NIGHT FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE - Flyfishingtails

August 2012 

Dugong Beach Lodge 

Zongoene Lodge 

Rio Azul Lodge 

PRODUCT REVIEW: 

THE GPS 

THE TROUT OF 

THE HIGHVELD 

– A REPORT ON A RECENT 

MILLSTREAM TRIP 

MINUTES OF A MEETING 

TO DISCUSS ISSUES PERTAINING TO YELLOWFISH IN 

STERKFONTEIN DAM 

AUGUST IN KOSI BAY 

– NIGHT FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE

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CONTENTS 

Cover Shot 

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5 

Welcome to issue 11 

August in Kosi Bay - night fly fishing experience 

9 

Fisherman’s tails 

9 

Know your flies 

10 

11 

12 

Lets look at what 

awaits Magaliesburg 

unless they wake up 

Moon calendar 

How to prevent rod 

breakage 

This issue’s cover photo was 

taken by Steven Butler 

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14 

16 

19 

Pick of the month 

Cool stuff 

Pick me, pick me 

Product review - the GPS 

23 

24 

26 

28 

Minutes of a meeting 

to discuss issues pertaining 

to yellowfish 

in Sterkfontein dam 

Video bites 

Places to be 

August diary 

To find us on Facebook 

click below:

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Fly Fishing Tails is a first of its kind in 

South Africa. A truly digital only magazine 

with a free distribution to all who want 

it. It is not a website, but rather a digital 

representation of a print magazine, with 

the added features and associated benefits 

that the digital platform brings. 

WELCOME 

So as usual mother nature is up to the usual…a 

bit of warmer weather to get us all dropping 

our guard and then BAM, cold snap. Only 

difference is that this year she delivered her 

usual bitchy bout with a sprinkling of the white 

stuff. 

I remember seeing a Leon Schuster movie years ago called 

“Oh, Shucks here comes UNTAG”. In the film, one of the 

characters from overseas asks a local SA boer “when does it 

snows in this place?” To which the prompt reply was “When 

Transvaal win the curry cup!” Well I can tell you that at the 

time of Johannesburg’s first snow in some 31 years, the Lions 

(Transvaal) are in fact the reigning curry cup champions. 

Maybe Leon knows more than we do with his Nostradamuslike 

prediction all those years ago, but I can tell you 

something I know now…summer IS here. Albeit with a bit 

of a bite in the air, and yes probably a bitch, I mean cold slap 

to come, but as far as I’m concerned it is here. Well that’s my 

story an I’m sticking to it… 

On the fishing front if you are yet to get down to the Vaal 

or any other yellowfish destination, then get your plans in 

place cos now is the time before it gets too hot. 

Cheers 

The content of the magazine is tailored 

to bring something to everyone. All the 

current offerings in the market place have 

lost site of the importance of the novice 

fly fisher, and content to a large degree 

is catering only to those that know the 

game inside and out. We at Fly Fishing 

Tails believe in catering to all and as such, 

whether you are a beginner with only 

a hand full of flies in his or her box, or a 

seasoned vet with a photo album full of 6 

pounders, Fly Fishing Tails will have 

something for you. 

Fly Fishing Tails is a monthly magazine and 

we urge you to send it on to fellow fly 

fishermen all over the globe. 

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AUGUST IN KOSI BAY 

– NIGHT FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE 

By Brandon Stonefield 

Sunset at Kosi Bay Mouth Estuary 

With a long cold winter, a group of 8 guys (Brandon, 

Steve, Andre, Warren, Danie, Ryan, Alwyn and 

Koos) decided to head for some warmer climates 

and Kosi mouth was the decided destination 

in search of the elusive GT’s that basically hang 

around all year round from the 9th to the 12th of August. We 

would camp at Utshwayelo Lodge and Camp (www.kosimouth. 

co.za). 

It was my birthday the Sunday and I was given the green light from 

the wife to do a trip like this with the boys. With only four days to 

work with, we decided to leave Johannesburg before midnight on 

the 8th and get there first light and at least have a good days fishing 

upon arrival. 

We did bring a boat with us to try the salt and saline lakes as an 

alternate option as opposed to fishing out at sea, weather dependant. 

But the main aim 

was to fish the mouth and 

estuary area (accessible 

with 4x4 or 2x4 diff lock 

through the mouth reserve 

gate), along with the 4x4 

only road to Rocktail Bay. 

A waning moon phase was 

present, not greatly ideal 

for the salt but could still 

produce fish. Weather and 

tide info printed out, as 

signal is very weak in the 

area for current updates. 

Tides and weather all 

looked very promising 

after the nationwide cold 

front that just passed and 

we all eagerly headed to the 

beach for some anticipated 

action! 

