Common name of Dolphin fish – these fish are in no way related to the dolphins. Dorado is found in open water and also near the coast. They are highly rated gamefish. Hooked Dorado may leap or tail-walk, darting first in one direction and then another. It is believed they can reach speeds of up...Read More

A member of the Mackerel family, they have very sharp teeth and are reputed to be one of the fastest fish in the sea. The first scorching run may peel off several hundred yards of line in seconds. Occasionally the fish jumps on the strike and often shakes its head violently when hooked in an...Read More

The species found on the east coast of Africa is the Great Barracuda. The Barracuda occurs offshore and around the reefs and predominantly appear at or near the surface. The larger ones are almost invariably loners. They often strike savagely, and they frequently jump out of the water when hooked. The largest caught at the Pemba...Read More

Broadbill (Xiphias gladius) is known as the ‘Gladiator of the Sea’ due to its reputation of being the toughest of all the billfish with a violent mood and is considered by many to be the toughest of all billfish to catch – the ultimate challenge in big game fishing. Characteristically, it has a smooth, very...Read More

A highly rated game fish, the Black Marlin has the power, size and persistence of which anglers dream! This Marlin has tremendous power and is known for its long runs and tail walking. Black Marlin in Kenyan waters are generally larger than the other Marlin and have short, heavy bodies with the fins virtually locked...Read More

The Blue Marlin is the largest of the Marlin family. It is a more streamlined version of the Black Marlin. It has a long slender bill extending up to a virtual point on the top of the head where the dorsal fin slants, resulting in a huge speed take off compared to other Marlin. The...Read More