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with stunning coral reefs. PADI certification courses are also a feature. The reefs it
explores daily at North Rock are among the most beautiful on the island. Two-tank
dives cost $120 for the dives, plus $40 for the equipment.
Grotto Beach Hotel, 11 Blue Hill, Hamilton Parish.
&
441/293-7319.
www.trianglediving.com. Bus: 1, 3,
10, or 11.
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MORE FUN IN THE WATER
Fishing
Bermuda is one of the world's finest destinations for anglers, especially in light-tackle
fishing. Blue marlin catches have increased dramatically in recent years, and Ber-
muda can add billfishing (for marlin, swordfish, and sailfish) to its already enviable
reputation. Fishing is a year-round sport, but it's best from May to November. No
license is required.
You can obtain fishing information from the International Game Fish Association's
representative for Bermuda,
Keith Winter,
at
&
441/292-7131.
He can be
reached only at home in the evening.
DEEP-SEA FISHING
Wahoo, amberjack, blue marlin, white marlin, dolphin, tuna, and many other varieties
of fish call Bermuda's warm waters home. A number of island outfitters offer the
equipment to help you fish for them; these are our favorites:
Bermuda Sportsfishing
The DeSilva family runs Bermuda Sportsfishing, which
has been in business for many years. They charge $900 for up to six people for a half-
day of fishing, $1,100 for
3
⁄
4
of a day, and $1,300 for a full day. Boats range from 11
to 14m (36-46 ft.), and all equipment is provided.
Creek View House, 8 Tulo Lane, Pembroke Parish HM 02, Bermuda.
&
441/295-2370.
Daily 7am-
10pm. Bus: 1, 2, 10, or 11.
Fish Bermuda
This outfitter offers one of the largest charter boats in Bermuda,
with a fully air-conditioned cabin. Tackle is updated every year, and the DeMako craft
is owner operated. Captain Allen DeSilva is one of Bermuda's most skilled skippers.
A standard
3
⁄
4
day trip costs $1,600, rising to $2,000 for the day from June to August.
Mill Creak, Pembroke.
&
441/295-0835.
http://fishbermuda.com. Bus: 7 or 8.
REEF FISHING
Three major reef banks lie off Bermuda, and they're likely to yield such catches as
greater amberjack, almaco jack, great barracuda, little tunny, Bermuda chub, gray
snapper, yellowtail snapper, and assorted bottom fish. The closest reef, the Inner
System, begins about 1km (
2
⁄
3
-mile) offshore and stretches for nearly 8km (5 miles).
The Challenger Bank is about 23km (14 miles) offshore, and the Argus Bank is about
50km (31 miles) distant. The farther out you go, the more likely you are to turn up
larger fish.
Several companies offer half- or full-day charters. Arrangements can be made
through the activities desks of the big resort hotels as well as Bermuda Sportsfishing.
SHORE FISHING
Shore fishing turns up such catches as bonefish, palometa (pompano), gray snap-
per, and great barracuda. Locals and most visitors prefer shore fishing at Spring
Benny's Bay or West Whale Bay; Great Sound and St. George's Harbour are other
