jacks Archives - African Waters

March 20, 2025

Saltwater Flytying – Mastering the SF Baitfish

Saltwater Flytying After last week’s positive response to our fly-tying post with David Taylor demonstrating how he ties Brush Flies, we’re back with another highly effective pattern—the SF Baitfish. If you’re into saltwater flytying, this is one pattern you don’t want to overlook. The SF Baitfish isn’t new, but its effectiveness speaks for itself. This...

March 13, 2025

Brush Flies – The Essential Predator Fly Pattern

Brush Flies Brush Flies: If you’re looking for a highly effective tigerfish fly pattern, the Brush Fly is a must-have in your tackle box. These large-profile flies are designed to push water and create an irresistible movement that triggers aggressive strikes. At our camps across Africa, we rely on them for a range of predatory...

March 7, 2025

Sette Cama Fishing Trip – Festive Season

Sette Cama Fishing Trip Spending the festive season on a Sette Cama Fishing Trip is a fine way to wrap up the year. This time, we welcomed a diverse group—four South Africans, three Brazilians, and a Frenchman—who wasted no time making friendly wagers on who would land the trophy fish of the trip. They weren’t...

February 24, 2025

Rio Colorado Fishing – The Jack Crevalle That Proved a Point

Rio Colorado Fishing Continuing from my previous post, The Tarpon That Tested Mark, the next highlight that comes to mind is the brute of a jack crevalle caught by guest Zilu Min during the first week of our stay. Rio Colorado fishing is known for big tarpon, but many overlook the fact that this part...

January 23, 2025

Sette Cama Fishing Highlights – Reflections

Sette Cama Fishing Highlights As we reflect on another captivating week of Sette Cama fishing highlights, week 11 brought a mix of challenges and memorable moments. With 10 new clients joining our fishing camp, the week began with anticipation and excitement. However, despite nearly perfect conditions, the unexpected absence of baitfish posed a unique challenge...

January 16, 2025

Loango Gabon – Africa’s Hidden Gem

Loango Gabon The last two weeks at Sette Cama brought together a group of 10 veteran anglers, some of whom have been exploring these iconic waters since the 1980s. Situated within Loango Gabon, Sette Cama offers a rare opportunity to experience unspoiled nature and world-class fishing. This group showcased a wide range of skills, from...

December 11, 2024

Fishing in Loango – Africa’s Last Eden

Fishing in Loango This week, we welcomed familiar faces and new clients from Europe to Sette Cama, all eager to experience the wonders of fishing in Loango National Park, Gabon. Excitement was high following the success of the previous week, and the stunning surroundings of Loango set the perfect stage for another exceptional fishing adventure....

November 29, 2024

Rainy Season Fishing – Another exciting week at Sette Cama

Rainy Season Fishing For week 9 of the 2024/25 season, we welcomed a group of South African clients, including several returning visitors and a few first-timers. The week kicked off with the biggest rains of the season, marking a thrilling shift in conditions. After a relatively dry start to the season, the arrival of 150mm...

October 22, 2024

Gabon fly fishing – Battling Unpredictable Conditions

Gabon fly fishing The fourth week of the Gabon season saw our first full group of fly fishermen, facing tough conditions as we eagerly awaited the arrival of the rains. Gabon fly fishing has been inconsistent, as the bait hasn’t been holding in the river mouth as it typically does when large volumes of fresh...

September 18, 2023

Jig Fishing – Short update from Sette Cama

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...

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