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Now is the time to begin the booking process for Fall/Winter 24/25!
If you want to secure the best dates at the top resorts in prime time for fly fishing, booking in advance is the best way. We consider March through June as the prime months for fly fishing, with December through February good winter fishing, especially for big bones. Those double digit monster bonefish love the cooler water.
We specialize in booking many angling clients, and luxury vacation clients to Turks & Caicos. We have our own ground team to take care of your every need on Provo, and our own team of top fly-fishing guides. And hey, flying into Provo is easy, with many non-stop flights from the U.S. East Coast. Email Stephen to begin planning your trip.
The islands are gorgeous, of course, and this far south the weather is consistently good as cold fronts rarely reach these islands. The Islands are composed of two groups of islands: the "Turks islands" (Grand Turk and Salt Cay), and "The Caicos islands" (Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, East Caicos, South Caicos, West Caicos). The groups are separated by the Turk Island Passage, a twenty-two mile wide, 7,000 feet deep channel. Of the forty islands and cays that make up this British colony, only eight are inhabited.
If you want to secure the best dates at the top resorts in prime time for fly fishing, booking in advance is the best way. We consider March through June as the prime months for fly fishing, with December through February good winter fishing, especially for big bones. Those double digit monster bonefish love the cooler water.
We specialize in booking many angling clients, and luxury vacation clients to Turks & Caicos. We have our own ground team to take care of your every need on Provo, and our own team of top fly-fishing guides. And hey, flying into Provo is easy, with many non-stop flights from the U.S. East Coast. Email Stephen to begin planning your trip.
The islands are gorgeous, of course, and this far south the weather is consistently good as cold fronts rarely reach these islands. The Islands are composed of two groups of islands: the "Turks islands" (Grand Turk and Salt Cay), and "The Caicos islands" (Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, East Caicos, South Caicos, West Caicos). The groups are separated by the Turk Island Passage, a twenty-two mile wide, 7,000 feet deep channel. Of the forty islands and cays that make up this British colony, only eight are inhabited.
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Providenciales, or "Provo" as everyone calls it, is the center of the tourism industry, and in fact, Provo was created from scratch by developers in the 1980s. Grace Bay Beach, a 12-mile long strip of perfect powdery white sand, is the center of resort development. The turquoise waters that lap the shore here rival any in the Caribbean for relaxed swimming, snorkeling, or pretty much any water sport you can name. Setting the idea of fishing aside, this is one of the best destinations in the Caribbean for an overall sand, sea, surf, golf and tennis vacation for families and couples. It's a great spot for a romantic getaway too with a variety of upscale luxury accommodations, excellent restaurants, and miles of deserted beaches on nearby cays where you'll never see another person.
Now toss in the fact that Provo and its neighboring cays are surrounded by bonefish flats, and you've got the ideal combination for anglers and non-anglers alike. If you rent a car you can fish all over the island on your own. The best flats are on the south side of Provo, and some of our favorites include Silly Creek, Cooper Jack Bight, Jim Hill Bight, and areas of Long Bay Beach. A wonderful out of the way place to stay is Harbour Club Villas & Marina overlooking Flamingo Lake. This lake, and others nearby, are loaded with bonefish, and while the bottom is fairly soft, its wadable, and you can fish to tailing fish most days without worrying about the tides, although mornings and late afternoons are best. If you want to rent a boat, you can fish countless flats on your own from the Leeward Marina all the way to Parrot Cay. Or rent the boat and forget fishing--just go snorkeling along the reef, or stop off on a pristine deserted beach for a swim and a picnic.
Now toss in the fact that Provo and its neighboring cays are surrounded by bonefish flats, and you've got the ideal combination for anglers and non-anglers alike. If you rent a car you can fish all over the island on your own. The best flats are on the south side of Provo, and some of our favorites include Silly Creek, Cooper Jack Bight, Jim Hill Bight, and areas of Long Bay Beach. A wonderful out of the way place to stay is Harbour Club Villas & Marina overlooking Flamingo Lake. This lake, and others nearby, are loaded with bonefish, and while the bottom is fairly soft, its wadable, and you can fish to tailing fish most days without worrying about the tides, although mornings and late afternoons are best. If you want to rent a boat, you can fish countless flats on your own from the Leeward Marina all the way to Parrot Cay. Or rent the boat and forget fishing--just go snorkeling along the reef, or stop off on a pristine deserted beach for a swim and a picnic.
ACCOMMODATIONS - Most resorts on Provo are condo and Private Villa resorts as opposed to hotels, meaning studios to Eleven-bedroom Luxury homes, all with full kitchens, though there are some smaller hotels if that is your preference.
