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September 27, 2024

Setté Cama bullshark fishing – An Unforgettable Experience

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,...

September 19, 2024

Tarpon fishing on the fly – Ewan Naude’s Morning Triumph: Fish of the Week

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...

June 20, 2024

Flyfishing For Tarpon – An Unbelievable Week at Sette Cama

Flyfishing For Tarpon Things happen at Sette Cama that even us guides sometimes can’t believe. Towards the tail end of the season, we faced some challenging conditions. The “small dry season” (typically occurring during December to January) just didn’t release its grasp on our part of Gabon. The dark skies would mock charge us daily,...

April 26, 2024

Giant African Threadfin – Another one for the books!

Giant African Threadfin Giant African Threadfin: After a breathtaking helicopter ride over the jungle, the new group landed at the village. A short boat trip later, they were at camp, unpacking and settling in. Following a swift lunch, they dove into action, setting up gear for the evening session. Starting with a sunset session was...

January 31, 2024

Gabon Fishing Blog – Adventures with the Carey Family and French Guests

Gabon Fishing Blog Gabon Fishing Blog: As we bid farewell to another fantastic group, we enthusiastically welcomed a fresh variety of guests into camp. The Carey family from Kenya and a group of four longstanding clients from France were among our new arrivals. Additionally, we were delighted to welcome our resident ‘Steve Irwin,’ Mr. Ewan...

November 24, 2023

Fly fishing for tarpon – Astounding success at Sette Cama

Fly fishing for tarpon The return of long-time Sette Cama veteran Christian Neyret marked the promising onset of a favorable tide and season. Joining him were a group of French clients from Senegal and France, including Chris, Francis, Vincent, and Pascal, who have been part of our angling adventures in the past. Complementing this assembly...

November 7, 2023

Sette Cama Tarpon Fishing – A Memorable Adventure

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,...

November 1, 2023

Light Jig fishing – Sette Cama Adventure

Light Jig fishing Light Jig Fishing: Each season, our camps welcome returning clients who can’t resist the allure of Sette Cama. For AJ Pretorius and Werner Rooseboom, the lagoon teeming with hungry Jacks and Snappers, as well as the abundance of predatory fish along the surf, are the irresistible lures that bring them back year...

October 4, 2023

Gabon Coup – Resilient Peace and A Stable Destination for Every Season

Gabon Coup Gabon Coup: We have been inundated with a substantial number of inquiries regarding the prevailing political climate in Gabon following a recent shift in political power. We are delighted to provide a comprehensive update on the situation. Since reopening, the first two groups of the season have experienced a remarkably calm and peaceful...

September 27, 2023

Gabon Tarpon – A Dream Come True!

Gabon Tarpon You know how every angler has that one fish they dream about catching? Well, for a lot of folks visiting Gabon, that dream fish is a big tarpon in the surf. Werner was no exception. He’d been prepping for weeks, and it felt like he’d spent countless nights imagining what it’d be like...

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