Angling for Adventure? Set Your Hooks into a Game Fishing Vacation | Frommers.com

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"Angling for Adventure? Set Your Hooks into a Game Fishing Vacation
By Charis Atlas Heelan
October 18, 2005"

The Matava Resort (tel. 679-333 -6222; www.matava.com) on the Coral Coast of Fiji operates a 17-foot British built Warrior fishing boat for exclusive charter to guests of the resort. The Great Astrolabe reef and nearby continental shelf drop off offer superb reef and blue water game fishing. Anglers can expect to catch wahoo, walu, barracuda, trevally, mahi mahi, dogtooth and yellowfin tuna as well as marlin (black, blue and striped) and sailfish. The resort operates a policy of "Catch and Release" on all billfish and other game fish not destined for the dinner plate. Packed lunches and drinks are supplied for longer trips. Prices start at $30 per person per hour (for a maximum of three people) for light tackle fishing, and $60 for big game fishing (with a maximum of two people). Prices are for the charter of the boat and fuel is charged at cost. Overnight charters are also available or additional charge. Accommodation starts as low as $35 per room per night staying is a waterfront traditional bure.