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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, […]
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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 […]
Kau Tapen Fishing Report 22nd February 2024
This week, we welcomed a full lodge of guests from the USA, UK, Scotland, New Zealand, and Wales. While there were a few returning guests, we had the pleasure of sharing our waters with many new faces this year. As an introduction to anadromous fish and two-handed fly casting, the Rio Grande offers a fantastic learning experience, albeit with a […]
Las Buitreras Fishing Report 19th February 2024
We’re into the last week of January and summer is in full swing here at Estancia Las Buitreras. This week we welcomed a group of old friends as well as a few first-timers from the USA, Wales, England and France. The river level stayed at a normal summer low (-25 cm) all week and gave us some stable conditions which […]
Gassa Camp Fishing Report 14th February 2024
The 2024 Nile Perch Fishing season at Gassa Camp has commenced, and we’ve hit the ground running. After two weeks of hot and sweaty camp construction, what initially stood as the remnants of last season’s camp on the banks of the Faro River has undergone a remarkable transformation. The guides, alongside our Cameroonian companions, have turned this overgrown riverside bush into a […]
Sette Cama, Gabon Fishing Report 14th February 2024
Flyfishing Tarpon: It’s one thing to land a big Tarpon on a flyrod, but it’s a whole different story when it’s done on foot, in the dark! African Waters guide Oliver Santoro’s brief overview of the spectacular fish caught by guest Christian Neyret at Sette Cama last night: “…As twilight descended over the lagoon, the group positioned themselves along the northern shore. […]
Las Buitreras Fishing Report 12th February 2024
“I think you guys just hit it right…” was the phrase that was said the most in all the conversations during Saturday night dinner at the lodge. As the river level was rising, the expectations for a good week of fishing were high. Week 4 at Estancia Las Buitreras was set under the hospitality of John, our host from the […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 8th February 2024
Another week has passed at Villa María Lodge, amidst old friends and countless tales. The weather? A typical week of stable conditions with no rain but a few chilly nights initially causing icy waters. However, the consistent weather turned fishing into a constant delight throughout the week. Without rain, the river remains unchanged, steadily decreasing, with water crystal clear and […]
