Everything you need to know For A Successful Trip

The pre-trip guide, the flight options, the gear list, the journal articles worth reading. One page, no scavenger hunt.

‍Start with the PDF below — it covers most of what you'll need.

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The Pre-Trip Guide.

Download the full pre-trip planning doc. Packing list, gear specs, casting prep, what to expect once you land. everything we've learned anglers want to know before they get here, in one PDF you can read on the plane.

If you only do one thing on this page, download and read this.

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FileTrip Planner & Outfitting Guide

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Keep Planning

Wondering when to go?

From the Journal

Bahamas Fly Fishing Seasons at Soul Fly Lodge

"When should I come?" is the question we hear most. Check out our journal entry that breaks down the three fishing seasons at Soul Fly. Understand what's biting, what to expect from bonefish and permit, and how the weather shapes the fishing across the year.

By Kyle Schaefer8 min read

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Getting Here

Flights to Great Harbour Cay.

Three routes in. Pick yours below. each tab has the carriers, flight times, and booking links you need.

Scheduled & Charter Service

Makers Air

Scheduled & private service, Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) → GHC. ~1 hour. Soul Fly guests get 10% off — email soulfly@makersair.com.

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What to Know

Customs & Immigration: Direct arrivals from Florida clear at Great Harbour Cay — straight off the plane to the lodge.

Departure airport: Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), 2331 Northwest 55th Court, Hangar 19. Not the main FLL international airport.

Scheduled Service

LeAir

Twice-daily scheduled service (except Sunday), Nassau (LPIA) → GHC. ~20 minutes.

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Flamingo Air

Twice-daily scheduled service, Nassau (LPIA) → GHC. ~20 minutes.

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What to Know

Layover buffer: Plan to arrive in Nassau at least 2.5 hours before your LeAir or Flamingo departure. Clear customs & immigration in Nassau.

Departure airport: Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), Windsor Field Road, Nassau.

Private Aircraft

Great Harbour Cay International Airport (MYBG)

Newly rebuilt, official port of entry. Accepts private aircraft both large and small. ~1 hour from Florida, ~20 min from Nassau.

Air Flight Charters

Private charter from Fort Lauderdale.

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Tropic Ocean Airways

Private charter from Fort Lauderdale.

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What to Know

Customs: GHC is an official port of entry. Direct arrivals clear customs and immigration on the island.

Coordinating arrival: Send us your tail number and ETA when you book — we'll have transport ready at the strip.

What TO Pack

Gear, flies, and prep.

The PDF covers the full packing list. These journal entries go deeper on the specifics: fly selection, fly lines & leaders, casting prep, etc., and the reasoning behind it all.