West African Shore Fishing Festival
The Gambia
3rd, 4th, 5th November 2006

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Would you like to take part in this prestigious 3 day competition which will form part of a fabulous 7 or14 day fishing holiday in this superb tropical location. Relax in the sun , fish the rich beaches of the Gambia and soak up the local culture . Bring the wife or girlfriend along , they will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great facilities available at the Kombo beach hotel
UK entries limited to 60 anglers. Prize Fund £40,000

AFRICAN VILLAGE HOTEL - 2 STAR
Nice clean friendly African 2-3 star budget hotel suitable very popular with our lads fishing groups

7 days
Departing on the 31st October 2006
Angler - £812.00
Non Angler -£496.00

14 days
Departing 20th, 24th, 28th, 31st October 2006
Angler - £882.00
Non Angler - £554.00

OCEAN BAY HOTEL - 4 STAR
Suite and Premium room upgrades are available at Ocean Bay hotel from £6 per person per night, but availability is limited.

7 days
Departing on the 31st October 2006
Angler - £922.00
Non Angler - £581.00

14 days
Departing 20th, 24th, 28th, 31st October 2006
Angler - £1098.00
Non Angler - £728.00

The package will include:

• Gatwick Flights (Manchester, Bristol, and East Midlands are available at a supplement of approx £39)
• Airport transfers
• B&B accomodation
• Match fees
• Bait
• Transport to and from fishing venues
• All local taxes

Provisional date for entries 30th May 2006. On first come first served basis.

Wives and partners are welcome and over 60% of last years Uk entrants brought them along to enjoy the a wonderful tropical break.

World Sport Fishing Ltd
Phone 01480 403 293
Fax 01480 403 296
E-mail richard@worldsportfishing.com

Please Note :- Due to the financial demands of organising this size of festival, we are afraid that no entries will be accepted that are not part of a World Sport Fishing Package.

The Gambia – West Africa

Fact file

This friendly West African Country can offer the traveling angler and his family , the opportunity to sample fantastic Beach fishing , along with good quality hotels and stunning beaches and weather . All the usual holiday excursions are available for those non fishing days and the hotel entertainment and a huge selection of restaurants, bars and clubs , will mean you will never get bored. .

Holiday Stuff

• Flight Time:- 5 ½ - 6 hrs.
• Main Language:- English.
• Currency:- Dalasis.
• Exchange Rate:- 53 to the £1.
• Hotel Grades:- 2 – 5 star.
• Peak weather season:- Nov - April.
• Car Hire:- Not Advisable.
• Average daily temperature:- 28-32 degs.
• Flights from Uk Airports:- Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow.
• Safety rating:- Safe, but local boys can be a hassle.
• Average Taxi fare:- £3.00.
• Cost of Evening meal:- £3.50- £6.00.
• Cost of a bottle of local beer:- £0.60.
• Medical:- No Compulsory Innoculations, but Malaria pills.
• Insurances required:- Full Worldwide.

Fishing Stuff

• Charters available:- Tarpon, Reef, Bluewater and Mangrove boat charters.
• Guided Beach fishing days by Landrover.
• Target species:- Tarpon Tigerfish, Cubera Sanpper, Sailfish, Dorado, Black Fin Tuna Threadfin salmon, Rays, Guitarfish, Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, Queenfish.
• Boats:- 20ft Inshore Cuddy craft with Outboards + 30ft Catarmarran for bluewater.
• Favoured Methods:- Livebaiting, Bottom bait fishing, Trolling and Casting lures for Jacks and Barracuda.
• Equipment Supplied :- 12,20,50lb Boat outfits, Heavy spinning gear, Standard Uk Rock mark Beach casting out fits.
• Trip duration:- Hotel pick up 8.45am drop off 5.00pm.
• Best Seasons:- Beach fishing September to January. Big Tarpon {150lbs plus }
• Nov – March. Small Tarpon { 25-60lbs}. Bluewater July – Dec. Reef fishing year round dependant on target species.
• Captains and Guides:- Some Europeans and some Gambian .All English speaking.
• Also included:- Hotel pick ups, Bait, Soft drinks, Not Lunches.

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