Orange River Trips There’s a unique buzz that comes with the first drift of the season. After months of prep—checking gear, tying flies, and scouting river sections—our team and guests were finally ready to launch into the waters of the mighty Orange River. Early-season conditions greeted us with high, cold water, which can make the...
Sight fishing smallmouth yellowfish In a thrilling day of sight fishing smallmouth yellowfish, angler Richard Gibson landed an unforgettable catch. Exploring the hidden channels of the river, we navigated through narrow bends, carefully scanning the shallows for the perfect sight fishing opportunity. Targeting Barbel Among Yellowfish in Shallow Channels Pushing far up a side channel,...
The Orange River What better way to reconnect with family than by creating unforgettable memories along the breathtaking banks of the Orange River? With temperatures soaring above 35°C, it was certainly a scorcher of a weekend. Although the fishing came with its challenges, the stunning scenery and thrilling experiences made every moment worthwhile. Fishing Highlights...
Sharptooth Catfish Sharptooth Catfish: This week’s angler, Lance Rorich, faced some challenging fishing conditions that kept the fish down and made bites a rare occurrence. The scarcity of action heightened everyone’s nerves as they all hoped not to miss the big one. The Perfect Cast After observing a few small bubbles rising to the surface,...
Fishing Adventures on the Orange River Four close mates, thirsty for adventure, hit the banks of the mighty Orange River, eager to embark on their Fishing Adventures on the Orange River with three things on their minds: big fish, relaxation, and cold beers. The first two days were cold, rainy, and overcast, making the fishing...
Orange River fishing adventure This past week, a lovely family embarked on an unforgettable Orange River fishing adventure, swapping the fast-paced city life for the tranquillity of the river’s remote banks. What unfolded was a thrilling experience filled with fishing, exploration, and the raw beauty of nature. The fishing proved fruitful, with each angler catching...
Orange River yellowfish fishing Orange River yellowfish fishing: Six experienced anglers from across South Africa gathered at the mighty Orange River, ready for what promised to be an action-packed day. The morning started with excitement as fish practically leapt into nets in the swift side channels. Spirits were high, and the group felt unstoppable. Then,...
Fish Of The Week Angler: Roan Bastard Fish: 54cm Largemouth Yellowfish This week’s title goes to Roan, aged 6, who proved to be the most persistent and determined angler of the trip. Despite his young age and the challenges of the adventure, Roan never missed an opportunity to fish. His magnificent 54cm Largemouth Yellowfish was the...
Orange River Fly Fishing Four adventurous anglers from across the globe gathered on the secluded banks of the Orange River, ready for a fly fishing experience like no other. Their backgrounds were as varied as the fish they sought: one from the misty hills of North-West Ireland, another from Kenya, and the final pair—a father...
