Fishing

You can find bonefish on the flats, yellowtail and grouper on the reefs, or marlin and tuna in the deeps of the Abacos.

Justin Sands. Premier fly-fishing guide Justin Sands works out of a state-of-the-art Hell's Bay flats skiff that will put you in the shallowest of water. Justin was the Abacos bonefish champ for two years running, and he will guide you in the Marls or around Snake Cay, Little Harbour, and Cherokee Sound. Advance reservations are a must. Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island. 242/367–3526; www.bahamasvacationguide.com/justfish.html.

Pinder's Bone Fishing. Buddy Pinder has more than 20 years' experience in the local waters, and professional Pinder's Bone Fishing provides year-round excursions in the Marls, a maze of mangroves and flats on the western side of Abaco. Advance reservations are essential. Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island. 242/366–2163.