Lemon Shark The second mission took place on the beach opposite camp, with the goal once again to secure a suitable swim bait. The previous session had produced nothing but barbels, but this time the odds shifted. Within minutes a jack was landed—exactly the kind of bait needed to tempt a serious predator. The Take...

Sette Cama Shark Fishing Sette Cama Shark Fishing isn’t the first thing most anglers think of when planning a trip here, but it has become a standout part of the programme. With strong numbers of sharks along this stretch of coast, it adds another layer of excitement to the surf sessions and often provides fresh...

Tigerfish Teeth Did you know tigerfish teeth are not replaced one by one, but in complete sets along one side of the jaw? A study by C.S. van der Waal and M.S. Bills (2010), Tooth replacement of tigerfish Hydrocynus vittatus from the Kruger National Park, revealed that when it’s time for new teeth, a whole...

Sette Cama Fishing Report Sette Cama Fishing Report: The first camp briefing set the tone for the week. Ed had barely started before Ewan Naudé fired off a quip from the back of the room, and the laughter that followed showed this was going to be a lively crew—despite the dry pre-season conditions. Spirits were...

Kilombero Valley fishing The boys are back in the valley! After a long off-season of watching rain fall and monitoring water levels, the stoke to return for Kilombero Valley fishing has been sky-high. With bags packed and energy levels full, Blaede, Riley, Ryan, and I (Kyle) made our way back into the valley. The biggest...

Sette Cama Fishing Gear When it comes to Sette Cama Fishing Gear, having the right setup is the difference between frustration and success. The surf, estuary, and lagoon each demand specific tackle, and over the years our guides have refined exactly what works best. This guide gives you an overview of the recommended spin, fly,...

Lagoon Fishing David Taylor, one of our long-standing guides who has worked across all the African Waters camps, is now into his first full season in Gabon after a short familiarisation stint last year. He shares a rare windless morning exploring the upper lagoon fishing, a part of the fishery that powerboats struggle to access....

Fly fishing for tigerfish in Tanzania Having over 17 years of personal experience fly fishing for tigerfish on the Mnyera and Ruhudji River in Tanzania,  combined with our collective guides team experience, which adds decades more ‘on the water know how’, we are in a superb position to make sure our guests are fishing the...

Goliath Grouper With the Goliath Grouper making an appearance behind camp, the excitement for the Sette Cama fishing season could not be higher. Just 10 days out from opening, the guides are already in camp, sharpening systems, fine-tuning gear, and building team spirit. In the days leading up to this moment, they’ve been micro-jigging in...

African Tarpon Sette Cama has a way of producing moments that stick with you long after the tide has gone out, and this one was no exception. From explosive surf takes to tense beach landings, the fishing has been nothing short of electric—but one African Tarpon stood above the rest. The Tarpon That Almost Got...