It was a beautiful looking boat, painted in military grey, when we saw it being trailered in to Tofo. About 20ft long, a typical dhow, refurbished, and looking extra slick – wthout a sail set or masts. It even had an engine! And that’s not all. Turns out is also had a big net. A new, highly efficient one, … Read more
Lobster John was the name the tourists gave him 10 years ago, when I first met Joao in Tofo town. He was hawking a huge Dorado that he had caught on the rowboat that morning. He was wobbling a bit as his penchant for 2M beer was already reasonably satisfied with the other fish he … Read more
Starting Small… Walking into Tofo town along the beach every day gives us a unique viewpoint of the fishermen that work these waters. From the older rod and reel guys to the young spearfishermen – their catches are as diverse as their capture methods are. These kids are stripping bark from an indigenous tree called … Read more
Foundation created to help pole-and-line fisheries Fishing Information Service Tuesday, April 03, 2012, The not-for-profit International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) was founded to help pole-and-line fisheries increase the market share of their product without compromising the sustainability of the fisheries. The group will also offer support for fishing communities who are heavily reliant upon … Read more
