The Zeppelin Times 4CRB Travel Show Saturday 24 February, 10Am on 89.3FM Superb Fishing in Stunning Seychelles
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The Zeppelin Times 4CRB Travel Show Saturday 24 February, 10am on 89.3FM Superb fishing in stunning Seychelles Situated 1000 miles off the east coast of or locked in battle with a sailfish within Africa, the legendary beauty of Seychelles’ the shadow of Silhouette Island, jigging 115 sparkling islands hold the promise of for dogtooth tuna in deep azure water or silver beaches, swaying palms and clear, catching record bonefish on the flats of warm turquoise water. Alphonse – fishing anywhere amid the heart- stopping beauty of Seychelles’ 115 islands Virtually untouched, this island paradise and the fish-rich waters that surround them is proposes not only stunning natural beauty an experience not soon forgotten. but also an enviable island-style existence in which friendliness and harmony come Quite simply, for novice and professional naturally, inviting the visitor to feel alike, Seychelles is the fisherman’s Shangri-là completely safe, totally at ease – and where, day after day, cloudless skies merge wonderfully at home. opulently with a sapphire ocean and where the closest fishing boat is probably hours But, even if it does boast beaches that are away. widely considered to be the most beautiful on earth, Seychelles is far more than just And then there’s the fish – a mixed bag like sea, sun and sand. Its diversity ranges from nowhere else and one that includes black and blue marlin, sailfish, yellowfin, dogtooth choose from, (still unexploited due to a towering granite peaks, mist- covered forests jealously-guarded 200 mile fishing zone), and some of the most remarkable flora and and skipjack tuna, bonito, greater barracuda, rainbow runner, giant trevally, green jobfish, the chance of breaking further IGFA records fauna to be found anywhere on earth. Known beckons still across the turquoise banks and as the isles of love, Seychelles is a favourite dorado (mahi mahi) and wahoo. Sport Fishing Magazine mentions the possibility of catching uncharted, ink-blue depths of Seychelles destination for lovers looking for an escape to 1,400,000 km² economic zone. a choice of solitary island hideaways where to one of each on a day’s fishing expedition – truly phenomenal fishing that you’ll find in enjoy complete tranquillity with the bonus of And that’s not all! exceptional diving, trekking and swimming in precious few places on earth. places where few have gone before. Further good news is that Seychelles is a Seychelles’ charter rates are very reasonable year-round fishing destination where the when compared to much of the international Now, Seychelles is preparing itself to make competition, and a number of well-equipped an entry onto the international fishing peak season falls during the northwest trades between October and April. Great vessels with state-of-the art equipment and scene with its first international competition experienced crew are on hand to ensure scheduled for March 2006. The organizers, fishing conditions during this period mean that a daily catch of thirty fish comprising you comfortable and memorable fishing The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) and expeditions. IGFA representative for Sardinia and San four different species is not unusual. During Remo Cap. Paulo Sala, plan to kick off with the offshore La Digue fishing tournament, organised by Rotary Club of Seychelles that There’s also a choice of local fishing methods a small competition that will give them worth trying your hand at such as night an opportunity to acquire the expertise took place on 22nd October 2005, 12 boats set out that had, between them, *6 black fishing for pick-handle barracuda and necessary to launch larger events in the palangrotte or bottom-fishing that will catch future. marlin on line. The total catch was 5 tons! During only the past 6 months, over 20 black you bass, bream, grouper, shark, barracuda and blue marlins have been caught on Mahé, and a colourful stream of tasty demersals and The initial 2006 competition will be an other denizens of the coral reefs. event of 2 or 3 days duration during which Praslin, La Digue and Denis Island, with the participants will focus on fishing the waters majority weighing between 300 and 500 pounds. around the island of Mahé, principal island of Whatever your fishing dreams…. you’ll find the Seychelles archipelago, competing at both The south east trades that blow between the that among the friendly islands of Seychelles trolling and palangrotte or bottom-fishing. and amid her myriad, pristine fishing The triangular competition will be fought over months of May and September bring with them the rougher seas favoured by yellowfin grounds…there’s a very good chance indeed three stages: Seychelles, Cuba and Sardinia of bringing them to life. with points being awarded after each stage to tuna, sailfish and the mighty marlin. decide the eventual winner. In recent years Seychelles’ Outer islands have If you are a professional fisherman, or just become something of a Mecca for fly-fishing a keen novice, there can be few places like aficionados the world over, keen to pit their Seychelles where to practice, or learn, the wits against record-breaking bonefish and art of fishing in surroundings of breathtaking trevally to be found on the flats of some of natural beauty. the remoter atolls as well as the sport fish in Whether watching your marlin explode from the blue water just beyond. the surf somewhere on the Amirantes bank, With a vast selection of fishing spots to The Professional Centre, Suite 1, 189 Ashmore Road, Benowa, Gold Coast QLD 4217 Phone: (07) 555 79 888 | Free Call: 1300 786 888 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.zt.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/zeppelintravel The Zeppelin Times 4CRB Travel Show Saturday 24 February, 10am on 89.3FM Cruise Critic Readers Name Best Ships in the Fleet for 2018 It’s become a bit like the Academy Awards Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Eurodam. of Cruising. 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