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The ultimate test of nerves, patience, adrenaline and skill... teasing magnificent billfish to the transom to present the fly and feel the searing power of these mighty fighters. kwfishing

The Kruger National Park is one of Africa's greatest game reserves. In this unique show Craig embarks on a fishing expedition like no other. He has been called up in the name of science to help researchers catch fish for further study in an attempt to figure out what is causing fatalities to crocodiles in the area.

Wallow in the luxury game sanctuary of Sausage Tree Camp, knowing that these untapped waters hold some beasts of legendary proportions. With a wealth of fauna, literally on your doorstep, experience a real taste of Africa.

Few anglers are privileged enough to track down their prey in virgin untouched waters. We join Madagascar Fishing Adventures at their base on SakatiaIsland for the experience of a lifetime in the magical outer reaches of this unique wilderness.

The gin clear waters of Sterkfontein Dam hold a prolific population of its endemic species, the small mouth Yellowfish. This wary fighter will readily take a fly if presented with precision and stealth. Join us as we go "digging" for Gold.

Nestled in the Azure Waters of Mozambique lies Bazaruto Island, an unforgettable tropical paradise teeming with rod breakers and reel screamers.

Another species of Africa's magnificent Tiger Fish gets ticked off the bucket list as we head into the remote regions of the Kilombero Safaris hunting concession deep in the wilds of Tanzania.

The outer islands of the Indian Ocean paradise, Seychelles, is home to the nightmare inducing terriers of the deep, the Dogtooth Tuna. These mighty denizens readily take both jigs and surface lures when on the hunt...

The Alphonse Fishing Company have come up with a small challenge where an angler must successfully catch and release a bonefish and a billfish in the same day.

When you feel the need to hunt down Africa's wildest predatory beasts on light tackle, you need go no further than the wilds of, "Tiger Land".

Join the team on the Ash River, which flows out of Katse Dam in Lesotho at a flow rate of 38 cubic meters per second through a 80 meter tunnel. This water feeds the Wilge River and ultimately the Vaal River system. A fantastic fishing destination with plenty of trophy trout to be caught.

The Lower Zambezi National Park has a number of exclusive camps based on the Zambezi River in the heart of this unspoiled wilderness. These untapped waters hold some beasts of legendary proportions. But it's not all fishing in this part of the world, the prolific game species found here create a garden of Eden experience not to be missed.

We head to the remote regions of Zambia and Matoya Fishing Camp to go head to head with some of the biggest and most ferocious specimens of Tigerfish to be found in African waters.

The saying goes that all good things come to an end. However on this trip home from the big blue off Madagascar, the open waters provided a number of species willing to get the reels screaming and adrenaline spiking...

The gin clear waters of Sterkfontein Dam hold a prolific population of its endemic species, the small mouth Yellow Fish. However lurking amongst them lies the elusive Largemouth Yellowfish, a species notoriously difficult to hunt down, which puts it at the top of most anglers bucket lists. Join us aswe go mining for gold!

The unspoilt wilderness of South Africa's Eastern Cape coastline takes you back to when time was measured by the tides and little else mattered, except the lure of the myriad species to be found off the rocks and in the abundant estuaries.

Each year, as the water levels recede into the main channels of the Okavango Delta, a feeding frenzy ensues as the Catfish herd unsuspecting baitfish into the deadly path of Africa's Wildest Piscavores. Its manic action as the fly rods are put to the ultimate test!

Zanzibar, the majestic spice island of the Indian Ocean. A veritable melting pot of cultures and a rich, varied history make for a fascinating adventure through ancient Africa, a perfect foil for what was to come...

Landlocked by South Africa, lies a country with the highest lowest point in the world, the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Hiding in these magnificent Maluti Mountains, you will discover the gem that is Semonkong Lodge, situated on the banks of the Maletsunyane River and home to the wildest trout in Africa.

The yacht Adventurer is aptly named for it does indeed take you on the fishing adventure of a lifetime! A chance to fish untouched reefs and islands in the Indian Ocean, where 50kg plus GT's roam wild and pack attacks are common.

Southern Africa is renowned for its magnificent wildlife, herds of wild elephant, exceptional predator viewing and of course the Zambezi River. We join Chongwe Safaris on the African fishing odyssey of a lifetime.

The second largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Victoria spills across three countries in East Africa, defining habitats and livelihoods from Uganda, Kenya and deep into Tanzania. One of its greatest treasures lies in its south western reaches: Rubondo Island National Park, the largest island based national park in Africa, and home to the mighty Nile Perch!

The Orange River is the largest and longest river in South Africa. It rises in the Moluti Mountains, Lesotho and flows westwards through South Africa and the arid desert of Namibia before reaching the cold Atlantic Ocean. This 2200km river is still home to diamonds, but it was the gold of both Small and Largemouth Yellowfish we were after.

The Kafue is one of the major tributaries of the great Zambezi. It runs through the Kafue National Park and supports a plethora of wildlife. We were of course looking for the fauna that lay below the surface and were soon testing patterns against the amazing array of Bream species on offer.