Most skippers prefer to fish bait. They will jig live bait if possible. Several Air Afrique skippers understand the special needs of fly anglers. As you would expect, the weather is reliably hot. During the rainy season from June to October daily rains cause high humidity coupled with high heat.
Daytime temperatures can range from the high eighties to one hundred degrees.
In winter a light jacket might be necessary for comfort in the evenings. Senegal is a former French colony. French remains the national language. Many locals speak at least a bit of English. As with any large city, tourists should exercise caution on the streets after dark.