Guided fishing
trips have started to gain popularity in South Africa. These sort of
fishing trips are guided by angling professionals who most of the time
will fish or take fishing tours as their occupation.
Beginners
and tourists are the main customers of guided tours and occasionally
expert or advanced fishermen would go on a journey.
Being able to get away from work and go on holiday to fish is
wonderful. Deep
sea fishing charters are one example of the type of guided fishing
trips available to fishermen.
Charters
are a wonderful experience and
most professional fishing charters will supply bait and tackle.
Beginners are also welcome on most charters and deckhands are more than
willing to teach new comers or children.
Depending on the fish species
caught and the fishes size,
majority of catches are able to be taken
home by customers and enjoyed on a braai.
There is a variety of packages available when it comes to guided
fishing trips, other than deep sea fishing such as harbour cruises,
whale watching and sight seeing tours. Most of the packages depend on
whether they are overnight packages or day trips and food can normally
be purchased. Going on a guided fishing trip such as a fishing charter
also enables fishermen to learn different techniques and ultimately
improve their fishing skills.
Another type of guided fishing that is only starting to develop is
shore based fishing tours. These sorts of packages offer fishermen the
chance to go shore fishing with professionals who are experts of the
local terrain and the best fishing spots. Rock fishing is also common,
especially at night when sharks
and other large fish such as Garrick
are active and feeding.
The above mentioned options give fishermen the opportunity to try
something different. Getting a group of friends together and going on a
fishing trip can be an awesome experience.
Travelling to different
parts of the country is also another way to have fun and experience a
guided fishing trip. The trips will be able to provide
you and your
friends with valuable fishing skills and stronger knowledge on the
techniques and tactics of catching fish.
There will also be the
opportunity for you to ask questions and talk to the professional
fishermen who go fishing on a daily basis.
Guided fish trips are highly recommended, whether you decide to go
fishing with a deep sea fishing charter
or a shore based professional, you will be able to learn a lot as well
as have some fun during the learning curve.