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Five Tips To Catching Marlin

Fishing is considered one of the most relaxing pastimes any person can enjoy. This is potentially one of the reasons why many retirees engage in fishing. However, contrary to popular belief, fishing is far more complicated than anyone could consider. To be an expert fisherman (or woman), you need to know what type of fish you are catching and where you are fishing as all these factors contribute to your fishing style. This article will speak to people catching Marlin and offers five tips on how to catch this fish.

Consider these tips while planning your next fishing trips, and you are promised good enjoyment. You can get more marlin fishing information from mauritiusdiscoverytours.com- big game fishing in Mauritius, who are doing a great job at organizing deep sea fishing packages and tours in Mauritius!

Tip #1: Keeping It Simple

It is well-known that Marlin fishing is most effective when you keep it simple. Most novices entering this arena become hyped with the different rods, the lures, and all the fishing gear without understanding how to utilize the items. Yes, most people experience this when they start fishing; however, you do not need fancy equipment to catch a fish. If you fine-tune your fishing technique and concentrate on the tools you have, you will find that you catch more fish than the person with the most expensive fishing rod.

Tip #2: Quality, Not Quantity

The most important rule for fishing is to purchase the highest quality equipment you can afford. It makes no sense to have several average fishing rods when you could have one or two top-of-the-line rods. Remember, you only fight a single fish at a time; therefore, you should give yourself the best chance of winning the fight with high quality tools. This doesn’t refer to rods only, but also to lures, hooks, leads, line, crimps, and swivels.

Tip #3: Preparation

Be sure to spend time learning how to use your new equipment. By understanding the tools, you will be able to apply fishing techniques more effectively. It is tempting to buy a new rod and head out to fish, but without understanding the way the rod moves you will not catch any Marlin at all; you’ll only make a fool of yourself with a high-quality instrument.

Tip #4: Going On The Water

When your fishing kit is prepared and you understand how to use it, it is time to head to the water. Once you reach the location you want to fish, there is no need to send out several lures; remember to keep it simple. Sending out three is good enough as a teaser because fish will be heading up to the boat and having fewer lures will be less distracting. It also ensures that the water is clearer should you get a bite enabling you to begin chasing the fish more quickly.

Tip #5: Using Live Bait

If you opt to use live bait, you should consider using a minimal amount of bait – two is enough. Stagger the bait to keep the tight turns tangle-free. If you don’t have any outriggers, then it is recommended you keep the reels in a free-spool elasticizing the line to the rod tip. Many people do this when the wind is playing up and bait is “racing away”.

Final Words

Fishing for Marlin can be a great deal of fun, but there are certain considerations to make in order to catch more fish. Using this article, you can find the best tips to help you catch more Marlin.

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Best types of fish for big game fishing in Mauritius

Mauritius sea arena is naturally set up its pedestal as one of the best big game fishing destinations for sport fishing enthusiasts. The island offers both locals and visiting tourists a bountiful selection of fish thanks to its warm tropical waters. Here, you can find vast numbers of endemic species found nowhere else on earth. For a detailed review, we have highlighted some of major types of fish species you are likely to catch on your fishing expedition.

1. The Sailfish

The sailfish shows incredible speed, and this makes your hunt much more thrilling. It can cover speeds of up to 68 miles per hour thus earning its title as the fastest fish in the sea. The favorite game fish features a blue or grey color with a white underbelly. Its erectile dorsal fin can be seen stretching all the way to the back. When hooked, sailfish give a spirited fight, leaping and diving repeatedly. This makes it incredibly hard to catch and can take hours.

Most tourists keep it as a trophy. If you are keen on catching a sailfish, it’s best to have a variety of live baits. For kite baits or surface feeding sailfish, try using goggle eye, blue runners or speedos to catch one. While ballyhoo rig, sardines, pilchards, and cigar minnows are great baits for deep swimming sailfish. Plastic lures are excellent for spotting as they save the live baits for later action when the sailfish turn up.

2. Black Marlin

The black marlin has the body, speed and endurance to make it a top-rated game fish, coveted by most anglers. It’s one of the largest marlin species and the only one with non-retractable fin. The black marlin mostly feeds on squids and tuna. They are deep swimmers, but when hooked, black marlins give magnificent leaps and heated fights. When baiting a black marlin, some of the best tactics include slow trolling dead or live skipping bait such as skipjack tuna or fast trolling with large rubber skirted lures like that used by Peter Pakula. For an exciting sport fishing experience, it’s also best to have an experienced captain who has caught plenty of black marlins to increase your chances of finding one.

3. The Dorado

The Dorado is by far one of the most colorful game fish you can find. Its vivid blue and green color infuse well a rich gold making it very appealing to see. The Dorado is also known as Mahi-mahi. It makes an excellent game fish due to its impressive acrobatics and furious speeds during a chase. The Dorado makes a tasty cuisine. Catching the Dorado is not for the faint-hearted. It can take hours in the deep sea before sighting one. However, the reward of trolling one is much satisfying. Dorados are mostly hooked during trolling by baits meant for the big fish such as sailfish and marlins. This method is the most effective way to catch one though not the best.

