Specimen Fishing

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  Hemingways Billfish Competition Kenya

  10 days / 4 days fishing

  The best big game fishing at the world famous Hemingways in association with Angling Direct Holidays, each year we organise a friendly competition open to all levels of anglers. The competition is based on a max of 18 anglers; Anglers will fish in teams of 3 making a total of 8 teams. For anglers who book as a 3 man team you will remain together. Each team will have 4 full days of 10 hours fishing. Boats are available for your non-competition days at additional cost. Make new friends, enjoy great sport, hospitality and you never know you could even win a free return trip the following year.

  Suitable for: Big Game Fishing, Escorted Holidays, Specimen Fishing, Corporate Events

  Species to catch: Amberjack, Atlantic Bonito, Dorado, Giant Trevally, Goliath Grouper, Kingfish, Mackerel - King, Marlin - Black, Marlin - Blue, Red Snapper, Sailfish, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Hammerhead, Shark - Mako, Shark - Tiger, Snapper - Golden, Swordfish, Tuna - Skipjack, Tuna - Tunny, Tuna - Yellowfin, Wahoo

  Seasons to travel: January

  From £2,163 per person
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  Pira Lodge Golden Dorado Fishing Argentina

  12 days / 6 days fishing

  Pira offers a unique fly fishing experience in the Ibera Marshlands - the biggest Natural freshwater reserve in the Americas, and the chance to challenge the Golden Dorado, an acrobatic, explosive gamefish with powerful jaws and razor sharp teeth.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Golden Dorado

  Seasons to travel: December to March

  From £4,073 per person
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  Gillhams Fishing Resort Krabi Thailand

  9 days / 5 days fishing

  If you fancy fishing in Thailand for mighty Catfish, Carp and predators with the likes of Arapaima, Redtail Catfish and Barramundi to just mention a few. At a purpose built and designed fishing resort, with your accommodation beside the water, all top branded fishing tackle provide, guiding service, great food, English run and unbelievable fishing action? Well look now further than the Brand New Stuart Gillham’s Resort.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Family Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Alligator Gar, Arapaima, Barramundi, Bighead Carp , Blue / Forktail Catfish, Channel Catfish, Chao Phraya Catfish, Forktailed Catfish, Golden Price Carp , Great Snakehead , Mekong Catfish, Pacu, Peacock Bass , Siamese Carp

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £1,756 per person
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  Giant Mekong Catfish Fishing Thailand

  9 days / 4 days fishing

  Normally, you would not associate the land of giants to any Asian country. You typically associate that to Africa, with animals like the elephant and the rhinoceros. However, you do not find giants in Asia on land; you find them in the water. Bung Sam Lan, just outside Bangkok, is one of the most extraordinary and famous fisheries in the world. It is a lake of about twenty acres and was converted seventeen years ago from a swamp. It is stocked with a huge variety of native Thai and imported fish: Giant Mekong Catfish to 100 kg, Striped Catfish to 15 kg, Chaophraya Giant Catfish to 30 kg, Giant Siamese Carp to 100 kg and Amazonian Arapaima from to 200 kg.

  Suitable for: Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Arapaima, Bighead Carp , Chao Phraya Catfish, Great Snakehead , Mekong Catfish, Siamese Carp

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £1,766 per person
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  Lure & Fly Fishing Predator Lake Thailand

  10 days / 6 days fishing

  For those of you who have not yet heard about this lake, it is located 2 hours drive from Bangkok. The water is around 5 acres with grass banks all round which offers awesome fishing for numerous Thai native and non-native predator species, either by lure or fly fishing.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Alligator Gar, Arapaima, Barramundi, Bighead Carp , Blue / Forktail Catfish, Channel Catfish, Chao Phraya Catfish, Forktailed Catfish, Golden Price Carp , Great Snakehead , Mekong Catfish, Pacu, Peacock Bass , Siamese Carp

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £2,269 per person
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  Fishing Thailand Extension

  10 days / days fishing

  What perfect way to complete and compliment your fishing holiday to India than adding on a week in Thailand. From India, it is only a short direct flight in to Bangkok. Take time to experience all the sights and sounds of Thailand with fishing for Giant Mekong Catfish, providing two great countries, cultures and hard fighting fish.

  Suitable for: Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Arapaima, Bighead Carp , Chao Phraya Catfish, Great Snakehead , Mekong Catfish, Siamese Carp

  Seasons to travel: March

  From £966 per person
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  Carp & Catfish Fishing River Ebro Spain

  8 days / 6 days fishing

  The River Ebro is renowned as one of the mega Ton up Catfish waters in the world. This is catfish fishing at its best, for the experienced or for those who have never even caught a catfish this trip is designed for you. On our trips an amazing one out of five catfish are over the magical TON-100lb. In fact to date, nobody who has been on a weeks holiday has failed to catch, in fact you would be unlucky to return home without a ton plus fish.

