Meet Tourette Fishing Guide, Greg Ghaui

A proud Tanzanian national, Greg also has some Southern African flavor, having attended primary school in Zambia, and finishing the rest of his education in South Africa. After completing BSc studies in Cape Town (Zoology and Environmental Science), Greg finally returned full time to his native Tanzania. After two years spent in the hustle of Dar-es-Salaam, it was time for a lifestyle change, and his attention was turned on the magnificent Mlimba tiger fishery, which had long been on his radar. Always an outdoors man, the fishing guiding offers the ideal combination of quality time spent in the wilderness, with being able to follow other interests such as agricultural endeavours, sport, and a passion for leisure time.

Guiding log

Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers for Tigerfish; 2012, 2013, 2014

Q & A WITH THE MAN HIMSELF

What was your first fly rod?

‘Kingfisher’ 6 wt

Where is your favorite fishing spot?

At ‘Greg’s’ on the Mnyera River.

What would you consider to be your favorite fly?

Olive Brush Fly

What is your all time favorite movie?

Anchorman

What kind of music are you into?

Mark Murray’s night terrors are music to my ears ha-ha

Any advice you would give to someone starting out fly fishing?

Don’t sacrifice your own style for better form.

Any interest outside of fishing?

Sport; Travel

Favorite Quote

Msimu wa embe, nyani haikonde’ (In the mango season, the baboon does not starve)

Most Memorable moment/highlight of your guiding career

Swimming and shredding myself while climbing over and around structure to try and untangle a runaway vundu on the Ruhudji. No fish pics, but plenty of scars to remember it by!