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KING WILLIAM ADVENTURES

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Founded in 2014, King William Adventures delivers unique fishing and ecotourism experiences unlike any other in the world. Nestled on the secluded Paumbo Island in the heart of the Guyanese rainforest, KWA is an eco-sustainable operation fully licensed by the Guyana Tourism Authority and exclusive to 300 visitors annually. With miles of pristine waterways, hundreds of bird species, and thousands of different flora and fauna, experience why Lonely Planet coined Guyana “the continent's best-kept ecotourism secret.”

King William Adventures also features two additional locations: The Guesthouse in Apoteri Village and The Harpy Outpost at King William Falls.

After traveling around Central and South America exploring places to fish, I was never really satisfied with the jungle experiences. Then I discovered King William Adventures in Guyana. If you want to catch a wild arapaima deep in their native jungle environment on artificial lures or flies, this is practically the last place on earth you can do this. It is the real deal.

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An ideal program for the always-moving angler, the Compact Fishing Package provides an action-packaged schedule featuring a steady mix of travel and quality time on the river.

Explore Georgetown (Guyana’s capital) and Apoteri Village while enjoying six full days of world-class fishing on the Upper Essequibo River.

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Fishing the Unchartered Waters of Guyana

Imagine casting a line into the uncharted waters of Guyana, where every tug might introduce you to fascinating species like the peacock bass, payara, red-tail catfish, pacu, and even the majestic arapaima. Guyana promises not just a fish but a tale. While we can’t guarantee a particular catch, we promise an unparalleled fishing adventure.

For over a decade, The Wild Tales has curated riveting rainforest adventures, seamlessly integrating fishing into our offerings. Now, we’re thrilled to extend short and long dedicated fishing trips for enthusiasts.

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Starting from the coast of Guyana, our brief excursions could span a day or two. While day trips offer their charm, we recommend an overnight stay. It lets you experience nocturnal fishing and the magic of dawn by the river.

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For the daring souls, we organise intense fishing expeditions. Venture into the Essequibo River’s heart, teeming with diverse aquatic life. Opt for the serene streams of the Burro Burro River, boasting a myriad of smaller but diverse species. Or, for those seeking the genuinely elusive journey into southern Guyana’s untouched terrains, where record-breaking sizes of himara (wolf fish) await.

Our expeditions thrive amidst nature. While you’ll find comfort in our jungle camps, note that some remote ventures require us to set up a base from scratch.

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Guyana’s allure isn’t just below the water but all around. Our expeditions also offer glimpses of its rich wildlife. From tapirs sauntering across rivers to caimans in predatory mode or the majestic gaze of a distant harpy eagle, nature’s performances are ceaseless.

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Six days fishing on the Essequibo River, Guyana

COST: USD$2,300 Per person for our Standard Six (6) Days Fishing Adventure and USD$200. for each additional day (Negotiable based duration and group size) Minimum Two (2) persons.

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The Place Essequibo, Guyana’s largest and South America's 4th longest River, is perhaps the most unfrequented of its kind. This remote and pristine corner of the eastern Amazon basin is home to a myriad of fresh water fish species, no lesser than the Arapaima.  Fishing Adventure-Fresh Water Monsters

The Journey The journey begins in the morning with a 10 minutes drive from Georgetwon to Ogle Internatiional Airport for a 1 hr 25 mins. flight to Annai, North Rupununi Savannahs, then a 2 1/2 hours drive by vehicle along the rugged dirt trail through the Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve to Fair View Amerindian Village, where our expert Indigenous Guides would introduce you to the Mighty Essequibo River (within the top 5 longest/largest Rivers of South America) for a 1 hr boat ride to our Fishing Camp.

The Camps Except for a couple of permanent nearby lodges, equipped with basic amenities, our camps are rugged and run by local guides. We constantly move our camps, set on the banks of this delightful river under the tree canopy, surrounded by pristine jungle full of wildlife. Guests will sleep in Weather Proof Outdoor Camps equipped with Sleeping Cots, and all food, cold drinks, water, daily laundry are included in our service. We also provide each Guest with bath towels, bathing soap and toilet rolls. Alcoholic beverages could be pre-arranged.

