LOCATION
Andros Island, Bahamas  (Behring Point Area)

SEASON
Year-round. February through mid-July is peak season

CAPACITY
Maximum capacity is 8 anglers per week

SPECIES
Primarily bonefish, with some possibilities for tarpon, permit, barracuda, jacks, grouper, mutton snapper, and more

GENERAL INFORMATION
As far as saltwater guides go, Charlie and his handpicked guide staff are as good as it gets. For serious anglers visiting Andros, we can tell you these guides are as hard working and knowledgeable as any you'll find in the entire Bahamas. These guys specialize not only in trophy bones, but in fishing for tarpon as well.

LENGTH OF STAY
Trips and packages of any length can be arranged. All trips are completely customized. Call Yellow Dog for details.

THE FISHING
Andros Island, located approximately 150 miles east of the Florida Keys, is one of the top bonefish destinations in the world. Big Charlie’s Guest House - in a new location and a brand new facility for 2009 - is located in close proximity to a vast fishing area filled with flats, creeks, cays, cuts, and mangroves – some of the best bonefish habitat in the world. Whether you’re a first time saltwater flats fisherman or a seasoned angler looking for a trophy bonefish, Andros Island should strongly be considered. For first-time saltwater fishermen or intermediate anglers looking to improve, Andros offers huge numbers of bonefish that will readily take a fly. Anglers new to fishing for bones can be taken to areas of the island where they can tune their skills on large numbers of small to medium-sized fish. Andros may also be the best island in the Bahamas – if not the best in the world – for seeking BIG bonefish! If you are looking for big fish, then Andros is your place and Charlie's lodge is your spot.

One of the main draws for anglers visiting Andros is the uninhabited West Side of the island. A good portion of unexplored territory still remains on the West Side, and the fish are rarely pressured. This equates to a large population of fish, many of which reach world-class size. This side of the island is acknowledged as one of the premier “trophy bonefish” areas in the world, and is also one of the top destinations in the Bahamas for tarpon. Charlie and his guides are tarpon fanatics, and arguably the best guides in the Bahamas for those anglers interested in pursuing the Silver King. A boat ride from Big Charlie’s Lodge to the West Side will average an hour to an hour and twenty minutes.

BOATS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERED
Anglers fish from Maverick and Dolphin skiffs, complete with poling platforms, 90 HP Yamaha outboards, long-range VHS radios, and spacious casting decks.

THE LODGING
Charlie’s all new guest house facility - newly built and open as of January 1, 2009 - is located on Andros’ Northern Bight directly on the banks of Cargill Creek. In fact, the house is located in what can best be described as a "guide neighborhood," surrounded by a few other homes which all belong to Andros guides! The new guest house facility can accommodate up to eight guests at a time, with larger groups overflowing into Frankie Neymour's Guest House, located directly across the street from Charlie's. In Charlie's new guest house, each room is equipped with comfortable double beds, air conditioning, refrigerator, television and a private bathroom. The bar area and dining room also has a TV. The lodge’s dining room sits adjacent to a large patio area overlooking the waters of Cargill Creek. The menu is a combination of classic Bahamian dishes and various international cuisine, all prepared by Charlie’s wife and co-host at the lodge, Fatiha Neymour.

RATES & DETAILS 2009

WHAT’S INCLUDED
All accommodations and meals at lodge, daily guided fishing, daily lunch and bottled water, and a welcome drink.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare from home town to Andros Town, overweight baggage charges, alcoholic beverages and bar tab, soft drinks, gratuities for guides and staff, airport departure taxes, taxi from Andros Town Airport to Lodge and Bahamian Tourism Tax.

DEPOSIT INFORMATION
A 50% deposit (per angler) of the total package cost for each trip is due to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures (YDFA) within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. YDFA reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100 per person for date changes after the initial reservation has been made. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

HOW TO GET THERE
Direct flights from Ft. Lauderdale to the Andros Town Airport are available through Continental Gulfstream on Saturdays and Tuesdays mornings. Make sure to leave ample time for connecting flights on your return trip, due to customs and immigration - at least 1.5 hours. For daily commercial flights, fly direct to Nassau and use service from Western Air to Andros Town Airport (twice daily). Private air charters can also be arranged by calling Ian Davis at Yellow Dog. 

Once you arrive on Andros, any taxi at the airport will deliver you to the lodge from the airport and cost is around $50.00 each way. Half day guide trips are also available for arrival and departure days if time allows- add $450.00 ($225.50 per person double occupancy) into the package price for the additional half day guided trip. On departure day, half days work great if flying back on an afternoon flight!

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
As of 2006, all U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within 6 months of trips dates. Please be sure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages remaining in back, and that it is not torn, delaminated, or damaged in any way.

NON-ANGLING ACTIVITIES
Aside from fishing, visitors to Big Charlie’s and to Andros can enjoy hunting, camping, exploring, historical sight-seeing, diving in the area’s blue holes, snorkeling, free-diving the barrier reef, bird watching, hiking, island tours, and visiting local towns and villages.

OTHER INFORMATION
Aside from the fishing, there are seasonal hunting opportunities at the lodge. Charlie offers one of the only legitimate cast-and-blast combo packages on Andros. If you are interested in combining a fishing package with hunting, please call Yellow Dog for details.

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