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Location
The Abacos are a string of Bahamian islands located approximately 175 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida. The “mainland” is Great Abaco, second largest island in the Bahamas.

The Delphi Club overlooks a pristine white sand beach called Rolling Harbour on the east coast of Great Abaco, about half an hour south of Marsh Harbour. Secluded, tranquil and surrounded by dense vegetation, the lodge stands some fifty feet above sea level and offers panoramic views over the Atlantic. If you’re looking for a beautiful location with diverse and productive bonefish waters, this is the place! The lodge, staff, food, guides and fishing are all first class.

The fabled Marls on the west side of Abaco offer more than 200 square miles of backcountry bonefishing flats, just minutes from the lodge. This is a massive complex of islands, channels and flats that are home to more bonefish than you can imagine. South of the Marls is Sandy Point, providing angling access to the southern end of Abaco, including Gorda Cay, Moore’s Island, and Cross Harbour. This is bonefish country, with shots at permit and the occasional tarpon as well. To the north are Cherokee Sound, the Bight of Robinson, and Snake Cay, are small intimate fisheries adding to your fishing options.

Marsh Harbour is the principal town on the island and is only a 10 minute drive from the lodge. It has the largest protected deep water harbour in Abaco and an international airport serviced by major US and Bahamian carriers. Naturally, it has many shops, restaurants and marinas.

Historically different from other areas in the Bahamas, the population of the Abacos hails from Loyalists during the War of Independence from the United States. These blonde-haired, blue-eyed Abaconians still work at traditional occupations, such as farming, fishing, and boat building. Guests can embrace the relaxed culture and before long will feel like locals.

Getting there
Unlike the majority of other islands in the Bahamas it is possible to fly directly to Marsh Harbour from the U.S. mainland. While it is also possible to fly via Nassau, a direct flight from Florida is by far the easiest.

Major commercial carriers fly directly to Marsh Harbour, from several Florida airports:

American Airlines flies to Marsh Harbour from Miami
Website: www.aa.com Phone: 800-433-7300

United flies to Marsh Harbour from Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando
Website: www.united.com  Phone 800-864-8331

Bahamas Air flies to Marsh Harbour from Ft. Lauderdale
Website: www.bahamasair.com Phone: 800-222-4262

Air Gate flies to Marsh Harbour from Daytona Beach and Smyrna
Website: https://flyairgate.com/

For larger groups, a private or shared charter can be an easy and cost efficient option:

Cherokee Air flies to Marsh Harbour from the West Palm Beach Exec. Terminal
Website:  www.cherokeeair.com Phone: 866-920-9971

Sky Limo flies to Marsh Harbour from Ft. Lauderdale Excec. Terminal
Website: www.skylimoaircharter.com

Air Flight Charters flies to Marsh Harbour from Ft. Lauderdate Jet Center
Website: www.airflightcharters.com

There are several local carriers that fly between Nassau and Marsh Harbour, including:

Bahamas Air
Website: www.bahamasair.com Phone: 800-222-4262

Western Air
Website: www.westernairbahamas.com Phone: 242-377-2222

For more information about flights from Nassau to Marsh Harbour, please visit this website: http://flights.bahamago.com/

On arrival at Marsh Harbour you will be met by a lodge representative, who will transfer you to the lodge. It is a short 10 minute drive and the cost is included in the package.

When you arrive at the lodge, our welcoming staff will greet you and show you to your room.

There is no organized fishing scheduled for your arrival day, but this can be arranged prior to arrival. If not you may spend the day either wade fishing in front of the lodge, or relaxing in the pool with a refreshing drink. Our staff would be happy to help you assemble your gear if you do choose to fish.

On your departure day, you will be taken back to Marsh Harbour with plenty of time to catch your flight. The Delphi Club manager will assist you with timing your departure from the lodge the night before.

Travel documents
You will need a valid passport, 2 pages and copy of your return ticket to enter the Bahamas. No Visa is required for US or UK passengers, but other nationalities should check with their local consulate.

