Nile perch uganda

GIANT NILE PERCH FISHING ADVENTURE - UGANDA

Africa-Angler.com, in association with our partners in Uganda, is proud to promote our sport-fishing adventure in Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park.

This package takes our anglers to one of the best Nile Perch destinations in the whole of Africa. Anglers will fish for giant Nile Perch and other species in a spectacular fishing area in the African. Guests will fish from the shore and from boats with a maximum of two anglers per boat.

Our anglers will stay in a camp that is just a few minutes away from the majestic river Nile and they can see elephants, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes and all the other game of Africa while fishing the River Nile.

This is a real Africa adventure! Huge fish and wildlife everywhere!

THE FISHING

Lure and bait fishing are the most common techniques for these river giants.

Fishing is done by casting from the shore, rocky outcrops, drift casting or casting while moored to the bank from the boat, fly fishing (with large streamers), vertical jigging with live/dead bait and soft lures and trolling. We use hard and soft lures, usually all big-sized, trolling lures.

Apart from huge Nile Perch, our anglers will also have the chance of catching Vundu and Semutundu catfish, Tiger Fish and other smaller species.

The season to come fishing for the huge Nile Perch and other great species is from December – April when there is less current and the water is in perfect condition.

TACKLE TALK

We suggest the following gear for our Uganda Nile Perch trips: RODS AND REELS 9-10ft up-tide rods or similar heavy action rods matched with either a large capacity bait casting reel or a large capacity spinning reel with minimum 200m of 80lbs braid can be used when trolling and long-casting for Nile Perch.

Heavy 8-9ft bait casting or spinning rods should be matched with bait casting or spinning reel with capacity of min. 120m of 80lb braid. This heavier outfit is needed to handle deep diving lures and larger baits and heavy jigs. Strong braid is used to handle runs from Nile Perch. This same outfit can also be used for Vundu cats with cut baits.

Medium-heavy 6’6”–7’6” baitcasting or spinning rod should be matched with a baitcasting or spinning reel with capacity of min. 120m of 45-50lb braid.

These slightly lighter outfits will handle casting and using smaller baits, jigs and lures. It will handle medium-sized Nile Perch and other smaller species.

Medium-light 6’6”–7’6” spinning rod spinning reel with capacity for min.120m of 20-30lb braid. This much lighter outfit will give your arms and wrists a rest from bigger baits and will allow you to easily use jigs and smaller minnowbaits when casting from the rocks.

9-12 Wt fly rods should be matched with fly reels with good, smooth drag systems, loaded with fast-sinking 300-500 grain flyline and intermediate flyline; 30-50lb straight mono can be used for leaders 1.5m–2m attached to large streamer flies. Medium and long length streamer flies are generally great fish producers.

CLOTHES

We recommend clients follow the list of items below to keep it simple and as lightweight as possible, so only one or two changes of clothes are needed.

Clothes here in general are shorts or long pants, a shirt, a fleece for windy, cooler weather and a wide brimmed hat!! One change of clothes can be used for travelling.

For travelling: 1 x pair lightweight shoes, socks, underwear, light jacket, 1 x light shirt and long cargo pants with pockets for documents, good trekking boots, money, passport etc. This outfit can also serve as fishing clothes to save on additional weight.

For fishing: 1 x wide brimmed hat or fishing cap with neck cape, 2 x lightweight shorts or long pants (zip-off’s are a good idea and can also be used as travel pants), 2 x lightweight T shirts or long or short-sleeved shirts with pockets (can also be used as travel shirt), good trekking boots, 1 x pair good fishing gloves, 1 x pair of either CROCS, sandals or similar comfortable boat shoes, 2 x pairs of polarised sunglasses (in case you lose one pair).

OTHER RECOMMENDED GEAR

It gets hot out there in the full sun, often over 90áľ’C, so come well protected with good-quality sun-block with at least 50-60 SPF. Lip cream is essential.

Bring any personal medications and allow for malaria, headaches, stomach upsets, fevers, infections, allergies etc.

Also personal toiletries, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, shaving gear etc.

A small amount of talcum powder is a good asset in the Tropics for those hidden, sweaty areas!

Reading books/magazines/Kindle, pen and paper for notes.

Small torch/headlight and spare batteries for night fishing.

Camera(s), batteries etc.

TRANSFERS, SCHEDULES AND COSTS

Day 1: All anglers fly out and arrive at Entebbe airport, Uganda and will be picked up by our private Transport and after a four hour transfer, we will reach Murchison Falls National park. We will stay at an amazing tented lodge located at the river Nile and get the fishing equipment ready for the next day’s adventure.

Day 2-6: 5 full days’ fishing.

Day 7: On the last day our anglers will go on a game drive inside the Murchison Falls National Park and see elephants, lions, buffaloes and other big game, an experience which should not be missed during the visit to Africa.

Day 8: Anglers will be taken back to Entebbe via the National Park. We will reach Entebbe in the late afternoon and guests will check-in at the airport on the same day. Depending on flight times, if necessary guests can also stay one night in our guesthouse, in case your plane leaves in the early morning next day.

COSTS ……………………. 3.200€ or approx. USD$4500 pp - based on double occupancy Terms and conditions of payments: 50% as deposit on reservation, 50% due 90 days before trip commences.

*THIS DESTINATION IS IDEAL FOR SMALL GROUPS. Included: all airport transfers, 1 day safari inclusive all park fees, fishing licenses, 7 nights in a tented Safari Lodge, full board in a double room, 5 full days fishing with guides, personal tour guide, video and photo documentary.

Excluded: international flight to Entebbe, fishing equipment, tips and visas, additional meals and drinks, single supplement, any costs associated with medical advice and medications for your trip.

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