African Brown Snapper African Brown Snapper (Lutjanus dentatus) is a well-known adversary for micro jiggers in the Ndogo Lagoon, often found lurking in the upper reaches. These fish are notorious for their sheer power, ambushing lures and making short work of anglers who underestimate them. Their aggressive nature and brute strength have earned them a...
Cameroon Nile Perch Week 2 of the Gassa Camp season was slightly different. We were joined by only one guest for four nights – George Pearson, who resides in the UK. George had just completed a very successful hunt in a nearby concession and possessed the spirit of an avid outdoorsman – “if I’m travelling...
Rio Colorado As the first week wrapped up on a high, the second week picked up exactly where we left off at the Rio Colorado. This time, we were joined by returning guests who had experienced exceptional fishing on their last trip. Expectations were high, and from the very first two days, the fishing delivered—multiple...
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,...
Sette Cama lagoon fishing The famous Sette Cama lagoon mouth is renowned for its incredible fishing, especially after heavy rains. During this time, baitfish gather to feed on the tannins in the freshwater flowing into the sea, which draws in the predatory fish. Early in the season, when the rains are still awaited, fishing in...
Fishing in Gabon Fishing in Gabon: One thing that has become pretty clear over time is that people very rarely visit Sette Cama only once, and this is definitely true for Matt Frank, who joined us for his fourth visit in just two years. For his group, it was a family and friends trip, with...
Sette Cama Gabriel Botha’s latest cinematic endeavor, “Sette Cama,” spotlights Gabon’s premier fly fishing retreat managed by African Waters. Nestled in an almost pristine, untamed setting, this angler’s haven teems with a diverse array of gamefish, including tarpon, cubera snapper, Giant African threadfin, and longfin jacks. These formidable predators voraciously attack both live baitfish and...
Sette Cama Tarpon Fishing This week, we’ve had the privilege of hosting Sette Cama legends, renowned for their passion for Sette Cama Tarpon Fishing. Year after year, we eagerly anticipate their return to our camp. For this special week, we were delighted to welcome Eric and Nadine, along with their friends Christian, Florian, Michel, Jean-Luc,...
Tarpon Fishing Africa Tarpon Fishing Africa: Another week, another remarkable achievement unfolds at Sette Cama as a first-time success story. This week, we welcomed Brian and his brother, Mark, to our camp, filled with high hopes of engaging with the multitude of predatory fish that thrive in the surf zone. Brian’s unwavering determination and commitment proved...
Baselines always shift, but Sette Cama has a habit of completely going above the normal standards. We unfortunately only had one day of rain which I would of termed as hard rain, apparently it was but a drizzle. The fishing was unbelievable, yet still apparently slow. This place goes above and beyond. This week we...
