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General Angling Topics => Fishing Hotspots and locations => Topic started by: Ziggy on February 26, 2011, 01:20:33 PM
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Last year me and the government spent a month in Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia becasue she wanted to see the sights - result....no fishing.
This year, my choice where we go for a month - and green light given for a fishing destination...
I thought of Guatemala/Belize or somewhere in Agentina...but also like the idea of Cuba
I am open to any suggestions provided:
- the fishing does not cost an arm and a leg. So no big time guides and access only with expensive boats, package tours
- More like a "self drive" or 'self organise" option where I am able to go off fishing by myself or with locals - on the beach, next to any water that has good fish
- reasonable accommodation, no 5 star - anything goes provide there is hot water, decent bed, and clean
- things for the government to do when I am fishing (she likes ruins, temples, crafts and massages...my worst stuff!
- nice non-urban natural environment
Not Mexico, Brazil, USA, Alaska, Canada, UK, Aus, SE Asia, Costa Rica, rest of Africa, Virgin Islands...done all those. And not intersted in Western Europe
Any good ideas out there????
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I think Tommo would be the best guy to ask. If I can choose any place to go on holiday then I would go to the Cook Islands. :win:
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Mexico chasing Rooster fish & other species? Miami or the Keys as cheapish charters can stay in motels for not much and easily accessable fishing?
Dont have any details etc and agreed Tommo would have some valuable input.
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Thanks for the responses...
Cook islands - I looked at some stuff on the net - seems great but far and expensive to get there...and accomodation is a bit steep
Been to Mexico - caught lots of bone fish there, but it is good value I agree (Yucatan, the Sian Kaan reserve where Acension bay is...beautiful flats)...problem is my wife will force me to tour all those mayan ruins that she missed last time......eats into fishing time!
Florida - I would rather stay home then go the gross USA for the 11th time - my wife is from there so woud have to visit family, cuts into fishing time! I would prefer to stay in Durban and catch blacktail for free......
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Maybe south america as cheap loads of different fishing (big rivers, ocean, lakes, amazon)?
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Come to Knysna and catch Leeries with me. :hehe:
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South America is certainly an option - but the place is so HUGE...thought of trout in Argentina - or somehing more tropical and at the sea
Knysna - now thats a good idea for a local trip - i have been meaning to do that for a while now!
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have a look at some of the islands off west africa like soa tome or principe very good fishing or cape verde.
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Rory - that sounds like a good idea - I will take a look
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Sao tome - boat per day 500-600 Euro...cant do!
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What about Seychelles, Comores or Maldives.
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Seychelles and Comores is hugely priced - but maybe I should see what Maldives might offer...before it disapears due to global warming
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Maldives:
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Survivor SA is currently on the go there and when i see the pics on tv i dont care what the paticipants are up to, im just eyeing out that awesome water and chain of islands.. :sadd :sadd
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another vote for maldives!! My wife and I spent a week there, all food and drinks included, cheaper than the decent lodges in Moz. To top it off, there is an uninhabited island a 10m swim from the island with the lodge where you can fish a point that is full of 10-15 kilo GT's and bluefins! it's an abosultely incredible spot! Free snorkelling trips to different reefs each day and there is a spa on the island for the wife.
We charted their speed boat (also have a gamefishing boat but they only seem to troll for sailfish) which was just over R2K is typically for sight seeing only.. asked the skipper to take us to a reef where they get kingies (jackfish). Half way there we were intercepted by a huge school of GT's busting on the surface. Managed two up to 15 kilos there! Checked a huge manta ray as well!
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a few pics to wet your appetite...
view from the room.
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the G (T) spot...
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sundowners
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off the rocks
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bluefin
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surface mayhem
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Super keen to go back!!!
last one.... on plastic
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Awesome pics Marshie :happ: :gt:
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Well there we go looks like Ziggy is off to the Maldives.. !! Those are awesome pics Marshie, looks like the perfect vacation getaway with some awesome fishing to be had as well , how much tackle did you carry with you and any problems with customs bringing in your own rods reels and plastics /jigs..??
