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FRESHWATER ANGLING => Tigers/Yellows => Topic started by: Slim Dusty on January 11, 2018, 09:11:48 PM
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Well the Missus and I spoilt ourselves with a Fishing Trip up to Zambia, what a way to bring in the New Year....
All I can say is that the Missus showed me what for, she totally obliterated me with her superb catches.
The Mighty Zambezi is totally awe inspiring!
In total we spent 4 days fishing,
03.01.2018 - Wednesday
Michelle,
- 13.5lbs Tiger
- 7lbs Tiger
- 15lbs Tiger
- 11lbs Barbel
Clayton,
Blanked.....
04.01.2018 - Thursday
Michelle,
- 4lbs Tiger
Clayton,
- 8lbs Tiger
- 11lbs Tiger
05.01.2018 - Friday
Michelle,
- 5lbs Tiger
- 14lbs Tiger
- 6.5lbs Tiger
- 12lbs Tiger
- 10lbs Tiger
Clayton,
Blanked....
06.01.2018 - Saturday
Michelle,
- 6lbs Tiger
-11lbs Tiger
Clayton,
- 4lbs Tiger
- 10lbs Tiger
Having previously fished Jozini in the past years for Tigerfish, the Zambian Tigers really outdone themselves.
My Missus is totally hooked, we had not even landed back in S.A. and she was already checking bookings for another return trip.
Credit must be given to the Lodge as well, superb establishment, good food and awesome hospitality.
We will definitely be going back soon.....
:tgr: :fshn:
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Wow... Good stuff there. Congrats to both of you, but in particular, to the missiz (clap)
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Wow, awesome fish. Where did you stay?
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Congrats. Some brilliant fish there!
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Amazing fish there!!!! :happ:
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Congrats, some outstanding fish!!
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Please share a bit more info on your tackle and techniques.
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Thanks for sharing and congrats on some great catches
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Awesome stuff, please share where you stayed and other info that will benefit those that want to plan a trip there
Thanks
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:tkx: great report :toppie:
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Wow, some awesome fish! (clap)
Thanks for the report! :+ cred:
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The Lodge we stayed at is called Sekoma Island Lodge.
It is purely a Fishing Lodge, which caters purely for Fishermen...
Kelvin and Peter will be your Hosts.
Look them up, their website is quite informative...
As far as Tackle goes, Spinning/Lures and Flyfishing was not the order of the day, apparently it is the wrong time of the year for this type of fishing.
I gave it a go but never got a knock...
We used and caught all our Tigerfish on Deadbait, a small, rather strange looking little fish called a Bulldog...
See Pic below, still need to get photos from the missus.
The Trace was made up using a 400mm long #6(61lbs) Piano Wire Leader, using a No.0 Ball Bearing Swivel upfront and then wired to a #6/0 "Grip" Stainless Steel Single Hook (2X Heavy).
Wired from the eye of the 1st Hook, a short piece of #6 Piano Wire to a second #6/0 Single Hook (2X Heavy)
See Pic below...
Care needs to be taken to check the trailing hook Piano Wire after landing a Fish and they really give it hammering, Michelle lost a good fish due to the Piano Wire failing.
Baiting up is very much like fishing for Deep-Sea Game Fish, the first single through the mouth and up and out the top of the Head, the second single pinned nice and neatly down the side of the bait through the Skin - Fairly Simple.
The Guides recommend that you Drift your Bait well away from the boat, say about 30 odd metres.
Place your bait and Wait, however be sure to hold onto your Rod as those Tigers hit you like a Runaway Steam Train!!
One must Fish with a rather tight drag, so as to Set the Hooks, so when the Fish hits you, you need to be holding on.
These Fish really do give a spectacular acrobatic display when being fought, so make sure to keep the Rod Tip low and get it to the boat as soon as possible, whilst at the same time enjoying the absolute Adrenalin Rush pumping through your Veins.
Again, I reiterate well worth it!
