re: Recs for a fly rod setup

9ft 8 or 9 wt rod that is a 4pc (portability on the airplane). You need the heavier rod to battle the Bahamian wind. Get a saltwater reel that has a strong drag (cork) that holds ample backing. Get a bonefish taper line and some bonefish flies. You will be fishing for mostly bonefish, possible permit and tarpon. Ebay or Craigslist is a good source for lightly used gear that someone else may have used and will sell on the cheap. Buying new will cost a fortune and may not be feasible if you hardly ever fly fish.

I use a Sage Xi2 and Abel 3N, both used from ebay for under $400 combined.