09/01/2026
🐟 The Catfish Chronicles 🐟
A gripping series of 4 must-read articles!
It all began in 1989 — and by 1991, history was made. A determined group of anglers went on to set a new national record for South Africa’s largest indigenous fish, the mighty African Sharptooth Catfish (Clarias gariepinus).
The ripple effect was huge. Their daring expeditions sparked national and international interest, firmly establishing the lower Orange River as a world-class destination for targeting truly giant catfish.
Twenty anglers, wild rapids, record fish, and a story that would become part of SA angling folklore.
📖 Originally published by Hengel/Angling, these legendary expeditions are now proudly presented by For Anglers as noteworthy additions to our angling heritage.
👉 Read PART 1–5 of The Catfish Chronicles and relive the adventure.
It took three groundbreaking angling expeditions – two unsuccessful ones in 1989 followed by success in 1991, to set a new national record for South Africa’s largest indigenous fish, the African Sharptooth Catfish (Clarius gariepinus). The adventures of the anglers involved generated national an...
