Sport fishing is one of the most exciting things an angler can do. Those who have the wherewithal to continent hop will find the catch of their dreams off the coast of West Africa. For those out of the loop, big game fishing for marlin in Ghana is a well-kept secret. After all, no fisherman is about to give away his favorite spot.

Watching those great fishing episodes on the television in which the adrenaline-oozing anglers are hooked up with a Blue Marlin weighing several hundred pounds or more seems a bit unreal. However, off the coast of Ghana in West Africa it happens on a regular basis. Trophy-sized blues have been caught in those waters weighing in at over a half ton.

Marlin fishing in Ghana is not the type of thing that is done on a whim. The trips are usually planned well in advance and booked through one of the many fishing guides available in the area. Considering all that comes with most of the sport fishing packages, the trips are not very expensive. Even when you add in the cost of airfare it is worth it.

The guided tours generally last seven or eight days and can accommodate from two to six people. The guides will not only take you to the saltwater hotspots, but also show you some of the other local attractions during the down times. A little sightseeing, a little whale watching, and even a little nightlife is usually on the agenda during your trip to Ghana.

If catching a trophy fish is your dream, consider some big game fishing for marlin in Ghana. Whether you catch that trophy or not, you will certainly have the time of your life. You are bound to come out of West Africa thinking your trip was another for the books.