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Fishing the Drakensberg is a visually breathtaking experience.
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 As with all aspects of adventure travel, there are certain risks involved. These risks are significantly minimized by using mature, competent, qualified and experienced guides. Tourette Fishing guides are all highly qualified with a wealth of experience to ensure all your fishing ski adventures are safe and enjoyable. Ease of launch, prevailing currents and winds, proximity of reefs, pinnacles and drop-offs and most importantly consistent sport fishing opportunities are all considered when choosing potential fishing ski destinations. If, for any reason what so ever, our guides feel it is not safe to launch on a particular day or any given time we will wait until conditions improve. Are we guaranteed to catch lots of fish? All fishermen will know catching fish is not a right, but a privilege. All Tourette Fishing destinations are chosen for the consistent sport fishing opportunities they offer, as well as their unique African surroundings. This being said, external circumstances effecting angling conditions, such as sudden changes in weather etc, are beyond our control. Our guides are familiar with all offered destinations, having fished them on numerous occasions. Their knowledge, experience, and proven track record ensure you have the best possible opportunities of landing your dream fish. My partner, family members or friends aren't sport-fishing enthusiasts. Will they still enjoy this unique African experience? The beauty of Tourette Fishing tours is that all tours are a well balanced blend of sport fishing and African ecotourism. In addition to this, one of the most important criteria we set when planning itineraries is that all sport fishing destinations offer an array of activities other than just angling. These being scuba diving, game walks and drives, African culture, deserted beaches, or simply relaxing and soaking up the African atmosphere. In doing this we ensure all clients', fishermen/women or not, receive an enjoyable, enriching and educational African experience. Is it dangerous to fish African fresh waters? What about crocodiles and other wild animals? Most of Tourette Fishing destinations are situated within or in close proximity to wilderness areas. We are thus fortunate to be surrounded by African wildlife in most areas of operation. All guides are qualified rangers with years of guiding experience, thereby ensuring your sport fishing experience in Africa to be safe and informative. Is it safe traveling to out of the way fishing destinations in Africa? Having years of experience in the African travel industry, we at Tourette Fishing are aware of the many misconceptions potential clients have regarding their safety when traveling in Africa. These misconceptions can be laid to rest when traveling with Tourette Fishing. The African people are friendly and accommodating, Tourette Fishing will ensure your stay in Africa be a safe and rewarding one. Do seasonal weather changes upset fishing conditions? Yes they do, seasonal changes in water temperature, level, and coloration all effect angling conditions. Tourette Fishing overcomes these problems by only fishing certain destinations at the optimal time of year. Our set itineraries and all custom built tours all specifically planned so as to coincide with optimal fishing conditions at the decided destinations. Will we get the opportunity to see big game and experience African wilderness? Yes, all Tourette Fishing destinations are situated within or in close proximity to wilderness areas. We are thus fortunate to be surrounded by African wildlife in most areas of operation. On all Tourette Fishing tours time is dedicated to exploring and learning about African flora and fauna in many of the vast wilderness areas and National Parks situated within southern Africa. What happens if we hook into fish of over 40lbs when on the fishing skis? Will it not tow us around the Indian Ocean?! Game fish of over 40lbs are not uncommon when fishing off fishing skis in the Indian Ocean. Your professional guides are always close at hand when on the ocean fishing off fishing skis. They will give you expert advice and assistance when fighting and landing big fish. Correct drag settings, fighting fish against apposing currents and turning big game fish at critical moments are all part and parcel when angling off fishing skis. I am looking to sample as many different African fish species as possible, can Tourette Fishing help me in this regard? Tourette Fishing specializes in targeting all major African game fish species. Our guides are competent salt and fresh water anglers, equally capable with both fly and conventional tackle. Tourette Fishing can put together specialized tours to accommodate anglers wishing to target all major African game species. For a sample of such a tour look at the Southern Africa Species Spectacular link. I really enjoy sport fishing, and would really like to try my hand in African waters, however I am very interested in African wildlife and culture. Can Tourette Fishing provide a tour which suites both my needs? Absolutely, Tourette Fishing specializes in amalgamating African wildlife tours with sport fishing. We achieve this by carefully choosing all our destinations based on the following criteria: all fishing destinations must be situated with in or close to pristine African wilderness areas, or National parks. All destinations must offer consistent sport fishing opportunities and a vast array of eco tourism activities. Have a look at suggested itineraries under the Tours menu to get a taste of the action. |