MADAGASCAR
Madagascar
This offer can't be missed!!!!!
We have 2 options to offer you at that destination.
1. NOMAD STYLE liveaboard
Modern fishing boats + 1 or 2 catamarans as an accommodation and board base
On the coast Northwest of Madagascar, the mythical Cape San Sebastian to the fiery Cape d'Ambre (extreme north of
Madagascar), passing by the surprising (and unknown!) Bank Intermediate or even the famous Bay of Courrier (or "bay of
Mail"), explore preserved, exceptional sport fishing sites by their stunning wild beauty and their incredible wealth of sport fish, unusual adventures of extreme popping and jigging !
Land of fabulous game, on a side long outline more of 120 km and a wide continental shelf of 15 km, is offered to you, rich in a
variety of as exciting spots each that the other where, islands,shoals, rocks, coral reefs, drop-offs, bays, spikes, points, underwater canyons, passes, schools of forage fish occur for, with our expertise of places, make you discover a multitude of
possibilities according to your expectations...and amazing surprises also !
Madagascar), passing by the surprising (and unknown!) Bank Intermediate or even the famous Bay of Courrier (or "bay of
Mail"), explore preserved, exceptional sport fishing sites by their stunning wild beauty and their incredible wealth of sport fish, unusual adventures of extreme popping and jigging !
Land of fabulous game, on a side long outline more of 120 km and a wide continental shelf of 15 km, is offered to you, rich in a
variety of as exciting spots each that the other where, islands,shoals, rocks, coral reefs, drop-offs, bays, spikes, points, underwater canyons, passes, schools of forage fish occur for, with our expertise of places, make you discover a multitude of
possibilities according to your expectations...and amazing surprises also !
Package
– Reception at airport of Nosy Be [NOS] /airport transfers in taxi (outward journey and return, excepted if special program).
– Transfer in boat between Nosy Be and the fishing area the day of arrival (according to program).
– Sport fishing in modern and fast boat, double engines SUZUKI 250 cv, with crew (skipper-guide and mate) and fuel.
– Embarked safety equipments : life jackets, lifebelt, complete first-aid box, extinguishing, whistle, flashlight, rocket of distress, VHF radio,
telephone GSM and satellite telephone Isatphone 2 (Immarsat network).
– Complete packed lunches embarked in fishing season, with collations, spring water and coffee (thermos flask).
– Accommodation in the catamaran (cabins with double bed and private shower) in complete pension (dinners and breakfasts). Bath
towel and soap are provided.
– If required : equipment for the fishing with down rigger (according to spots ) : down rigger Cannon + trolling gear (rod 80 lb with reel
Shimano TLD 50 equipped with braid 120 lb) + belt and harness for stand up fight "Black Magic".
– One fight belt is provided to you aboard on Nirvana Fishing boats.
– Snorkeling equipment (fins, mask, snorkel) available free of charge on the catamaran (ask us before going on cruise).
– Small excursions for accompanying : accompanied walks, visit islands, swimming, snorkeling, etc:
NOT INCLUDED :
– Air transport to Nosy Be, Madagascar (airport of destination: NOS).– Fishing tackle (possible hiring of combos rods + reels + braids of quality). We will provide an indicative list, but we have also lures and
accessories especially selected on sale (see options).
– Night(s) in hotel at Nosy Be and meals before or after the session of fishing season.
– Tips for the sportfishing crew and the catamaran crew (to envisage approximately 60 € by fisherman) and extras.
– Drinks other than spring water (sodas, beers, wines, alcohols, cocktails…) to regulate with the crew of the catamaran at the end of your
stay.
– Laundry service (availale as extra on the catamaran).
– Visit fees for the marine reserve of Nossi Hara (Bay of Courrier : North area). Cost 55.000 Ar per day (about 15 €).
– Insurances cancellation, civil responsibility of the customer and multirisk.
For trip 8-17 March 2019
This trips is booked out
2.
LAND BASE
The Mitsio archipelago is indeed placed, between Nosy be in the South and Cape St. Sebastian in the North,
in the center of the continental shelf underwater that is,in this place, by far the widest continental shelf of the
all-around Madagascar (more than 70 km!).The Mitsio are located midway between the coast of the great land and falling it abyss that opens on the open seain the Mozambique Channel. On this vast plateau, there are depths ranging up to 90 m, with an average of 40 to50 m deep.
These are ideal depths for the development of marine in general life and very many species of fish in particular ! But also the depths perfect for practicing techniques likepopping, jigging, the palangrotte (baitfishing) or lagging ! In addition, it has access, within
an hour of navigation, to the falling where you can fish much more deep or "blue water"offshore, searching of pelagic, leaving you more opportunities ! From the large island of Mitsio (where our lodge is based) can thus radiate at 360 ° in all
directions, the great land in the East to the great falling to the West or the Cape San Sebastian in the North to Nosy be in the South, to offer fishing trips always different. The days are true days 8 to 9 hours of fishing, without looking at the watch. We change
each day of fishing area, what makes you fish always different spots. We are passionate skippers-guides and mates and we attach also great importance to the human dimension, ina spirit of conviviality. Our fishermen arrive as clients and often leave as friends, tell all...
in the center of the continental shelf underwater that is,in this place, by far the widest continental shelf of the
all-around Madagascar (more than 70 km!).The Mitsio are located midway between the coast of the great land and falling it abyss that opens on the open seain the Mozambique Channel. On this vast plateau, there are depths ranging up to 90 m, with an average of 40 to50 m deep.
These are ideal depths for the development of marine in general life and very many species of fish in particular ! But also the depths perfect for practicing techniques likepopping, jigging, the palangrotte (baitfishing) or lagging ! In addition, it has access, within
an hour of navigation, to the falling where you can fish much more deep or "blue water"offshore, searching of pelagic, leaving you more opportunities ! From the large island of Mitsio (where our lodge is based) can thus radiate at 360 ° in all
directions, the great land in the East to the great falling to the West or the Cape San Sebastian in the North to Nosy be in the South, to offer fishing trips always different. The days are true days 8 to 9 hours of fishing, without looking at the watch. We change
each day of fishing area, what makes you fish always different spots. We are passionate skippers-guides and mates and we attach also great importance to the human dimension, ina spirit of conviviality. Our fishermen arrive as clients and often leave as friends, tell all...
However, if you don't have the necessary equipment, you want to avoid investing in hardware very expensive for only one-time use or even although you want to avoid lugging heavy, bulky luggage, Tropical Fishing offers the rental of quality equipment, adapted and
efficient (rods + reels + braid): sets jigging and popping-big fish (rate of €25 per day and per set). Please inform us about your wish to rent specialized equipment in order to integrate it into your quote.
efficient (rods + reels + braid): sets jigging and popping-big fish (rate of €25 per day and per set). Please inform us about your wish to rent specialized equipment in order to integrate it into your quote.
For Lodge offer please look into attachment below.