Deep Sea Fishing Excursion (4 Hours)

Deep Sea Fishing Excursion (4 Hours)

Diani has amazing deep-sea fishing service providers whose expertise and love for the sea has seen them attract tourists and anglers from across the globe. Deep sea fishing also referred to as offshore fishing requires navigational charts, conducive weather, fishing gear and definitely overcoming water phobia. Once on the deep seas, fishing takes place at depths of at least 100ft (30m) – this is the only way you can catch game fish big enough to validate being in deep waters otherwise you’d just fish in shallow shore waters and flirt with the small fish. Fishing for adventure is relatively safe compared to commercial fishing which in some cases goes as deep as 2000 meters with extremely very heavy trawls that are pulled across the seabed which unfortunately has its environmental setbacks. 30 meters will exhilarate you just as much as it will shock you, deep sea wonders are infinite and that probably explains why the little fish never sought to return to shallow waters, only God knows of her survival. The type of fish to anticipate catching includes Tuna, Sharks, Swordfish or Marlin among others. These species are weighty and at times could weigh more or less like a baby or teenager.
One thing we found interesting about deep-sea fishing is that, more often than not you will find anglers playing catch and release, to them this is just a thrill and adrenaline game hence they bring back to the shores only what they need and releasing the rest to the ocean.

Preparing for a deep-sea fishing excursion

Align your tour with nature – ensure the weather is conducive, the sea tides and most importantly book with a local service provider who’s aware of the best sites for deep sea fishing which in most cases are near reefs, ships wrecks and such.
Carry sunscreen – being on a boat in the deep waters doesn’t shield you from sun rays.
Carry drinking water – you’re going to away from fresh water for a while.
It is good to be in the know regarding the laws – Kenya Wildlife and Service providers can help with this.
Get company – besides the service provider who is a must have, ensure you’re going with a team of other people. This is not only cost wise but also good in case of emergencies.
Fishing gear, floaters and any other safety equipment are provided for during the expedition.

The Actual Fishing

Listen to the guidance of your service provider.
Be patient – catching big game is like hitting on a beautiful girl, it can be hard or easy depending on who you ask.
Change bait often – fresh bait means better chances, also remember big fish won’t easily be enticed.
Seek support from colleagues when you catch fish, these fishes can be quite weighty and would need a few more men to bring up on the boat.
Have fun, don’t be cowed by the vast waters.
Finally, take lots of pictures and tag #jumboadventuresafaris

Tour/Excursion Seasons
• Low season : April to end of November
• Peak season: December to end March