Tarpon fishing Gabon Tarpon fishing Gabon: Philip Pretorius, a seasoned angler and frequent visitor to Sette Cama, demonstrated his expertise during a dramatic finale to the week. After days of tarpon slipping the hook, the group was fishing at the south point under the cover of darkness. Positioned on a shallow sandbank near the mouth’s...

Rainy Season Fishing For week 9 of the 2024/25 season, we welcomed a group of South African clients, including several returning visitors and a few first-timers. The week kicked off with the biggest rains of the season, marking a thrilling shift in conditions. After a relatively dry start to the season, the arrival of 150mm...

Tarpon Fishing in Costa Rica The Rio Colorado in Costa Rica has earned its place as one of the world’s premier destinations for tarpon fishing in Costa Rica. With its perfect mix of fresh and saltwater, abundant baitfish, and legendary reputation dating back to the mid-20th century, it’s a must-visit spot for anglers chasing the...

Sport Fishing in Gabon Sport Fishing in Gabon: Joining us this week at Sette Cama are our long-standing client Alan and four new anglers—Christian, Paul, Lee, and James. After an unseasonably dry start to the fishing season, we’ve finally seen some rain in and around Sette Cama. The lagoon has risen significantly, and the flow...

Wildlife encounters at Sette Cama This week, in a twist on our usual “Catch of the Week,” the standout moment was an unforgettable leopard sighting— wildlife encounters at Sette Cama that rivals any fishing tale. Such a rare experience seems to happen more often than expected in this remarkable place. A day like no other...

Gabon fly fishing The fourth week of the Gabon season saw our first full group of fly fishermen, facing tough conditions as we eagerly awaited the arrival of the rains. Gabon fly fishing has been inconsistent, as the bait hasn’t been holding in the river mouth as it typically does when large volumes of fresh...

spring tide fishing After a week’s break with no clients in camp, we welcomed both a returning group and several new clients from South Africa, all eager to experience the spring tide fishing over the new moon. We were still awaiting the much-needed rains as the lagoon water levels were unusually low. Because of this,...

Tarpon fishing on the fly While fishing a morning session on the south bank with Ewan Naude, Devon, Paul, and Nick, we witnessed some impressive tarpon fishing on the fly. We saw tarpon smashing mullet on a shallow bank, within range of our flies. The team quickly spread out across the bank and began casting...

Sette Cama lagoon fishing The famous Sette Cama lagoon mouth is renowned for its incredible fishing, especially after heavy rains. During this time, baitfish gather to feed on the tannins in the freshwater flowing into the sea, which draws in the predatory fish. Early in the season, when the rains are still awaited, fishing in...

Sette Cama Fishing After hosting Dan Vermillion’s group from Sweetwater Travel Company, our final week at Sette Cama Fishing welcomed just three clients. This included a father and son team, Rex and Ryo, along with Charles, whose wife and children were set to join him towards the end of the week. They planned to spend...