Mike Y Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 We got back yesterday from a week in Namibia. The fishing was tough by Namibian standards but I cannot recommend the place highly enough. We mainly fished the beach but had one day out of Swakopmund on a ski boat catching Kob (not too dissimilar to bass) up to 4kg and various other bits and pieces. Best fish of the day was a 25kg gully shark although we had runs from larger sharks - all fish caught on UK 20lb boat tackle. The boat cost about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Nice one Mike - sounds like a super trip! You havent missed much here, so well timed. All the best, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 WB mike, sounds awesome, all on light gear too. No....I'm not at all jolly jeal!!!! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 What is the accomendation like? Is it a fishing holiday only or are there something for the family too? Let have some photos on here...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 The area is basically desert bordering onto a beach - not necessarily ideal for wife and small kids - good for sandcastles though! The hotels seem fairly basic but there is an aquarium, snake park, day trips to the desert, plenty of shopping in Swakopmund etc. so it is not beyond the realms of possibility as a family venue. It would be perfect for older kids with plenty of adventure activites like kite surfing, wind surfing and quad biking. I understand Swakopmund is where Windhoek families spend their holidays so it must work for them. I have a few photos but do not know how to post them - I think from previous attempts the files are too large. If anyone can help I'll happily send them photos by e-mail if they can put them up for me. Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Mike Sounds a great holiday for those that are fishing bonkers You can reduce the size of your pics by opening them in ms paint then use the stretch/skew facility under the image drop down list. Save them on your disc then post on here using the file attachment box Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) I'd love to say I was their with Mike these photos....but sadly I was here with the rest of you - maybe a trip to organise for 2008? Mike with a Bronze Whaler: Edited February 6, 2007 by Adam F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Pete Young with a fine Kob: (Pictures compressed using MS Picture editor - colours also adjusted to sharpen piccy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Mike again: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Dave Young with a Gully Shark (?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Thanks Adam - I really appreciate your taking the time to put these up for me. Good luck in the boat quest Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Mike Looks like you had a great time. Puts even Florida in the shade for big beach fish. Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 "a picture paints 1000 words" Wow pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Mike, anything on the fly???? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 There appear to be few saltwater fly options available where we were although there are springer in the Walvis Bay lagoon. We stopped at a dam for the first two days of our trip and caught plenty of largemouth bass. In the evening and early morning we had some great topwater action on poppers and we certainly could have caught those bass on the fly if we had had our gear with us. I should point out that at 55kg my bronzie was pretty small - they go up to over 200kg!! I can only imagine the pain one would have to go through to bring one of the big bronzies in form the shore. The shore fishing is very exciting but the skiboat fishing was particularly productive and relatively reasonably priced. If anyone was serious about a Club trip to Namibia I can certainly help with contacts etc. Much cheaper than going through a tour operator. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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