Shore fishing for tarpon After a challenging week of shore fishing for tarpon, the crew went into the final session with quiet optimism. The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink, the air heavy with anticipation. Dave’s cast landed perfectly in a promising pocket—and almost instantly, the water exploded. The Hook-Up and...
IF4 The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is not just a night at the movies—it’s the global celebration of fly fishing culture. Featuring award-winning films from some of the world’s most talented filmmakers, IF4 captures the soul of fly fishing through stunning visuals, raw adventure, and heartfelt storytelling. From remote mountain streams to exotic...
Community Work This year’s community work in the Lesotho Highlands has gone above and beyond expectations. Navigating shifting weather patterns and a rugged landscape, the Makhangoa team and local villagers have worked side by side to accomplish what often feels close to impossible. Building Bridges—Literally and Figuratively Our primary footbridge project—linking the villages across the...
Yellowfish Fishing in Lesotho Another unforgettable week of yellowfish fishing in Lesotho, where the smallmouth yellows were out and ready to play—and so were the crew from the Eastern Cape, who brought serious energy (and a few tuna-worthy hook sets) to the mountains. A Heavy-Handed Start Turns into Magic Things kicked off with the Duxbury...
Tigerfish Fishing on the Ruhudji River Mr Toshi kicked off his week of tigerfish fishing on the Ruhudji River with a bang. On the first session up on the middle beat, he hooked into a solid tigerfish within minutes. The fight was intense, and Toshi worked the fish all the way to the boat. But...
Faro River Fishing The final week of the Faro River fishing season delivered high heat, hard-earned fish, and unforgettable moments for a group of determined anglers. We wrapped up the season on the Faro River with an energetic and diverse crew—Rueben from the UK, Tapani from Finland, and Austrian friends Robert and Thomas—who made the...
Faro Fishing This past week at Gassa Camp, we welcomed a brilliant mix of anglers from around the world for a truly memorable Faro fishing experience. Scott Shuttleworth, a seasoned South African fisherman working in remote parts of the continent, was joined by UK mates Fergus Kelly and Miles Beharrell. Completing the crew was David...
50 Pristine Miles When we first shared the Operation 50 Pristine Miles story, it was all about action—boots on sand, daily cleanups, and a coastline slowly coming back to life. But something unexpected grew alongside that physical effort: a growing pile of strange, weathered, sometimes baffling objects pulled from the beach. Over time, these objects...
Makhangoa Community Camp fishing Makhangoa Community Camp fishing this week delivered everything from dirty water drama to explosive dry fly eats. The rains returned to the Bokong catchment, and while the river looked prime in terms of flow, visibility tanked—turning it chocolate brown and pushing the yellowfish down into the dam. No one flinched. We...
Bullshark Fishing It’s been a solid week of bullshark fishing in Gabon, made even better with Jako Lucas and his dad, Dirk, in camp. The two of them have been fishing together since Jako was a kid growing up in South Africa—mainly chasing ragged tooth sharks and bronze whalers on the Eastern Cape. So this...
