{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Bahamas in May

That rod is plenty fine.  I wouldn't worry about whether there are mangroves near the flats.  Really isn't relevant for flats fishing.  Casting to mangroves is something that is typically its own thing and for different species than what you might target on flats (i.e bonefish and permit). Tides are generally important in that you will want a moving tide.  In general, flats generally fish better on particular tides.  In other words, one flat might have fish on an incoming tide while another might fish better on an outgoing tide.  

I would skip the flats shoes (i have never found the necessary) and get a guide.  Salt is a whole other level and a guide will help with the learning curve.  That said, even without a guide might be able to catch "lesser' fish (cudas, snappers, ect).  

On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 6:20:09 PM UTC-4, Tim Donaldson wrote

Headed to a resort on Great Exuma for 6 days in late May.  Have never fished the Caribbean, or salt for that matter (other than surf casting).  I'm good with lots of walking and wading, wasn't planning on hiring a guide.  Couple of questions:

-I was hoping I can get by with my 9'6" 7wt RL Winston B3X.  Planning on loading up a tropical/bonefish line.  That is unless you all convince me I absolutely need an 8 wt...

-I'm poring over google maps now, I guess I'm looking for mangrove adjacent flats?  We're staying at Grand Isle resort near Emerald Bay.    

-Was planning on fishing early mornings to stay ahead of the wind.  Should I worry much about what the tide is doing?

-Am I dooming myself by skipping the guide?  I know my odds go down but I'd rather spend that money on flat shoes and a new fly line.  

Any advice you guys can offer would be appreciated.  

Tim 

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