Big Game fishing is by definition the pinnacle of all forms of angling.Tales of fish that dwarfed the boats chasing them spurned every hunter on, until eventually every specimen had been catalogued and the hierarchy of game fish cemented. And so it came to be that the Billfish sit on top the species table and the pursuit of these legendary beasts still possesses every man with a rod in hand.If you haven’t experienced first hand the adrenaline bursting speed of these magnificent creatures on fly, then you need to plan your next salt water adventure around this.There\u2019s very few destinations that you can realistically target bills in quantity on the East coast of Africa, with Kenya, Madagascar and the Seychelles being your bankable choices.Time of year is critical with the November to January summer cycle being your best bet, although they can be targeted through Autumn in certain areas.<\/p>\n
And just when you think you\u2019ve tamed the beast, they\u2019ll give you an acrobatic display that will send adrenaline surging through your veins…<\/p>\n
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