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,...
Setté Cama bullshark fishing Setté Cama bullshark fishing is often overshadowed by the area’s reputation for tarpon, snapper, threadfin, and kob fishing from the shore, which is why most anglers flock here. However, Sette Cama is also one of the best places in the world to target bull sharks —and not just any bull sharks,...
Cubera Snapper Fishing The second week of the fishing season at Setté Cama brought an exciting adventure for three South Africans—Franna, Viv, and Jared—and two Australians, Chris and Nick. While the focus was initially on tarpon, the real highlight of the week turned out to be cubera snapper fishing. After a challenging night of tarpon...
Gabon Tarpon Fishing My favourite saying has always been, “Fishing is just a means of scratching the surface of something so vast and beautiful.” For years, Gabon had been an itch that Franna and I were eager to scratch. Finally, everything aligned, and we set out to explore one of the last pristine fisheries on...
Ruhudji River Tigerfish As we kick off our 2024 season in Tanzania, both the Mnyera & Ruhudji River offers fresh challenges and opportunities for those seeking the prized tigerfish. After an intense wet season, the river has transformed, with new log jams and reshaped sections that provide exciting new structure for anglers. With the water...
Tarpon fishing on the fly While fishing a morning session on the south bank with Ewan Naude, Devon, Paul, and Nick, we witnessed some impressive tarpon fishing on the fly. We saw tarpon smashing mullet on a shallow bank, within range of our flies. The team quickly spread out across the bank and began casting...