  Suitable for: Specimen Fishing, Short Breaks

  Species to catch: Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Wells Catfish, Zander

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £1,020 per person
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  Escorted Big Game Fishing Panama

  10 days / 5 days fishing

  For all of you who have enjoyed in the past or ever wondered what it would be like to join a non-stop action packed escorted trip, well now is your chance. We have jointly worked very hard to exclusively bring you a new destination where you can catch seemingly unlimited numbers and species of world-class saltwater game fish, all in an exotic landscape of pristine ocean waters and lush tropical islands.

  Suitable for: Big Game Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Escorted Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Amberjack, Dorado, Goliath Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Mackerel - King, Marlin - Black, Marlin - Blue, Red Snapper, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Dusky, Shark - Hammerhead, Shark - Thresher, Snapper - Golden, Spanish Mackerel, Trevally - Big Eye, Tuna - Big Eye, Tuna - Skipjack, Tuna - Tunny, Tuna - Yellowfin, Wahoo, Yellow Tail

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £3,678 per person
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  Paradise Lodge Big Game Fishing Panama

  10 days / 5 days fishing

  We have worked very hard to exclusively bring you this new destination where you can catch unlimited numbers and species of world class saltwater game fish! A fishing destination where you cast your lure or fly around the numerous islands that all surround Panama’s world famous Hannibal Bank. Fishing can be divided into three main categories, offshore, inshore and fly fishing. All provide the most heart stopping action you will have ever encountered or ever imagined.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Big Game Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Specimen Fishing, Corporate Events

  Species to catch: Amberjack, Dorado, Goliath Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Marlin - Black, Marlin - Blue, Red Snapper, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Bronze Whaler, Shark - Hammerhead, Shark - Mako, Snapper - Golden, Spanish Mackerel, Trevally - Big Eye, Tuna - Big Eye, Tuna - Skipjack, Tuna - Tunny, Tuna - Yellowfin, Wahoo, Yellow Tail

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £3,923 per person
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  Giant Cod Fishing Solbergfjorden Norway

  8 days / 6 days fishing

  Giant Cod fishing on your door step, fantastic sea fishing, traditional accommodation and self drive boats that are only a short flight away. Fishing Solbergfjorden is protected from the open sea by Senja, Norway's second largest island, the fishing conditions are therefore not affected by the rough sea and still provide the same fishing opportunities for Cod, Coalfish, Haddock, Redfish, Catfish, Halibut and mighty Salmon.

  Suitable for: Sea Fishing Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Atlantic Cod, Atlantic Halibut, Pollock

  Seasons to travel: March to September

  From £900 per person
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  Trout & Pike Fishing Boyne Valley Ireland

  days / days fishing

  One of Ireland’s little secrets is the fantastic fishing in the Boyne Valley. Not only can one fish for wild Brown Trout on true, wild rivers but also share in fantastic Pike fishing on the Lochs. This holiday will appeal to dedicated fly anglers, as you can fly fish for both Trout and Pike. In order to maximise your fishing time we have teamed up with one of the top local guides, who through his many years of fishing these waters, will ensure you are always amongst the fish.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Specimen Fishing, Short Breaks

  Species to catch: Pike , Trout Brown

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £0 per person
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  Escorted Mahseer Fishing Cauvery River Galibore Camp India

  9 days / 6 days fishing

  Each year Angling Direct Holidays head guide Dave Plummer escorts a limited number of anglers to exclusively reserved stretches of Southern India's most famous river, the Cauvery, in search of the mighty Mahseer. A legendary fighting fish, which can grow to over 100lb in weight, these fish are famous for being able to strip a reel bare of 40lb line on the first run and can easily swim upstream, against rapids, at over 20 knots; a truly spectacular sight amidst splendid scenery.

