The African Fisherman Magazine Volume 24 # 6 | Page 5

In this issue, we carry a remarkable story of a potential world record Nile Perch - an enigmatic predatory species which looks and behaves like a bass, but reaches mammoth proportions - released before it was properly weighed (pictured on the cover). Although that fish was caught on live bait, like so many predators, perch will take just about anything when in the right mood. There are some anglers who specialise in catching these monsters only on lures - spinners, stick baits and even plastics. Floating Rapalas in green/ orange/yellow colours seem to work well, with the easy-to-get and easy-to-work Rapala Super Shad Rap, especially in a bright colour like ‘Hot Tiger’ working well for perch. Kevin remarks “There is no agreed best lure, my friend caught a 21kg using a twisted teaspoon once!” How many other prime fish have fallen to innocuous items fashioned into lures? If you can imagine it, fish will probably eat it! Special Feature Murchison Falls, Uganda, Produces Nile Perch Record ........................................ 24 Kariba to Gwaai River - Part II ............ 30 Feature Osprey Houseboat - Lake Kariba ......... 10 Matusadona Luxury Cruise .................. 18 Update Press Release - Kafue River Trust ....... 13 Update Mushrooms .......................................... 35 This n That Zimbabwe National Bass Federation Tournament Trail .................................. 36 ZimParks Reviews Fees for 2014 ........ 14 New Zimbabwe Rainbow Trout Record ........................................ 29 Regular Columns Editor’s Comment ................................... 3 Mail Bag.................................................. 7 Junior Anglers’ Letters ............................ 8 Gallery .................................................... 9 Lunar Guide ......................................... 38 Diary of Forthcoming Events............... 38 Mercury Celebrates 75 Years ............... 39 The Way it Was Kariba and Zambezi A Little Nostalgia ................................. 40 D E P A R T M E N T S EDITOR IN CHIEF - Anthony M. Williams. SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES - Should be directed to Jacqui at: P O Box 6204, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], email: [email protected]. ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES - Kylee - 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], Fax to Email: 011 252 6107. NAMIBIA - ADVERTISING AND DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES - Carlin - P.O. Box 90360, Klein Windhoek, Namibia. Tel/Fax: [phone] Cell: ([phone]. E-mail: [email protected] V COPYRIGHT Copyright of all material is expressly reserved and nothing may be reproduced in part or whole without the express permission of the publishers. While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of editorial content the publishers do not accept responsibility for omissions, errors or their consequences. Views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publishers, their distributors or representatives, the editor or the represented body. GENERAL - The editor welcomes contributions submitted for publication in The African Fisherman. All work submitted is considered to be done so on a voluntary basis without expectation of financial compensation. Contributors maintain ownership of their work and may publish it elsewhere. By submitting material for publication, authorisation is given to edit by for content, clarity, or brevity. Although all possible care is taken with material submitted, the editor cannot take responsibility for lost articles http://www.africanfishermanonline.com o l .and photographs. The African Fisherman reserves the right to all material used, and the right to re publish such material at their discretion. The publishers reserve a g right to 24 # 6 P the e 5 deny the publication of any work for any reason.