New legislation in Bahamas that would limited DIY fishing trips.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

http://diybonefishing.com/2015/07/15/bahamian-legislation-update-2/

[ergabele]

The local guides and lodge owners are really pushing for the Government to make it practically impossible for the do it yourselfer. Licences at $20 per day but get this....The guides and lodges get to decide where you can and can't fish.

My last guided experience in the Bahamas was interesting. On Long Island. I won't name the guide or the resort because I liked the resort. The guide showed up wearing a lot of gold chains like an Olympic sprinter and drove a new Hummer. The attitude is that all americans are filthy rich and the fees of $550 and up per day are justified. You fished "on the clock". I was not impressed.

[DLJeff]

Beau Beasley compiled one of the most comprehensive, unbiased analysis of this proposed legislation, it's source, supporters and opposition, and possible effects. Go here to the MidCurrent articles:

http://midcurrent.com/travel/the-battle-for-bonefish-and-the-future-of-the-bahamas-part-2/