Make Mauritius your next destination of choice for a splendid big game fishing adventure. You surely won’t miss any of these sea kings in action.

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Where To Find Sports Fishing Tackle And Lures In Mauritius

Deciding to spend a few days, a couple of weeks, or even more time, in Mauritius sure is a wonderful prospect! Soaking up that glorious sunshine, relaxing on those long stretches of tranquil beaches and, of course, enjoying the local cuisine, are all part and parcel of the experience.

If you enjoy fishing, whether that be as an amateur or a pro, you are likely looking forward to doing a lot more than sunbathing in Mauritius! Indeed, with plenty of potential to have an amazing fishing experience, Mauritius could very well be described as a fisher’s paradise.

Of course, to do any form of fishing you are going to need equipment. So where can you get sports fishing tackle and lures in Mauritius?

Hire From Fishing Resorts & Hotels

To a large extent, where you plan to stay may have an impact on where you can get your equipment from. Some hotels or fishing resorts may be able to provide you with equipment to hire, as well as lures and any other accessories you may have in mind. If this is the case it may very well be the best option for you, especially if you are only going to be spending a few days or so in Mauritius.

Fishing Shops

If you have opted for an accommodation type which does not have the option of buying or hiring fishing equipment you will likely need to look farther afield. In most towns and resorts you should find shops and services related to fishing. Take the time to visit a few of them and see what kind of deals are on offer.

Use Travel Sites Forum

As well as physically visiting such stores, you may also find it useful to do a little research online. Travel sites where people can relate their experiences when staying in Mauritius can be a great source of recommendations. Find out where people who stayed in a location close to yours went to for their fishing equipment and whether they were happy with what they were provided with.

Indeed, we know that a trip to Mauritius has the potential to be rather magical, to say the least. If your way of relaxing involves a spot of fishing, you sure are going to the right place. We hope that the tips we have outlined above will help you to find the right fishing tackle and lures to make your trip to Mauritius extra special.

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Basic Tips for Big Game Fishing

Are you going to be fishing for big game in the near future? If so, then there are a few tips and advice you’ll want to keep in mind, especially if you’re a beginner. With that said, below are a few simple big game fishing tips that you’ll want to consider.

1. Know Where To Look
You want to know where to look for big game fish, and you also went to know how much is too much time in a spot. Generally speaking, if it’s been 30-50 minutes and you haven’t had a bite at all, then it’s time to move spots. As for where to actually find big game fish, the best places tend to be near reefs and shipwrecks, which means you’ll want to have general knowledge of the region you’re going to fish in. If you can locate reefs and/or wrecks, the chances are there will be big game fish in the area.

2. Use The Right Equipment
The equipment you use can make all the difference in the world, and can either result in you catching a lot of big game fish or not catching any fish at all. What you want to do is stick with fast-trolling lures, as they work the best for catching tuna and other types of fish that are fast. Also, make sure the fishing pole you’re using is suitable for big game fish, otherwise it could end up snapping on you when you hook a large fish. Quality equipment might be expensive, but it is worth buying.

3. Use A Fish Finder
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If you want to find big game fish, besides knowing where to look, there is something else you can do. You can use a fish finder or a GPS device designed to help find fish. Trust us when we say this makes finding fish much easier.

You don’t want to use outdated and very old GPS gear. The latest navigational gear is what you want to use, and many sports fishing boats will have them. Nonetheless, it’s still a good idea to bring your own GPS equipment.

4. Fighting With The Fish
Finding big game fish is one thing, but what do you do when one actually bites? If you’ve never baited big game fish, then you might be in for a shock. Many big game fish will snap your line if you don’t know what you’re doing.

One strategy you can use is gaffing, which is when you use a gaff to snatch up the fish after it bites the line. Using a large net might come in handy too, but make sure that this is allowed by local law. Another option is to pull the fish up as close to the surface as possible, and then pulling it onto the boat with your hands.

It doesn’t matter what type of big game fish you’re aiming to catch, the above tips can help. Sure, they may seem like commonsense tips, but they can come in handy and make all the difference in the world. Good luck if you decide to implement the above tips.

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Your stay in Mauritius rendered attractive

Hello visitors to Mauritius,

We are coming up with a new website for our resort here. This will change totally the way future visitors would receive their greetings here. We are renovating and the new resort will offer more services as compared to the past one. We are adding new spa techniques to the existing one. It is called the Kerala massage and everyone can benefit from this new service soon.

We are also introducing new methods of preparing food. Paleo meals are among the one that would be added to our dishes soon. Hold your breath, we are very serious at giving the highest level service to our future clients. The video shows the type of services that we are planning for our visitors.

Time will show that we are moving towards a next generation resort where all services be catered in the best possible way. Do not miss to visit us when coming to Mauritius…

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