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Tranquility Hill - Fresh Creek, Andros Island, Bahamas
Years ago, Raymond Mackey and Ivan Neymour broke ground and built their dream bonefishing lodge on a hillside overlooking the North Bight at Behring Point, on Andros Island. Their goal then, as it remains today was simple: Create a fishing camp close to some of Andros' prime trophy bonefish flats while offering a professional guide and lodge staff, comfortable accommodations, good food and most important of all, a quality fishing experience. Not much has changed at Tranquility Hill since its inception and today it remains a great destination for the serious saltwater angler.
Tranquility Hill, not by chance, is strategically located at the east entrance of the North Bight of Andros Island, with equally easy access to the Middle and South Bights. This location is key to the lodges fishing program; within a short 10 minute skiff ride from the dock, guides will have you fishing over foraging bonefish. Run times to the fishing grounds are anywhere from 10 minutes, to 1 hour. Anglers should expect to see good fishable numbers of bones in the 3 to 6 pound range each day, with a few fish pushing or exceeding the 10 pound mark. Daily fishing is a combination of wade and boat fishing. The guides at Tranquility put a full day in and know their local waters like the backs of their hands. A typical day of fishing will see you leaving the dock at 8:00 a.m. and returning at around 5:00 p.m. After returning to the lodge, anglers are free to fish the local flats by the lodge until dark, if desired. These flats can be very productive for bonefish and even the occasional permit.
Generally speaking, the fishing season at Tranquility starts in October, when the flats cool down from the blistering summer heat, and will go strong to mid-June. Winter months (December, January, and February) are susceptible to cold fronts, but can offer good fishing, especially in and around the creeks.
Your guides at Tranquility Hill GUIDE STAFF: I cannot say enough about the guide staff at Tranquility Hill. Raymond and Ivan have over 45 years guiding experience combined, and have assembled as strong a guide team as we have ever had a chance to fish with. The guides at Tranquility are more than just boat jockeys. They are a collection of dedicated saltwater fishing professionals with excellent communication skills and the ability to teach as well as being pleasurable companions to spend the day with.
"One of my favorite saltwater memories was with Raymond Mackey on a particularly difficult and frustrating morning. Dark clouds were following us around like a bad smell, and every time we would spot a fish or two, we would lose the sun. We worked hard for the fish we brought to hand that morning, nothing giant, but decent nonetheless. Lightning was flashing on the distant horizon and the weather seemed to be deteriorating by the minute. Things weren't going like we wanted, and our confidence was slowly waning. Raymond, however never faltered for a second. His charming and patient personality kept us focused and at ease. Just as Raymond poled us into his favorite cove the sky opened up, pounding our heads with rain the size of peas. "No worries mon, this rain is going to stop and dem bones are gonna sneak out of their hiding places and start to feed. "Within minutes, the rain had let up and a fish, a double digit fish, appeared on the edge of the mangroves, sneaking out for a bite to eat after the deluge - just like Raymond had predicted. Raymond positioned the boat just right, I made the cast, just right, and the big bonefish came and ate my tan and white clouser... just right! I saw it all so well, I managed to rip my tan and white clouser right out of its mouth. I know, I know... rookie move, but what a rush! I had hooked and lost an estimated 13-pound fish in less than a second. Raymond didn't say a word... he simply got the boat moving down the edge of the mangroves and we started searching for another." - Bill Marts
Species of Fish: Bonefish. Photo courtesy of Bill Marts
Lodging: The lodge can accommodate up to 24 anglers at any time during the peak of the season. Each room is complete with a private bath, air conditioning, two double beds, a coffee maker and plenty of room to unpack and get organized. Chef Martha prepares the meals, a terrific combination of seafood and local Bahamian soul food. A separate building serves as the lodge's bar and stores the coldest Kalik beers in the Bahamas. Tranquility is nothing fancy but is clean, comfortable, and logically laid-out, a perfect retreat after a long day on the water.
Travel Arrangements:
Scheduled daily flights via Western Air from Nassau arrive and depart Congo Town. Charter flights can be coordinated from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Nassau.
Length of Stay: This will vary depending on which of the wonderful packages you have chosen.
Occupancy: Tranquility Hill can host a maximum of 20 guests.
Rates: October 2006 through June 2007
Inclusions: The rate includes: Meals, accommodations, government taxes, boats, guides, 2 beverages and 2 waters each day in the boat, and complimentary laundry services.
Non-Inclusions: This rate does not include: Airfare to and from Fresh Creek, Andros Town, Bar drinks, gratuities, fishing tackle and flies.
Reservations, Deposits and Final Payments: A 50% deposit is required within 21 days of reserving your dates to confirm the reservation. Final payment is due 60 days prior to scheduled arrival date. For reservations made 60 days or less prior to scheduled arrival date, full payment is due upon invoicing.
Cancellations and Refunds: Written cancellation up to 60 days prior to departure: refund of deposit less $400 handling charge, per person. Cancellation within 60 days: at this point, individual is responsible for total land costs and no refund will be made unless a suitable replacement is provided. No refund will be made for unused land arrangements included in cost. Refunds of deposit/payments made by credit card will be charged a 3.5% service charge to fully compensate The Fly Shop for bank charges incurred.
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: To protect yourself, and your investment in the even of an unexpected trip cancellation or interruption, The Fly Shop strongly recommends the purchase of Trip/Travel Insurance. A brochure and application for that insurance will be included with your billing. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgement that the traveler has read, understands, and accepts our cancellation and refund policy. Prices and terms are subject to change without notice. However, no changes will be made after initial deposit. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgement that registrant has read and accepts the payment, cancellation and refund policy.
Photo of lodge courtesy of Bill Marts
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