Health Concerns
As always, check with your personal doctor about any health concerns you may have.  You do not need any inoculations to travel to the Bahamas.  If you have a health condition, please make sure to bring ALL the medication you will require for your stay.  Please notify us of any health conditions or concerns we should be aware of. You can do this with the Pre-Trip Questionnaire.  The lodge has a basic first aid supply, but do bring any item you think you might need.  As with all destination travel, you should be covered by a Health and Travel insurance plan.  There is an efficient Air Ambulance service available for serious emergencies. The service evacuates to Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach, and it is very costly. We recommend you always buy private travel insurance before any trip to cover you in case of an emergency.

IMPORTANT: Please make your flight accommodations as soon as possible to secure seats and the best fare and let us know your air and hotel travel plans enroute to the lodge.

Communications
The Club has cell phone coverage, but not all foreign networks have reciprocal agreements with the Bahamas telephone company, so yours might not work. If in doubt, check with your service provider. They do have Wi-Fi at the lodge.

Currency
The local currency is the Bahamian dollar, but US dollars are readily accepted everywhere on a 1-for-1 basis.

Electricity
110 volt, US-style sockets.

Visas
Visas are not required for citizens of the EU, USA or most Commonwealth countries.

Gratuities
All tipping is entirely discretionary. For guidance, it is usual to pay $25 per guest per night for household staff and $100 per boat per day for guides, shared by those in the skiff.

Payments on site
Guests are actively encouraged to settle their accounts at the end of their stay using cash dollars (to avoid the exorbitant charges levied by Bahamian banks for credit card payments). The Club does, however, accept Visa & MasterCard, but not American Express.

Weather
Cooled by the prevailing south-easterly trade winds in the summer and warmed by the surrounding waters and the Gulf Stream in the cooler months, Grand Bahama is rarely uncomfortably hot or cold… Although similar in latitude to Palm Beach, Florida, the winter temperatures average 10° (F) warmer than Florida and the summer highs are generally somewhat lower than those found on similar Florida latitudes due to the moderating effects of the surrounding waters. The average daily highs and lows rarely differ by more than 12 degrees (F), with monthly rainfall averaging about 2 inches in the winter and 6 inches in the summer, primarily in the ‘20-minutes-and-they’re-gone’ afternoon showers. The Bahamas weather is generally most benign. The summer months can be hot and humid, with occasional heavy tropical rains that, in general, pass over rapidly. Breezy weather in other months can affect fishing quality, as can the occasional cool or cloudy front in the winter. As with any fishing, one can be unlucky with conditions. But bad weather rarely lasts for more than a few days. Hurricanes in Abaco are rare but possible. The official hurricane season is from June to November, but August and September are generally seen as the months of highest risk and the Club is generally closed at that time.

FISHING NOTES
The main target is bonefish. For these wonderful sporting fish, the Club generally applies a fly-fishing only rule, on a catch-and- release basis using barbless hooks. Exceptions are sometimes made for complete beginners.

There are some permit at various times of year and occasional small tarpon. Fishing for shark, barracuda & other species is also popular and the fly-only rule does not apply, although fly fishing is encouraged for them too.

Fishermen leave the lodge at 8.00am and are normally back by 4.30pm (or 1.30 on half days). Fishermen are provided with a picnic lunch cool box and their selection of drinks, whether full or half days. Fishermen normally fish in pairs with a guide. Single occupancy of a boat may be available at extra charge.

The Club boats (Dolphin 16ft skiffs with 40hp Yamaha motors) have padded seats, a leaning bar on the casting platform and dry storage lockers, as well as radios & GPS locators.

The great majority of the fishing is from boats, but there may be opportunities for wading, especially at Cherokee Sound. Most of the fishing, however, is normally on the west side of Abaco in the famous Marls, where wading is less easy. Bonefish and other species are sometimes also caught right off the Club beach.

The Club guides – and the launch points for the boats – are rotated during the week to provide maximum diversity of scenery and opportunity. It is not possible to reserve specific guides, but all the Club’s guides are highly competent professionals. Boat launch points are normally just 10-20 minutes away from the Club, although we sometimes range further afield.

The Club shop has plenty of local fly patterns but no monopoly of wisdom, so bring all your bonefish and other saltwater flies.

