Fishing Excursion in the South West - Popping at the Reefs

Fishing Excursion in the South West - Popping at the Reefs includes:

• Fishing excursion aboard the 26 ft Sportfisher
• Exclusive popping experience at the reef (4 pax)
• Option between morning or evening fishing trip
• Opportunity to catch multiple reef species
• Friendly and experienced fishing guides
• All equipment provided on the fishing boat
• Refreshing Soft Drinks
• Optional: Sandwich lunch (for a supplement)

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

More on the Popping Fishing Excursion at the South West of Mauritius

Nestled in the south west region of the island is an exceptional marine biodiversity and remarkable natural sites on land. Set out bright and early for the morning session or choose to go pop fishing in the evening, spending 4 delightful hours at sea.

Admire the surrounding postcard-worthy seascape as you cruise the azur lagoon, headed towards the open-sea. Expect nothing short of a thrill-packed experience as you get closer and closer to the reefs.

You might be wondering what popping is all about. It is a popular fishing practice around the island but mainly along the reef targeting the famous giant trevally. This style of fishing uses a surface lure called “popper”, which comes in various colours and shapes, with a short sharp retrieving action.

Highly qualified skippers will give a quick introduction to this fishing technique, which is helpful for beginners. As for the experienced anglers, they are free to bring their own rod and reel, but make sure it’s a strong one! No matter your skill level, once you can pop, you can’t stop!

Since there are plenty of fish in the sea, you don’t have to worry if you are a novice- you’ll have ample opportunities to capture at least one of the aquatic creatures. And good news if you’re experienced - you’ll have the time of your life reeling in the perfect catches one after the other. Even if you don’t manage to catch any fish, it won’t take much away from this cheerful experience - the trip alone is absolutely worth it!

The enthusiastic fishing guides will hype you up and assist you in getting your giant reef catch on the line as well as pull it on board. Learn how to set up the equipment, the fishing techniques, the A to Z of popping along with fascinating insights on the aquatic creatures.

As part of this package, you get the latest fishing gears, top class popping rods with reels and braided lines as well as the required safety equipment. All you need to pack is your sun protection items, without forgetting your camera to click to capture the moments, the stunning sceneries and your catches of the day.

To make the most out of your trip, you might soak in the sun for that nice tropical glow, contemplating the scintillating ocean on the way back as you sip on refreshing soft drinks. (For just a small supplement, you can have a tasty sandwich lunch!)

Deep Sea/ Big Game Fishing in Mauritius

Mauritius is very famous for deep sea fishing which has been practised by the locals for many years. With perfect conditions prevailing throughout the year, the possibilities to fight giant Blue Marlin, Black marlin, Mako sharks, Tuna and many other exciting fish are made available to experienced anglers and beginners.

Mauritius holds several world fishing records (IGFA), including that of the mako shark of 1115 pounds, the blue shark of 400 pounds, a bonito of 41.5 pounds, a white tuna of 224 pounds and a ‘bécune’ of 125 pounds.

With its rich marine fauna, Mauritius is revered by Deep Sea Fishing enthusiasts worldwide.

For an angler, little can compare to the thrill of the chase to get the adrenaline pumping. The roar of the inboard engines, and the scream of tightly stretched lines when a marlin or other game fish has taken the bait, is a pulse-racing experience!

• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Sun Protection Clothing
• Patches/Tablets for Sea-Sickness
• Food and Drinks
• Towels
• Camera

• Note: All equipment provided
• Maximum no. of participants: 4 pax
• This activity is subject to availability and is weather/tide dependent. Trips will not be carried out if the safety of the group is compromised.
• Please note that clients will not be allowed to keep any of the fish caught during the excursion.