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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Sette Cama Lodge Gabon Sette Cama Lodge Gabon: After a four-month break, the highly anticipated 23′-’24’ Sette Cama season finally kicked off. Joining us at the camp were a group of South Africans from Kwazulu-Natal. When we met them at the Gamba airstrip, it was clear that their excitement levels were off the charts! The...
Jig Fishing This morning, we embarked on our ongoing expedition to explore the expansive ndogo lagoon system, aiming to uncover its immense jig fishing potential. Using microjigs weighing between 10 to 20 grams, we promptly discovered a substantial population of snapper. The immense size of this area can be overwhelming, but our journey to unlock...
