The Tarpon of Angola

The Tarpon of Angola: Marc Lange at a secret spot nearish to Cabinda, in Angola.

The Tarpon of Angola

The Tarpon of Angola: Sardine Correspondent Marc Lange has been deployed way out on the edge – mainly Angola, for quite a few years now. Working on the rigs gives him time enough off to explore for fish to target, and this is what he found recently, near Cabinda…the Tarpon!

This Angolan Tarpon took many attempts by Marc Lange out on the edge off Angola

The Tarpon of Angola: Marc Lange at a secret spot nearish to Cabinda, in Angola.

The Tarpon of Angola: here Marc sizes up the one he finally caught, after many years of trying. Worth every cast!

It has not been an easy quest, but the following gallery features some of the super fish he has encountered along the long journey, to the Tarpon of Angola.

This Angolan Amberjack fell to a MYDO Luck Shot and skirt.

The kob or salmon in ANgola are way prettier with more spots on their upper flanks and long dainty fins?!

There are tarpon waters in Angola. Huge fish, 80kg class, frequent the shallows to hunt in this estuary.

Craig Holtzkamp with an Angola Salmon

Another Amberjack on the MYDO Luck Shot. Marc modifies the basic lure with all sorts of bling.

The Cuberra Snappers in Angola get huge too. The fish on the left, well it's a baby.

There is another story filled with dorado and big eye tuna, right here.

If it’s this kind of fishing and adventure you are into, get in touch with Sean on umzimkulu@gmail.com or WhatsApp +27 79 326 9671. Angola now gives a three week tourist visa, so it’s time to take advantage. Let’s put something together, we have the contacts and the information.

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