Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MOLLY THE MANTA
A favorite resident of Little Cayman was Molly the Manta, a giant
manta ray often seen on night dives in this region. The manta,
which measured 12 feet across, was spotted along the north coast
and on the south coast flats from 1991 through 1995. She was
seen off Bloody Bay swooping through the water, scooping up
plankton that were attracted by divers' lights. Today Molly is no
longer spotted on night dives; she is believed to have reached ma-
turity and gone off in search of a mate.
Underwater Photography
Underwater photography rentals are available from
Little Cayman
Divers
,
800-458-2722 or 345-948-1429, www.littlecaymandiver.com,
and
Reef Divers Little Cayman
,
800-327-3835 or 345-948-1642,
www.littlecayman.com, or
Reef Photo & Video Centre
, Little Cayman
Beach Resort,
345-948-1033, fax 345-948-1040.
On the Water
Fishing
Fly- and light tackle fishing attract anglers to the waters of Little
Cayman, which offer excellent
bonefishing
in the shallow flats.
Other anglers come to catch
tarpon
or
permit
. Little Cayman is
the top destination of the three Cayman Islands for those looking for light
tackle and fly-fishing.
AUTHORS' NOTE:
Bonefishing is a favorite
activity here, and a challenge to anglers (al-
though the sport here is not on par with other is-
lands in the Caribbean or the Florida Keys).
These fish are seen in the shallow areas called
muds
, places where the sea is churned up by the
bottom-feeding fish.
Guides recommend baiting with fry (very young fish). Bonefish can be
caught all day, although, as with other types of fishing, the success rate de-
pends on factors such as weather and tides. The best bonefishing around
Little Cayman is usually found at the South Hole Sound.
Tarpon fishing
is also popular on Little Cayman. Tarpon Lake, a brack-
ish body of water north of Blossom Village, is home to many 20-lb tarpon.
Fly-fishermen will have best luck at this site in early morning and late
afternoon.
