Tanzania Archives - African Waters

October 17, 2024

Mnyera River – Overcoming Tough Conditions

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...

October 4, 2024

Epic Tiger Fish Adventures – Wildlife, Competition, and Dedication

Epic Tiger Fish Adventures This week, we experienced an epic tiger fish adventures on the river, complete with unique wildlife encounters and fierce interspecies competition. As our anglers settled into a promising spot, they noticed a fish eagle keeping a close eye from a nearby tree. After a few bumps and missed strikes, they hooked...

December 11, 2023

Tigerfish in Tanzania – Triumphs and Trials in the Tigerfish Quest!

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...

December 7, 2023

Kilombero – Unforgettable Memories

Kilombero Chris Walsh Sets the Pace in the Kilombero valley Week 6 in the Kilombero valley proved to be an exhilarating adventure from start to finish. Guest Chris Walsh wasted no time in setting the bar high for an incredible week’s fishing. Their journey commenced at Samaki Camp on the Ruhudji river bright and early...

October 27, 2023

Feathers and Fins – Tigerfish Fishing and birding in Tanzania

Feathers and Fins The Unpredictable Pursuit of Tiger Fish Feathers and Fins: When fishing for tiger fish, one must always be prepared for the unexpected. These elusive creatures have a knack for surprising anglers in ways they never imagined. Failing to react quickly can result in yet another tiger fish slipping away, evading the sharp...

October 16, 2023

African Safari Camps – Opening of the season

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...

October 6, 2023

Catching Tigerfish – Ruhudji and Mnyera Rivers

Catching Tigerfish Catching Tigerfish: The week started on the Ruhudji River, where the new guests embarked on a journey to understand the aggressive Tanzanian tigerfish and the strategies needed to catch them. This also involved ironing out bad habits such as trout sets which is detrimental to converting these fish. Throughout the week, several fish,...

October 5, 2023

Anti Poaching – Mobile Units Safeguarding the Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers

Anti Poaching Anti poaching (AP) on the Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers is an integral part of our fishery management startergies. River based AP work goes hand in hand with a vigorous terrestrial AP strategy run by concession owners, KNS. This two-pronged approach ensures that both the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are able to thrive, free...

July 24, 2023

Tigerfish Terminal Tackle – All you need to know!

Tigerfish Terminal Tackle As we build towards the 2023 season, we thought now would be a good time to focus on the tigerfish terminal tackle required for an exhilarating fishing experience at Dhala & Samaki Camp in Tanzania. Rod & Reel Recommendations for Pursuing Blue Tigerfish (Hydrocynus tanzaniae) To target the magnificent blue tigerfish (Hydrocynus...

December 3, 2021

Dhala & Samaki Camp – Tanzania Trophy Tigerfish Season 2021 : Week 8

There are very few fairytales while Tiger fishing in Tanzania. It is completely true that taking an opportunity to fly fish for tigers on the Mnyera and Ruhudji rivers is to live out a fairytale, but when it comes to the actual landing of dream quality fish, the Tigers generally depart sharply from anything resembling...

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