  Suitable for: Escorted Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Mahseer

  Seasons to travel: January to March

  From £1,255 per person
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  Wild Mahseer fishing Safari Northern India

  10 days / 7 days fishing

  Enjoy a fantastic and thrilling experience in India, where the beauty of meandering rivers, marshy depressions, plateaus and ravines make an awesome scene. You will indeed feel the worries of city life fading fast away. On this trip, you not only get to experience the wonders and the fishing of the Ramganga river but you also get a chance to drive up to Bhikiyasen in a jeep before starting to explore the Ramganga river by raft, stopping to fish and camp at any likely place that takes your fancy.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Mahseer

  Seasons to travel: September to November March to May

  From £2,578 per person
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  Top Sailfish Fishing Guatemala

  8 days / 5 days fishing

  Guatemala is recognised as the home of the most prolific fishery for Sailfish in the world. Our boats regularly have over 50 shots per day in peak season and you can anticipate 15-25 shots on a “regular” day. Nothing is ever guaranteed in fishing – but this is about as close as you can get if you dream about casting to Sailfish within 20ft of the stern, multiple hook-ups and constant action.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Big Game Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Atlantic Bonito, Dorado, Marlin - Blue, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna - Yellowfin, Wahoo

  Seasons to travel: April to October

  From £3,217 per person
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  Saltwater Fly Fishing Florida Keys

  8 days / 5 days fishing

  Have you ever fancied one of the greatest challenges for a fly angler? The thrill and excitement of catching Tarpon over 100lb on the fly has to be experienced to be believed. Watch these fish flash at surface poppers as they skip the surface. Tarpon are truly one of the most magnificent fish that occupy the waters of the Florida Keys.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Family Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Bonefish, Cobia, Dorado, Florida Gar , Giant Trevally, Goliath Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Jack, Permit, Red Snapper, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Bronze Whaler, Shark - Dusky, Shark - Hammerhead, Shark - Lemon, Shark - Mako, Shark - Thresher, Shark - Tiger, Snapper - Golden, Snook, Tarpon, Yellow Tail

  Seasons to travel: April to September

  From £2,336 per person
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  Escorted Fishing Florida Keys

  8 days / 5 days fishing

  Each year, Angling Direct Holiday’s escorts a limited number of anglers to the world famous Florida Keys. For many years, this area has been and remains one of the top fishing locations anywhere in the world, If the sheer amount of large Tarpon, big Bonefish and punishing Permit weren’t enough, there are always the great Sharks, Lemons, Black tips, Nurse Sharks and Redfish, Stingrays, Jacks and the obligatory Barracudas to keep you busy.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Escorted Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Bonefish, Cobia, Dorado, Florida Gar , Goliath Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Jack, Permit, Red Snapper, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Bronze Whaler, Shark - Dusky, Shark - Hammerhead, Shark - Lemon, Shark - Tiger, Snapper - Golden, Snook, Tarpon, Yellow Tail

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  From £1,864 per person
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  Nile Perch Fishing Lake Nasser Egypt

  9 days / 6 days fishing

  In Egypt in the 1960's a dam was built on the Nile at Aswan. The result was one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, Lake Nasser. This lake is a magical wilderness of stunning desert scenery, it is the greatest venue in the world for Nile Perch and while your lure is in the water, you literally do not know if the next fish is going to be a 50lb or over 200lbs.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Nile Perch , Tigerfish

  Seasons to travel: Summer season – from March to the end of September Winter season – from October until the end of February

  From £1,856 per person
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  Family Nile Perch Fishing & Nile Cruise Egypt

  15 days / 7 days fishing

  Want to experience the real "Jewels of the Nile?" Well this tour is for you, a perfect combination of Egyptian culture and a real Egyptian experience, catching the mighty predators, Nile Perch. First, you will have seven days fishing on Lake Nasser with your own boat and guide, for the perfect private fishing safari. You will then get to experience the other fantastic sights and sounds of the Egyptian way of life, past and present, with a luxury 5 star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Family Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Nile Perch , Tigerfish

  Seasons to travel: October to February

  From £2,142 per person
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  Cayo Largo Saltwater Fly Fishing Cuba

  11 days / 6 days fishing

  With our Cuba partners, we now have access to the exclusive fishing rights on the designated Cayo Largo Natural Reserve, which encompasses some 140 square miles of saltwater flats and channels. This has to be one of the best places in the world to catch a grand slam and supper grand slam all on the fly, just check out all the details.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Specimen Fishing, Corporate Events

  Species to catch: Bonefish, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Jack, Permit, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Lemon, Snook, Tarpon

  Seasons to travel: November to August

  From £4,232 per person
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  Tarpon Fishing Rio Colorado Lodge

  8 days / 4 days fishing

  For Tarpon, Snook and a multitude of light tackle game fish nestled in Costa Rica's tropical jungle - where the Colorado River flows into the Caribbean Sea, is where you will find Rio Colorado Lodge. Built on the banks of the Colorado River, right at its mouth where it empties into the sea; provides the perfect spot to ambush the huge migratory Tarpon as they constantly move in and out of the river.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Big Game Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Snook, Tarpon

  Seasons to travel: January to May

  From £3,101 per person
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  Game Fishing Crocodile Bay Costa Rica

