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Saturday could not arrive soon enough as
morale amongst the group was high. In
developing our club waters we have also been
able to restock waters, which were stocked
with trout many years ago, up in the mountains
near Cradock. These waters were stocked with
the 16 cm, 60 gram yearlings just one year
ago. The drive, climbing to 1,700 metres up
in the mountains, is spectacular. The dam is
like one of those drop-off swimming pools that
seem to be suspended and then just falls off
the horizon, except here the dam wall is nestled
tightly between two mountains and then falls
away with blue mountains on the horizon. Alan
remained true to his V-boat and worked every
nuance of the dam, enjoying great rewards and
the bragging rights of a straightened hook of
the brute that got away. Stephen, Craig, and
Apie all captured moments of memories that
will live with them forever. The phenomenon
is that these fish are growing as if they are on
steroids, and have reached over 50 cm and
weigh more than 2 kilogrammes in just over a
year! It is exceptional as were the memories of
a remarkable weekend producing over 70 trout
and 5 yellowfish. •
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(Issue 15, p. 102)
• Winter Tactics (Issue 13, p. 106)
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fly fishing clinics
www.wildflyfishinginthekaroo.co.za
WILD FLY FISHING IN THE KAROO
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Angler and Antelope offer clinics regularly throughout the year.
A clinic is a tutored day’s fly fishing for anyone interested in
spending the day fly fishing, irrespective of their level of skills.
The day begins early with coffee and muffins, and a talk on 'fly
fishing with a purpose', where it’s explained what species will be
targetted for the day, for example, trout, yellowfish, black bass,
moggel, carp, barbel, and so on, the typical entomology at that
time of the year, what flies would be used and why, and the
techniques to be put into practice. The group then heads out to
the appropriate waters to fish. The instructor will move from one
angler to the next, to explain where to fish, why they should be
fishing a particular piece of water, what fly to use based on the
evidence seen in the water, and how to fish that fly. After a lunch
break, the rest of the day is enjoyed on the water.
The tutoring, equipment, flies, rod fees, and lunch are provided.
The cost is R800 per person for the day, but excludes
refreshments or drinks. The clinics comprise of a minimum of
four anglers and a maximum of eight. For more information
contact alan@anglerandantelope.com.
Most local fly fishing shops also offer clinics, and for contacts
in your province visit www.fosaf .co.za.
Tel: 042 243 3440
Fax: 086 671 6146
Cell: 082 375 4720
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