The Wild Life With an endless diversity of flora and fauna around every corner, this river is a professional and amateur photographer’s dream. Otters, Peccaries, Tapirs, Agoutis, Monkeys and many other mammals can be seen, with the elusive Jaguar sometimes along the river banks, feasting on River Turtles.

Birds of every shape, color and size can be seen everywhere throughout these watersheds and many species of Parrots are heard all day long fighting over space and territory. Toucans call to each other from the treetops like yapping puppies and Herons, Egrets, Kingfishers, Terns and Ospreys frequent the river banks in search of fish.

The Species Arapaima- Arapaima Gigas (Not for Trapping)

Also known as the Paiche or the Pirarucu, the Arapaima is an air-breathing fish that plies the Rainforest Rivers of South America's Amazon Basin and nearby lakes and swamps. The world's largest freshwater fish, these giants can reach 9 feet (2.75 meters) long and weigh up to 440 pounds (200 kilograms). They have a wide, scaly, gray body and a tapered head.

Though Arapaimas can stay underwater for 10 to 20 minutes, they tend to remain near the water's surface, where they hunt and emerge often to breathe with a distinctive coughing noise. They survive mainly on fish but are known to occasionally grab birds close to the water's surface. The Amazon's seasonal floods have become part of the Arapaima's reproductive cycle. During low-water months (February to April) Arapaimas construct bottom nests and females lay eggs. Young begin to hatch as rising water levels provide them with flood conditions in which to flourish. Adult males play an unusual reproductive role by incubating tens of thousands of eggs in their mouths, guarding them aggressively and moving them when necessary.

Unlike other parts of the world, Arapaima’s population in Guyana is healthy, due largely to a local belief or “taboo” that the Arapaima represents an “Oma”, Macushi (a local tribe that inhabits this area) word for “demon” or “evil spirit”, and anyone who consumes its’ meat would become ill. It is also referred to, as the “Mother” of all fish species. 

On lures, stocky, hard-fighting Yellow Butterfly Peacock Bass to over 15lbs and Himara/Wolf Fish to over 40lbs Slash-and-grab Payara/Vampire Fish, acrobatic Pike-like Arrawana to over 18lbs, sinister Black Piranhas over 8lbs and the Silver Drum Pescada/Corvina to over 12 lbs. Nut and fruit eating Pacu can be caught on soft baits, fruit, nuts and even weeds.

On cutbait, the incredible strong Tiger Cats to over 30 lbs and the ‘chicken of the river’ Jandia Cats to over 20lbs. Express Red Tails to over 100 lbs. The Incredible Line Stripping Jau Cats to over 100 lbs. The King of all Cats, the Giant Freshwater Shark/Lau Lau close to 300lbs!

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The program looks like this for a regular trip:

Day 1: Arrival and transfer from Cheddi Jagan (GEO) International Airport (or Ogle) in Georgetown and to Kanuku Suites hotel and overnight with breakfast. Day 2: Morning flight to the airstrip of the jungle village and boat transfer from the village to the Jaguar Explorer Lodge. Day 3 to 6: Four full days fishing in the area around the lodge and King William Falls to catch catfish and other species. Day 7 to 9: Travel to the safari (arapaima) camp and spend three full days fishing for arapaima in the many lakes and lagoons, or fish on the main river for other species. Day 10: Early flight back to OGLE Airport arriving around noon, transfer to Kanuku Suites and overnight. Covid test the same afternoon. Day 11: Transfer to CJIA or Ogle and onward journey home (suggest late evening to give enough time for Covid test results to be sent to guests).

The price of this 11 day fishing trip with 7 fishing days is € 4.250,- per person.

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Among others arapaima, two species of peacock bass, bicuda, wolffish, payara, big black piranha, cobi, couti, big red and silver pacu, piraiba, redtail catfish, tiger catfish, jandia catfish and many more species. There is a huge variety of predatory fish to be caught in these rivers. With lures, flies, jigs, spoons, poppers, cutbaits etc. dozens of different species of fish will keep the fanatic angler busy during the entire fishing trip. Our highest number of species in 1 trip was 47 so far!

