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Rickmon Bonefish Lodge
Trip Summary:
Sitting directly on a beach overlooking a picturesque flat, Rickmon Bonefish Lodge was built in 1999 and opened for business in 2000. This lodge is located less then a three-minute boat ride from great flats and tailing bones. Rickmon Bonefish Lodge offers year-round fishing and guest accommodations. October through mid-July is peak season for fishing in the Bahamas, when the weather and water temperatures are ideal. Additional fishing opportunities for tarpon, permit, barracuda, jacks, and snapper are available. The lodge has eleven bedrooms and can accommodate a total of 22 guests. Rickmon Bonefish Lodge is a perfect place for a group, family or hosted trip.
Fishing & General Information:
LENGTH OF STAY
Trips of any length are available, and the convenience of the Bahamas makes Rickmon and Abaco the perfect getaway for a week-long fishing trip or a quick weekend escape.
THE FISHING
The flats of Abaco, most of which are easily waded, are made up of white sand and turtle grass. Bonefish average three to five pounds, and fish in the double-digits are found on a regular basis. Many will attest that some of the biggest bonefish in the world are found along the coast of Abaco. Off the west coast of Abaco lie Gorda Cay and Mores Island. These islands are renowned for holding large bonefish and permit on beautiful, sandy-white flats. They are recognized as two of the best places in the Bahamas to specifically target permit. On calm days, these islands are an easy run from the lodge and well worth the trip!
Sandy Point is a secluded fishing village with no other bonefish lodges in the area. So, if you are tired of crowded and pressured flats, this destination is for you! The lodge has the closest access to the interior of Abaco and the surrounding keys. It is very rare to see boats that are not from Rickmon's and the guides work as a team, so you will most likely see no other traffic.
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BOATS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERED
Guides utilize high-end 16-18 foot skiffs complete with poling platforms, 90-140HP Yamaha outboards, and spacious casting decks.
Accommodations:
THE LODGING
There are eleven spacious rooms with air conditioning, five of which overlook the ocean. All rooms offer gorgeous views. Rooms are set up for double occupancy, however single occupancy is welcome. Wireless internet, cable TV, and a new full-service sports bar with a pool table.
Rates & Details:
RATES
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Travel arrangements and lodge bookings are handled through our travel partner, Yellow Dog FlyFishing Adventures, LLC (YDFA). We work together to combine all of the best that a Full Service Fly Shop and a Specialty Fly Fishing Travel Booking Company can provide. YDFA terms and conditions apply. Click here to learn more about YDFA terms, deposit/payment information and cancellation/refund policies.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
All accommodations and meals at lodge, guided fishing with boat and cooler lunch, all room and lodging taxes, and transfers from Marsh Harbour Airport or Sandy Point Airport to the lodge.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare from home town to Marsh Harbor Airport or Sandy Point Airport (Abaco), overweight baggage charges, alcoholic beverages and bar tab, soft drinks, gratuities for guides and staff, airport departure taxes, telephone calls, 15% gratuity on drinks purchased from the bar, tackle, flies or lures, items of a personal nature, and cost of additional fuel for optional trips to Gorda Cay or Mores Island.
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.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Click here to view Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures terms and conditions.
Travel Specifics:
HOW TO GET THERE
Direct daily flights to Marsh Harbour and Sandy Point are available from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. A number of major commercial flights also fly direct to Nassau, where you can use service from Bahamas Air or Western Air to reach Abaco. There are also charter flights from Nassau, including a charter float plane service that will deliver you directly to the lodge. Please call Ian at Yellow Dog for more information.
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.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Yellow Dog can assist with the travel arrangements for all destinations that we offer! Contact Us for details on airfare, itineraries, and details.
ESSENTIAL GEAR
Bahamas Bonefishing gear should include 9' Fly Rods in both 8 and/or 9 weight depending on conditions. For calm, delicate presentations, a 7 weight Fly Rod can be used. Saltwater conditions and hard running Bonefish demand the best of your equipment. Quality anodized reels with smooth drag systems, larger arbors, and capacity for at least 150 yards of 20 pound test backing. Floating Saltwater Fly line with fluorocarbon leaders ranging from 9' to 12' in 10, 12, 15 and 20 lb. test. You should also have tippet ranging from 8 lb. to 15 lb. test. Smaller shrimp patterns in tan and pink are Bahamas favorites. Crab patters can also be effective for both Bonefish and Permit. This is a remote tropical destination with limited/no opportunity to purchase gear so you need to come prepared to make the most out of your fishing trip.
Click here for the customized list of everything you need for the trip.
Call or e-mail us and we'll be happy to assist you!
Non-Angling Activities:
Snorkeling, deep sea fishing, diving, beaching, and bird watching are other activities available at Sandy Point, and the white sand beaches adjacent to the lodge are a great place to relax.
Other Information / Testimonials:
Each morning, coffee will be available in the dining room beginning at 6:00 AM. Breakfast begins at 7:00 AM, and the fishing day normally runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A hearty lunch is usually packed in a cooler and taken aboard the boat. After a long day of fishing, you will return to the lodge to relax in your room or on the expansive deck overlooking the water. Dinner, consisting of such Bahamian dishes as conch chowder, lobster, grouper, chicken, and fresh vegetables, is served around 7:00 PM.
TESTIMONIALS
“Wow! What an amazing first-time saltwater experience for my wife and I. Guides, lodge and staff were all great. We were casting to bones every day, and from day one the action was consistent and successful. Thanks!”
- Duane and Alena H. of Traverse City, Michigan
"Man, if I can catch a bonefish on my first day saltwater fishing, anyone can. The guides are very patient and Yellow Dog hooked me up!"
- Ed T. of Louisville, Colorado
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