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Thanks chaps!
Mike, took around 5 rods, and 30 lures, 30 plastics... Couldn't get away with more as we were on a "family" holiday. No issues with customs. It's the perfect destination for the entire family. Seriously the best holiday of my life!
Most resorts within maldives are within a reef and one cannot fish from shore. This resort is the same, however the small uninhabited island enables you to fish from the rocks into open sea.
Ziggy, pm me if you need any additional details. There are a few tricks, eg when to go, to ensure you benefit from the low season specials they offer but still get the benefit of awesome weather without the monsoons.
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Thanks Grant for the info will keep it in mind , have to spoil the missus one of these days and this looks like a good option... with a bit of fishing thrown in as well. :tkx:
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You should also tell us the vacations months due to fishing season on target destination.
Otherwize you can be at the perfect place but in the wrong month...
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South America is certainly an option - but the place is so HUGE...thought of trout in Argentina - or somehing more tropical and at the sea
Knysna - now thats a good idea for a local trip - i have been meaning to do that for a while now!
Just give me a shout when you want to come to Knysna and I'll speak to my land lord. They have 3 timber cottages and they all have great views. We also met an Argentinian couple during last year's FIFA W-cup and the guy is a fly fishing guide in Argentina. We still have contact with them and I will get info from him if you are interested.
@Marshie - Wow, it looks like the Maldives is a great place to hunt :gt:
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Last year me and the government spent a month in Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia becasue she wanted to see the sights - result....no fishing.
This year, my choice where we go for a month - and green light given for a fishing destination...
I thought of Guatemala/Belize or somewhere in Agentina...but also like the idea of Cuba
I am open to any suggestions provided:
- the fishing does not cost an arm and a leg. So no big time guides and access only with expensive boats, package tours
- More like a "self drive" or 'self organise" option where I am able to go off fishing by myself or with locals - on the beach, next to any water that has good fish
- reasonable accommodation, no 5 star - anything goes provide there is hot water, decent bed, and clean
- things for the government to do when I am fishing (she likes ruins, temples, crafts and massages...my worst stuff!
- nice non-urban natural environment
Not Mexico, Brazil, USA, Alaska, Canada, UK, Aus, SE Asia, Costa Rica, rest of Africa, Virgin Islands...done all those. And not intersted in Western Europe
Any good ideas out there????
I didn't see 'Sunny Northern Ireland' on your wish list there ? :rotfl
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Hi Fedu,
The GT's are there throughout the year. Travel is typically dictated by either the high season (ridiculous rates and we were travelling on a budget) or the monsoons (end of May through to September). The high season runs from November to March or April if I can recall. May or October are the best options. We went in October and had incredible weather.
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Hi Fedu,
The GT's are there throughout the year. Travel is typically dictated by either the high season (ridiculous rates and we were travelling on a budget) or the monsoons (end of May through to September). The high season runs from November to March or April if I can recall. May or October are the best options. We went in October and had incredible weather.
wow, 365 all around fishing!!!
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well, 365 if you preparred to fish through the monsoons! :-) Let's just say that it is a very special place!
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I still have not found the place yet...I hav been looking at Maldives but some problems.
- you cannot just step out the door and fsh - not allowed - so always have to have access to a boat
- you are a captive client....and its all about package tours
- is a one stop destination
I am thinking of 4-6 weeks away, and would want to tour around to places...so it would seem that S America is so far the better option - trout in Argentina - bonefish in Maldives and one other destination maybe ( maybe two more). So kind of a 4 country tour
Back to the drawing board - I do have at least 9 months to plan
Any more bright ideas?
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Remember I told you about the guy I met from Argentina? He works for Nervous Waters and here is a link to their website. http://www.nervouswaters.com/ (http://www.nervouswaters.com/)
It looks awesome and I would definately go there if I had the money. The Argentinians are very friendly and likes to party. :rck" :hnthnt: