Jig Fishing This morning, we embarked on our ongoing expedition to explore the expansive ndogo lagoon system, aiming to uncover its immense jig fishing potential. Using microjigs weighing between 10 to 20 grams, we promptly discovered a substantial population of snapper. The immense size of this area can be overwhelming, but our journey to unlock...
Orange River Fishing Orange River Fishing: With the Kalahari Drift season about to kick off, the guides have been keeping themselves quite occupied. This included numerous hours of shopping, a grueling 16-hour drive, and an unexpected weekend encounter with the Upington police. On top of that, there were some epic battles with monstrous barbel and...
Fishing at Sette Cama Fishing at Sette Cama: As the sun dipped below the horizon, marking the end of the first full day of the Sette Cama fishing season, there was a palpable sense of excitement and accomplishment in the air. The day had been filled with anticipation and preparation, and it concluded with a...
Sette Cama Gabon Sette Cama Gabon: When the realms of a flourishing marine and terrestrial ecosystem converge, a stage is set for awe-inspiring and unimaginable experiences. Sette Cama, nestled in the southern reaches of Gabon’s Loango National Park, beckons both avid anglers and nature enthusiasts to the forefront of this natural masterpiece. Here, you’ll discover...
Makhangoa With winter approaching its end, things are ramping up for the start of the new season at the Makhangoa Community Camp. With this in mind, Chris King (a new addition to our guides team) and I headed up to Lesotho to do some maintenance, bring along building supplies, and offer our assistance with camp...
The Bokong Valley After spending several summers nestled in the Bokong Valley deep within the Lesotho highlands, with its rolling grass hills and vertigo-inducing cliffs where the faint, flat clangs of cowbells echo through the valleys, this place exudes an endearing quality – a simple, slow-paced life with farmers toiling in the land and talkative...
Tigerfish Terminal Tackle As we build towards the 2023 season, we thought now would be a good time to focus on the tigerfish terminal tackle required for an exhilarating fishing experience at Dhala & Samaki Camp in Tanzania. Rod & Reel Recommendations for Pursuing Blue Tigerfish (Hydrocynus tanzaniae) To target the magnificent blue tigerfish (Hydrocynus...
Flyathlon With Human Rights Day falling on the 21st of March’23 in South Africa, it was a fitting time to host the inaugural Bokong Flyathlon held at the Makhangoa Community Camp in Lesotho between the 18th and 21st of March. At face value, this long weekend in March is a great time to fly fish...
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4™) The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4™) premier fly-fishing film event, is set to captivate South Africa this July. Presented by ALPHONSE FISHING CO., BLUE SAFARI, and AFRICAN WATERS, this extraordinary event brings together a collection of films crafted by talented filmmakers from around the world. It offers a...
Finesse Fishing Finesse Fishing: In recent seasons, our team has dedicated time to exploring various fishing techniques tailored for the upper reaches of the lagoon at Sette Cama. These particular areas are characterized by steep banks and water depths ranging from 4 to 10 meters, featuring a combination of sediment and rocky bottoms. Initially, we...