Fishing at the mouth on the 

Thursday was very quiet but 

was expected as the front 

had only just passed and 

the water was fairly cold and 

we did not fish that evening 

as we needed to acquire a 

night fishing permit. 

The following day (Friday) 

was almost perfect, weather 

wise and we all jumped into

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Andre’s 4x4 Navara and headed for Rocktail Bay. After a long 4x4 

trail we landed up at our destination, missing the pushing tide but 

continued to fish the bay. We were slightly disappointed, as we did 

not see any big GT’s swimming in the waves, which we were hoping 

for. Steve however did manage to get a small queenfish on fly 

in the surf and a couple small Natal stumpnose on bait. Beautiful 

spot though and I will be back at a warmer time! 

earlier that week, as they say; use dark flies for evening fly fishing, 

especially for king fish and especially something that pushes water. 

It was really dark now, and we had no idea where or how the fly 

was landing but had to just use our skill to assume the distance 

and presentation. We were getting many takes and changed 

retrieves to get hook-ups. I had a DI8 sinking line and Ryan was 

We headed back for a 

bite and headed out 

to the mouth with our 

night permits to get the 

pushing tide and hopefully 

until high peak. 

Fishing was still very 

slow until early evening 

but did manage a nice 

springer on drop shot. 

As the tide started rising 

and the light started to 

fade, we headed for the 

mouth area in the hopes 

to catch the fish coming 

in. Ryan picked up a 

small yellowtail kingy 

and from this point I 

knew things were about 

to change. Fairly dark, I 

put on one of my experimental 

brush flies I tied

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(river snapper), a surprise 

fish, which gave me a nice 

little rev. 

fishing a floating with a sink 

tip and Steve and Andre had 

intermediates. 

We managed a couple of 

smallish big eye kingies and 

I hooked a nice rock salmon 

Something hit my fly really 

hard and took off like crazy 

but when your line gets a 

knot in it and there is no 

free flow...its bye bye fishy. 

I will never know what that might have been and all my line came 

flying back at me, leaving me standing there confused as to what 

just happened! That’s the excitement of fishing at night...you never 

know what to expect! We discovered that when we turned off 

our headlamps that we had more takes for some reason and only 

turned them on when we really needed to. A couple more big eyes 

were caught and we called it a day and headed back to camp. 

The next day (Saturday), half the group decided to hit the lakes 

with the boat, which could only take 3 – 4 people on it and the rest 

of us decided to fish the tide in the morning at the mouth. Fishing 

was very quiet again and the wind started to pick up from a 

north westerly direction but after trying a few techniques and surf 

we only managed a small shad and another surprise fish, a little 

threadfin. 

We headed back to camp and decided to get back for the evening. 

The guys on the boat could only access the big (3rd) lake due to 

the tide not being deep enough to cross through to the 1st salt 

lake and unfortunately were unable to find the fish. 

We had a bite and headed out for our last night at the mouth for 

the weekend. All geared up and with a bit of knowledge from the 

night before we eagerly waited for it to get dark and the tide to 

start rising. 

It was still very quiet and we had one casualty; Alwyn walked 

behind Warren while he was pumping a fly line and got a nice size 

chartreuse clousler in the cheek. After the slight flesh wound scare 

I told the guys to please be careful of flying hooks and to de-barb 

all flies. 

One of the guys had a take and I decided to put my big 5 inch olive 

brush fly and immediately started getting pulls. Changing speed 

on the retrieve, I was on to another strong little big eye kingy. Then 

straight after that Ryan screams that he’s got a bus of a fish and its 

taking line.

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We shone a torch on the water 

and saw he was into a good 

springer, tail walking on the 

water like a tarpon. Well landed, 

with the assistance of everyone 

pulling in their lines, he was 

pretty chuffed with this fish. It 

was caught on a sparsely tied 

deceiver pattern. 

Soon after that Ryan tied on 

one of his chartreuse type brush 

flies and was into a fish that felt 

heavy, yet it never jumped, just 

pulled hard. Finally after getting 

it closer I noticed it was a beautiful 

honeycomb ray hooked in 

the mouth, about 1.5m in length, 

with tail and about 70cm in 

diameter. 

An unusual catch and was 

released straight away. The tide 

was slowly staring to peak and 

Andre gets his line wrapped 

around his feet and pulls on 

the line not realizing the his fly 

was amongst that, only to get 

it jammed into his leg. Another 

reason to de-barb, have a stripping 

basket and wear safety 

goggles! 

With that, we headed back to 

camp for a few scoops, doctoring 

and reminisce of the weekends 

fishing we had, planning 

the next trip back to this gem 

of a South African North Coast 

destination in the hopes that the 

big boys will be present!

