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Nikao Origin: Greek Meaning: To get the Victory, To be Victorious, To Conquer, To Overcome, To Prevail, To Subdue Pronounced: ”Nik-ah-o” |
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An outdoors person who loves, respects, admires nature and God’s creation with a passion, Mike has been fishing since the age of 7yrs old where he started in Durban harbour. With a special love for animals, especially fish and birds, Mike collected Tropical marine fish and kept an aquarium for many years, which he says taught him a lot about fish behavior. Mike is in his sanctuary when out on the water surrounded by nature, away from the hustle and bustle. With almost 35 years of fishing experience in various disciplines, and a real passion for fishing, Mike represented his Province (Kwa Zulu Natal) for several years in the Fly Fishing Team. Mike was one of the pioneers of Saltwater Fly Fishing in South Africa and started many years ago when people still looked at you in a strange way. Competing in various disciplines including the professional Bass circuit Mike still enjoys his competitive fishing as he says it keeps his edge. Adopting Catch & Release some 20yrs ago Mike has improved this to Catch, Photo, Release which he calls CPR and enforces this on his fishing adventures whilst educating the public on this. With a lot of time spent on the water, Mike has a lot of Knowledge, Skill and Experience to offer in various disciplines, spends well over 200 days a year fishing and is always experimenting, developing, improving and trying new things. An extremely active and competent angler, a regularly published author in 2 of SA’s leading fishing magazines (BassAfrica & InWater) in addition to some prominent local and international websites. Always offering advice and assistance to fellow anglers, Mike’s real specialties are Saltwater & Freshwater Game Fish, Light Tackle, Artificial Lures and Fly Fishing. A highly competent and qualified Skipper (Captain) with many years and hours of experience, who loves to share his passion for fishing and nature with others and has an extremely soft spot for Children. |
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BIOGRAPHY With a background in Mechanical Engineering, and overcoming a fight against Cancer in his early 30’s followed by another adversity, Mike made a lifestyle choice to leave the rat race and live his dream. Mike was married to Dee in 1990, which he considers his best catch ever, they have no children yet. Together Mike and Dee have raised from a baby a Blue & Gold Macaw which fills a special place in their lives. Home is on a large property in a lovely suburb surrounded by a nature reserve on the outskirts of Durban that teams with abundant bird life shared with their 4 dogs. |
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Mike and Dee |
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As no man is born an artist, so no man is born an angler. - - Izaak Walton |
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