I was in Bermuda for a few days last year on a cruise stop, and I'm itching to get back.. Spectacular beaches, great people, and very fishing friendly..real easy access.. I was with the family, and really did'nt have time to concentrate on the fishing.. but I got a little in.. in addition to the all the stuff around the docks and piers mentioned, there are some great flats to work for bonefish, etc..with amazing rock/reef structure just beyond the beaches.. I had been advised to try the flats around Cambridge /Long Bay for Bonefish, and while I did'nt land any, I saw plenty of bones when I was there..and some huge Barracuda..I'm more of a boat guy..so I found a rental outfit and checked out the area by boat one day.. As I had a lot of family along that wanted a ride, we rented a pontoon boat which I piloted with a load of well fed italians aboard, while my 2 brothers shadowed us in a 17' CC.. We picked up the boats in Hamilton, and as it was a nice day, I crossed the sound and cut through to the outside under the Watford bridge.. I came around a point and cruised down along the beach until i found a quiet cove with a deserted beach, adjoining a beautiful boulder/ turtle grass studded flat and pulled in to anchor the pontoon. A few people came out on shore and waved to us as we pulled in, then put up signs advertising snacks and drinks.. I said friendly, right..
So I left the family to swim and hang on the beach and went wading over to the flat.. as the tide came in I saw lots of bonefish pods cruising in and out.. almost constant targets.. but most where not too interested in any of the jigs I had on hand.. I did manage a couple hook ups on a small shrimp imitation, landing neither..but enjoyed a few hot runs.. Saw some huge cuda's hanging around the rocks and grass.. and though i knew better with the light tackle i had, I could'nt resist casting to them.. And they bit alright.. but it was of course, no contest on 6lb flouro..
Anyway.. sorry for the long post.. But it's really a cool place.. and now that I've made a little recon run, I can't wait to get back with a better plan... Next time I'd just rent a CC and really fish it.. I would of course recommend having light leader on hand, as the water is clear..and some wire or heavy mono if you want to tangle with barracuda..lol.. but i bet you will encounter less spooky fish in april than I did in June with so many swimmers in the water.. and also, to pass along the advise given by all the locals I talked to...try to get some bait if you can.. it really proved true.. especially with the stuff around the piers... Good Luck and have a great trip!
