‘BLACK MARLIN HUNT’ - OUT OF MALINDI, WATAMU AND NORTH KENYA BANKS ........................... Africa-Angler.com, in association with our partners in Kenya, is proud to promote our sport-fishing organisation for the Hunt for Black Marlin off the beautiful Kenyan coast. This destination is for hardcore, big game anglers who can handle 10hrs fishing each day and will test some of your physical capacities. The best fishing time for these huge beasts is from July to September. Every year at the beginning of July through to mid/end September we have a massive migration of Black Marlin arriving onto the Watamu Reefs. This is prime time for Black Marlin as well as plenty of Tuna, Kingfish, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, enormous Barracuda and Wahoo. As a group trip, we are able to target Black Marlin with trolling and spinning gear. Most of the time will be spent trolling live or deadbaits and using teasers to bring Marlin and Sailfish to the back of the boat to be cast at with spinning gear. We can also opt for a two day excursion way out to the North Kenya Banks to target huge Yellowfin Tuna and more Marlin.
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‘BLACK MARLIN HUNT’ - OUT OF MALINDI, WATAMU AND NORTH
KENYA BANKS ...........................
Africa-Angler.com, in association with our partners in Kenya, is proud to
promote our sport-fishing organisation for the Hunt for Black Marlin off
the beautiful Kenyan coast.
This destination is for hardcore, big game anglers who can handle 10hrs
fishing each day and will test some of your physical capacities. The best
fishing time for these huge beasts is from July to September.
Every year at the beginning of July through to mid/end September we
have a massive migration of Black Marlin arriving onto the Watamu
Reefs. This is prime time for Black Marlin as well as plenty of Tuna,
Kingfish, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, enormous Barracuda and Wahoo.
As a group trip, we are able to target Black Marlin with trolling and
spinning gear. Most of the time will be spent trolling live or deadbaits
and using teasers to bring Marlin and Sailfish to the back of the boat to
be cast at with spinning gear.
We can also opt for a two day excursion way out to the North Kenya
Banks to target huge Yellowfin Tuna and more Marlin.
THE FISHING
As well as the classic trolling techniques used with lures, strip-baits
and livebaits to catch Marlin, Sailfish and Yellowfin Tuna, we will also
focus on the more exciting methods like switch and spincasting for
these fast, powerful predators.
We do not use hooks in our teasers so anglers will be able to cast
right in front of these ‘wound-up’ angry billfish and hook them
within feet from the boat!
This is also a very effective way to catch these pelagics on a fly rod.
Kenya provides us with plenty of great possibilities with a whole load
of different methods for big game fishing.
TACKLE TALK
All heavy trolling and spinning gear, tackle and baits are supplied
(except fly fishing gear). However should anglers like to bring some
of their own gear to use, please feel free.
We would suggest only the following outfits:
Stand-up gear for Tuna, GTs, Barracuda, King Fish, Wahoo etc. 30-
50lb rods and either hardcore spinning or baitcasing reels with 50-
80lb braid.
Heavy duty 14wt double handled fly outfits can be use to cast top
teased-up fish behind the boat. This is a fantastic and exciting way to
fish.
Bring an assortment of lures to play with too, like poppers, jigs, deep
divers etc.
CLOTHES
We recommend clients follow the list of items below to keep it
simple and as lightweight as possible, so only one or two changes of
clothes are needed. Clothes here in general are shorts or long pants,
a shirt, a fleece for windy, cooler weather, a cap and a wide
brimmed hat!! One change of clothes can be used for travelling.
For travelling:
1 x pair lightweight shoes, socks, underwear, light jacket, 1 x light
shirt and long cargo pants with pockets for documents, money,
passport etc. This outfit can also serve as fishing clothes to save on
additional weight.
For fishing:
1 x wide brimmed hat or fishing cap with neck cape, 2 x lightweight
shorts or long pants (zip-off’s are a good idea and can also be used
as travel pants), 2 x lightweight, long or short-sleeved shirts with
pockets (can also be used as travel shirt), 1 x pair of either CROCS,
sandals or similar comfortable boat shoes, 1 x fleece, fishing gloves,
1 x lightweight rain suit/jacket and 2 x pairs of polarised sunglasses
(in case you lose one pair).
OTHER RECOMMENDED GEAR
It gets hot out there in the full sun, often over 90ᵒC, so come well
protected with good-quality sun-block with at least 50-75 SPF. Lip
cream is essential.
Bring any personal medications and allow for headaches, stomach
upsets, fevers, infections, allergies etc. And also personal toiletries,
shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, shaving gear etc. A small amount
of talcum powder is a good asset in the jungle for those hidden,
sweaty areas!
Reading books/magazines/Kindle, pen and paper for notes.
Small torch/headlight and spare batteries for night fishing.
Camera(s), batteries etc.
TRANSFERS, SCHEDULES AND COSTS
Day 1: All anglers fly out and arrive at Moi International Airport in Mombasa. They will be transferred by
private transport to Malindi and our hotel approx. 2 hours later.
Days 2-7: Fishing every day on the boat for 10 hours on the hunt for Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Kingfish,
Tuna and much more. One or two days may be allocated to take our anglers to the North Kenya
Banks, on of the best areas for trolling for huge Black Marlin and big Yellowfin Tuna.
Day 8: Tour ends after transfer from Malindi back to Mombasa’s oi International Airport and onwards
flight home.
COSTS: Normal Season July to August: 2950€ pp based on two anglers or 2500€ pp based on three anglers or more. High Season January to March: 3480€ pp based on two anglers and 2750€ pp based on three anglers. *Costs are stated as a guide and may vary depending on currency rate at time of booking. Please inquire beforehand.
Included: all airport transfers and transfers during fishing, seven nights in a 4* hotel, all inclusive in a
double/twin room, 6 days big game fishing (10hrs), all fishing equipment except fly fishing tackle), personal
guide, video and photo documentary.
Not included: international flights to Mombasa, tips and visa, additional meals and drinks, costs associated
with medical advice and medication, *single supplements can be quoted for seperately.
Terms of Payment: 50% on reservation, 50% 90 days before trip commencement.
