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Tanzania Fishing Report 7th October 2024

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 into a decent-sized Tigerfish. As usual, the tiger fish […]
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Tanzania Fishing Report 27th September 2024

As we kick off our 2024 season in Tanzania, both the Mnyera & Ruhudji River offers fresh challenges and opportunities for those seeking the prized tigerfish. After an intense wet season, the river has transformed, with new log jams and reshaped sections that provide exciting new structure for anglers. With the water levels dropping and deep channels emerging, it’s clear […]

Tanzania Fishing Report 12th December 2023

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 boat, ready for the net, they can cleverly slip away. This week, Mike’s […]

Tanzania Fishing Report 8th December 2023

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 in the morning. After a quick breakfast, the group swiftly boarded the boats. With precision […]

Tanzania Fishing Report 30th October 2023

When fishing for Tigerfish, 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 Tigerfish slipping away, evading the sharp hook. The first day of our fourth-week trip was a prime example of this unpredictability. Excitement filled the air […]

Tanzania Fishing Report 18th October 2023

As we entered the third week of the season, we warmly welcomed six guests to our camps, divided between Dhala Camp on the Mnyera River and Samaki Camp on the Ruhudji River. Little did we anticipate that this week would be dominated by extraordinary elephant sightings. On our way to Samaki Camp, the signs were unmistakable – broken branches, dung […]

Tanzania Fishing Report 17th October 2023

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 sentinel crocodiles awaited our arrival while the terrain transitioned from woodlands to lush riverside forests. Our quest was simple but thrilling […]

Tanzania Fishing Report 9th October 2023

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, ranging from 4 to 8 pounds, were […]

Tanzania Fishing Report 24th January 2023

Week 10 of the African Waters Tanzanian Tigerfish season, the final dance and cherry on top of the cake. Both the Mnyera and the Ruhudji rivers upped the anti week in and week out, much to the delight of both guests and guides. Fish numbers had been steadily increasing as the stage was set for yet another cracker in the […]

Tanzania Fishing Report 3rd January 2023

With the way of the season, incredibly, improving each week; it was no surprise that the guide team were excited for the penultimate week of the Tanzanian Tigerfish season to commence. The second to last week of the season welcomed an all American group of guests for one of the prime weeks of the season, the stage was set. With […]
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