Bull Shark This time it was guide Chris’s turn. With the heavy gear in hand, he connected to a giant bull shark. Instead of explosive runs, the shark used the backline to its advantage, digging deep and holding ground behind the waves. After a gruelling contest, brute force won out and the team landed one...
Tiger shark Tiger Shark: Spending my 30th at Sette Cama, Gabon, meant one thing: fishing. With no guests around, Chris and I had free rein, and my goal was clear—land a bull shark. Armed with a heavy jigging stick and a Penn Squall 50VSW, I rigged up a jack bait. The first attempt ended with...
Lemon Shark The second mission took place on the beach opposite camp, with the goal once again to secure a suitable swim bait. The previous session had produced nothing but barbels, but this time the odds shifted. Within minutes a jack was landed—exactly the kind of bait needed to tempt a serious predator. The Take...
Sette Cama Shark Fishing Sette Cama Shark Fishing isn’t the first thing most anglers think of when planning a trip here, but it has become a standout part of the programme. With strong numbers of sharks along this stretch of coast, it adds another layer of excitement to the surf sessions and often provides fresh...
Sette Cama Fishing Gear When it comes to Sette Cama Fishing Gear, having the right setup is the difference between frustration and success. The surf, estuary, and lagoon each demand specific tackle, and over the years our guides have refined exactly what works best. This guide gives you an overview of the recommended spin, fly,...
Goliath Grouper With the Goliath Grouper making an appearance behind camp, the excitement for the Sette Cama fishing season could not be higher. Just 10 days out from opening, the guides are already in camp, sharpening systems, fine-tuning gear, and building team spirit. In the days leading up to this moment, they’ve been micro-jigging in...
50 Pristine Miles When we first shared the Operation 50 Pristine Miles story, it was all about action—boots on sand, daily cleanups, and a coastline slowly coming back to life. But something unexpected grew alongside that physical effort: a growing pile of strange, weathered, sometimes baffling objects pulled from the beach. Over time, these objects...
Gabon Fishing Trips We recently hosted a group of eight American fly anglers who brought plenty of determination and enthusiasm. For those seeking truly immersive Gabon fishing trips, Sette Cama continues to deliver. Fishing here often means working with nature’s timing, and with the tides falling late, the team found themselves fishing well into the...
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...
African Brown Snapper African Brown Snapper (Lutjanus dentatus) is a well-known adversary for micro jiggers in the Ndogo Lagoon, often found lurking in the upper reaches. These fish are notorious for their sheer power, ambushing lures and making short work of anglers who underestimate them. Their aggressive nature and brute strength have earned them a...
