Jost Van Dyke

[Jacob K.]

My father is going to Jost for a week on friday. He asked me to set him up with a spinning rod and some tackle, any suggestions for tackle? any suggestions for DIY fishign down there?
thanks
Jacob

[Howie]

Well, honestly, I'd ask around at Foxy's. That seems to be the informational hub of the island. My recollection (fuzzy due to the drinks there), is that there were some very fishy spots. Waiting on the dock to head back out to the boat you could see LARGE 'cuda racing in and out of the light, slashing away at something. Despite my condition, I clearly remember regretting the fact that I did not have a rod.......

Daytime on the otherside of the island, there were 3 blacktips along the shore. They were about 3 - 3.5 feet - not real monsters, but everywhere you looked, there was life. The locals were quite friendly, so I'd say just walk down the beach until he finds a spot that looks good, and go for it. I mean, it couldn't take more than a couple of hours to walk the whole perimiter of the island, right????

[BobG]

I've been there a couple times myself. Aside from Foxy's, there isn't a hell of a lot to do. But, maybe that's what your Dad is looking for. :brow
There's one taxi on Jost, and the drivers name in Bon. Make sure he quotes you a price BEFORE you get in his cab, not after you get to where you want to go. (#$119)

[ihatework]

Never been to jost van dyke but your post made me curious and I googled it...cam up with the following off of tripadvisor...check out the last couple sentences....lots of other citations with hints about the fishing:

We have rented a villa at Sandy Ground Estates every February for the past 10 years. Sandy Ground consists of 8 villas spread out among about 15 acres on the eastern tip of Jost Van Dyke. See its website at ----.

All the villas have gorgeous vistas overlooking Little Jost, Green Cay, Sandy Spit and Sandy Cay. Tortola, from Long Bay to Cane Garden Bay to Brewers Bay, is in the background, and beyond there is Guana and Great Camanoe, with Virgin Gorda's peak looming in the distance. In other words, the vista includes "islands that go on forever." And, in among the islands, there is a delightful all-day ballet of sailboats and motor yachts.

The villas are comfortable but simple, with full kitchens and covered terraces. We throw open the windows and doors, and the hummingbirds and bananaquits fly through.

The main beach is idyllic. Great for walking and picking up sea glass and old pottery shards. The reef that surrounds the beach is great for snorkeling. It also makes for privacy, because even dinghies cannot get through the reef (though some try, to their regret). And there is a second, smaller beach by the boat dock facing Diamond Cay, where there is also good snorkeling. At night, dozens, maybe hundreds, of large tarpon hang out under the dock light. During the day most of them go out to deeper water, though we often see one or two while snorkeling (they are big but harmless). Other sealife includes turtles, squid, barracuda, rays and a full range of reef fish.

[jsynnott]

There is a bar (Soggy Dollar) in White Bay/Harbor and the guy that runs (not the owner- the manager) is a huge fly fisherman and does a ton with bones on some un-named spits and bars near the island. He is pretty willing to talk about it and you might end up with a ride/guide for the day