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The Bahamas Bonefish Annual Bash is held in February at the Club Peace and Plenty on Exuma; 800-525-2210. The Andros Big Yard Bonefishing and Bottom Fishing Tournament is held in June; call the Bahamas Tourism Office at 800-32-SPORT. There s also a bonefishing tournament held in mid-July at the Staniel Cay and Yacht Club on Exuma; 242-355-2011. Bonefishing, as well as big game fishing, is a part of the Bahamian Outer Islands International Gamefish Tournament held in March; camping in the redwoods 800-426-0466 for location, details and registration.

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