We have rental gear – mostly Hardy saltwater rods & reels – available at $25 per day

OTHER ACTIVITIES & DAY TRIPS
Unlike some other bone-fishing destinations, Abaco has a very good tourism infrastructure and offers a wealth of attractive options for day trips, many of them involving boat rides. The outer cays, with their charming colonial settlements such as Hope Town and Green Turtle Cay, are easily reached by ferries from Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay respectively and make for pleasant day trips.

Big game fishing charters are available in Marsh Harbour and golf is available at Treasure Cay and sometimes, by special arrangement, at the superb Winding Bay course. The Club has close links with excellent scuba diving instructors and snorkeling guides. Abaco has some wonderful reefs.

There is an excellent guide for birding and nature tours who is a mine of information about Abaco’s bird life, flora and fauna. Advanced booking is recommended. For more information on the local wild life, see our fascinating sister website http://rollingharbour.wordpress.com.

THE GUIDES
They know the waters inside and out.  In the off season, they are commercial fishermen for conch and lobster.  They understand the tides and where to find fish in just about all situations.  Each day your guide will discuss where to go keeping in mind the weather, tides and your preferences as discussed with the manager.  If you are new to the sport and need some patience and instructions, just let us know.

CLIMATE
The trade winds that blow almost continually throughout The Bahamas give the islands a warm agreeable climate which varies little year round. The most refreshing time is between September and May, when the temperature averages 70-75F degrees. The rest of the year is a bit warmer with temperatures between 80-85F degrees. The rainy months are normally June – October

COTHING
Casual summer wear can be worn during the day any time of the year; but be sure to bring a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings from December to February. Most hotels/restaurants/casinos require jackets for men in the evening, especially in cosmopolitan Nassau. Though walking the streets in swim trunks in mid-January might sound irresistible, beach clothing is inappropriate on the streets of downtown Nassau, in churches, restaurants and casinos. On the more laid-back Out Islands, dress-codes are much more flexible.

There is laundry service at the lodge, so you can pack light.

Off-shore fishing
In addition to the wonderful flats, Abaco has incredible blue water fishing. We are happy to coordinate a day, or two, with the best captains available. On these outings we are in search of marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, and tuna, depending on the season. Arrangements can be made at the lodge, but the best captains book early and we recommend you do as well. There will be an additional charge for this type of fishing.

Fishing at the Delphi Club
The majority of the fishing is done from the boat, but wading opportunities exist if you prefer. Runs to the flats vary from 10 to 45 minutes. The Club boats are Hell’s Bay skiffs, and have padded seats, a leaning bar on the casting platform and dry storage lockers, as well as radios & GPS locators.

The bonefish on the Marls average 2-4 pounds with the occasional shot at bigger fish. The ocean side flats offer opportunities at some of the largest bonefish in the Bahamas, some pushing the ten pound mark. There are the occasional shots at permit, tarpon, barracuda, jacks, and sharks, and we recommend you bring the appropriate tackle just in case. Rigging a few rods and being ready for permit, bonefish and other species is the way to go. The guides – and the launch points for the boats – are rotated during the week to provide maximum diversity of scenery and opportunity. The Club’s guides are highly competent, experienced professionals. Boat launch points are normally just 10-20 minutes away via auto from the Club, although a few launches require a bit more driving time.

Fly fishing tackle

Flies
Day in and day out, year after year the standard Gotcha has proven to be a “go to” fly. If it were the only fly you brought you would do just fine. Spawning Shrimp patterns in varied weights are an important fly on Grand Bahama, as well as the Bully Special. You could ask any guide on Grand Bahama what the single best fly is and each one will tell you something different. The important factor in your fly selection is to have flies varied sizes and weights to meet the specific situation. The guides on Grand Bahama tend to favor larger flies, so be sure to have some #2’s and #4’s in your box.

Bring the usual suspects; Gotchas, Charlies, Puffs, spawning shrimp and crab patterns, etc, in white, pink, pearl, brown, and tan in sizes #2 and #4. Be sure to bring a few crab patterns tied in size #6. Also bring a few weighted flies for fishing the deeper edges and high tides. If you do get a couple refusals change the fly. You might have to change the pearl Gotcha that worked all morning to a pink one in the afternoon. One school of fish will hit a certain pattern aggressively and next school might refuse it. On another day the only fly that works is a natural buggy looking fly like a mantis shrimp or tan crab pattern. The next day it might be a fly with some sparkle like a pearl Gotcha. Not often but sometimes the bones can be picky, particularly during the cooler months or after a front. Throwing a smaller #6 might work.

