The African Fisherman Magazine Volume 21 # 1 | Page 3

oN THIS CoVeR FeaTUReS IN THIS ISSUe Vol 21 No.1 MAIL BAG ........................... 5 JUNIOR ANGLERS Junior Gallery.......................... 6 COMPETITION COMMENT 19th Junior Tiger Fisherman of the Zambezi 2009................. 12 Nwanyi Angling Club International ......................... 36 Obrigado, Chiacmba, Mozambique ........................ 26 THIS 'N' THAT Gorges Lodge ....................... 14 Angler Attacked by Crocodile .............................. 38 Strewth Mate!....................... 41 LUNAR GUIDE ................. 42 DIARY OF EVENTS 2009..................... 42 SWOP 'N' SHOP ................ 42 CLASSIFIEDS ................... 42 FLY LINES The Nyanga Chronicles........ 44 Aluminium for Africa?............ 9 Roger Cousens with a fine 5kg Chicamba dam bass caught during the inaugural Casa Msika Chicamba Challenge. Roger and Itti Nolli went on to win the tournament. Island View Lodge ............... 34 African Emergencies ............ 17 Are Fish and Animals Lunatics? .............................. 20 Nigeria Begins Vast River Niger Dredge ........................ 23 Fizzing a Bass ...................... 48 IN THE NEWS Biodegradable Fishing Line? .................................... 13 Soft Plastic Lures Harming Fish?...................... 13 Plastic Frogs Top-water frogs are by far some of the best surface lures on the market these days. Unlike conventional hard plastic top-water baits, soft plastic frogs are relatively weedless with their upward facing hooks pushed alongside the back of the lure - perfect for throwing into timber and thick weed. Like all top-water fishing, it is important to remember not to rush to strike. Instead, wait a few seconds for the fish to turn until you feel the tension on the line... then set the hook. Too many times anglers strike as soon as the fish hits the lure - this doesn’t allow enough time for the hooks to come into contact with the mouth. V o l . 21 # 1 EDITOR’S COMMENT....... 3 RegUlaR ColUMNS DePaRTMeNTS EDITOR IN CHIEF - Anthony M. Williams. EDITOR - Andy Fenwick SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES - Should be directed to Jacqui at: P O Box 6204, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], email: [email protected] ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Zimbabwe - P O Box 6204, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone], email: [email protected] SOUTH AFRICA - AFRICAN SPORTING PUBLICATIONS Mickey - P O Box 10447 Aston Manor 1630, South Africa, Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] NAMIBIA ADVERTISING AND DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES Carlin - P.O. Box 90360, Klein Windhoek, Namibia. Tel/Fax: [phone]. Cell: ([phone]. E-mail: [email protected] GENERAL - The Editor welcomes contributions submitted for publication in the African Fisherman. All manuscripts, photographs and other material submitted should be clearly marked on the reverse with the sender's name and address. Although all possible care taken with material submitted, the editor cannot take responsibility for lost articles and photographs. The African Fisherman reserves the right to all material used, and the right to re-publish such material at their discretion. COPYRIGHT - Copyright of all material is expressly reserved and nothing may be reproduced in part or whole without express permission of the publishers. While every care is taken to ensure accuracy of editorial content, the publishers do not accept responsibility for omissions or errors or their consequences. Views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publishers, the editor or the represented body. Digital design and make-up by Mag-Set Publications (Pvt) Ltd. Page 3