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At this location, different types of fishing boats are used. These are flat-bottomed boats and local fishing boats of 16 to 19 feet and they are equipped with outboard motors of 10 to 25 HP. You fish with two persons per boat and one English speaking guide who will do everything to let you catch the best and biggest fish.

A list of recommended tackle will be provided with your travel documents but expect sturdy jerkbait rods, strong boat rods and ditto reels and lines to resist these fish. And also a good selection of surface lures, jerks/stickbaits, bucktails, crankbaits, jigs, super strong hooks and leaders.

You need to bring your own equipment on this fishing trip. It is not possible to rent or buy equipment locally.

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Fly Fishing the Jungles of Guyana

Roughly the size of Idaho, the small South American country of Guyana is situated east of Venezuela, west of Suriname, and north of Brazil. Thick, tropical rainforest covers more than 80% of this country, which collectively is home to more than 15% of the planet’s freshwater. Guyana also has the distinction of being the only South American nation in which English is the official language. The jungles of Guyana are also home to one of the largest, most exotic, and most unique gamefish found anywhere in the world of sportfishing – the prehistoric and massive arapaima. Heavily armored with massive scales, Arapaima routinely reaches lengths of more than six feet and, in some exceptional cases, more than eight feet. The maximum recorded weight for the species is 440 pounds, while the longest recorded length was slightly over 15 feet. Torpedo-shaped with large blackish-green scales and red and orange markings, the arapaima is streamlined, sleek, and incredibly strong.

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Extreme Fishing Trip in the Jungles of Guyana

On the Mid to Upper Reaches of the Essequibo River By David Watmough

Fishing, family and work are my main focus’ in life, I’m addicted to all three. I’m busy all the time in the UK mainly with work and family, which doesn’t leave much time to follow my passion, fishing. So, around 6 years ago, I started to travel the world to the most extreme places on earth for fishing, looking for freshwater fish monsters. Fuelled by the TV series River Monsters, I had maybe ten locations around the world on my list ,including India, Asia, Africa, South America and Europe which I have managed to get to,

Guyana has been on my list from the beginning but, unfortunately, I could never get there because of commitments to other trips. So last year, after lots of advice from some close friends who had been to Guyana, I decided to take their advice and I contacted a man called Navin L Roopnarain who owns Piraiba Lodge with tourism and fishing, on the Essequibo river deep in the jungle. We agreed the dates, 1st January to the 15th January 2020. So I booked my flights and that was it, I was finally going!

January soon came around and all my equipment had been carefully packed for the trip ahead. I flew from Manchester to Miami, then to Georgetown Guyana. I arrived at around 11.30pm on the 1st January. It was easy getting through the airport and everyone was very friendly. My visa was given to me on arrival and I was met outside the airport by Navin’s son Brandon, who took me to the Status Hotel for the night. The next day I was picked up in the afternoon by Navin, ready to take the overnight bus down the jungle logging roads to a crossing over the Essequibo River. I had opted for the bus rather than the plane to get me into the jungle, as I always like to gain the full experience from my trips & not always the easy option!! The journey was long and bumpy and not for the fainthearted but I loved it. I was met the following morning on the other side of the river by one of Navin’s guides, Raymond at a village called Fair View. Then I was taken up the river by boat to the lodge.

When I arrived at the lodge I was truly exhausted, as it was now over 48 hours since I had started my journey. I quickly got all my equipment ready and I organised myself a little, ready for the night ahead. I had some food then fell asleep, in a hammock, all afternoon. That night we went out fishing but I didn’t catch anything. I had two takes, but I think from small catfish. We returned to the lodge around 1 am. I set two rods up on the beach with big baits. I slept like a log in my hammock, what a comfortable way to sleep! I was awoken at 630am to a take. I landed my first fish of the trip. This fish was a great way to start my trip. It wasn’t a monster but a very special fish called a Surubi Catfish. This must be the most beautiful freshwater fish I had ever caught in my life.