If you search the web you can find endless resources on tying any of these bonefish flies, and You-Tube is a good source.  There are basically two color groups; the pinks/pearls and the naturals like brown, tan, or blonde. Bonefish are fond of rubber legs, and they are common additions to many patterns. On the natural colored flies, try adding a few strands of copper or gold flash in the wing or tail.

Experienced anglers agree that sometimes having the right fly can make the difference between a good trip and a great one. Having a broad selection of bonefish flies will help to insure a successful trip. An important aspect of fly selection is sink rate. When tying or purchasing bonefish flies, vary the sink rate of your flies by including some with no eyes, bead chain eyes, and lead barbell eyes. This allows you to fish different depths of water and to fish tailing (cast close with light fly) and fast cruising fish ( cast well ahead with quick sinking fly), effectively.

As a general rule, use light colored flies on a sand bottom, and dark colored flies on turtle grass or rubble bottoms. In nature, overt visibility can make any animal prey. Most prey on bonefish flats are well camouflaged. Try smaller flies for fish that are spooky or tailing on shallow flats in calm weather conditions. On deeper flats, or in windy conditions, larger flies work well, especially on fish that are cruising fast. Larger flies should typically be cast further away from bonefish.

Subtle earth tone flies, (tan, brown, olive, green, gold, yellow) work best on sunny, bright days in shallow water when bonefish are spooky. Bright flies, (pink, orange, chartreuse) typically work best on cloudy or overcast days, and especially at sunset.

With those thoughts in mind, we have prepared a list of flies with which we have found success.

Bonefish flies

  • Gotcha: Size 2, 4 & 6… an absolute must have fly!
  • Bunny Gotcha: Size 2, 4 & 6
  • Orange Butt Gotcha: Size 4, 6 & 8
  • Bonefish Clouser: Size 4 & 6, tan/white, & chartreuse/white
  • Mini Puff, Size 4 & 6, pink & tan
  • E.P. Spawning Shrimp, Size 4, Bead chain and lead eyes, tan and translucent
  • Borski’s Bonefish Slider: Size 2 & 4…
  • Squimp, Size 2, 4 and 6
  • Miheves Flats fly, Size 6
  • Beck’s Silli-Legs, Size 6, tan
  • Bully Special, Size 4 & 6
  • Bonefish Junk, Size 4
  • Spawning Mantis, Size 2, tan/orange
  • Raghead Crab: Size 2, tan
  • Pop Up Crab, Size 4, tan

Rods, reels, tackle and gear

Multiple rods
We strongly suggest that you have an arsenal of fly rods rigged and ready to fish.  Most of the flats fishing you’ll encounter is what we call “opportunistic fishing.”  This means that at any given time, on any given day, on any piece of water, you may see bonefish, permit, tarpon, barracuda or jacks, and it may happen in a matter of minutes or all at the same time.  The idea here is to be ready for anything at any time.  If you have three or four rods, bring them with you.  Have the rods ready to fish, one with a bonefish fly, and another with a permit crab, or maybe a ‘cuda fly, and another with a tarpon streamer or shark fly.  If you are wading the flats, have your guide take one of the other rods along.  At the least, it will double as a great fish pointer.

Bonefish fly tackle
The big draw – and primary focus – of fly fishing in the Bahamas is sight fishing for bonefish.  The Bahamas offer some of the best bonefishing in the world. Bonefish in the Bahamas range in size from 2 – 15 pounds.  On the average, bonefish will be in the 3 – 5 pound range. Smaller bonefish (1 – 2 pounds) tend to swim together in large schools, a natural defense against sharks, barracudas and other predators.  Large bonefish typically travel alone or in pairs.  We have found that most times when fishing to big schools of moving bonefish, the largest fish tend to be in the back of the pack. Bonefish are active feeders, and a variety of flies and fishing strategies are effective in taking them.  The following suggestions and recommendations should help in assembling your bonefishing tackle.

