-U.S. television host
HOST of the United States (U.S.) television show ‘Reel Adventures’, Mr. Robert Arrington said, before leaving two weeks ago, that his enterprise expects to bring sport fishing tourists to Guyana within a year.
![]() Holding a Piara, is Mr. Robert Arrington, during a bout of sport fishing. | |
The latest was his second visit here, following the one in October last year when he and a team made a film while exploring local options for fishing and birding tourism.
![]() Mr. Robert Arrington and the poisonous coral snake found on the TV show host’s recent trip to Guyana. (photos courtesy ‘Reel Adventures’) | |
He disclosed that this time, his group travelled more than 280 miles, from Surama along Burro Burro River to Siparuni River and into Essequibo River.
![]() The ‘Reel Adventure’ team on the trip along the Burro Burro River. | |
“Upon the completion of my second expedition here, I am even surer there is great potential among the community of travelling fishers and outdoor enthusiasts throughout Guyana,” he asserted.
![]() Holding a 140lb Arapaima, Mr. Milner Captain, left, and Mr. Robert Arrington. | |
Cameraman, Mr. Joshua Gregory also lauded the hospitality of the indigenous population.
![]() A Peacock Bass being displayed by Mr. Robert Arrington. | |
Ms. Judy Karwacki, representative of Conservation International (CI), agreed that a sustainable fishing tourism industry is dependent on successful partnerships.