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Big Game Fishing & Angling Kenya: Kenya Bill Fish - Blue-Black - Striped Marlin

It there is one species of fish that is synonymous with big game fishing off the Kenyan coast, then it has to be the sail fish, indeed Malindi used to be widely hailed amongst sports fishing circles as being the ?sail fish capital of the world?. It is possible to catch an occasional sail fish at pretty much any time of the season, though generally the best of the action starts in September, peaking before Christmas, but often with good numbers of fish remaining until well into January and beyond.

Game fishing catches of sail fish in Malindi-Kenya

Malindi still is the very best base for these incredibly fast, incredibly beautiful high flying members of the elite billfish family, with fish averaging between 50-70lbs and catches in excess of 10 fish per boat per day being common during peak season.

As many as 24 sail fish have been caught by one boat in a single day?s fishing big game off Malindi. Caught on light and sporting tackle, even fly fishing tackle, few fish can rival a hooked sail fish in terms of providing maximum excitement and these days, it is good to be able to report, almost all sail fish are tagged and released.

The blue, black and stripped Marlin fish

Mention big game fishing to anglers and non-anglers alike, and it is likely one word immediately springs to mind: marlin! No less than three of the five marlin species are caught in Kenyan waters, black, blue and striped.

The incredibly powerful black marlin are by far the commonest and these can be caught through out the year, indeed what is generally regarded as being the low season or off season is often the best time of the year for catching black marlin, a species that is commonly caught between 100-300lbs but can exceed 1,000lbs.

The stripped marlin is the next most frequently encountered marlin species in Kenya big game fishing and what this species might lack in size, Kenyan ?stripies? average 100-160lb, they more than make up for in terms of speed and the astonishing display high flying acrobatics these fish can be guaranteed of producing once hooked. January through until March is the optimum time to encounter a striped marlin and either Shimoni or an area off Watamu known as the Rip are two of the most reliable places to hook one.

Facilities and outfits for big game fishing

Kenyan coast is as such a big game sport fishing arena for anglers and big game fishers looking for a chance to spur with the blue, black and striped marlin fish. You can get booked into these highly on demand sport fishing boats through out the year with an exception of the rainy months of April, May and October. There are very professional skippers with experience of more than 5 years each, some even more.

The outfit you choose to handle your big game sport fishing tour is very important and you?d rather pay higher for guaranteed boat?s safety and equipment. The rates of an all inclusive sport fishing package ranges from US$ 700-US$ 1,100 to include lunch, safe and insured boat and soft drinks.

Robert Muhoho is a tour operator with landmark safaris. To check out more info on sport fishing in Kenya visit them @
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Fly Fishing on the Snake River

If you are a fly fishing enthusiast, you are always looking for that perfect trip. The Snake River offers plenty of spots you will find simply incredible.

The Snake River runs over 1,000 miles and is the main tributary to the Columbia River. It originates near the continental divide in Yellowstone Park in Wyoming and runs down into Idaho. The river is simply beautiful on its own right, but is also known for two odd things. Evil Knievel attempted to jump it [and failed] and Lewis and Clark were the first to explore the river.

For fly fishing, the Snake has a lot to offer. The best time to hit the river is after the melt off. Since the seasons range in dates, it is often difficult to plan ahead since nobody can really predict when things warm up. In general, you want to look to June and July each year. The river is a mass of debris and dirt as the snow pack melts through late April. After that, the water clears and it is time for some fun until October when winter starts to spread its wings again.

If you are thinking about hitting the Snake this year, the fish of choice is the Spotted Cutthroat Trout. It is a dry fly fish, which makes the Snake a paradise for those who prefer to cast the dry fly. In June and July, the fishing is not particularly challenging. The trout are hungry and strike just about anything. If you are a novice, this means you may be in for the time of your life. Just about any large dry fly is going to get action like you would not believe.

So, where do you fish. If you are looking for shore spots, there are plenty. The best are Jackson Lake Dam, Pacific Creek and Deadmans Bar. If you prefer to get in and float, you probably want to go with a guide. The Snake River is a volatile piece of water. It will run from serene and quiet into vicious, churning rapids and back before you know what threw you into the water.

If you are looking for some excellent fishing in a beautiful area, it is hard to go wrong with a trip to the Snake River. If you are married, the upper sections of the lake provide many other attractions such as Yellowstone for a spouse that isn't as excited about the fishing prospects.

About the Author

Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals - makers of fly fishing journals to preserve your fly fishing trips.

Fishing Creeks

The first question is "Why fish creeks?" every one has small lakes, rivers, and large lakes near their home. If your area is like mine the small ponds are highly pressured and the only way to fish the larger lakes is to use a boat. Yes, I have a boat but not everyone does. The other problem is I may only have an hour or two to fish, is it worth it to put the boat in an out of the water I don't believe so.
The benefits I see of fishing the creeks are I can fish for as little time as 30 minutes or all day if I have the time. The deepest part of the creeks I fish is just 8 feet and if you're wading you can always walk around the deeper holes. Bank fishing is always an option especially in early spring before the weeds and brush grows too thick to get to all the good spots. When the water warms up just an old pair of gym shoes and a pair of shorts will do the job. If you wish to purchase waders I would suggest chest waders. When I use hip waders I always find areas I would like to go but the hip wader always seem to be a little to short for where I what to go.
In the little creeks by the house I have landed Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Rock Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Cats, Saugeye and by accident a turtle.
Tackle is simple a medium light rod or ultra light if you prefer, a small reel I like one that will hold 80 yards of 6 lb test line. I have used 4 lb test line and had no problems landing fish but it is more likely to break if you get hung up on a rock or bush. Using 6 lb test line the hooks I use will straighten before I break the line. I have to give a plug here for Yo-Zuri hybrid fishing line because it is simply awesome.
I have found for best results which means to catch the most fish is to down size your hooks and bait. I use 16th oz jigs and 1 ? to 2 inch grubs. If you like using in line spinners use 16th oz. I take 4" twister tail worms and pinch off about an inch and use a size 1 or 2 offset worm hook. When fishing the creek I use a small waist tackle pouch with three pockets to carry all the tackle I need. My tackle is in the truck at all times incase the opportunity presents itself to fish a while.
The jigs, small spinners, small top water poppers work well in fast running water even just a couple feet deep. I have better luck in deeper water with the twister tail worms and small tubes. Small crank baits work well also if the water is clear.
Don't miss the opportunity to have great day fishing at your nearby creek.