Marié 2025 Season Fishing Report | Persistence Meets Giants Week 02 | August 17 – 24

Led by renowned angler Christiaan Pretorius, this week’s group arrived eager to embrace everything the Marié offers. Their energy and enthusiasm set the tone both on the water and aboard the Untamed mothership, creating a week filled with camaraderie, laughter, and memorable encounters.

The fishing matched the spirit of the group. With water levels steady and dropping, anglers connected with powerful peacock bass across lagoons and structures, testing skill and persistence against some of the river’s largest residents. Giants over 20 lbs made their presence known, proving once again why the Marié is called the River of Giants.

It was a week that blended technical challenge with pure enjoyment—a reminder that at the Marié, success is measured not only in numbers, but also in the stories shared and friendships forged along the way.

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ANGLERS: 12 Guests

WEATHER CONDITION

Mostly sunny skies accompanied us through the week, with average water temperatures around 27°C to 30°C (80°F to 90 F).

RIVER CONDITIONS

The river held stable for most of the week, beginning a slow drop toward the end—conditions that opened prime opportunities for targeting big fish.

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WEEKLY STATS

Total Peacock Bass Catches: 299
Temensis Benchmarks:

Temensis Over 10 lbs: 4
Temensis Over 15 lbs: 6
Temensis Over 20 lbs: 3
Temensis Over 80 cm: 9
Temensis Over 90 cm: 1

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UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT

Brad: What began as a slow day turned into a story for the ages. After a fly change, Brad hooked into a true monster—a 90 cm, 24 lb peacock bass so powerful it broke the first landing net. With the backup net, they finally secured the fish, sealing an unforgettable triumph.

David: On the final day, David was still searching for his trophy. Persistence paid off after countless casts, and he finally connected with an 88 cm, 22 lb giant. The fight was tense, the reward immense—a perfect finale to his week on the Marié.

LOOKING AHEAD

 As water levels continue to drop, the stage is set for even more explosive action in the weeks to come. With each shift in the river, new opportunities arise, and anglers can expect the Marié to keep delivering giants worthy of its legendary name.

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