We ate breakfast and went out fishing straight away. We stayed out all day but I was really struggling, nothing seemed to be feeding. I tried everything, including moving many locations, but nothing worked. I just wanted to get away from the lodge. Don’t get me wrong, it was fantastic, but not for me, as most of my trips are camping in extreme locations, which I needed to pursue. So I made a decision, I was going to go up the river. With just the essentials and accompanied by Mark, my guide, and his family, we agreed to fish one more day around the lodge, then we’d move up the river. The following day the fishing was totally different. I got many takes and lost two big fish. Late that night I managed to land my first big fish, a beautiful big Jau catfish over the 100lb mark definitely the fish of a lifetime.

The next morning, loaded up with fuel etc we started our journey up the river for the next 8 days. We travelled hundreds of kilometers up the river system right up to King William Falls, basically as far as we could, living off the land and camping in the jungle. The wildlife deep in the jungle was also truly amazing, not spoilt at all by human impact. The river was so clear I was drinking the water straight from it with no issues at all. The fishing wasn’t easy, but we managed to catch some amazing fish, big Arapaima, big Jau, big Redtails, the Banana fish. I even landed a 10 foot black Caiman on rod and line. In total I managed to catch over 17 different species from this river system. Even the bait fish were dream fish to most anglers! On day 10 we arrived back at the lodge. I love it out in the wild, but getting back to comfort was fantastic, and I could charge all my batteries for my cameras, satellite phone etc. I’d also be able to shower properly as I’d not had a wash in the days I’d been travelling on the river.

I still had one fish I really wanted to catch, it’s called a Lau Lau the Pariba known as the mother of all freshwater fish. So the time I had left I decided to fish big baits only, up to 2 kg as I only now wanted to catch my main target a monster Lau Lau. Unfortunately, I never got my Lau Lau but I managed to catch two more big Jau, one in a pool 20 minutes up river from the lodge, and one at 2 am, from the beach directly outside the lodge on the morning of the 12th day. It was time to go, so I said my goodbyes and we headed down to Fair View, where I was going by plane back to Georgetown. Late afternoon I arrived back at the hotel, I cleaned myself up and got some rest. The next day I wasn’t due to fly out till 11pm so I had the day to myself. I suffer with back problems, so at breakfast I asked a lady if she knew of anyone who could come to the hotel and help me. She recommended a local lady called Jo-Anne Forde. She was amazing. She worked on my whole body for 2.5 hours. I’ve never had treatment like it, she was so good at her job and very professional and I really couldn’t recommend her enough Jo +592 678 9337. If I had Jo here in the UK I would go to her each week, she could really change your life with her treatment. I felt fantastic when she had finished with me, and that lasted for weeks after I had returned home. I can’t wait to see her again, this coming January, on my return trip to the Essequibo. I found all the good people of Guyana very friendly and helpful towards me.

Brendon again took me back to the airport that evening and I was on my way home and very much looking forward to seeing my wife and 2 small children, Alfie and Matilda. As much as I love my fishing trips I always miss my family terribly. I got home safely after 24 hours, and I immediately booked my return visit for January 2021, as I had unfinished business with the Lau Lau! I really cannot wait to return.

Just before I go…….When I returned home and started posting about my trip on social media, I had many foolhardy people trying to get information about what I did, so they could try and make themselves a cheap unsupported trip. In this environment it’s really crazy to even think about doing this alone. It’s extremely dangerous! When things go wrong in an environment like this, they really do go wrong. So anyone interested in a trip like this please contact Navin at www.adventureguianas.com/adventureguianas.com/+ 592 673 0039 He’s as genuine as they come, very well organised, and I really couldn’t recommend Navin and his team enough.

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4 reasons Guyana is South America’s best-kept secret

Endemic wildlife, remote and remarkable landscapes and a unique melting pot of cultures, Guyana is a corner of the continent well worth exploring.

