The Zambesi river which extends some two thousand five hundred kilometres, starts in Zambia and runs along the edges of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe and into Mozambique where it opens into the Indian Ocean. Zambezi River means the “Great River” in the local Zambian language. Along the span of this great river you will come across a Zambesi Lodge, especially in Zambia.
A number of these accommodations, although satisfactorily geared up, are just what it promises to be: a fisherman’s haven, while Zambesi Lodge is more luxuriously outfitted and designed. Angling in the Zambesi delivers many kinds, but the clear preferred is the ‘stripped dog’ or Tiger Fish – the one with the pearly whites! Sport fishing for bream on light tackle and the giant of a fish, the Vudu, (cat fish) is also well-liked. The resorts are created and meant to house and cater for anglers, although other visitors would also find them comfortable. The employees are educated on the local conditions and fishing and motor boats are obtainable. Should you have overlooked to pack some fishing tools, you are sure to be helped out by the lodges. Zambesi Lodge has relaxed bars and other dialogue places to tell or hear about the big ones that got caught, obviously.
Fishing for Tiger is fantastic fun, but could also be difficult in particular when it’s the very first time that you are fishing for them and you are perhaps unaware of their fighting spirit and tips to prevent being landed in your landing net. The record is reportedly in the region of fifteen Kg, but catches of between five and ten kg in Zambia, and along the Zambesi not uncommon. Large individuals have been drawn in open waters of Kariba. Equipment needed for tiger fishing is not the normal traditional freshwater tackle. First of all its 20 conical and very sharp enamel should be highly regarded! You may need a steel trace to connect the spinner or hook onto the fishing line. A great reel is essential and it should take about 120 – 200 meters of line as the Tiger can run long hauls at a time, specifically, of course, the bigger ones. Bait casters are the better option and make certain it has a good drag system. The rod should be firm and approximately a 6 footer. Remember you are not about to cast great distances, but will more than likely trawl a spinner. Should you be using a hook and bait, make sure you use a sizeable hook as it needs to withstand a substantial strike to settle. Round hooks are popular, specifically on catch and release trips. The line needs to be high quality abrasive line and the writer prefers 20 lb. breaking-strain when fishing the Zambezi.
Fishing within this part of the world is hard work if you are fishing in the best months from October to February. It is scorching and the day is long but rewarding if you had a good number of fights with a fair sized Tiger. Good fun may be had on light tackle and a spinner going for the smaller ones from the river bank – they put up a great fight.
Visit Zambesi Lodge, you will not be sorry… in fact you are likely to return – soon!