Rock Expeditions

09/11/2026

Image 1: A lot to smile about here...another mega-bass that hit like a bloody train (we were gonna say front-rower but that's not really universal enough is it?) Whilst we are always on edge with anticipation, the hit is always heart on throat stuff once it happens... Tackle: .fish Tranx 301, Bombada Passista 54 (4-piece), 80lb solid, 130lb pure Fluorocarbon, Hooks & Terminals by

Image 2: Slab Bass cannot resist a Cherabin (Giant Freshwater Prawn - macrobrachium rosenbergii). Our buddies at make a deadly by design offering that is essential for any beast bass hunter...

Image 3: It's all about the right tools, equipment and a well-drilled crew. Bass care is number 1 here @ . This finite resource deserves everything we can throw at it...

Image 4: Jimmy from Armidale, NSW (Australia) getting to appreciate close moments prior to release on a bloody amazing day of catch and release angling. Yes, watch out for Crocs...lucky it's only a foot deep and crystal clear in all directions for 60ft...This location is only fishable due to an extended drought season...

07/11/2026

It's always a pleasure to host talented and enthusiastic anglers at Rock Expeditions like James Souzou. Needless to say, being a team player is an absolute must. Here is James with two quality Papuan Black Bass that are showing off colourations typical of their environment at the time of capture...

02/11/2026

People ask us if the crocs worry us on the bass rivers. Honest answer? We’ve had them stalk us while we’re fishing. They’re always there, somewhere along the bank.

But spend enough time guiding these waters and you learn who really runs the show. We’ve found snakes, lizards, giant freshwater prawns and river rats in black bass, and they’ve been recorded taking small crocodiles too. Fur, scales or shell, it makes no difference to a black bass.

We call them the GT of the river. Big ones can turn up anywhere, but the real breeders often sit down near the estuary mouths. When one hits, you’ll know: burnt thumbs, buckled rods, and about two seconds to stop it before it’s back in the timber.

The croc lurks. The bass makes its presence known.

Come find out for yourself. 🐊🎣

30/10/2026

Our good buddy from Australia, Jacob joined us in the remote rivers of West Papua after first experiencing our PNG Reef Camps in 2024.
How is this for your first ever Papuan Black Bass? Way to open the account, Congratulations!

Tackle:
Reel: @.fish Saragossa 6000
Rod: Venom Spin
Line: Braid 50lb
Leader: FC 130
Lure: TBC

27/10/2026

OCT-26: Australian anglers join us in West Papua in pursuit of the Papuan Black Bass. Ongoing low water, drought conditions have seen exceptional Bass fishing and behaviors. A smokey haze is ever-present - often smothering the amazing beauty of the Nariki and Omba landscapes...

Image #1: Jimmy joined us from Armidale, NSW Australia. Lighter aesthetic fish from the green freshwater and sandy, rocky bottom.

Image #2: Fish care. Do not accept alternatives...

Image #3: Scotch Fillet & Lobster BBQ several hours upstream from the mothership staging anchorage...

Image #4: A large and cunning Bass from one of our favourite snags....

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26/10/2026

Wild Papuan bass on the move – high activity, high intensity, non-stop action. Plenty of broken lines, broken hearts and twisted metal along the way.
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Fresh notes and observations for the book, too – spawning behaviours and scenes that would blow your mind.⁣
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⁣A big thanks to Shimano for the support. Some beautiful bass graced our baby baths before a quick release back to the water.⁣
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⁣Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating fires across Indonesia. Sadly, the crisis meant our loyal pioneer Bob Daly couldn't make it in this time. You were missed, mate!⁣
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⁣Saltwater, brackish, freshwater – we caught 'em all.⁣
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⁣Huge thanks to our faithful, hardy crews, to Verdi, to the beautiful community of Papua, and to our families.⁣
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⁣See you in NOV. 🔥⁣
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13/09/2026

Apik cradles a stunning jungle Bass. We are currently preparing for our next group of anglers due to arrive next month ⁣
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⁣Contact [email protected] or contact via WhatsApp on +61414241971⁣
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22/08/2026

Man-O-War basks in the hot Papuan sun...waiting for anglers to return from upriver...

Pic-2: Brian with his first and best West Papuan Barramundi. This one was kept for the table.

Pic-3: Ross with one of many Black Bass during a hot session - scores of fish caught and released that fine day.

Pic-4: Kev with his 2nd Black Bass and biggest at the time. As luck would have it, he would lose an even bigger fish at boat-side, estimated at 35lbs on the last cast of the expedition.

Pic-5: No words needed. The legendary Bob Daly...

SINGLE ROD VACANCIES AVAILABLE:

‣ NOV-26 (2x rods)

Contact [email protected] or contact via WhatsApp on +61414241971

16/08/2026

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08/08/2026