The Orange River What better way to reconnect with family than by creating unforgettable memories along the breathtaking banks of the Orange River? With temperatures soaring above 35°C, it was certainly a scorcher of a weekend. Although the fishing came with its challenges, the stunning scenery and thrilling experiences made every moment worthwhile. Fishing Highlights...

Sport Fishing in Gabon Sport Fishing in Gabon: Joining us this week at Sette Cama are our long-standing client Alan and four new anglers—Christian, Paul, Lee, and James. After an unseasonably dry start to the fishing season, we’ve finally seen some rain in and around Sette Cama. The lagoon has risen significantly, and the flow...

Cubera Snapper Fishing in Setté Cama Cubera Snapper Fishing in Setté Cama: After a hectic start that saw him nearly miss his flight due to a misplaced passport, Jack Cox finally made it to camp in Setté Cama. He arrived a day later than the rest of the group, missing the first night of action...

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,...