My favourite species of fish to target on light tackle in estuaries, using artificials has to be the River Snapper. I have the utmost respect for this fish, he is without doubt the most challenging of our estuary species in Southern Africa, and worthy of the respect given to him by anglers around the country. I thought I would write a bit of a tribute to this species, including some of my thoughts on catching

Looking for good areas to fish in an estuary can be daunting to the beginner. Where to start? Arriving at a new estuary is always exciting, and it often takes a day or two to figure it out.The first thing you need to establish is where the deeper channels run and where the shallow banks are. If the water is clear then this is easy. The deep water appears darker and the shallower water appears

On a recent trip to Barotse Tiger Camp In Zambia I decided that I was going to dedicate a fair bit of time to catching tigerfish on surface lures. My mate Gerard Simpson, who is one of the co-owners of the camp told me that they had been having some success with tigers on the surface in the early mornings. This was great news and I rigged one rod specifically for topwater lure fishing. The

While spinning for tigerfish in the Ruaha river in Tanzania near Kilombero, I caught this unusual fish. It took a copper Blue Fox spinner out in the main current of the river, and jumped just like a tiger. It was only when I landed it and saw the head that I realised that it was not a tigerfish at all, but something completely different. Here is a closeup of the fish’s mouth and head area.

When fishing for tiger fish with bait, live or dead, one of the most effective methods is using a circle hook. These hooks ensure a good hookset, and also enable fish to be released in good shape after the fight. How Circle Hooks Work: Circle hooks look odd, with the point facing inwards, and for this reason many people are not that keen to try them out. They are designed to hook fish on the