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Marlin & Sailfish Angling
Marlin: The Bazaruto Archipelago is ranked as the best Marlin Angling destination in the eastern Indian Ocean. The all Africa record for Black Marlin (590kg/1298lb) was landed in these waters in Nov 98, while the average weight is 350kg/770lb. A 5.3/11.6lb Garfish-a pending world record was hooked in Dec. Best months: October – March Maximum 6 anglers on rotating basis.
Sailfish: The average weight for Sailfish is 32kg/70,4lb while the record in these waters are 59,9kg/118,5lb. Other species to challenge are: several Tuna species, Wahoo, Prodigal son, Yellow fin, Skipjack, Dorado, Giant Kingfish, Barracuda, King and Queen Mackerel
Best months: May - September, Abundant in July and August, April – August. Maximum 6 anglers on rotating basis. |
Light Tackle Angling:
Catches include Queenfish of up to 13kg/28.6lb, Ladyfish of over 8kg/17.6lb, Bonefish, Pompano and Several Kingfish species. King - and Queen Mackerel of up to 10kg/22lb and Giant Ingnoblis in excess of 20kg/44lb has been caught on fly. Fly fishing at Kingfish Alley - the narrow channels between Bazaruto and Benguerra and between Benguerra and Margaruque channel is unsurpassed. Two, Five and six mile reefs are ideal spots for off-shore Fly fishing. Best months: March – July. Maximum 6 anglers on rotating basis.
Surf casting
Queenfish, Springer, Bonita, Barracuda, Stumpnose, Pompano, Skates, Rays, Sharks in excess of 20kg/44lb (reputedly the largest in the world) and Giant Kingfish are eagerly sought after. The best location is at North Point or south point on incoming and outgoing tides, depending on the weather and tide times. |
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