24 Jul 2011

The Okavango Bream Classic 2011

I fished the Bream Classic competition held over the long weekend of 16th to the 19th July 2011.The water temperature of 14 deg made the fishing tough. The winners caught all their fish in 13+ foot of water using heavy 1 ounce jigs and spinner baits. My team came 19th weighing in 7 fish totaling 5.9Kg. Its is very different fishing in a fast flowing river with the only structure being the papyrus lined banks. Casting has to be really accurate and as close to the bank as possible. The papyrus claimed many lures on the weekend.

Some pics of the weekend.

Chris Blignaut


Myself, Howard and Andy

Noel, Dave and 
Rhonda

Vaughan and Inga




Howard, myself and Andy at prize giving


our trusty craft


Fish Eagle eating a Tiger fish

Biggest fish 2.5 kg Nembwe


Live release system


Lagoon in the Okavango



Papyrus river banks




Xara Lodge





My tent under a huge Jackal-berry Tree







Shakawe lodge cabin

Shakawe lodge Houseboat


Shakawe Lodge watering hole





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