Swain’s Cay Lodge is located on a beautiful white sand beach on Andros Island Mangrove Cay settlement. Guests can choose from ocean-view suites, garden-view twin rooms, and a three-bedroom apartment for larger groups and families.

The Swain’s Cay Lodge Reefside Restaurant & Bar is located on the beach and serves up delicious three-course dinners of fresh lobster, fish, ribs, chicken, and conch. A home flat spans the water just beyond the lodge, where anglers can fish independently anytime during their stay. Andros Island is known as the “Bonefish Capital of the World,” where an expansive system of natural channels bisect the islands, creating hundreds of square miles of shallow lagoons and white sand flats where bonefish flourish.

With easy access to the best fishing areas, guides will take you to where the tides and winds are most favorable on any given day. Swain’s home water is the middle and south bight, which are vast and diverse fisheries that hold great numbers of bonefish - everything from easy-to-catch “schoolie-sized” fish all the way up to some of the largest bonefish that swim in the Bahamas.

The west side of Andros is only a 40-minute boat run away and is a great spot for larger bonefish along with seasonal opportunities for tarpon and permit. As always, YDCCF is grateful for your generous support, and we look forward to seeing you at Swain's Cay Lodge in February!  

$4,514.50 per person, based on a 5-night/4 day stay, double occupancy accommodations, plus a $200 tournament fee (total = $4,714.50 per person).

All teams have two anglers, with points awarded for each bonefish landed during the three-day event.

The highest cumulative team score will result in the tournament winner. Awards: Grand Champion Team Runner-Up Team Grand Champion Angler Runner-Up Angler Top Guide Biggest Bonefish Most Bonefish Biggest ‘Cuda

What's Included:

• All accommodations at Swain's Cay Lodge as specified

• Ground transfers to and from airport and lodge on Mangrove Cay

• Daily guided fishing as specified

• All meals at the lodge

• Transfers to and from boat ramps for fishing

• Bottled water and coffee at the lodge

• Full use of kayaks and bikes

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• Bahamas VAT Tax on package purchased

What's Not Included:

• Airfare to and from Andros Island, Bahamas

• Alcoholic beverages and sodas at the lodge

• Gratuities for fishing guides and lodge staff

• Fly fishing equipment and flies

• Bahamas fishing license

• Bahamas VAT Tax on services/sales outside of packages (i.e., bar, other activities, fly shop, etc.)

• Arrive at Mangrove Cay, Andros Island on Tuesday, February 20th

• Practice day, welcome party, and auction on Wednesday, February 21st

• Tournament days - Thursday, Friday and Saturday

• Awards and final fiesta on Saturday night

• Depart Mangrove Cay on Sunday, February 25thItem description

East End Lodge is one of our favorite operations in the entire Bahamas. Expect to fish permit and large bonefish with experienced guide staff; returning each day to great food, a full bar, and spacious rooms overlooking the water–all at the best price point on Grand Bahama. East End Lodge is close to the five bights that cut through the “horn” of the island. This multi-bight fishery enables the guides to fish optimal tides throughout the day, typically keeping clients on fish and in the action regardless of what the tides are doing at any given time. Direct flights from major carriers makes travel into Freeport, Grand Bahama very easy, making this a perfect destination for quick two- and three-day trips and week-long excursions.

Rates: Packages includes six nights and five guided fishing days (two anglers per skiff). The lodge has both single and double occupancy rooms (first come first serve for single rooms).

• Single room and double fishing package: $6,510.00 + Tax Deductible Tournament fee of $500 = $7,010.00

• Double occupancy room and fishing package: $5,875 + Tax Deductible Tournament fee of $500 = $6,375.00

This is a multi-species, fly only, and catch and release event. All fish must be kept in the water as much as possible while measuring and taking photos.

• Permit must be over 18"- 200 points

• Bonefish must be over 18" to score - 18" to 24" is 10 points, 24" to 30" is 20 points, and over 30" is 50 points

• Barracuda must be over 30" to score and is 20 points

• Mutton Snapper must be over 18" and is 40 points

• Cubera Snapper must be over 18" and is worth 100 points

• Tarpon must be over 24" and is worth 100 points - just grab the leader to score.

• Catch three of the species in one day and add 300 points - catch all four and add 500 points

What’s Included:

• Round trip ground transfer to and from Freeport International Airport and East End Lodge

• All accommodations at the lodge as specified

• Daily guided fishing

• All meals while at the lodge

• Purified bottled water and coffee

• Complimentary wine is served at dinner

• Fishing equipment is available for use at no additional charge (G. Loomis Rods and Hatch Reels)

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• Bahamas VAT tax on package

What’s Not Included:

• Air transportation to and from Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

• Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and juices

• Flies and terminal tackle

• Bahamas fishing license

• Gratuities for fishing guides and the lodge staff

• Bahamas VAT tax on all additional purchases

Tournament Itinerary:

• October 14 - 20, 2024

• October 14 - Arrive to Freeport International Airport. There are commercial flights, and we will most likely have a charter flight as well. Plan to arrive by 2PM. Transportation from Freeport down to East End will be provided. Monday afternoon/evening is the McClean's Town Conch Cracking Festival and we will join the community in this annual celebration. This will give you an opportunity to meet residents and experience the town to help understand why we're working to help them rebuild.

• October 15 - Practice day of fishing. Review rules and regulations of tournament. Welcome dinner and live auction.

• October 16, 17, 18 and 19 - Tournament fishing days

• October 20 - Depart Grand Bahama