Sharptooth Catfish Sharptooth Catfish: This week’s angler, Lance Rorich, faced some challenging fishing conditions that kept the fish down and made bites a rare occurrence. The scarcity of action heightened everyone’s nerves as they all hoped not to miss the big one. The Perfect Cast After observing a few small bubbles rising to the surface,...

Fishing Adventures on the Orange River Four close mates, thirsty for adventure, hit the banks of the mighty Orange River, eager to embark on their Fishing Adventures on the Orange River with three things on their minds: big fish, relaxation, and cold beers. The first two days were cold, rainy, and overcast, making the fishing...

Wildlife encounters at Sette Cama This week, in a twist on our usual “Catch of the Week,” the standout moment was an unforgettable leopard sighting— wildlife encounters at Sette Cama that rivals any fishing tale. Such a rare experience seems to happen more often than expected in this remarkable place. A day like no other...

Gabon fly fishing The fourth week of the Gabon season saw our first full group of fly fishermen, facing tough conditions as we eagerly awaited the arrival of the rains. Gabon fly fishing has been inconsistent, as the bait hasn’t been holding in the river mouth as it typically does when large volumes of fresh...

Mnyera River Said in a rich Texan drawl: “I feel like a monkey f**king a skunk (a porcupine would be better for the African context)… I haven’t had all I want, but I’ve had about as much as I can stand.” 😉 This one-liner from my guest Russell, nearing the end of a particularly tough...

Senegalese Kob This week’s Catch of the Week goes to Lyujie Tao (Terry) for his remarkable trophy Senegalese Kob. Although not as large as a tarpon, cubera snapper, or threadfin, this Kob was an impressive specimen for its species. The fishing conditions were a bit tricky during the week, but Terry’s persistence with his paddle...

spring tide fishing After a week’s break with no clients in camp, we welcomed both a returning group and several new clients from South Africa, all eager to experience the spring tide fishing over the new moon. We were still awaiting the much-needed rains as the lagoon water levels were unusually low. Because of this,...

Orange River fishing adventure This past week, a lovely family embarked on an unforgettable Orange River fishing adventure, swapping the fast-paced city life for the tranquillity of the river’s remote banks. What unfolded was a thrilling experience filled with fishing, exploration, and the raw beauty of nature. The fishing proved fruitful, with each angler catching...

Epic Tiger Fish Adventures This week, we experienced an epic tiger fish adventures on the river, complete with unique wildlife encounters and fierce interspecies competition. As our anglers settled into a promising spot, they noticed a fish eagle keeping a close eye from a nearby tree. After a few bumps and missed strikes, they hooked...

Orange River yellowfish fishing Orange River yellowfish fishing: Six experienced anglers from across South Africa gathered at the mighty Orange River, ready for what promised to be an action-packed day. The morning started with excitement as fish practically leapt into nets in the swift side channels. Spirits were high, and the group felt unstoppable. Then,...