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Welcome...
To
Tigerfishfrenzy.com - the website that has been designed
to help anglers learn more about the Tigerfish of the Upper Zambezi River and the methods
used to catch them. I hope you find it entertaining, informative and
easy to use.
Editor and Guide
Haydn Willans
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About Us
Do
you really want to know more about the critters who started TFF and how
it came about? Well OK, if that kind of thing interests you then click
here to learn more about the founders of TigerfishFrenzy.com and what
inspired them to make such a website.
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The Upper Zambezi
 A detailed description of the
Caprivi stretch of the Zambezi River, what makes it one of Africa’s premier freshwater
sport fishing areas and how it’s changing seasons effects the
Tigerfish and the different techniques used to catch them.
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The Tiger Fish
The
tigerfish is a fierce and wily creature that demands respect from all
forms of life that may happen across its path and is regarded by most as
being the best freshwater game fish in Africa. In this page you will find:
the description, distribution & habitat, general behaviour, breeding patterns,
lifecycles of the tigerfish of the upper Zambezi.
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Fly-Fishing For Tigerfish
 Hook your fly onto a passing
freight train and hold on….. You’re about to experience what
it’s like hooking into a big toothy tigerfish. We give you all the
ins and outs of fly-fishing for tigers, everything from what weight rod
and line you should bring to what colour fly you should tie and what type
of retrieve is most preferred by the professionals.
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Spinning for Tigerfish
 Is the first tigerfish you
hook going pop your drag, snap your rod, and make home with your
favourite lure… after reading this section we hope not –
here’s all you want to know about spinning and cranking for tigers,
everything from rods, reels, lures and lines to tactics and techniques.
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Trolling for Tigerfish
 The ear piercing scream of a
reels drag being put to the ultimate test drowns the sound of a purring
motor – the “striped water dog” now has a 150m head
start on you, a wry smile crosses your grin as you are much relieved you
read this section on trawling and decided to take the advice given on
equipment and techniques.
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Drift Bait for Tigerfish
 The guide dresses your trace
up with a fish you would have been glad to have caught back home and
calls it “bait”, you ask him what size tigerfish he’s
expecting to eat that, and he replies with a dead pan face
“Don’t worry we’ll try for the larger ones this
afternoon.” Don’t be caught wondering whether you’ve
brought the right gear. Check out this section for all the info on drift
baiting and what is needed.
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Accommodation
 Although after visiting this
site you will be more informed about the ways and the means of the
tigerfish and be better prepared to catch them, nothing can replace the
value of using a professional fishing guide, fishing without one could
mean the difference between a fabulous fish filled fishing trip or a
frustrating fishless one. There are not many lodges and fishing camps on
the Upper
Zambezi,
but the Nguni Houseboat is one that has a
dedicated team of professional fishing guides and provides luxury accommodation
to all discerning fisherman. Check out this page for more information and
links.
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River News and Water Level
Updates
The Upper Zambezi is a constantly changing
environment with fluctuating water levels and changing climatic
conditions, find out just what has happened in the last week and how it
has affected the fishing.
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Tackle Box
Tools
maketh man & Fisherman! Check out what equipment is a must for any
person coming to fish the Upper Zambezi for Tigerfish. You will find info
on everything from Rods and reels to line, fly material and fish finders.
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Gallery
If
you don’t believe the stories why don’t you look at some hard
core proof? Here are some pictures of my clients who have reaped the
benefits of a bountiful Upper Zambezi.
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Contact Us
If
you would like to get hold of me for any reason, drop me a line, I’m
interested in any feedback you may have - here are my details.
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