Papua New Guinea

Best of both worlds

Papua New Guinea

Best of both worlds

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In Papua New Guinea you find the best of two worlds without compromise. First you have the river fishing for Papuan black bass, spottail bass, mangrove jack, pacific tarpon and the occasional GT and grouper. And just some odd miles further out into the sea you have GT, Napoleon wrasse, sailfish, tuna, groupers, wahoo, dorado, marlin etc.

So whatever type of fishing you prefer this is where you want to be. Pristine areas in impressive nature. In 2004 this lodge opened and has since than been the pioneer of Black Bass fishing in Papua New Guinea. Through strong relationships with the land owners and villagers, they have provided both fishermen and locals the benefits of sustainable tourism through fishing. Over the past 20 years, the lodge has been featured on various fishing shows including Monster Fish, River Monsters, Escape with ET, Extreme Fishing with Robson Green and Fishing Addiction with Mark Berg. They specialise in Black Bass, Spottail Bass and also Blue Water fishing in sensational locations and untouched fishing grounds. Find a trip that will suit your needs today and book your trip of a lifetime. It is this unique combination of unique fish that makes fishermen travel to this beautiful location and fulfil their dreams. OK it does not come cheap but this is the place to tick your bucketlist and bucketfish!

Papua New Guinea is a country in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It is the third largest island in the world and covers more than 462,000 square kilometres. It is mainly mountainous and covered in tropical rainforest, and there are also several volcanoes along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

It has a vast coastline of more than 5,000 kilometres, dotted with beautiful remote islands and atolls. It is sometimes called the Scandinavia of the Pacific. Above water it is already spectacular here, but underwater it is even more impressive with a huge array of rich coral reefs, sandbars and underwater channels. Many of these sites are virtually untouched.

Over the past decade, Papua New Guinea has become increasingly popular with travelling anglers and is a destination that makes many anglers' hearts beat faster. The atolls and reefs are a haven for small baitfish and, in turn, a whole host of predatory fish. There are many pristine reefs and islands that host famous sport fish such as Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevally and Napoleon Wrasse. You can popper and jig along the edges of the reefs here and experience the ultimate fight.

There are three possible locations to fish and stay here.

LIAMO REEF RESORT

Liamo Reef Resort is the hidden gem of Kimbe Bay. With stunning views of Kimbe Bay and only 2 minutes from Town, Liamo offers the best PNG Resort fishing holiday.

There are 75 rooms with air-conditioning and modern amenities to make your stay more comfortable. If you are booked for a Baia Sportfishing trip, you will spend 1 night at Liamo before and after your trip. We can also offer fishing packages based out of Liamo Reef Resort with Marlin, Blue Water or River fishing during our 4-5 night packages. You can also decide which type of fishing you like to do each day.

BLUE WATER: Kimbe Bay has a variety of reefs, islands and an underwater volcano suitable for popping, trolling and jigging. We target tuna, mackerel, GT, Red Bass, Ruby Snapper + more!

RIVER: There are 3 rivers you can fish from which range from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours away. Each river gives you the opportunity to capture the legendary Papuan Black Bass & Spottail Bass which can grow up to 40lb!

BAIA LODGE

For over 16 years we have welcomed guests from all over the world to Baia Lodge. The lodge is situated on the beach front of Open Bay beside the beautiful Baia village. Built with all modern amenities and fully staffed to make your stay comfortable. Baia Lodge is situated beside the Baia village which is surrounded by various Black Bass River systems. Approximately 4.5 hours from the main town Kimbe, we will take you to Baia by boat or car where you can spend up to 4 to 8 nights at the Lodge fishing for Black Bass & Spottail Bass. The rivers near our lodges are home to some of the biggest bass on the planet, with some reaching over 50lb! The surrounding ocean also provides excellent blue water fishing for a variety of tropical species. The lodge is equipped with electricity, running water and all basic amenities to make your stay a comfortable one. Baia offers the perfect PNG fishing and cultural experience for all anglers. Apart from the keen anglers, Baia boasts as a great family destination offering various adventures from waterfall walks, rivers, snorkelling and village tours. Whether it is a fishing trip or a family trip, Baia will be an experience you won't forget.

THE ULTIMATE ONE

The Ultimate One is a 72 ft (22 metres) custom built vessel and will be available for specialised charters, fishing trips, exploratory trips, cultural expeditions and private charters for groups up to 6 anglers. Our 7 night charter will venture to further reef and river systems around New Britain Island. This vessel has no boundaries and will take us to places where very few have ever been. The vessel also includes a game fishing chair on the back hydraulic platform for those who want to battle with big Blue Marlin. Giant Dog-tooth Tuna will be the draw-card but these areas will also be teeming with sail fish, GT, Wahoo, Yellow-fin and Napoleon, plus every Tropical Reef species you can dream of.