Rods
We strongly suggest 9’, 4 piece travel rods in 7, 8 and 9 weights. We like fast tapered fly rods that generate good line speed. Fly rods that have been especially designed for the rigors of saltwater fly-fishing are the best choice. In that category, we like the Sage, Scott, and Winston produce excellent rods for bonefishing. Traveling with a spare rod is always good idea.

Reels
Fly reels specifically designed for saltwater fly fishing are important. Features to look for are smooth drags, plenty of backing capacity, and a sturdy, machined, aluminum, one-piece anodized frame. Large arbor reels are a great choice and retrieve line and backing very quickly. Models to consider include those produced by Nautilus, Abel, and Hatch.

Lines
A weight forward floating line designed for the tropics is extremely important. Scientific Anglers and Rio both offer excellent lines for bonefishing. These lines are specifically designed for saltwater fly fishing and have a special core that provides the proper stiffness to allow excellent shooting while resisting tangles, even in tropical heat. They are extremely accurate lines, and the running portion is a large diameter and floats on top of the water, making it a pleasure for wade fishing. Traveling with a back-up fly line is a smart thing to do. It weighs almost nothing, takes up little space in your luggage, and won’t spoil before your next trip.

Flats boots & socks
There are often daily opportunities to get out of the boat and wade the flats.  Most flats are hard white sand, so either Flats Sneakers or lightweight Flats Booties will work fine.  We are often asked about what socks work best, and strongly recommend the Simms lightweight neoprene socks.

Leaders
A selection of 9’ – 12′ tapered saltwater leaders made from clear monofilament or fluorocarbon (12 – 20 lb. class) are the most popular choices. 12# leaders are common, but there are situations where you want to go heavier (16# to 20#), making the release quick and easy.  You should bring along some tippet material, clear monofilament and fluorocarbon in spools of 12, 15 and 20-pound test. Fluorocarbon leaders and tippet are great choice as they are nearly invisible in water, perfect for spooky fish in very gin-clear water.

Wading pants
 Light weight pants are strongly recommended for both sun and insect protection.

Chest, back, or fanny pack
You may be wading for hours and the boat will be just a spec on the horizon. Be sure to bring a wading pack to carry your flies, leaders, tippet, clippers, a water bottle, camera, etc.

Tools
Pliers, hemostats, knot tying tool, snips, hook sharpener.

Rain gear
Lightweight and breathable is the best. Bring your rain gear with you on the boat everyday no matter how clear it looks. Squalls pop up quickly and the boat ride can be wet.

Sunglasses
Polarized glasses with amber or copper lenses are the most popular, and having an extra pair in your boat bag is always the smart thing to do.

Tarpon fly tackle
Although tarpon are not what most fly fishers are chasing in the Bahamas, they are available.  Tarpon in the Bahamas are most often seen in and around creeks or around freshwater springs and blue holes. Most tarpon in the Bahamas range in size between 30 – 60 pounds; however, bigger fish are not out of the norm. Big tarpon, up to and over 100 pounds, are often sighted. If you have a “Big Gun” (10 – 12 weight fly rods) bring it, as it may come in handy and there is no use leaving it at home.

Rods
9’, 4 piece travel rods in 10, 11, & 12 weights are standard. The Sage, Scott, and Winston rods are excellent choices.

Reels
A heavy-duty saltwater reel is a must for tarpon. Look for a reel with a smooth drag, plenty of backing capacity (minimum 200 yards of 30-lb. backing), and a sturdy one-piece, machined, aluminum anodized frame.  Models to consider include those made by Nautilus, Galvin, Abel, and Hatch.

Leaders
Leaders for tarpon can be simple, or complex.  The knots used in building class tippet tarpon leaders take some practice to learn, and it can be very rewarding to acquire those skills. Pre made leaders are available.

Lines
Ninety percent of tarpon fishing is done with a weight forward floating line. Some situations are best fished with an intermediate sinking line, so it’s best to travel with both. Scientific Anglers and Rio each produce excellent tarpon lines.

Tarpon flies
In general, tarpon flies for the Bahamas should be tied on 1/0 through 3/0 size hooks.  Slight variations in shape and color can be all that is needed to entice tarpon into striking.  Our tarpon fly box includes the following flies.

