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by Joanne Hensman, Joa

With Yellow-fin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish and Marlin frequenting the waters of Mauritius, it truly is one of the world's finest big-game fishing spots. This is something offered by Mauritius luxury holidays that puts them a step ahead of other premium destinations. If angling in African waters is something you might enjoy, or you think you'd just like to go along for the ride, then the following guide should give you a clue as to what to expect.

Deep Sea Fishing in Mauritius

Surrounded by the south-west Indian Ocean, Mauritius is ideally positioned to access the many exciting species of fish that frequent the warm, tropical waters. Listed below are five of the most exciting creatures that you may encounter. There are a slew of private companies across the island that offer half or full day trips out to enjoy sport fishing in the area. In Mauritius, luxury hotels will usually offer their own services for you to enjoy this exciting activity too, so you will have every opportunity to take advantage.

1. Sailfish

With a fiercely elongated bill and a tall dorsal fin that stretches the whole length of its back, the Sailfish can appear fairly intimidating. Capable of moving up to 68mph they are also the fastest fish ever reliably recorded. Rarely larger than 90kg, they are still more than daunting enough to herd schools of fish or squid when they hunt in groups. They are well spread throughout the world, inhabiting all of the warmer regions, meaning that you stand a very good chance of encountering one on your Mauritius holidays.

2. Wahoo

A prized catch in any sport fishing environment, the flesh of the Wahoo is also famously delicate and regarded as quite a delicacy. Few Mauritius luxury hotels would object to you returning with one either, as an 80kg individual could doubtless feed a host of hungry guests! Swift and solitary, their back is an iridescent blue/green, while their sides are a shade of silver with blue bars. Like the Sailfish they too feed on squid and other, smaller fish.

3. Tuna

Tuna are not simply one species, but it is actually an umbrella term for a fairly wide variety of fish. Off the shores of Mauritius you're mostly likely to encounter Yellowfin Tuna, with a smattering of Bigeye and Albacore. Perhaps the most arresting thing, to the non-fisherman, is the revelation of just how big they are. Smaller species may be less than a metre in length, but Northern Blue Fin Tuna (or Thunnus Thynnus) can grow larger than 4m in length and up to 680kg in size. You thought that tuna sandwiches were something unheard of in the South Indian Ocean? Think again on your next Mauritius luxury holiday.

4. Shark

Species you may grapple with out in the South Indian Ocean include Mako, Hammerhead, Blue and Tiger Sharks. Many tour companies report abundant sightings and catches of Shark species once they're way out in the open water, with Mauritius actually holding the record for the largest Blue Shark ever caught. Of course, there's very little to do with a Shark once you've caught it, other than photograph and release it, but there are few creatures out there that will give you such a satisfying fight.

5. Marlin

Marlin are the legendary big-game fishing catch. Striped, Black and Pacific Blue Marlin frequent the waters around Mauritius and are big, fast and beautiful. Discernable by their spear-like snout, rigid dorsal fin and enormous size (sometimes up to 5m and 670kg), attempts to catch them often become the stuff of many a wild-eyed story and would certainly become the crowning achievement of any Mauritius luxury holiday.

Deep sea fishing attracts thousands of anglers to Maine's coast every year, and it is easy to see why. The thrill of heading out onto the open sea in search of that elusive trophy catch is enough for some, whilst others enjoy the uncertainty that surrounds just what may end up on the end of their line. After all, there are plenty of different species of fish to be found just off the coast of Maine, and whilst you expect some to bite, others you might not.

Haddock is another particularly sought after fish due to its size, weight and excellent meat. Fresh haddock is highly rated, and the added bonus of being able to preserve it by drying or smoking makes it an even more appealing target to anglers. The haddock can easily be distinguished from other deep sea species by a dark lateral line that runs along its body and a dark marking just above its pectoral fin, sometimes referred to as the ?Devil's thumbprint?.

Adult haddock are typically found at depths of around 120 to 400 feet, though are known to have a range of up to 900 feet in extreme cases. Juvenile haddock prefer much shallower waters, and will usually reside just off the coast until they mature. Haddock are known to thrive in waters around 36 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, so the best places to find them will be dictated largely by water temperature and available food sources. Typically, haddock feed on small invertebrates.

For equipment, haddock fishing is best done using a moderately heavy fifty pound class rod coupled with a similarly weighted line. The majority of the haddock you will catch will be much lighter than this though it does pay to be prepared should a much larger fish take the bait. Haddock accept similar bait to cod, and can be caught using clams, herring, shrimp, squid or even artificial lures.

Haddock fishing can be done at various times of the year, though the summer months are reputed to be by far and away the best. The Gulf of Maine is renowned as an important spawning area for haddock, and the south-western region holds some of the best fish available off the eastern coast. Haddock stocks have been in decline over the past few decades, so conservation measures are in place to ensure their survival. As such, the legal limit for haddock is 19 inches ? fish any shorter than this must be released.

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