Tiger Fishing Africa Tiger Fishing Africa: Fishing in Tanzania always brings a mix of anticipation and curiosity, and this past week in the Kilombero Valley carried both. A full group of South Africans arrived with a clear goal in mind. Some were returning for the fish that slipped away on their previous trip. After settling...
Blue Tigerfish The week started with a new team of anglers settling in, tackle prepped, and spirits high. Everyone was eager for the first full day on the upper beat. After a quiet morning, Ronin’s fly was suddenly smashed beside the boat in an explosion of water and teeth. The blue tigerfish launched clear of...
Fishing for tiger fish fishing for tiger fish: After Marty’s 24lb fish last week, camp was buzzing. Could anything top that? The answer came quickly. We welcomed a new group of eight anglers to the Kilombero Valley, split between the Ruhudji and the Mnyera Rivers. Both rivers delivered from the start, but the Mnyera in...
Tiger Fish Tanzania Tiger Fish Tanzania: As another week kicked off in the Kilombero Valley, the guides gathered above the river, comparing notes on water levels and the season ahead. Their early optimism proved well founded — the fishing switched on in a big way. The Ruhudji is clearing fast, packed with smaller fish and...
Tigerfish Tanzania Tigerfish Tanzania: The second week kicked off with a small, lively group of three anglers — a relaxed start to what promises to be a strong year in the valley. Among them was Chantel Chone, better known in camp as the “crazy grandma.” While unpacking, she realised one of her 9wt rods had...
Kilombero Valley fishing The boys are back in the valley! After a long off-season of watching rain fall and monitoring water levels, the stoke to return for Kilombero Valley fishing has been sky-high. With bags packed and energy levels full, Blaede, Riley, Ryan, and I (Kyle) made our way back into the valley. The biggest...
Mnyera River Said in a rich Texan drawl: “I feel like a monkey f**king a skunk (a porcupine would be better for the African context)… I haven’t had all I want, but I’ve had about as much as I can stand.” 😉 This one-liner from my guest Russell, nearing the end of a particularly tough...
Tigerfish in Tanzania Mastering the Elusive Tanzanian Tigerfish As discussed previously, fishing for tigerfish in Tanzania poses its unique challenges. The tiger fish, renowned for its ability to shake off hooks through powerful runs and acrobatic jumps, presents anglers with numerous hurdles. Despite navigating through these maneuvers and bringing the tigerfish tantalizingly close to the...
African Safari Camps African Safari Camps: The open season kicked off with the harmonious sounds of baboons in the early morning, enchanting boat rides along the river, and an array of diverse bird species gracing the skies. On the riverbanks, the silent sentinels, crocodiles, awaited our arrival, while the terrain transitioned from woodlands to lush...
A mixture of old and new, with returning guest, Randy and new clients Myrium and Nerravid from Spain, it was time to once again hit the water, starting on the Mynera. It didn’t take long for the action to take place as weather conditions were favourable. Randy’s first fish of the trip was a 19lb...