The likes of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile and Peru often top travellers’ ‘must-visit’ lists when they head to South America. While it might lack the pulling power of South America's big hitters, Guyana has plenty to offer. Located on the northeastern coast of the continent, this English-speaking nation offers Amazonian adventures, superlative natural landscapes and a unique Caribbean culture. Here are four of the best reasons to visit, from sampling traditional dishes in the cosmopolitan capital of Georgetown to wildlife-watching in the vast and vibrant Iwokrama Rainforest.

1. Diverse natural landscapes

Guyana is known as the ‘Land of Many Waters’ in its native Amerindian language due to the numerous rivers, creeks and streams that flow throughout its length and across its breadth. Board a flight from Georgetown to the majestic Kaieteur Falls, located in Kaieteur National Park, to view the world’s largest single-drop waterfall. Its remote location — and the fact Guyana has just 300,000 tourists each year — means it’s possible to have a serene solo visit.

Rainforest covers some 80% of Guyana and, with much of it untouched, a multi-day expedition through untamed jungle is another unforgettable experience. Intrepid travellers can join various tours, such as the Rainforest Escape Tour by Wanderlust Adventures GY, to sleep in hammocks beneath the stars and stay with remote Indigenous communities who introduce guests to their local customs and delicacies. Meanwhile, the wetlands and savannah of the Rupununi region have borne a completely diverse culture: cattle ranchers have etched out a living on these plains since the late 1800s and travellers can now join vaqueros (cowboys) on roundups and attend the annual Rupununi Rodeo, held every Easter.

  2. Thrilling wildlife encounters

One of the world’s most densely forested nations, this former British colony is a sanctuary for rare and unusual wildlife, including jaguars, capybaras, caimans, red howler monkeys and poison dart frogs. A typical wildlife-spotting itinerary sees travellers hop between several lodges in the nation’s remote southwest. Karanambu Lodge , located in Rupunumi, is a superb place to start, as travellers can comb the savannah for slumbering anteaters or witness orphaned river otters at feeding time at the rehabilitation centre.

Guyana is also a twitcher's dream. Some 800 bird species flit, float and forage here, from brightly coloured toucans and macaws to majestic harpy eagles. One of the best destinations for birdwatching is in the almost one-million-acre Iwokrama Rainforest. Guides know the exact trees favoured by harpy eagles — which can grow to around three-feet tall — while a dawn meander along the canopy walkway at ATTA Rainforest Lodge introduces travellers to a vast array of other species. Guides often take visitors to certain areas to witness the extravagant mating dances of the Guianan cock-of-the-rock — an endemic, tangerine-coloured bird with a punk-like quiff.

3. Rich cultural heritage

Guyanese culture is a blend of many influences, with the country home to 80,000 Indigenous peoples from nine distinct ethnic groups. These peoples have acted as stewards of the land for millennia and some now run eco-lodges in far-flung parts of the rainforest. At Rewa Eco-lodge , visitors can stay in a traditional benab (hut-like structures made of leaves and branches, supported by a framework of poles), learn how the local Rewa community brought one of the world’s largest freshwater fish species, the arapaima, back from the brink of extinction and even visit a burrow belonging to the planet’s biggest spider, the goliath bird-eater.

After exploring Guyana’s wild interior, spend a few days in the capital, Georgetown. Here, visitors can further their cultural education through Guyanese cuisine, which is influenced by dishes brought by enslaved West African people and indentured Asian labourers. Chef Delven Adams from the Backyard Cafe takes visitors to Georgetown’s Bourda Market to sample quintessential dishes, including pepperpot, a rich meat stew and seven curry — a dish of seven curries traditionally served on a water-lily leaf.

4. Eclectic events

Guyana might geographically be part of South America, but it shares the Caribbean’s love of cricket. Whether you’re a fan of the game or not, visit during the month of September for the exciting Cricket Carnival to experience flamboyant parades, mega concerts, regattas, food festivals and, of course, nail-biting cricket matches.