FEATURED HOTELS AND RESORTS - OUR TOP RECOMMENDATIONS
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AMANYARA - An Aman Resort
The resort derives its name from aman, the Sanskrit word for ‘peace', and yara , the word for ‘place' in the language of the Arawak Amerindians, one of the region's first indigenous peoples. It enjoys a pristine location well removed from much of the development on the eastern side of the island. From its secluded white-sand beach and unusual rocky coves, to the abundant marine life of its pristine reef walls, Amanyara embraces Northwest Point Marine National Park, a renowned area that provides some of the world's best wall and reef diving. Email Stephen directly for more details and to begin your travel planning journey. |
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COMO Parrot Cay Resort on Parrot Cay
One of the finest private island resorts in the Caribbean, a place of total and complete pampering, with many miles of private beach and a wonderful spa. You can choose from hotel style suites or private villas with their own pool. Villas range in size from 2 to 11 bedrooms, and include your own personal chef and concierge. We can recommend the perfect villa for you or your group, just let us know your preferences. Our fishing guides will pick you up and drop you off each day at the resort, or its easy to take your own boat and fish the nearby flats. Email Stephen directly for more details and to begin your travel planning journey. |
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Grace Bay Club - The Heart of Grace Bay Beach
The elegance of white sand greeting crystal waters inspires the timeless luxury of the iconic and original Grace Bay Club, situated on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Here, grace extends beyond the resort’s name to infuse breathtaking sunrise strolls and romantic sunset dinners with sophistication. Guests enjoy access to myriad activities, a selection of pools and innovative dining offerings. And you can choose from three main accommodation options - The hotel for adults only; Villa Suites designed for families; or the ultra-luxe Estate that includes larger villas. And if none of those will do, try the Private Villa Collection. And the best and most romantic restaurant on the island, Infiniti Restaurant and Raw Bar. Email Stephen directly for more details and to begin your travel planning journey. |
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The Shore Club - Long Bay Beach
38 suites and 110 rooms situated on nine lush acres of Long Bay Beach with magnificent views in every direction. The oceanfront suites are generously size one to three-bedroom units with lavish bathrooms and spacious terraces. Separately, the Club offers four to six-bedroom private villas, each with a heated pool, expansive terraces, a housekeeper and personal concierge. Want a private chef, no problem. The resort is complete with fine dining (We love Sui-Ren, Peruvian/Japanese cuisine) and casual restaurants, the renowned Dune spa and a world-class fitness center. No reason to leave the resort, but if you want to get out, you're only 10 minutes away from shopping, restaurants, marinas and Grace Bay Beach. And some of the best DIY bonefishing can be accessed along the nearby southern shoreline. Email Stephen directly for more details and to begin your travel planning journey. |
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Wymara Resort and Villas - Grace Bay Beach
A contemporary boutique property unlike any other on the island, Wymara marries Caribbean ambiance with modern sophistication. Ideal beachfront location with stunning ocean views from every room -- 91 guestrooms, including 32 suites and 4 penthouses. A 7,000 square foot infinity-edge pool welcomes guests for a cool dip and the spa offers services from reinvigorating massages to daily fitness classes. Fine dining and casual restaurants feature gourmet Asian cuisine and fresh seafood with an island flare. Just over a five-minute drive from the resort, the private villa collection features exquisite four- and five-bedroom oceanfront villas with contemporary indoor-outdoor architecture and ocean view infinity pool to create the perfect setting for an intimate tropical getaway. Email Stephen directly for more details and to begin your travel planning journey. |
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Ocean Club and Ocean Club West - Grace Bay West are sister resorts with beautiful gardens, nicely furnished condos (ask for an end unit on the beach), tennis, diving and water sports programs, and good restaurants. Ocean Club West is the newer property and is perfectly located in the center of Grace Bay. Email Stephen directly for more details and to begin your travel planning journey.
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Harbour Club Villas and Marina is our top choice for anglers looking for a comfortable place to stay at a good price, with nearby access to good fishing you can do on your own. We love this place, ideal for anglers, couples and families who want to kick back relax, and do some DIY bonefishing. Email Stephen directly for more details and to begin your travel planning journey.
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Sailrock Resort, South Caicos - Spectacular private beachfront villas and beautiful hotel suites with ocean views on the beach in South Caicos. This location is spectacular, and its one of the best places for sensation DIY bonefishing, including accessing endless flats via SUPs or kayaks. The staff here is super friendly, and will go out of their way to accommodate your every need, plus the resort promises one glorious adventure after another. Unsurpassed diving, snorkeling and bonefishing, plus fine dining, casual beach club lunches, Thai massages, and caring professional service. Needless to say, we love this resort! Looking for a romantic getaway; look no further.
