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Alphonse Atoll End of Season Fishing Report 2024
As the festive season unfolded on the flats of St. Francois, new angling adventures came to life. From epic GT encounters to wrangling permit and milkfish, we have it all. Stay tuned as we share the highlights from the Festive Season on Alphonse Island. Week 14 on Alphonse Island started with stormy weather, but with spring tides, there was still great potential to find […]
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Providence Atoll End of Season Fishing Report 2024
This week marked the opening of the Providence Atoll season aboard the mothership Quo Vadis. A memorable start to the season with an even more memorable week of long-standing guests. Nick, Neil, Matt, Saif, Edwin, and Matthew joined us for the week. Matt, completely new to the world of saltwater fly fishing, started spectacularly by landing his first GT, two of […]
Kau Tapen Fishing Report 1st March 2024
The week kicked off with an eclectic group of anglers, blending returning friends with newcomers eager for their first taste of the adventure. Hailing from the USA, Scotland, England, and Germany, this diverse assembly promised a fusion of cultures united by a shared passion for the sport. Returning guests brought a sense of camaraderie, while newcomers injected fresh enthusiasm, creating […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 1st March 2024
Another week has passed at Villa Maria Lodge, filled with friends, laughter, and plenty of stories. As predicted, the weather played tricks on us. While we didn’t face strong winds or low temperatures, the winds came from all cardinal points, and the week unfolded with intermittent rain in the valley and even snow in the mountains. These rains didn’t cause […]
Las Buitreras Fishing Report 29th February 2024
Week 6 at Estancia Las Buitreras brought together a lot of familiar faces as we welcomed the Sportquest hosted group from the UK. Due to flight changes the group arrived early to the lodge, and after a light lunch and short briefing, they were all ready to hit the water. We started the week with a rather low river, sitting […]
El Pescador Fishing Report 27th February 2024
The weather conditions were fantastic this week, with a mix of sunshine and clouds. It was the perfect weather for fishing, and we were able to catch a good number of Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon. We also caught other species like Barracuda, Jack, and Snappers. It was a successful week with two slams! WEATHER: The weather was sunny with north-northwest […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 26th February 2024
Another eventful week unfolds at Villa Maria Lodge, with plenty to recount! The week commenced with a balmy 28 degrees and calm winds, yielding a decent catch despite the conditions. Subsequently, mild weather prevailed, with occasional drizzles and no strong winds. The river maintained its clarity while steadily descending, likely reaching its seasonal low. Fishing experienced fluctuations but certainly had […]
Sette Cama, Gabon Fishing Report 26th February 2024
It was the penultimate day of a successful week at Sette Cama, with many Jacks, Threadfin, Cubera Snapper, and Tarpon coming to hand. Teddy Coulter was at the helm of the new aluminium skiff, the latest addition to the Sette Cama fleet. Unlike the other panga-style boats, this skiff sits low to the water and has minimal obstructions around the gunwales, […]
Rio Marie Lodge Fishing Report 23rd February 2024
Weather: We had mostly sunny days during the whole month. Temperatures between: 28ºC and 39ºC River Conditions: As we made our way back to the Marié River following the Christmas break, we were greeted by a sight that took us by surprise – the river had undergone a remarkable transformation in our absence. Within a brief interval, it had surged to its highest […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 22nd February 2024
What a week it’s been, filled with unexpected twists and turns! Despite the forecast predicting heavy rains, Mother Nature decided to throw us a curveball – a couple of mild showers that barely ruffled our fishing plans. The river, however, did get a bit of a makeover, rising about 6-8 inches. Fortunately, it wasn’t a debris-filled catastrophe, and the water […]