A Note from Blaede (@blaede_russell):
“Sight Fishing Tigers on the Faro Flats?
Ever heard of fishing in Cameroon? The Gassa Camp, or the Faro Flats?
It is not—despite what the name might suggest—anywhere near the ocean. So, no need to pack the saltwater kit.
Back in 2018, after over a decade of searching for a feasible Nile Perch destination (yes African Waters were that determined), finally led the first of two exploratory trips. What we found? One of the last remaining, ecologically intact west African fisheries that has Giant Nile Perch that you can catch on foot and on fly, a rare sight these days is an understatement !
But here’s where it gets really interesting. As the videos show, the daytime fishing here is spectacular, with most of it done by sight. And if that wasn’t enough, this place also offers sight fishing for three different species of Tiger Fish all of which, rather conveniently, seem to have developed a taste for flies.
So, if stalking aggressive predators in crystal-clear water sounds like your kind of thing, you might just want to put the African Waters – Gassa Camp on your list.”
Angler Story of the Week from Blaede Russel at African Waters, be sure to follow Blaede’s instagram at @blaede_russel!
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