In Egypt in the 1960's a dam was built on the Nile at Aswan. The resulting lake flooded over 360 miles of Egypt's Nile valley creating one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. This lake has turned into a magical wilderness of stunning desert scenery, bordered by crystal clear water dotted with rocky islands and over 100 species of birds, numerous crocodiles, monitor lizards, golden jackals, and desert fox. This 360-mile long and 6-mile wide lake has virtually no commercial or private fishing pressure therefore the resident fish population has thrived. Lake Nasser is the greatest venue in the world for wild Nile perch, while your lure is in the water you literally don't know if the next fish is going to be a 50 pounder or one over 200 pounds. Nile Perch are spectacular fighters; their aggression as they hit flies or lures is just mind blowing. One minute you are working your fly/lure and the next the take is enough to whip you off your feet. Like many sport fish Nile Perch are also great jumpers, launching themselves clear of the water, gills flared open, shaking their big head and the enormous mouth, all in a desperate attempt to shake those hooks. Although Lake Nasser is famous for the Nile Perch there other species that if fished with balanced tackle can and do provide great sport from Tiger fish, Vundu catfish and on light fly tackle the bread and butter fish of the lake Tilapia. This tour is a safari in the truest meaning of the term. You are living it by camping on your boat literally miles away from any civilization. The stars become your ceiling with a step behind the rocks to your bathroom.

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