  8 days / 4 days fishing

  At this resort the fishing can be divided into two main areas, inshore and offshore with a variety of fishing options such as; live bait, trolling, surface poppers, jigging, and fly-fishing. For inshore, the species most sought after is the Roosterfish. 25lb to 50lb fish are very common with fish over 50lb caught each week. Offshore Sailfish are the main target; these fish are available year round and a half dozen are common any day.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Big Game Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Family Holidays, Specimen Fishing, Corporate Events

  Species to catch: Amberjack, Atlantic Bonito, Cobia, Dorado, Giant Trevally, Goliath Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Kingfish, Mangrove Jack, Marlin - Blue, Red Snapper, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Bronze Whaler, Shark - Hammerhead, Snapper - Golden, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna - Skipjack, Tuna - Tunny, Tuna - Yellowfin, Wahoo

  Seasons to travel: December to April

  From £3,736 per person
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  Bonefish and Giant Trevally Fishing Christmas Island

  12 days / 6 days fishing

  Christmas Island has a myriad of diverse habitats and endless flats, unique in its opportunities for both the novice and the expert fly angler. Virtually all fly-fishing is wading casting to visible fish in shallow water. Bonefish average 2-4 pounds with numerous opportunities at larger specimens in the 5-10 pound class. Trevally, (Giant, Golden, Blue Fin, and Striped) of which our guides are highly skilled in their pursuit, provide anglers with a completely different challenge.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Bonefish, Dorado, Giant Trevally, Marlin - Black, Queenfish, Red Snapper, Sailfish, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Hammerhead, Shark - Lemon, Snapper - Golden, Tuna - Skipjack, Tuna - Tunny, Tuna - Yellowfin, Wahoo

  Seasons to travel: All year

  From £4,291 per person
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  Escorted GT Fly Fishing Christmas Island

  20 days / 13 days fishing

  Fishing for Giant Trevally can and do break both angler’s nerves and fishing tackle. Imagine presenting your fly to fish that can exceed 100lb in shallow water with just enough to cover their backs. The rush of excitement as the water explodes and both your fly and line disappear off to the horizon as you have hooked on to the back of an express train. Good luck for you will need it.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Escorted Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Bonefish, Dorado, Giant Trevally, Marlin - Black, Queenfish, Red Snapper, Sailfish, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Lemon, Snapper - Golden, Trevally - Big Eye, Tuna - Skipjack, Tuna - Tunny, Tuna - Yellowfin, Wahoo

  Seasons to travel: September to October

  From £6,060 per person
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  Escorted Sturgeon Fishing Fraser River Canada

  9 days / 6 days fishing

  Every year we take a group of anglers to British Columbia in search of that massive Fraser River prehistoric white Sturgeon. These fish are just huge beasts; your first encounter may be with a fish of around 60lbs, which will test your strength but your next could easily be over 300lb.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Escorted Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Salmon Chinook, Salmon Chum, Salmon Coho, Salmon Pink, Steelhead, Sturgeon

  Seasons to travel: August

  From £1,684 per person
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  Sturgeon Fishing BC Canada

  9 days / 6 days fishing

  Chilliwack in British Columbia is home to the famous Fraser River; well known for its Sturgeon fishing. Regardless of all the stories that have been told, nothing can prepare you for the excitement of seeing your first massive Fraser River Sturgeon leap clear of the water before embarking upon a frenzied 250+ metre reel screaming run.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Salmon Chinook, Salmon Chum, Salmon Coho, Salmon Pink, Salmon Sockeye, Sturgeon

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £1,912 per person
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  Permit City Fly Fishing Belize

  10 days / 6 days fishing

  A twelve acre island perched right on the edge of Belize's world famous Barrier Reef; offering beauty, peace, tranquillity and fantastic fishing.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Bonefish, Jack Crevalle, Permit, Tarpon

  Seasons to travel: March to November

  From £3,331 per person
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  Cobourg Peninsula Fly Fishing Australia

  12 days / 5 days fishing

  “Where else could you catch 49 species in 7 days… 400 fish in 6 days… or 280kg of fish in one single day?” Therefore, if you are seeking the pinnacle of fishing experiences, few places on earth offer them such diversity, in such boat-sinking quantities, as Cape Don.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Specimen Fishing, Corporate Events

  Species to catch: Barramundi, Blue / Forktail Catfish, Cobia, Estuarine Cod , Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, Queenfish, Red Snapper, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Bronze Whaler, Shark - Dusky, Shark - Hammerhead, Shark - Thresher, Snapper - Golden, Spanish Mackerel, Threadfin Salmon , Trevally - Big Eye, Trout Coral

  Seasons to travel: March to November

  From £5,489 per person