Get in touch with us and let's talk. Email Stephen directly, or call him at 307-690-7472 |
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Flats Fishing Patterns: Fishing in the Turks & Caicos is the absolute best way to play the odds against the normal winter weather patterns of cold fronts and wind. Cold fronts rarely reach these islands, so you can usually count on nice warm days every day through the winter season, although you'll have some wind, which is just the way it goes in the world of saltwater fishing. In the spring, summer and fall the weather is almost always gorgeous.
Fishing Reports - We continue to receive excellent reports from our TCI guide team. Bonefishing is good all around Provo now. Fishing around Pine Cay and Parrot Cay has been fairly consistent, and is ideal for a half-day trip. But we highly recommend taking a full day trip so our guides can take you to Middle and East Caicos, and to the expansive wading flats out in the Bight. The wade fishing is seemingly endless on the massive white sand flats.
Our favorite flies include #2-6 Gold Shiner and Gotcha Clouser's Minnows, #2-6 Gotchas, #2-6 Mantis Shrimp, #2-6 Pink and Tan Hoovers, #2-4 Spawning Shrimp, #4-6 Beck's Sililegs, #4-6 Greg's Flats' Fly, and #4-6 Tan Yarn Crabs. If you tie your own, make sure to add rubber legs. TCI bones really like rubber legs.
Guides and fly fishing options we recommend: TLT Signature Guides - We work with a group of the best and most experienced fly fishing guides out of Provo and throughout the Turks & Caicos. From half day and full day guided trips out of Provo, with pick up at your hotel, or meeting at the Leeward Marina. Half and full day trips include fly fishing equipment (though you are encouraged to bring your own), professional guide and flats skiff, cooler with ice and drinks. We can arrange lunches at your hotel to take with you, and transportation to and from Leeward Marina if pick-up at your hotel is not available. If you love to wade fish, on full day trips we will take you to flats where you can literally wade all day, and cast to unpressured fish that eagerly take a fly. Email Stephen directly to talk about booking your trip, and to learn more about the fishing.
DIY Fishing - Prefer to do it mostly on your own. How about we fix you up with sea kayaks or SUPs and point you in the right direction. There are many fun options, and you can get out for the amount of time you choose. Get in touch with us and let's talk. Email Stephen directly, or call him at 307-690-7472
REEF/OFFSHORE: - TCI has some of the best reef and offshore fishing in the world. Our favorite marina is Blue Haven Marina. Next door to the plush Blue Haven Resort. Great location to access the best bonefishing or quickly get offshore. You can rent a boat here to explore remote beaches or DIY bonefish. We also work with the best reef and offshore charter captains, and can set you up with full or half day guided trips.
Fishing Reports - We continue to receive excellent reports from our TCI guide team. Bonefishing is good all around Provo now. Fishing around Pine Cay and Parrot Cay has been fairly consistent, and is ideal for a half-day trip. But we highly recommend taking a full day trip so our guides can take you to Middle and East Caicos, and to the expansive wading flats out in the Bight. The wade fishing is seemingly endless on the massive white sand flats.
Our favorite flies include #2-6 Gold Shiner and Gotcha Clouser's Minnows, #2-6 Gotchas, #2-6 Mantis Shrimp, #2-6 Pink and Tan Hoovers, #2-4 Spawning Shrimp, #4-6 Beck's Sililegs, #4-6 Greg's Flats' Fly, and #4-6 Tan Yarn Crabs. If you tie your own, make sure to add rubber legs. TCI bones really like rubber legs.
Guides and fly fishing options we recommend: TLT Signature Guides - We work with a group of the best and most experienced fly fishing guides out of Provo and throughout the Turks & Caicos. From half day and full day guided trips out of Provo, with pick up at your hotel, or meeting at the Leeward Marina. Half and full day trips include fly fishing equipment (though you are encouraged to bring your own), professional guide and flats skiff, cooler with ice and drinks. We can arrange lunches at your hotel to take with you, and transportation to and from Leeward Marina if pick-up at your hotel is not available. If you love to wade fish, on full day trips we will take you to flats where you can literally wade all day, and cast to unpressured fish that eagerly take a fly. Email Stephen directly to talk about booking your trip, and to learn more about the fishing.
DIY Fishing - Prefer to do it mostly on your own. How about we fix you up with sea kayaks or SUPs and point you in the right direction. There are many fun options, and you can get out for the amount of time you choose. Get in touch with us and let's talk. Email Stephen directly, or call him at 307-690-7472
REEF/OFFSHORE: - TCI has some of the best reef and offshore fishing in the world. Our favorite marina is Blue Haven Marina. Next door to the plush Blue Haven Resort. Great location to access the best bonefishing or quickly get offshore. You can rent a boat here to explore remote beaches or DIY bonefish. We also work with the best reef and offshore charter captains, and can set you up with full or half day guided trips.