Another key festival in the Guyanese calendar is Mashramani, a celebration of the country’s transition to a republic from a British colony. Held on 23 February, ‘Mash’ is a party of epic proportions. Expect parades of vibrantly clad dancers shimmying to blaring calypso and steel pan music and vendors selling steaming plates of cook-up rice and chow mein. For a more sedate, but no less fascinating, insight into Guyanase culture, don’t miss November’s GuyExpo . It’s a great place to pick up quirky souvenirs, as pottery businesses rub shoulders with artisans crafting jewellery from coffee-coloured tamarind seeds and pearl-like buck beads.

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Guyana Eco Fishing and Adventure Tours is led by Captain Larry D. Jones, who is married to a Guyanese woman and has been traveling to Guyana for fishing expeditions for 35 years, and Guide Jules Fredericks. Read more about us here!

How much do the expeditions cost?

Expeditions are $3500/per person for the 8 Day Trip and $4500/per person for the 15 Day Trip. A $500 deposit is required with booking. The deposit is fully refundable except for any airline tickets purchased with 30 days notice. Final payment is due 30 days before departure for Guyana. Payment in full can be made anytime after setting trip dates and is refundable with the exception of any airline tickets purchased up to 30 days before departure. Please note that all prices are given in US Dollars. Click here to book your trip reservation today.

What is included in the cost of my expedition?

Guyana Fishing and Eco Adventures provides Airfare from Ogle Airport to Lethem; interior travel; all meals; beverages; the expertise of our captains, guides, and staff; equipment for boating, fishing, and camping (i.e. tarps, hammocks, etc.); and a first aid kit.

What type of weather should I expect?

The dry heat index is 85 degrees (F) during the day and at night it will fall to the low 60s (F) so you will need a sleeping bag liner to sleep in. Rainfall usually occurs in the late afternoon in Georgetown but is short in duration. In the Bat Creek area rain only falls occasionally from January through April, as the weather is mostly always sunny to slightly overcast. The air is very eco clean and on clear nights you will see a sky full of stars like you have never seen in your lifetime.

How will camp be set up during my expedition?

Camp is set up on high dry sandy ground with a very large tarp canopy. Poles are positioned in the ground for hanging hammocks with insect netting, however if you prefer, two person tents can be used instead. A generator with lights is set up, as well as a kitchen, portable shower/bathroom enclosure, and wash basin with water tap and mirror.

What are the accommodations concerning meals?

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be cooked each day. For those who want to fish through lunch, MRE’s (meals ready to eat with a military heat pack) will be offered to eat in the boat. Bottled water, juice, coffee, pop, and rum will be supplied.

What wildlife will I see during my expedition?

During your expedition you could see wildlife including freshwater otters, black camen, harp eagles, storks, laba, red howler monkeys, spider monkeys, capuchins, mannekins, macaws, toucans, parrots, hawks, tannegers, trogans, puff birds, and more!

Am I guaranteed to catch fish and/or see wildlife?

Our packages take you to places in which we have had fantastic experiences seeing wildlife and catching fish. Unfortunately since the behavior of wildlife is not within our control, we cannot guarantee what/how many animals you will see or fish you will catch. Fortunately, this also means that every expedition is different and each visitor leaves with his/her own unique memories.

Will insects be a problem?

Insects are not typically a problem during the dry season. As a precaution, we provide mosquito nets for use while sleeping and we encourage you to bring insect repellent (make sure yours contains deet) and antihistamines.

How can I be sure my visit will not negatively impact the Guyana ecosystem?

We take many measures to ensure that our expeditions do not harm areas we visit. For example, to preserve this area everything carried in is carried out and no permanent structures are built.

What should I bring?

While you’ll want to keep your luggage light due to the fact that it will need to be carried, here are some items we suggest you bring based on our experience: toiletries, towel, sunglasses, sunblock, a hat, long sleeved shirt, long pants, good walking boots, binoculars, camera, insect repellent (containing deet), antihistamines, a sleeping bag liner to keep warm at night, rain coat, an umbrella for the rain and use as shade, torchlight with extra batteries (or even better, a headlamp), a pocket knife, fishing equipment, and first aid kit.

What is the policy on tipping?

Tips are accepted and appreciated as a way of showing your satisfaction and appreciation.

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