| Zanzibar is an ideal place
for Fishing with its location on close proximity to some
of Africa’s best deep sea fishing grounds. The waters
between Zanzibar and Pemba are home to some excellent
game fishing opportunities. The best point of fishing
is Ras
Nungwi Beach hotel in association
with the long-established Pemba Channel Fishing Club.
The boats on offer vary according to the time of year,
but are all large, twin- screw craft, equipped to the
highest international safety standards. They also all
have the latest technology, with GPS navigational aids,
colour echo sounders and and fishfinders. Pictured opposite
is Countdown, currently available for charter here at
Ras Nungwi.
A full set of tackle is provided with Shimano, Fenwick,
Harnell or KC rods and Shimano or Penn international
reels, spooled with 80 Ib, 50 Ib and 30 Ib mono line.
Clients who wish to use their own lighter tackle are
welcome, anmd we are conversant with IGFA fly-fishing
regulations.
Our experienced skippers can instruct novices and talk
fishermen through any procedure in the course of reeling
in their catch. Tag and release is generally encouraged
for all big fish unless it is the fisherman’s
first ever catch, his biggest to date, or if it likely
to be an East African or All Africa record.
August to November provides really good sport for the
big Yellowfin Tuna, one of the strongest fish around.
Big Blue Marlin and a number of Striped and Black Marlin
are also found, as well as Sailfish. During this season,
multiple hook ups are normal, when the ocean can come
alive with huge schools of tuna in pursuit of smaller
fish.
During the billfish season, which is from November
to march, Striped Marlin are the most prolific, sometimes
showing in packs of up to ten. Large Blue and Black
Marlin are also quite common during this period. |