For guests, there are three bedrooms each with a single and a double bed and a private shower/toilet combination.

For the fishing there are three sportfishing boats available. They are 7.6 metres in length and feature a 140 HP outboard engine. They are fast and feature a small top for shade. These boats can be fished with 2 and 3 anglers per boat. GPS / Fishfinder is also available and all boats are skippered by experienced captains.

Fishing gear

Rod: A solid rod around 5.5 to 6 feet with plenty of back bone and rated at 10 to 15 kg.
Reels: Loaded with 30 to 50lb braid. Best reels include Daiwa Lexa, Abu Revo’s, Calcutta 300 & 400, Curado 300, Abu 6500 & 7000, and most of the solid quality bait caster reels. Similarly, medium sized quality spinning reels will be fine.
Leader: 50lb to 70 lb fluro carbon leader is also required and it may be a good idea to have some wire when targeting the bigger bass and toothy pelagics.
Lures: Popular surface lures with the Bass are the Rapala skitter pops and tango dancer or similar in all colours. Imitation surface frogs are also good.
Medium and deep diving minnow type lures such as the DUO Realis and jerk baits, Rapala Xraps, Rapala Bara Mags, Storm Deep Barra, Salmo Perch, B52’s. Halco Scorpions 125, Poltergeist 90 and similar is also good. A selection of surface lures should also be included in the tackle box. We find the mullet, black/gold, Red and Silver, and natural colours are effective with darker and more contrasted lures the better choice. If you have done a lot of Barra fishing, it’s all similar lures but with an upgrade on hooks and split rings.

For the inshore pelagic, deep divers around the reefs work well and medium to large poppers for the GT's. Wire trace is recommended for the razor gang species. Smaller skirted lures from 3” to 6” are great for Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish and Small Marlin. Fly fishermen can use from 8 to 12 weight but 10 weight as an average is fine. Small clouser type flies from 2” to 4” always work well when the white bait are running. Surface flys up to 6” will also work well particularly with the Spot Tail Bass. If you want to target the smaller species also like Jungle Perch, Tarpon and Jacks then a 4 to 6 weight will also provide a lot of fun with a range of small flys both sinking and surface. Larger flys 6” to 8” with wire when targeting the offshore Yellowfin Tuna, GT, Spaniards, and Sails etc.

Rod tube lengths - If you have domestic flights within Australia please check with your Airline what the maximum length is permitted as some guests have encountered problems. PLEASE PACK YOUR RODS WITHIN STRONG & STURDY ROD TUBES TO AVOID DAMAGE WHEN FLYING.

Fishing gear that is avaialble from the location itself is:

Rods we have Vemon / Penn / Wilson Rods 6.5ft long - PE 2-4
Reels - Penn Squall 400 Baitcasting Reel, Penn Fathom 400, Shimano Calcutta 300s
Line - 50lb braid / 60-70lb fluorocarbon leader

PACKAGES

Liamo Reef Resort package

We offer anglers a 2 or 3 per boat option: 4-5 Night Packages @ Liamo Reef Resort. Enjoy your next fishing trip from a resort and enjoy the various amenities and facilities on offer.

Bars, excellent views of Kimbe Bay, various reef systems, wild rivers, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and various land based tours.

Tour Includes:

Airport arrival transfers to and from hotel accommodation
4-5 Nights Liamo Reef Resort twin shared accommodation
Chef prepared meals
Experienced fishing guides
Fishing vessels - 7.6m tenders
3-4 Days Fishing
Fishing Gear - (BYO Lures)
Land + Sea Transport
Water for boat trips

Tour Excludes:

International and domestic airfares
Travel Insurance
All Beverages (Available at the bar and charged to rooms)

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Afternoon arrival in Hoskins Airport (Kimbe). The Liamo bus will be awaiting your arrival.

