Superb Tiger Fishing Spots

Tiger fish is among the most sought after African species of fish to the freshwater

angler and offers some really good fishing spots, located in some beautiful parts of Southern Africa.

What is totally refreshing and most welcoming is the fact that many of these fishing spots have well equipped fishing lodges, which thankfully are different to those ostentatious offerings of the big 5 game lodges scattered about Africa. The fishing lodges offer sufficient, comfortable accommodation without the exaggerated pretentiousness of the lodging levels of many of the game lodges, complete with antique furniture, Louvre like art, the costliest of wine and Islay whisky, as well as Romeo et Juliet cigars - how vulgar! Fishing lodges are proudly located in nature, sans Egyptian cotton linens, and offer activities to do with nature such as game viewing and bird watching. Additionally they offer good, down to earth lodging, food and company - all this apart from excellent fishing along the finest of African fishing spots. For more information on tiger fishing spots go to http://www.afrig.co.za.

Some such fishing spots can be found in the heart of Mozambique, along the coast line of the Cahorra Bassa Dam in to which the Zambezi River flows before departing to its mouth in the Mozambique Indian Ocean some six hundred kilometres further. The Cahorra Bassa offers Tiger Fish up to 11 kilo's and Vudu up to 40 kilo's - real thrilling fishing for the enthusiast amidst a relaxing and beautiful environment far from any kind of antiques or Mona Lisa's. Angling for Tigers can be achieved by trawling, spinning or even the utilization of bait and provides great fun with occasionally lengthy battles with a Tiger at the end of the line. Should Cahorra Bassa be a bit remote for you, there are equally great fishing lodges along the Caprivi area and discovered upon islands on the Zambezi River, with up seventy species of fish waiting for your bait, including of course Tiger Fish. Every one of these lodges in the Caprivi area offer good value for money with fly in options from South Africa. To offer some activity apart from fishing, these lodges are equipped to run game viewing trips and their guides are aux fait with the nearby populace of birds with up to four hundred varieties available to your binoculars. Therefore, even if you went to these fishing spotswithout even taking a fishing rod in your hand, you could have a great time in nature, strolling, watching and learning in what the bush has to offer.

The actual Tiger Fish found in the Zambezi River (Hydrocynus vitiates) of which the record is actually 15 Kg, is distinctly different from the actual Goliath Tiger Fish (Hydroconus goliath) found in the Congo River system which reach weights of up to one hundred Kg. The actual Zambezi varieties none the less, is an exciting fish to catch and offers magnificent opportunities when utilizing a spinner.The pallet of the Tiger Fish is actually of bone and rather hard, so it's inclined to dislodge any hook with relative ease unless the fish is actually well struck on taking the lure or bait. This results in many fish being lost by inexperienced fishermen. Tiger fish are renowned for 'tail walking ' when struck and can often fight to complete exhaustion.

by: Pedro Banbury

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