West African Shore Fishing Festival
The Gambia
14/15/16th Nov 2008
A 3-day open beach competition which will form part of a fabulous 7,10,14 or 21 day fishing holiday in this superb tropical location.
Relax in the sun, fish the rich beaches of the Gambia and enjoy the local culture of Africa.
Packages will include:Flights (Ex Gatwick), Transfers, Hotel (inc. Air Conditioning) Prices are based on 2 persons sharing
Fact file-
This friendly West African Country can offer the travelling angler and his family the opportunity to sample fantastic beach fishing, along with good quality hotels and stunning beaches and amazing 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.
The competition offers you a chance to hopefully win a lump of the costs back as the festival is deliberately aimed at giving Non match anglers a chance to compete on an even playing field, the points system means that one big fish can rocket you up the score board.
Holiday Stuff:
Flight Time- 5 ½ - 6 hrs . Main Language :- English.
Currency :- Dalasis. Exchange Rate :- 45 to the £1.
Hotel Grades- 2–5 star
Peak season :- Nov -April
Car Hire :- Not Advisable.
Average daily temperature:- 30-40 degs but can go hotter!!
Flights from UK Airports :- Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow.
Safety rating- Safe
local boys can be a bit of a hassle but nothing serious
Average Taxi fare:- £3.00
Average cost of Evening meal :- £3.50- £6.00
Cost of a bottle of local beer :- £0.60.
Medical-
No Compulsory Innoculations but it is highly advisable,
Malaria pills are essentialn and Insurance is also required.
Full Charters available- at local rates
Tarpon, Reef, Bluewater and Mangrove boat charters also guided Beach fishing days by Landrover.
Target species :- Tarpon, Tigerfish, Cubera Snapper , Sailfish, Tuna, Threadfin salmon, many diff species of ray, Guitarfish, Jack's, Barracuda, Queenfish, Captainfish, Catfish, Ladyfish, Cassava and many more.....
And some of these fish can top 100lbs from the beach!!
100% Prizefund Payout
+ Optional Pools
Competition is on pre-entry bases only
Deposit £100.00 Stg required to secure place
For details regarding prices please contact:
John Prescott
Tel: 045 879341 – Fax: 045 875952 – E-Mail:
countryman_angling@iolfree.ie