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TCI Fishing attempting to land billfish on light tackle or flyrods. Sailfish and white marlin scout the edge of the reef from November to April, which are also the best months for wahoo, tuna and dolphin fish. Barracuda are big and plentiful year-round, while yellowfin and blackfin tuna hang around Providenciales well into the summer. The beauty of fishing here is that within 15 minutes of leaving the dock, you reach "the deep" and can start to troll. As many as six lines are rigged and set from the boat -some skip along the surface and others aim to lure fish from below. The excitement begins when a fish hits! The hook is set with a few sharp jerks of the rod and the fight begins -a sight as thrilling for spectators as it is exhausting for anglers. Sailfish and marlin tend to jump from plentiful all year, but caught in record the water in a series of breathtaking numbers during the summer season. leaps, while wahoo may take off below Most of the fish are 100 to 200 pound males, occasionally a 400 pound fish. The the surface at 60 MPH. Dolphin fish put large population of small blues also pres-up an electrifying, high-flying battle in neon colours. Mackerel tend to put up a ents the perfect opportunity for anglers smaller fight, but because they swim in schools, two or three may take the bait at one time. CATCHING WAHOO Deep Sea Fishing BLUE WATER FISHING in the Turks & Caicos is said by many to be the finest in the Caribbean. The Atlantic's premiere big game trophy fish -the blue marlin -is GREAT FISHING, FUN and RELAXATION! Bottom & Reef Fishing Six Restaurants • Three Hotels Diving • Auto Rentals • Gift Store Fishing Charters • All On-Site Tel: 649-941-3781 Fax: 946-4350 E-MAIL: TCMarina@tciway.tc WEB SITE: www.TurtleCoveMarina.com The Turtle Cove Marina is a modern, well-protected facility with 65 deep-water slips. It is Provo’s center of activ-ity and a port of entry. Full dockside service with utility hook-ups including cable TV and clean, pure desalinated water. Major credit cards honoured. Maintained markers define the approach channel. Complimentary marina guide boat available – call on VHF 16. These are the easiest variations and most likely to produce plenty of bites and a large catch -especially fun for children. Hooks are baited with chunks of conch and cast along the north side reef waters or south side banks. Common snares are fish in the much prized snapper and grouper families, including pot, grey and mutton snapper, strawberry and Nassau grouper, along with yellowfin, parrotfish and other reef browsers. Depending on the guide, the weath-er, the site and your preference, the booty can range from a dozen to 50 or more, with fish in the 5 to 15 pound sizes not uncommon. Bonefishing BONE FISHING is an exciting sport that can be done by spin casting or with fly rod. The shy silvery bonefish with its short underslung mouth and deeply forked tail makes its home on shallow flats, often near mangroves. This fish is 100 • • • • • SUMMER 2012 “Where When How -Turks & Caicos Islands” WAHOO PHOTO PROVIDED BY PANOPLY

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CATCHING WAHOO<br /> <br /> Deep Sea Fishing <br /> <br /> BLUE WATER FISHING in the Turks & Caicos is said by many to be the finest in the Caribbean. The Atlantic's premiere big game trophy fish - the blue marlin - is plentiful all year, but caught in record numbers during the summer season. Most of the fish are 100 to 200 pound males, occasionally a 400 pound fish. The large population of small blues also presents the perfect opportunity for anglers attempting to land billfish on light tackle or flyrods. Sailfish and white marlin scout the edge of the reef from November to April, which are also the best months for wahoo, tuna and dolphin fish. Barracuda are big and plentiful year-round, while yellowfin and blackfin tuna hang around Providenciales well into the summer.<br /> <br /> The beauty of fishing here is that within 15 minutes of leaving the dock, you reach "the deep" and can start to troll. As many as six lines are rigged and set from the boat - some skip along the surface and others aim to lure fish from below. The excitement begins when a fish hits! The hook is set with a few sharp jerks of the rod and the fight begins - a sight as thrilling for spectators as it is exhausting for anglers.<br /> <br /> Sailfish and marlin tend to jump from the water in a series of breathtaking leaps, while wahoo may take off below the surface at 60 MPH. Dolphin fish put up an electrifying, high-flying battle in neon colours. Mackerel tend to put up a smaller fight, but because they swim in schools, two or three may take the bait at one time.<br /> <br /> Bottom & Reef Fishing <br /> <br /> These are the easiest variations and most likely to produce plenty of bites and a large catch - especially fun for children. Hooks are baited with chunks of conch and cast along the north side reef waters or south side banks. Common snares are fish in the much prized snapper and grouper families, including pot, grey and mutton snapper, strawberry and Nassau grouper, along with yellowfin, parrotfish and other reef browsers.<br /> <br /> Depending on the guide, the weather, the site and your preference, the booty can range from a dozen to 50 or more, with fish in the 5 to 15 pound sizes not uncommon.<br /> <br /> Bonefishing <br /> <br /> BONE FISHING is an exciting sport that can be done by spin casting or with fly rod. The shy silvery bonefish with its short underslung mouth and deeply forked tail makes its home on shallow flats, often near mangroves. This fish is said to be far feistier in the smaller version and feels like a monster on the end of your line! A fish that is far too bony for many to eat, this is definitely a catch and release sport. As you patrol along through the mud flats only a short distance away from Providenciales, you catch glimpses of rays and sharks as they too look for their catch of the day. These flats are all part of the Caicos Banks, hundreds of miles of shallow feeding grounds. At times you may come across schools of possibly 2000-plus creating mud piles of up to one mile in length!<br /> <br /> Here the engines are cut upwind of the school so that you may drift into them with your spin casters baited with artificial lures. If you hear the drag pulling, you must let them run or they’ll pop your line, because they’ve got the power! The skill is to keep the rhythm and put some “oomph” into your cast.<br /> <br /> You can anticipate pulling in some ten to thirty fish in a day while spin casting, while in slightly deeper waters the skilled fly fisherman can go in search of the larger prey. With this, your captain will quietly pole you along in a slightly smaller skiff as you try to sight this elusive creature!<br /> <br /> FISHING LICENSE <br /> <br /> Don't forget that you will need a FISHING LICENSE to fish in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Fees are as follows: 1 Day: $10 - 1 Month: $30 - 1 Year for a Non-Belonger: $60. Fishing licenses are available (and often included in your fee) if you are booking a fishing excursion with one of our many providers. You can also purchase a fishing license from the marina office at Turtle Cove Marina for $11.00. Please note that, fishing license or no, fishing within National Parks is strictly forbidden, so make sure you are fishing in an approved area before you make your first cast!!!<br /> <br /> FISHING INFORMATION<br /> <br /> FISHING LICENSE<br /> Turtle Cove Marina . . . . . . . . . .941-3781<br /> EQUIPMENT RENTAL<br /> Scooter Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .946-4684<br /> FISHING REGULATIONS<br /> DECR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .946-4017

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