Just go back from Ft. Laurdale Boat Show and Stopped by the US Customs Booth. I asked the customs agent what is the rule if you decide to fish the corner? Here is the answer i got. I will venture to the islands in december and ask the Bahamas Customs agents to get their take on the issue.
So if you fish near the corner but stay away from land then you do not by any US standards need to clear Bahamas customs. But if you come with in 13 miles of land you should clear if possible. So for all those who just run to fish the corner , it appears that we are safe by US Customs, But it discressionary but the Bahamas agents. Again i will check with them in December to get there take on the issue. As for some of you, if you like to clear to fish that area, keep clearing, but for me its just not possible or fesible to fun additional 45 miles out of way to clear and certainly not economical at 120 gallons an hour burn rate.
Tight lines to everybody and safe travels when venturing to other side.
David