Most days since my last report have been very successful, but I've had to cover some water to find those willing fish and enough of them to make a day of it. Location has been the key, but fortunately, it's looking like there'll be more and more of those good locations now. All the basic patterns have been working, but be sure to run at least one egg as we have been seeing a few Steelies here and there as well as the bonus browns feeding on those protein pellets.

So far it's been a very fun season and I expect it will only get better for some time yet! Both John and I are booked up for a little while, but my calendar opens up a bit on the 12th of October and John's on the 11th. Motel rooms are still available throughout the season, just call the shop for availability.

My guess is that it'll still be good to great salmon fishing here well into the ladder part of October this year and it's looking like we'll see a good fall run of Steelies as well. Book those dates while they're still available! (November 15th is already taken by the same guy as last year, we're going to see if we can get an opening day buck again to go with those Steelies! ;^)

Wish I had more time for a detailed report, but it's go, go, go these days... As always a huge thank you to all the clients that have come out and spent a day with me as well as all of you that have supported BBT by either shopping in the store, staying at the motel or, both! Thank you!!!

We are trying on a Bahamas deal for size this winter and we think it's a pretty good one! We have space for six people in the week February 13th to the 20th, 2010. John and I will not be there with you as we are going the week after with our own wives and one other couple and the accommodations are for six guest comfortably. Your host will be my cousin Jim and his family, the same ones that run the Alaska camp...

If you've ever done any salt water fishing you already kind of know how sweet this will be and if you've never done it, this is the chance at a great way to try it! Basically, the deal is $1,000.00 per head gets you food & lodging for the week as well as the use of boats with fuel. Jim plans to drive people to either the wading flats by vehicle or let them take the boat(s) to the flats on their own.

For $2,000.00 the trip can be fully guided all week by a Bahamian guide, but Jim recommends something in between. Maybe take a guide the first couple of days and then go it on your own... At any rate, I can have the trip molded to fit your needs.

There are 3 bedrooms for guests. 2 of them have their own private bath. The third has a bathroom right next to it, but which is also used by people in the living room. There is a total of 3 twins and 2 kings in those rooms right now, but we can adjust how many and what kind of beds to fit the guests needs. The house also has wireless high speed internet and has a nice waterfront area with a deck on the water. (Attached is the only photo I currently have of the house...)

It has flats across the "creek" and several just up inside, plus lots more flats up in Fresh Creek, which goes for many miles and the open ocean is about a 1/4 mile away, with a large reef just offshore and a nice white sand beach.

The place currently has a Pick-up truck, a VW van, a 26' offshore boat and a carbon fiber canoe, but Jim plans to ship a flats boat and a kayak into camp as well before this trip date.

There is the very small town of Fresh Creek within a short walk or drive. It has 3 tiny little grocery stores, and 4 or 5 small restaurant/bars. Jim has had dinner at 2 of them. One was called Hanks (Hanks also offers bonefish guiding.) and it had great food and felt very Bahamian. It had a nice outdoor deck where tarpon were feeding during dinner.

There are several large wading flats on the ocean side of the island that are accessible by car. These have lots of bonefish cruising. It is about 1/2 hour south to the middle bight, where many of the bonefish camps are located. Stafford Creek Lodge is on the next creek north. The north end is famous for big bonefish and less pressure - also a little over a half hour drive.

There is an airport right there in Fresh Creek, Andros where you would be picked up by Jim or Phyllis. There are some direct flights to the island from Florida a few times a week. There are daily flights from Nassau to Fresh Creek for under $100. Jim believes the cheapest route is to fly Spirit Air to Nassau from Detroit, then hop a commuter plane from Nassau to Fresh Creek. You can lay over for a few days in Nassau for some great beaches, night life and casino's. Jim stayed at the Sheraton on Cable Beach and it was very nice. He booked it on Expedia for less than $150/nt.

The Alaska trip was a huge success this year with lots of comfort updates to the camp as well as the great fishing and we have the first two weeks of August for next year again! (July 31st to August 7th and August 7th to the 14th, 2010) The price has gone up by only $200.00 making it $1995.00 per person, but still cheaper than the rate for going not with us and well worth every penny considering the new updates and expected updates as well... For those of you that haven't seen the 2009 Alaska reports you can find them at these two links, but you have to be a member of our forum and signed in or sign up to be…

Steve’s Report

John’s Report

Argentina is coming around fast (January 16th to the 23th, 2010) and we could really use a few more heads there if anyone is at all interested in what I consider to be the best of the trips we offer! That is, of course, only if you think that 80 degrees and sunny on a beautiful river in the Patagonia's, catching large trout, experiencing a new culture, eating great food and drinking great wine while it's freezing here at home is a good idea...

You can read about some of our past trips to Argentina at the links below and you really should read them or re-read them before making a decision on this one!

Steve’s 2009 report

John’s 2009 report

Steve’s 2008 report

John’s 2008 report

Steve’s 2007 report

John’s 2007 report

Contact the shop if you are interested at all in any of these trips, we’d love to have you! 1-877-422-5394