WampusCat Report post Posted May 24, 2016 Work keeps me out of Coues country for another year but I am trying to make the most of my current surroundings. I was able to stow away a rod and some tackle and I've been fortunate to locate a remote stretch of river nearby. Occasionally I have a free morning to slip out there and sling some lures around. The only other humans I see on the water have been locals plugging along on their way to check their nets. They look at me funny while I attempt to catch fish for sport with rod and reel and they are sustaining their families by way of a dug out canoe and old nets. The bright colors of the fish and their tenacity on light spinning tackle will be memories I carry forever. A beautiful morning on the river Mode of transportation on the river Morning commute Called "Sardines" by the locals these small Tarpon looking fish will rocket out of the water and put on quite the show when hooked. I've caught these Aleste in several different flavors. This one was the brightest orange and red with an iridescent purple on the trailing edge of its scales. Gorgeous and tasty! I haven't been able to find the name of this sucker. He crushed a mepps spinner in the deep current and made the drag sing for a bit. This is a Kafue Pike or "Brochet" in french. They have a great color pattern and are my favorite to catch. I catch the biggest ones in slack pools near structure just like any other predatory fish. Even the small ones need close attention when unhooking their toothy faces. I keep a few for the grill and they haven't disappointed yet. You supply the fish and a couple francs and your fish is served with a pile of fried plantains and a warm beer on the bank of the river. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted May 24, 2016 Looks like a good time! Which part of Africa are you in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted May 24, 2016 Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted May 24, 2016 Very nice, that sucker looks like a style of bone fish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted May 24, 2016 awesome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted May 24, 2016 dang youre hardcore dude! keep it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted May 24, 2016 Love the color of that water. I bet the PH is pretty low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WampusCat Report post Posted May 25, 2016 Looks like a good time! Which part of Africa are you in? These pictures were taken in Cameroon. dang youre hardcore dude! keep it up Ha, hardly compares to you slaying pelagics in Mexico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WampusCat Report post Posted May 25, 2016 Love the color of that water. I bet the PH is pretty low. Its surprisingly clear for having that tannic color. I didn't test but read some documents placing the PH at 5.2-5.6 several years ago in that particular stretch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
