FISH & SEASON
The journey starts from Port Sudan, on board one of our Motherboat MY Don Questo or MSY Elegante.
Sudanese area is one of the current pure unfinished destinations; it comes with a 650 km coastline bordering the Red Sea and it is almost uninhabited.
Wild Sea Expedition guarantees the best equipment in order to fish and visit a wide range of enchanting areas.
Since we have extensively operated over the past years and we have deepened our knowledge of the Sudanese area, Wild Sea Expedition guarantees the best service in a safe environment.
At the moment Sudan is - the last new - in world of fly fishing destinations. This makes this place even more exciting to visit for fly fishing! during the first exploration, we discover pristine flats and probably the best fisheries of Triggerfish in the world. Other common catches on the fly are Gt, Bohar Snapper, and Bluefin Trevally, but also Permit, Milkfish, Bumpehead Parrotfish, and huge Bonefish, and other coral species are present and possible to catch. For most fanatics, the huge presence of Dogtooth Tuna makes catching them on the fly highly possible.
Only barbless hooks are allowed, for the safety and in respect of the fish.
ACCOMODATION
From simple but comfortable vessels to more robust and larger boats, we have a unique diversity of LIVEABOARDS available for our expeditions in the Red Sea.
Single and double cabins, hot showers, air conditioning, spacious rooms, large solariums, and excellent meals prepared by the local team; all of this make our expeditions equivalent to acclaimed places around the globe but with our unique WILD and original essence.
MSY ELEGANTE
The Elegante boat is a beautiful wooden double-mast schooner. Elegante boat can provide high comfort, thanks to the good distribution of interior and exterior spaces, charming and romantic is the perfect boat to enjoy the end of the day contemplating the Sudanese sunset in a sheltered mooring. There are 6 double cabins with private baths and showers and air conditioning for guests. Italian management and staff with 25 years of experience in the Red Sea.
Speed: 10 knots cruise
Length: 25 meters
Width: 6,5 meters
Cabins: 3 matrimonial, 4 doubles, all with bathroom,shower
DON QUESTO
Built to work in the European North Sea, excellent seaworthiness and ability to withstand the harshest and most extreme weather and sea conditions. The ship can moor/keep the station in many places and conditions in which the typical recreational liveaboard vessels would have to run for shelter. This allows for the minimum interruption to the fishing program and offers plenty of options in the event of a sudden deterioration in the weather. This is particularly important in the Deep South itinerary.
Extremely comfortable for six guests. Italian ownership with 25 years of experience in Sudan.
Speed: 9 knots cruise
Length: 33 meters
Width: 8 meters
Cabins:
Seven double cabins and one triple, all with a wash-hand basin with warm and cold water. Four showers and five toilets are provided for the guests.
TRIP SCHEDULE
Standard trip
The Standard trip includes 6 full days of fishing, fishing every day in a different area. To reduce the fishing pressure we change zones week by week.
This is the most popular trip, in a standard six days of fishing you will have the chance to see the best that Nubian Flats have to offer.
Extended
The Extended trip has a variable duration of 9 to 13 full days of fishing, so it will be possible to fish many different spots with different characteristics and have more time to dedicate to some specific targets like GT or Bonefish. During this journey, it will be possible to visit the best areas for Triggerfish, GT, and Bonefish.
Deep South Trip
The Deep South trip includes from 9 to 13 full days of fishing on board the Motor Yacht Don Questo, so it will be possible to discover very remote areas completely unfinished. On this trip, you will visit the most virgin water of Sudan on board a proper sea research vessel, the further from the coast and the closest to the border of Eritrea. During this journey, it will be possible to visit the best place in the world for Triggerfish, with an incredible abundance of Reef species.
IN ACCORDING WITH ANGLERS NEED WE PROVIDE A WORLD CLASS GUIDE EVERY 2 ANGLERS.
HOW TO GET THERE
Right now the best option to reach Port Sudan is flight via Dubai with Emirates or another company. From Dubai to Port Sudan exist only two flights every week on Monday and Friday with FlyDubai.
SAFETY & HEALTH
The coastal side and generally the north of Sudan, are safe areas for tourism, there is no war or other safety problems, the local people are very quiet, and many tourists visit the mainland every year. Also, the sea is completely safe, the pirates don't exist in this area.
Regarding the guests’ safety, the fishing guides are trained in emergency first response.
All clients are asked to arrive covered by travel/medical insurance for the trip. Furthermore, all guests will sign a disclosure wavering Wild Sea Travel of any liability due to any accident.
Vaccination
No vaccinations are required for this trip
Visa
We do your visa with a copy of your passport by email. A passport must be valid for at least 6 months and with no visas for Israel.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Accommodation in double cabins on MY Don Questo or MSY Elegante, full board.
Cruise leaving and returning to Port Sudan.
All land transportation.
Mineral water, tea/coffee/juice included.
NOT INCLUDED
Visa
Soft drinks and alcoholic drink
Tips and expenses of personal nature
International flights
RECOMMENDED TACKLE
It is quite easy finding Titan Triggerfish walking through the flat, plus Permit, Gt, huge Barracuda, Black Tip Shark, and Bonefish. Walking on the reef’s edge the main catches are Gt, Bohar Snapper, Bluefin Trevally, and other reef species such as Grouper, Napoleon, and Mangrove Jack.
Bonefishes are present over the offshore atoll; however, the populations are not substantial.
Milkfish is well present, with common specimens up to 20 kg, generally fed on surfaces in huge groups of hundreds.
Offshore fishing can be practiced from the boat over the best spots for popping, where the concentration of fish is higher. Is possible teasing for big GT, and other fishes, but it required a 14-wt rod at least. Dredging for doggies is also a concrete option.
Bonefish and Triggerfish
A 9-foot for 9-weight fly rod with a high-quality saltwater disc drag reel. Load the reel with 200 or more mt of 60 lb braid. A high-quality weight forward floating line for tropical warm water is necessary for a good presentation.
Bumphead Parrotfish, Triggerfish, and Milkfish
A 9 ft for 10 weight is the best choice, a high-quality reel loaded with 200 or more mt of 60 lb braid.
GT, Bluefin Trevally, and various reef species
A 9 ft for 12 weight with a very high-quality saltwater reel, loaded with 200 or more mt of 80 lb braid. Very high quality and high strength line are necessary to pull hard the fish out of coral, we strongly suggest Rio GT special.
TERMINAL & BACKUP TACKLE
3 x 9 foot 22lb saltwater leaders
1 x 17lb double x or similar fluorocarbon tippet material
1 x 130 or 150 lb Suffix Zippy Soft Mono
1 x 9 weight floating line
2 x 12-weight floating line
1 backup 9 or 10-weight rod
1 backup 12-weight rod
FLIES
It’s critical that anglers carry the right selection of flies, tied in the correct way with the correct material, this will make a big difference in the strike rate.
Here is our selection of flies for the Nubian Flat:
Spawning Shrimp #6 x 4
JC Sand Prawn #4 x 2
Rolling Bead Crab #4 x 4
Tan Merkin Tan #2 x 2
Tailler’s Delight Olive #4 x 2
Tailer’s Delight Tan #4 x 2
Velcro Crab Tan #2 x4
Avalon Permit Shrimp #2 x 4
Gt Brush Fly Black, Black, and Purple #6/0 x 2
Sempre Black and Purple #6/0 x 2
Poodle #6/0 x 2
Popper NYAP #6/0 x 2
Clouser Chartreuse and White #2 x 4