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...
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...
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...
Fly Fishing for Jack Crevalle Fly fishing for Jack Crevalle often takes a backseat to more well-known species like tarpon, but on this trip to the Rio Colorado in Costa Rica, they completely stole the show. Normally, we’d land a handful over a week, but this time, we were catching that many in a single...
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...
Costa Rica The past two weeks at Costa Rica ‘s Rio Colorado have definitely been one for the books. Although the fishing started off a little slow in the first couple of days, with only a few opportunities to convert, once it gained momentum, it never slowed down again. I’ve already given a breakdown of...
Rio Colorado As the first week wrapped up on a high, the second week picked up exactly where we left off at the Rio Colorado. This time, we were joined by returning guests who had experienced exceptional fishing on their last trip. Expectations were high, and from the very first two days, the fishing delivered—multiple...
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...
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...
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....
