Specimen Fishing

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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

  Target species: Mahseer

  Seasons to travel: September to November March to May

  From £2,698 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

  Target species: Pike , Trout Brown

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £0 per person
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  Giant Cod Fishing Solbergfjorden Sandbakken Lodge 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

  Target species: Atlantic Cod, Atlantic Halibut, Pollock

  Seasons to travel: March to September

  From £717 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

  Target species: 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 £4,249 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, Guided Trips, Specimen Fishing

  Target species: 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 £4,124 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

  Target species: Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Wells Catfish, Zander

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £1,008 per person
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  Gillhams Fishing Resort Krabi Thailand

  9 days / 6 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

  Target species: 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 £1,872 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

  Target species: 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 £2,569 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

  Target species: Arapaima, Bighead Carp , Chao Phraya Catfish, Great Snakehead , Mekong Catfish, Siamese Carp

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £2,045 per person
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  EXCLUSIVELY for the WHOLE of September 2012 Dave Plummer Escorted Gillhams

  8 days / 5 days fishing

  NEW AND EXLUSIVE Yes Angling Direct Holidays has now managed to book Gillhams Resort EXCLUSIVELY for the WHOLE of September 2012. What does this mean? First, as we have mentioned in September 2012 Gillhams resort will be closed and only available through our escorted trips hosted by Dave Plummer, this also means there will be NO day tickets or other anglers, just the whole complex including the full use of the NEW Lure and fly fishing lake (Normally charged by the hour) for a maximum of 12 anglers. The benefits are there will be more than enough room for you to be able to move around as you wish. Second, all customer will have the full use of 3 rods per day instead of the normal 2. (3rd rod is normally charged at 1000bht per day but on this exclusive trip is FREE, allowing you to catch more fish. Third, book 2 weeks back to back and you will receive one nights accommodation and one days fishing Free of charge. Fourth, as if you need any more reasons, however as the lake will be EXCLUSIVE we can alter the fishing times to suit the fishing and weather conditions at both Dave’s and Stuarts discretion. What does this mean? If the fish are feeding better latter in the day we can change the start and finish times to give you more fishing time latter in the day, resulting in more caught fish. To sum up, there has never been a better time to fish the famous Gillhams resort. More room, more rods, flexible fishing hours, cracking deal, all resulting in more caught fish.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Guided Trips, Specimen Fishing

  Target species: Alligator Gar, Arapaima, Barramundi, Bighead Carp , Chao Phraya Catfish, Golden Price Carp , Great Snakehead , Mekong Catfish, Pacu, Siamese Carp

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £1,008 per person
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  Arctic Cod on the Island of Reinøya Finnkroken Norway

  8 days / 6 days fishing

  Why choose Reinøya…? Well it’s situated in the very North of Norway, on the edge of the arctic circle, where the deep, cold, clear waters make the perfect habitat for the huge Cod, Halibut, Coalfish and Haddock that Norway is famous for. Fishing from your our own selfdrive boats, or from a booked charter boat, this exciting sea fishing destination is only a short flight away.

  Suitable for: Sea Fishing Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Target species: Atlantic Cod, Atlantic Halibut, Pollock

  Seasons to travel: March to September

  From £685 per person
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  Escorted Sturgeon Fishing Canada

  9 days / 6 days fishing

  Back due to popular request is Dave Plummer escorted Sturgeon fishing in British Columbia fishing the famous Fraser River. If you are a single angler and looking to share some fishing, this escorted trip is the perfect answer.

  Suitable for: Guided Trips, Specimen Fishing

  Target species: Sturgeon

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £2,006 per person
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  Gold Fever Uruguay River

  8 days / 4 days fishing

  We proudly present "Gold Fever", a new Dorado Fishing program at the Uruguay River tail waters, an experience you won’t want to miss. For at this resort over 22 bait casting and fly fishing world records have been broken in the last 4 seasons! Plus customers have landed over 200 fish over 40 lbs.

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

  Target species: Golden Dorado

  Seasons to travel: All Year NOTE: For reference please note that spring is between September and November; summer is from December to March and fall is from April to May.

  From £3,561 per person
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  Peacock Bass Fishing

  11 days / 7 days fishing

  Come and experience some of the best and most remote Peacock Bass fishing in the world, access virginal waters with our fly in floating lodges. If you have ever fancied fly fishing in the Amazon catching Peacock Bass this is defiantly the best place to look.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Specimen Fishing

  Target species: Peacock Bass

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £4,450 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: Guided Trips, Specimen Fishing

  Target species: Mahseer

  Seasons to travel: January to March

  From £1,307 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

  Target species: Atlantic Bonito, Dorado, Marlin - Blue, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna - Yellowfin, Wahoo

  Seasons to travel: April to November

  From £3,475 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

  Target species: 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 £5,799 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

  Target species: Bonefish, Jack Crevalle, Permit, Tarpon

  Seasons to travel: March to November

  From £3,689 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

  Target species: Golden Dorado

  Seasons to travel: December to March

  From £5,424 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

  Target species: Salmon Chinook, Salmon Chum, Salmon Coho, Salmon Pink, Salmon Sockeye, Sturgeon

  Seasons to travel: All Year

  From £1,995 per person
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  Escorted GT Fly Fishing Christmas Island

  11 days / 6 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, Guided Trips, Specimen Fishing

  Target species: 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 £2,599 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

  Target species: 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 £3,810 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

  Target species: 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: November to April

  From £3,481 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

  Target species: Snook, Tarpon

  Seasons to travel: January to May

  From £3,161 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

  Target species: Bonefish, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Jack, Permit, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Lemon, Snook, Tarpon

  Seasons to travel: November to August

  From £3,993 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

  Target species: 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 £1,790 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

  Target species: Nile Perch , Tigerfish

  Seasons to travel: October to February

  From £2,074 per person
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  Escorted Fishing Florida Keys

  8 days / 5 days fishing

  Angling Direct Holidays exclusive Oil Protection Guarantee…read more................................................ 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, Guided Trips, Specimen Fishing

  Target species: 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

  Seasons to travel:

  From £2,234 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

  Target species: 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 £2,411 per person
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  Canadian Carping

  9 days / 6 days fishing

  Ever fancied carp fishing in Canada, well now is your chance. We are pleased to bring to you our New All-Inclusive Canadian Carping adventure on the world famous St Lawrence River. This is carp fishing at its best, if you are a beginner or experienced this trip is designed for you. On our trips an amazing amount of carp are banked ranging from 10lb – 50lb and our average is 30lb. Fishing takes place from either outside your accommodation or from pre-baited swims which you will be transferred to each day.

  Suitable for: Specimen Fishing

  Target species: Common Carp, Mirror Carp

  Seasons to travel: May to October

  From £995 per person