  • Tarpon Rabbit Toad, Size 1/0, purple/black, tan, chartreuse
  • Cockroach, Size 1/0 & 4/0
  • Bigeye Tarpon, Size 3/0, Orange/Grizzly, Sand Devil, Yellow
  • Black Death, Size 3/0
  • Tarpon Toad: Size 2/0, Yellow, Chartreuse, Red/Black

Permit fly tackle
Permit frequent Bahamian waters in good numbers, and it’s not uncommon to see them on the flats while pursuing bonefish. Permit in the Bahamas range in size from 3 – 40 pounds. Most often you will sight permit in deeper water (4 to 6 feet), along the edge flats or at the top of a high tide change. They call permit the fish of 10,000 casts, and casting to one of these sickle tailed ghosts is about as exciting as it gets. We recommend taking a 9 or 10 weight rod, and having it rigged and in the boat.

Rods
We fish 9’, 4 piece travel rods in 9 or 10 weights for permit.  We like fast tapered fly rods that generate good line speed. Fly rods that have been especially designed for the rigors of saltwater fly-fishing are the best choice. In that category we like Sage, Scott, and Winston rods.

Reels
Fly reels specifically designed for saltwater fly fishing are important. Features to look for in reels are smooth drags, plenty of backing capacity, and a sturdy, machined, aluminum, one-piece anodized frame. Large arbor reels are a great choice and take up line and backing very quickly. Models to consider include those produced by Nautilus, Galvin, Abel, and Hatch.

Lines
The Scientific Anglers and Rio make great permit lines, and a weight forward tropical floating line is standard.

Leaders
Fluorocarbon leaders are your best choice for permit as they are virtually invisible in water, and abrasion resistant. 9 – 12 foot leaders and tippet in 16 & 20 lb. test are standard.

Permit flies
There are a lot of permit flies on the market these days, and the following are proven patterns.

  • Bauer’s Flats Crab
  • Raghead Crab
  • Del’s Merkin
  • Casa Blanca Raghead
  • Cathy’s Fleeing Crab
  • Enrico’s Spawning Shrimp
  • Squimp
  • Spawning Mantis

Barracuda and jacks
Barracuda in the Bahamas get big, and they are very aggressive. They attack a fly at an unbelievable rate of speed, and often skyrocket into the air when hooked. When hooked, few fish can match a ‘cudas initial run for speed and sheer violence…hold on!

Jacks are very fast, pull like a freight train, and will destroy both surface poppers and streamers. Watching them blow up on your popper while you strip it as fast as you can is a sight to remember. Endurance is their strong point, and no jack gives up without a fight that you will remember.

Rods
A powerful 9’, 4 piece travel rods in a 9 or 10 weight is a good choice. We like fast tapered fly rods that generate good line speed. Fly rods that have been especially designed for the rigors of saltwater fly-fishing are the best choice. In that category we like Sage, Scott, and Winston rods.

Reels
Fly reels specifically designed for saltwater fly fishing are important. Features to look for in reels are smooth drags, plenty of backing capacity, and a sturdy, machined, aluminum, one-piece anodized frame. Large arbor reels are a great choice and take up line and backing very quickly. Models to consider include those made by Nautilus, Galvin, Abel, and Hatch.

Leaders
Leaders for barracuda and jacks can be simple.  We often build a leader with 8 foot of 40# fluorocarbon for jacks, and add a bite tippet of 40 lb. Rio Powerflex Wire Bite Tippet for barracuda.

Barracuda flies

  • In-Shore Popper (Chartreuse) (3/0)
  • Tandem Cuda Fly (2/0)
  • Cuda Killer (4/0)

Tarpon and permit opportunities

Tarpon are not always present, but we certainly come across them. They range in size from 30 to 200 lbs. Tarpon are the largest, strongest, and most acrobatic of flats fish. Even juvenile fish will put your angling skills to the test and strain your tackle. We highly recommend having a rod set up for tarpon each day as the moment of opportunity does not last long.

We also see permit on occasion. They are by far the most difficult, picky and frustrating fish you will encounter on the flats. Permit can be very finicky about what they eat. They will often charge your fly, only to stop at the last moment and refuse it. When you are presenting the fly, focus first and foremost on landing your fly near the fish and getting the slack out of your line. Your guide will help you “read the fish” by watching its behavior, and will instruct you on you fly manipulation in regards to the fish.