Day 2 - Fishing River or Reef

Day 3 - Fishing River or Reef

Day 4 - Fishing River or Reef

Day 5 - Fishing River or Reef

Day 6 - Depart Kimbe on 7am flight to Port Moresby and home destination

Baia Sportfishing Lodge Package

Tour Includes:

Airport arrival transfers to and from Liamo Reef Resort
All meals and snacks - 3 chef prepared meals each day
Non-alcoholic beverages (water and soft drinks)
Welcome dinner at Liamo on night of arrival
Fishing 7.6m Center Console Tenders
2 Nights at Liamo Reef Resort
5 Nights at Baia Lodge
Land + Sea Transport
Fishing Rods & Reels
Experienced Local Fishing Guides

Tour Excludes:

Alcoholic beverages (Drink order form will be sent to you / BYO Accepted)
International and domestic airfares (We can arrange your flights)
Fishing Lures (Available for sale)
Travel insurance

BAIA LODGE - 7 NIGHT ITINERARY

Day 1: Depart home to Port Moresby then a 1 hour connecting flight to Kimbe (Hoskins)

Afternoon arrival at Hoskins Airport (Kimbe) and your airport transfer bus will be awaiting your arrival to take you to Liamo Reef Resort

Group dinner and accommodation for 1 night at Liamo Reef Resort

Day 2: Depart to Baia via boat for 4.5 hours. Arrive at Baia and start river fishing till evening

Day 3-6: Full Days Fishing - River or Reef Fishing (Both options available each day)

Day 7: Depart Baia Lodge at 0700 to Kimbe - Liamo Reef Resort, Morning River fishing then head back to Kimbe, Afternoon arrival at Kimbe, Group dinner and accommodation for 1 night at Liamo Reef Resort

Day 8: Airport bus transfer from Liamo Reef Resort to Hoskins Airport (Kimbe), Depart Hoskins to Port Moresby, Depart Port Moresby to home country

Baia Sportfishing Lodge - 8 Nights / 7 Days Fishing + 2 Half Days Fishing

- 3 Anglers per boat (2 tenders) € 7.750,-

- 2 Anglers per boat (3 tenders) € 8.125,-

The Ultimate One packages (available in 7+ night expeditions)

Simply choose your selected length along with the Ultimate One fishing option below:

1: ULTIMATE BLACK BASS: This expedition takes us to some of the best river systems on New Britain Island in the hunt for trophy Black and Spottail Bass. Maximum 6 guests. Available in Short and Extended Trips.

2: ULTIMATE BLACK & BLUE: The chance to catch a Black Bass and a Blue Marlin in the one trip. A combination of Blue Water and Black Bass action. Maximum 6 guests. Min 8 Nights.

3: ULTIMATE DEEP BLUE: Ultimate One will take us to volcanic islands and atolls where the target species is on Giant Dog-tooth, GT's, Sailfish and Marlin plus an array of many tropical reef sport fish. Maximum 6 guests. Min 6 Nights.

Tour Includes:

Airport arrival transfers to and from hotel accommodation
7 Night Accommodation on Ultimate One
Air Conditioned Rooms
6 Full Days Fishing
All Chef Prepared Meals and Snacks
Experienced Fishing Guides
All Amenities on Board
Fishing Vessels
Fishing Gear Hire

Tour Excludes:

Alcoholic beverages (Drink order form will be sent to you / BYO Accepted)
International and domestic airfares (We can arrange your flights)
Fishing Lures (Available for sale)
Travel Insurance

Ultimate One - 7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing

3 Anglers per boat (2 tenders) - € 6150,-
2 Anglers per boat (3 tenders) - € 6795,-

Ultimate One - 8 Nights / 7 Days Fishing

3 Anglers per boat (2 tenders) € 7095,-
2 Anglers per boat (3 tenders) € 7725,-

AIRFARES

National: We can arrange your return flights from the Australian destinations below. Flights go via Port Moresby to our location, Hoskins Airport (Kimbe) on the same day connecting flights.

Cairns - (1.5 Hours) - Port Moresby - (1 Hour) - Hoskins (Kimbe) - € 845,- per person

Brisbane - (3 Hours) - Port Moresby - (1 Hour) - Hoskins (Kimbe) - € 845,- per person

Port Moresby - (1 Hour) - Hoskins (Kimbe) - € 350,- per person

All prices are in Euro and are subject to change without notice. Max luggage is 30 kilo per person in 2 pieces of luggage

Additional costs: visa, alcoholic beverages, vaccinations, tips and travel insurance (obligatory) Tips are on average AUD 100,- per fisherman.

Climate of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea has a tropical climate. The climate is warm, wet and humid on the coast and especially in the low-lying inland areas. There is a dry season and a wet season. However, this means nothing more than that the chance of rain decreases or increases. From December to March is the wet season. The months from May to October fall under the dry season. The annual average rainfall generally increases from east to west. Most precipitation falls in the Kikori-Kutubu area in Papua New Guinea: up to nine metres per year. Along the coast, the temperature is very stable and around 27 degrees. Inland, the temperature decreases; the average temperature there is around 20 degrees.

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