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S T R O N G I N T R O D U C T I O N S<br />
DBW...<br />
AFRICA<br />
Carp and trout were successfully<br />
introduced in the freshwater dams<br />
and rivers from Europe, and bass from<br />
the USA, with bank angling being the<br />
dominant style of freshwater angling,<br />
followed by boat-based bass fishing and<br />
fly fishing for trout and the indigenous<br />
yellowfish.<br />
The higher altitude trout fishing varies<br />
from small crystal clear streams teeming<br />
with browns and rainbows, to the bigger<br />
forest rivers where the chance of a 4lbplus<br />
rainbow is a reality and then to the<br />
lakes on Mount Kenya and well managed<br />
lodges and access to stunning waters.<br />
With both the Indian and Atlantic<br />
seaboard, the variety of fish one can catch<br />
is practically unlimited. Shore based<br />
‘Rock and Surf ’ is the most popular facet,<br />
with bait and the sport fishing seasonally Vundo Catfish<br />
divided between sharks/rays<br />
and the multitude of edibles<br />
on offer.<br />
On the east coast, big game<br />
or ‘Ski Boat’ fishing is also<br />
extremely popular. Although<br />
spinning and jigging is widely<br />
practised it is not promoted for<br />
resident reef species.<br />
The multitude of tidal<br />
estuaries provide a strong<br />
movement of fish, which<br />
artificial lure anglers and fly Yellow fish<br />
fishers alike concentrate their<br />
efforts on, on a catch and<br />
To show how important recreational<br />
release basis.<br />
angling is in Africa, taking South Africa<br />
Whether one uses bait, lure or fly, there as an example, a recent survey initiated by<br />
is year-round opportunity for anglers SACRAA (South African Consolidated<br />
in Southern Africa, with the species Recreational Anglers Association) found<br />
and style being chosen according to the that in total, the average recreational<br />
season.<br />
fisherman or woman spends R19,000 on<br />
angling per year. Given the estimated<br />
number of recreational fishermen (1.327<br />
million), the total spending by anglers in<br />
South Africa amounts to approximately<br />
R26.5 billion per annum.<br />
For marine recreational angling this<br />
value is R14.6 billion per annum, for<br />
freshwater recreational angling it is R11.9<br />
billion per annum.<br />
Also, recreational angling contributes<br />
massively to the economy, creates a large<br />
number of jobs (94,070), particularly in<br />
the trade, accommodation and catering<br />
sector (44,138 jobs), supports an informal<br />
sector of bait collectors, gillies and<br />
fish cleaners (R227.5 million direct<br />
expenditure per annum) and many poor<br />
people also participate in recreational<br />
angling and use it as a safety net for their<br />
food security needs.<br />
I N D U S T R Y V I E W<br />
JOHNNY ONSLOW, Gone Fishing Ltd, Kenya<br />
Kenya produces<br />
more fishing<br />
flies than any<br />
other country in<br />
the world and<br />
commands well<br />
over 50 per cent<br />
of the market. It is<br />
the home of Fulling Mill and Gone Fishing.<br />
There are also many smaller companies that<br />
offer great value. Sadly, a few rogues have<br />
given the country a bad name, but this should<br />
not prevent customers finding outstanding<br />
value and quality from reputable companies.<br />
The founder (and managing director<br />
[president]) is looking to retire in the next few<br />
years and gradually hand over the company.<br />
The business is strong and expanding and has<br />
been supplying a wide range of superb flies to<br />
the fly fishing world since 2005. Situated in<br />
rented buildings on a secure site on a farm in<br />
Kenya’s Rift Valley, this business has developed<br />
markets all over the world with customers in<br />
the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Germany,<br />
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, France,<br />
South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.<br />
The company is fully registered to import<br />
materials under bond and also to export<br />
finished product under AGOA and the General<br />
System of Preferences trade agreements<br />
enabling customers who reside in countries that<br />
are members to import duty free.<br />
The company has an excellent managerial<br />
team and reporting process developed using the<br />
Kaizen philosophy of constant improvement.<br />
The website has been recently overhauled<br />
and has been given the thumbs up by current<br />
customers. Sale price will be driven by the<br />
value of the stocks and assets at the time of sale,<br />
including the website and also the customer<br />
base. Further information is available on<br />
request.<br />
Thanks to Daniel Smith at www.howtocatchanyfish.com for some species images.<br />
www.tackletradeworld.com<br />
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