guy Harvey</a>, has decided to also add a virtual parade— so everyone can participate.
Cochran, who has crafted an example as the lead boat in the virtual parade, is looking for entries in any media.
<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/vaughnsbonefishparadefloat.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-425 " title="Lead Float in the virtual Bonefish Boat Parade" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/vaughnsbonefishparadefloat.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="149" /></a>Artist and fly fishing guru Vaughn Cochran has created the design for the lead float in the virtual Bonefish Boat Parade. To submit an entry, visit www.biggameclubbimini.com.
‘So dream big…dream in color….get fancy, or keep it simple,” said Cochran, whose celebrated marine artworks are found in numerous collections. “ It doesn't matter - except to the judges.”
Entries are to be submitted with a white background. The winner will be announced in Bimini at the conclusion of the parade and the award ceremony for the Bimini Bonefish Challenge on February 25th. The deadline for entries is 5:00 PM EST on the 23rd. The winner will receive a complimentary two night stay at the legendary Bimini Big Game Club, a celebratory dinner for two, and a day of flats fishing.
Now, go to your studio and unleash that artist in you….and remember, Vaughn and Guy are looking over your shoulder!
Entries can be submitted by email in a jpeg format and will be displayed in an updated loop. Visit the Club’s website at <a href="http://www.biggameclubbimini.com/">www.biggameclubbimini.com</a> to submit your entry. Good luck!! https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/bimini-big-game-club-and-bonefish-bimini-announce-whatever-floats-your-boat-virtual-boat-parade-art-contest/){kind=link}
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Dear Big Game Club & Bonefish Pursuits Bimini Folks,
I wanted to take the opportunity to sincerely thank you for arranging our recent trip to Big Game Club in Bimini. The client care was seamless from start to finish.
Captain Vaughn, it is abundantly clear that you will only put your stamp of approval on a destination that has top class fly fishing. The bonefishing in Bimini was simply the best I have encountered. It was welcome surprise since I made the decision to head to BGC on the spur of the moment after reading your newsletter. The fishing was hands down better than Honduras, CR and Turneffe. So good that I don’t want to tell anybody!
<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/alister3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-294" title="Alistair with an 8+ lb. bonefish caught in the flats off Bimini" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/alister3.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="224" /></a>
The bones on average do not come in under 4lbs & are all hard fighting fish always running in to backing. I have attached a picture of me with an 8lb+ bone that I landed. I hooked many bigger fish that broke off which were definitely in the 10lb+ category. Eagle Eyes Fred was the best guide I have fished with. He can spot fish in any conditions and is dogmatic in putting his client on fish. As he has been fly fishing for years himself he knows how to pole the boat in just the right position for the best shot on the fish. He is a soft-spoken gentleman & also is very punctual.
<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/alister4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-295" title="Alistair with another prized catch from the flats of Bimini" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/alister4.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="224" /></a>
I used mostly the brown "squimp" lead & beaded eyes, and Clint's secret fly which the bones went crazy for on the flat. I had never seen bonefish fight each other for a fly. As usual, thanks to the Bonefish Bimini Team for all the continued superb service & great gear!!
<a href="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/kim.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-296" title="Kim and "Eagle Eyes" Fred" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/kim.jpg?w=224" alt="" width="224" height="300" /></a>
Beth, thank you for you assistance with all the bookings, it was an absolute pleasure & interacting with you. Thanks for making it so easy to extend the trip by two days because the fishing was that good : ) !
Ned - thank you for taking the time to chat with us. Your genuine interest & follow up in making sure we had a great stay was greatly appreciated. Your concern for marine conservation was refreshing.
Also thanks to Turk for graciously giving us an island tour & ensuring our on island resort needs were all taken care of.
I really can’t see how BGC is not going to be a success. The top notch client care is there, the resort is beautiful, rooms are great, lovely restaurant & gift shop. The Bonefish Pursuits Bimini store will round it off and I know will be a hit.
Take Care,
A happy obsessive bonefisherman - I will be back soon
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