Years of research, countless scouting trips and many nights spent camping wild on remote African rivers have finally paid off. In August 2008 Tourette Fishing discovered two rivers which, in our opinion - and that of the lucky few who have had the opportunity to fish it with us, offer the finest freshwater fly fishing in Africa. In the past, trophy tigerfish have been classified as fish above 10 lb’s. This has been shattered with the average fish in this system coming home at 9lb. Here fly fishermen have a real opportunity of landing tigerfish of over 20lb’s. In freshwater this is almost unheard of. Now combine this fact with the speed, strength, aerial antics and aggressive nature of the tiger fish, and dump it all in two rivers flowing through one of the World's last true wilderness areas, abounding in big game, and then you may begin to get an idea of just how unique this fishery is.

Tourette Fishing has negotiated the exclusive fly fishing rights to this magnificent river and is pleased to be able to offer fly fishing safaris to this wonderful location. The season is limited to the best 12 weeks in the year with a limit of 4 rods per week. Thus ensuring the system remains productive and exclusive for our guest’s enjoyment. Full details of the package are included below.

Camp details: Tengo Camp is a simple yet very comfortable tented camp which is erected each season from scratch. All tents contain two large single beds, showers, flush toilets and hand basins. All linen is provided. Hot water is from a donkey boiler which is prepared each morning and evening. All furniture is fashioned from local woods and is tasteful and functional.

Dinners are enjoyed under the stars in the outdoor boma or around the campfire.

Wild Life: Tengo Camp is situated in the middle of the 6000 square km game concession. Buffalo, lion, leopard and elephant are common in the area, as well as a host of plains game species including puku, warthog, hartebeest, zebra, eland and bushbuck amongst many

The bird life is exceptional with many rare and endemic species found in the area. Pels Fishing Owl, along with Palmnut Vultures, Narina Trogans, Broad Billed Roller and white backed night heron all make this riverine environment their home.

The Fly Fishing Experience
The Mnyera and Rhudji Rivers offer the adventurous fly fisherman the ultimate African fly fishing safari. We have access to 80km on two adjacent rivers, 7 km of rapids and the unique fly camping operation which allows us to fish remote stretches of these unspoiled rivers. Comfortable fly camping (mobile tents erected prior to our arrival), under the African stars ensure that the African safari experience is as much a part of this trip as the trophy tigers you can expect to encounter.

The majority of the fishing is done on the drift on one of the two rivers we have access to. We use 16ft aluminium boats with 25Hp outboards for all fishing. Here our attentions are focused on the river structure which comprises fallen timber, long sand banks, steep drop-offs and rocky outcrops. When conditions dictate we also make use of sand anchors and tying up to structure mid stream to focus our attention on a specific stretch of water.

From Tengo Camp you have access to 7km of pristine rapids. These waters are fished off inflatable two man rafts. Due to the extreme nature of fishing these rapids they are only fished in low water times. Your guides will determine when it is safe to fish these waters.

This river has received very little fishing pressure over the centuries, and with our controlled fly fishing venture will continue to do so. The system is also extremely rich in bait fish (predominantly red finned barbs). The combination of these factors has resulted in this population of tigerfish obtaining otherwise unheard of sizes. The average size fish one can expect to hook ranges between 6 and 12lbs. Trophy fish in this system are measured above 20lbs. Be prepared to have you fly fishing paradigms shifted!

By limiting the season to only 12 weeks with a max of 4 rods per week, adopting an intensive catch register, combined with ongoing research with leading academic institutes we are confident that the continued success of this fishery will be maintained.

Pick up and drop off point: Dares Salaam, Tanzania

Optional activities (all included in cost): Overnight Fly Camping, Game Viewing and Birding.

Trip Itinerary:

• Fast actions 9 and 10 wht rods, three or four piece if possible for travelling.
• Bring at least one spare rod

• Large arbour direct drive with good drag - Able, Shilton, Tibor etc.
• Reels must be loaded with at least 150 meters of 30 lb backing.

• Airflow Depth Finder (300 grain), which will match up well with a 9wht rod.
• This is a running line with 9.1 meter 300 grain (roughly 7 Inches per Second) head.
• Full length Airflow DI 7 (sixth sense or similar tropical DI 7 Line)
• Cortland 444 intermediate - tropical
• Cortland 444 floating line - tropical

• Clousers tied on 1/0 and 2/0 hooks in black, red and black, fire tiger, grey
• and black, Olive and grey
• Black whistlers in 1/0 and 2/0
• Zambezi Deceivers in Orange/White and Black/Orange - size 1/0
• Polar Fibre Bait fish in Black and Olive
• Any flies ties with a deep profile and synthetic materials

• 10, 20, and 30lb maxima mono
• 20 and 30 lb fluorocarbon
• Number 3 and 4 piano wire

• Portable LMD - line management devise
• Stripping glove of finger 'lappie'
• Polarized glasses
• Suitable headwear
• Boga grip
• Fishing pliers
• Additional braided loops (30 or 50 lbs)

• Toiletries and personal medication
• Passport with visa's if necessary
• Tour voucher
• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
• Camera and binoculars
• Torch
• Towel
• Light cotton shirts and shorts for during the day
• Light cotton long sleeve shirts and long pants for the day
• Hat
• Sun cream
• Light wind proof cloths for morning's evenings on the boat
• Sandals and comfortable walking shoes
• Mozzie protection - tabard, peaceful sleep or similar
• East African birding and wildlife field guides