The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) in partnership with experienced fishing Guide Mr Ioran Kaiteie is conducting a fishing guide training on Maiana Island. The training which commenced on the 17th of August 2020 will be running for three weeks and will end on the 5th of September 2020. The first week of the training was focused on fishing guide while the remaining weeks will be spent at sea learning on hands fly fishing techniques.
Maiana is one of the Northern islands of Kiribati that has the potential for fly fishing activity. With its’ close proximity to South Tarawa, Maiana is an excellent spot for fly-fishing. The purpose of the training is to equip the locals with knowledge and skills of the fly-fishing game.
This is the first fly-fishing guide training offered to the people of Maiana and the training also provides awareness on promoting sustainable tourism through the preservation bonefish of and understanding its value in the fly-fishing market.
This activity is supported by the LDCF-1 Project, funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented under the Environment and Conservation Division with the support of the United Nations Development Programme.