Activities and day trips
Unlike some other bone-fishing destinations, Abaco has a very good tourism infrastructure and offers a wealth of attractive options for day trips, many of them involving boat rides. The outer cays, with their charming colonial settlements such as Hope Town and Green Turtle Cay, are easily reached by ferries from Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay respectively and make for pleasant day trips.

Big game fishing charters are available in Marsh Harbour and golf is available at Treasure Cay and sometimes, by special arrangement, at the superb Winding Bay course. The Club has close links with excellent scuba diving instructors and snorkeling guides. Abaco has some wonderful reefs.

There is an excellent guide for birding and nature tours who is a mine of information about Abaco’s bird life, flora and fauna. Advanced booking is recommended. For more information on the local wild life, see our fascinating sister website http://rollingharbour.wordpress.com.

Delphi Club Daily Schedule:

  • 6.30 am Coffee ready on the buffet table
  • 7:15 am Breakfast
  • 8:00 am Depart with your guide for a full day of fishing
  • 4:00 – 4.30 pm return to lodge
  • 6:15 pm Cocktail hour with appetizers
  • 7:30 pm Dinner is serve

Fly Fishing for Bonefish

Bahamas clothing and equipment checklist

  • Hat with bill and neck protection
  • Polarized sunglasses and a backup pair
  • Buff® neck gaiter
  • Long sleeve fishing shirts
  • Evening wear shirts
  • Raingear (light-weight for thunder showers or wet boat rides)
  • Wading pants
  • Sun gloves
  • Shorts and swimsuit
  • Wading socks (we recommend the Simms light neoprene socks)
  • Wading shoes or booties (should have heavy sole for maximum protection)
  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Belt
  • Sunscreen SPF 30+ UVA/UVB
  • SPF Lip balm
  • Insect repellent (DEET as the active ingredient is best)
  • Line dressing & cleaner
  • Forceps, pliers, hook file, line clipper
  • Reel lube / oil
  • Zip-lock® bags and garbage bags
  • Small flashlight or headlamp
  • Roll of athletic tape or finger guards
  • Toiletries
  • Camera & Battery Charger & storage Cards
  • Smartphone | Tablet & charger
  • Small binoculars
  • Wading pack and boat bag
  • Airline tickets
  • Notebook & pen
  • Passport
  • 2 Copies of passport (packed separately in Zip-Lok baggies)
  • Book | magazines
  • Cash and credit cards
  • Emergency contact numbers
  • Prescription glasses
  • Pre-trip information
  • Aspirin, Prescription drugs

Bahamas License Requirements
Bahamas Flats Angler Application

CLUB FACILITIES

  • Eight ocean-view bedrooms Choice of kingsize or twin-queen beds
  • Ensuite bathrooms with showers (2 only with tubs) Fully air conditioned
  • Heated, fresh water swimming pool 1000 yards of sandy beach
  • Excellent food & wine cellar Honesty bar
  • Well-stocked library Satellite TV (in the library)
  • Irons & boards in all rooms Hairdryers in all rooms
  • Telephones in rooms (fair pricing) Guest computer with free internet access
  • Free wi-fi access throughout Rods for hire (top quality Hardy gear) *
  • Tackle shop with local fly patterns Fly-tying equipment
  • Clothing & souvenir store Beach towels
  • Beach kayaks Snorkeling gear
  • Card & games tables Fax
  • Room safes Laundry service
  • Potable water Soap, shampoo & bath gel in bathrooms
  • Scuba diving over pristine reefs* Guided snorkeling*
  • Nature & bird life tours* Visiting masseuse*
  • * At extra charge

Contacts

The Fly Shop®
4140 Churn Creek Road
Redding, California 96002
(530) 222-3555 | (800) 669-3474 | travel@theflyshop.com | www.theflyshop.com

The Delphi Club at Rolling Harbour
PO Box AB-20006
Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas
Club: +1-242-577-1698 | delphi.bahamas@gmail.com | reservations@delphiclubabaco.com

U.S. Embassy Nassau
Queen Street #19
Telephone: 242-322-1181
Emergency after-hours telephone: 242-357-7004 Facsimile: 242-356-7174