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Thanks for that info mate :+ cred:
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As far as Rod and Reels are concerned, nothing too fancy,
Reel - Shimano Sustain 4000, loaded with 30lb braid(Dark Green)
Rod - Shimano Beast Master - Tiger Special 7ft
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The Special Tiger is a brilliant blank but really awful guides... If you haven't already, then do yourself a favour and have them replaced with some decent Fujis. It's a rod that will last a lifetime.
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A great report, well done on the catches :+ cred:
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The Special Tiger is a brilliant blank but really awful guides... If you haven't already, then do yourself a favour and have them replaced with some decent Fujis. It's a rod that will last a lifetime.
FishStyx, Have to agree with you on the Guides, really not up to standard...
If you look at them skew, they bend.
Will definitely consider the possibility of new guides.
Thanks...
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Great catches :cgrts:
Thank you for the report :+ cred:
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Thanks for all the info :udman:
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:tkx: :envy :toppie:
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Thank you for the information. :+ cred:
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Well the Missus and I spoilt ourselves with a Fishing Trip up to Zambia, what a way to bring in the New Year....
All I can say is that the Missus showed me what for, she totally obliterated me with her superb catches.
The Mighty Zambezi is totally awe inspiring!
In total we spent 4 days fishing,
03.01.2018 - Wednesday
Michelle,
- 13.5lbs Tiger
- 7lbs Tiger
- 15lbs Tiger
- 11lbs Barbel
Clayton,
Blanked.....
04.01.2018 - Thursday
Michelle,
- 4lbs Tiger
Clayton,
- 8lbs Tiger
- 11lbs Tiger
05.01.2018 - Friday
Michelle,
- 5lbs Tiger
- 14lbs Tiger
- 6.5lbs Tiger
- 12lbs Tiger
- 10lbs Tiger
Clayton,
Blanked....
06.01.2018 - Saturday
Michelle,
- 6lbs Tiger
-11lbs Tiger
Clayton,
- 4lbs Tiger
- 10lbs Tiger
Having previously fished Jozini in the past years for Tigerfish, the Zambian Tigers really outdone themselves.
My Missus is totally hooked, we had not even landed back in S.A. and she was already checking bookings for another return trip.
Credit must be given to the Lodge as well, superb establishment, good food and awesome hospitality.
We will definitely be going back soon.....
:tgr: :fshn:
(clap)great catch
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Well its been a few months of Hard Graft, but we are edging closer and closer to the December Break.....
I honestly Can't Wait!!
I am fortunate enough to be in a position whereby I can take the Missus and myself on a Tiger Fishing Trip back to Sekoma Island Lodge in early January 2019...(03.01.2019 to 08.01.2019)
I am really looking forward to it...
I have already prepped all the fishing gear and made up a whole whack of new Tiger Traces.
Will definitely post a report when we get back.
Curious to know if there is are any other "Ultimate Angling" members going up around this period??
Tight Lines & Cheers for now...
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Hi slim dusty,
Its on my bucket list, are you guys flying down or driving and if I may ask, how much a trip like this will cost per person
Thank you
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Nice fish and sizes, well done.
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Hi slim dusty,
Its on my bucket list, are you guys flying down or driving and if I may ask, how much a trip like this will cost per person
Thank you
Evening Ismael,
Sorry for the delayed response....
For the wife and I, for a total of 5 nights, it’s costing in the region of R38000.00
Sekoma Island offer fully inclusive package deals which include flights, transfers, accommodation and meals....(you will not go hungry)
This also includes a Fishing Guide, Boat and 20 liters of fuel per day...
The only cost to you would be your Bar Tab. (Their drinks are reasonably priced considering...) and if you exceed the permissible 20 liter fuel allowance.
I would take some extra cash with to buy fresh Bulldogs(bait) everyday from the locals.
We take all our own fishing gear, however you can hire from the lodge if you wanted to, not sure what they charge though....
They have basic kit, nothing to fancy, does the job.
Hope this helps....
Look them up, well worth it