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FISHERMAN’S TAILS 

Know your 

FLIES 

THE TROUT OF 

THE HIGHVELD 

– A REPORT ON A RECENT 

MILLSTREAM TRIP 

By Gareth Roocroft 

Myself and my girlfriend Aimee recently 

went on a trip to Millstream, 3kms 

before Dullstroom. It was a great privilege 

to visit this place once again, possibly for 

the last time too... 

We arrived at Millstream late afternoon on 

Thursday, and we quickly setup and headed 

to the weir called My Beauty... A few casts 

produced nothing, so I changed to an orange 

woolly bugger in the low light conditions, and 

first cast, I was hit hard and landed a nice little 

rainbow. There was plenty of wildlife around 

and we were able to see a Cape Clawless Otter 

and plenty of scrub hares throughout the late 

afternoon session! 

The next morning we were up before sunrise 

and proceeded to cast every fly known to man 

up until 11am with no success. We then headed 

up to the upper weirs, namely Canterbury Pond 

and Ferreira’s Find and then fished again at My 

Beauty. We had good success at these 3 dams 

and all our fish were caught on an Olive Woolly 

Bugger. Aimee got 3 fish between 500 and 600 

grams and I got 5 fish around about the 400 

gram mark, including 2 cock fish. And that was 

the day... Lots of walking and lots of casts for 

a few fish, better than nothing of course! We 

also saw Common Duiker, Grey Rhebok, Dassies 

and a Giant Kingfisher throughout the day... 

Surrounded by the beauty of nature, the 8 fish 

were in truth, a bonus! 

Saturday, the wind was howling and it was very 

cold... The Olive Woolly Bugger struck again as I 

got 3 fish: 300, 400 and 600 grams... Aimee got 

a 400 gram Hen... We managed to watch a Long 

Crested Eagle for a long time, and then it was 

off to the recreation centre to watch the Currie 

Cup. 

Sunday came along, and we decided to fish 

one of the trophy catch and release dams, 

Solitary Reaper. I struggled, but Aimee did 

really well, catching 2 beautiful fish of 1.4 and 

1.6 kgs respectively. She caught them on a GRHE 

fished drifting in the wind, on 5lb tippet! They 

were both amazing fish in great condition, and 

the 1.6kg rainbow was a PB for her... There was 

a swan on the dam (an escapee from a neighbouring 

farm) and there was a pair of Fish Eagles 

calling nonstop throughout our session here. 

We also saw a Slender Mongoose, very cool 

creatures. The wind chased us back down to the 

weirs and Aimee was onto the fish again, this 

time on the dry fly... She missed one and then 

next cast she hooked a fish of about 500 grams 

on the White Wulff. I eventually managed 3 fish 

on the Olive Woolly Bugger...another tough day 

in paradise. 

Our last day of angling was tough, very tough... 

Once again all sorts of methods were tried and 

explored. I got 3 more fish on an Olive Red Eye 

Damsel, Olive Fritz and Black Woolly Bugger. The 

birding on this day was amazing! Two new bird 

species that I have never seen before and they 

are not very common either! We saw an African 

Rail and a Little Bittern, it was awesome! All in 

all it was a fun trip with lots of fish caught in a 

beautiful area. If you have never fished this part 

of the world, it is a must! 

Here is the summary of the fish we caught: 

• Gareth - 15 Rainbow Trout: 300 grams - 600 

grams 

• Aimee - 7 Rainbow Trout: 400 grams - 

1.6kgs 

All fished released... 

Flies caught on: 

• Olive Woolly Bugger - 15 

• GRHE - 2 

• Orange Woolly Bugger - 1 

• Black Woolly Bugger - 1 

• Olive Red Eye Damsel - 1 

• White Wulff - 1 

• Olive Fritz – 1 

Check out Gareth’s website, www.fishthesea.co.za 

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Adams 

Know your 

FLIES 

By Tom Lewin 

The Adams is one of those patterns that 

have stood the test of time and it’s a fly I 

always have in my fly-box in a variety of 

sizes. The Adams, tied with its traditional 

collar hackle, imitates a mayfly adult 

or dun and in South Africa this would 

specifically be the Baetis mayfly or Blue 

Winged Olive. Tied with a parachute hackle, the Adams is also a 

very effective mayfly or caddis emerger pattern. I fish the Adams 

in sizes 14 to 20 during Baetis hatches and try to match the fly 

with the size of the hatching naturals. During a dense hatch I 

prefer to cast the fly out and leave it for the fish to find, but during 

a sparse hatch I’ll generally target a rising or cruising fish. In the 

case of rising fish I try to get the fly to land in the rise ring as soon 

as possible. With cruising fish I lead the fish by a metre or two with 

my cast. 

LET’S LOOK AT WHAT AWAITS 

MAGALIESBURG 

UNLESS THEY WAKE UP 

Slime and 

contaminated 

mine water mixture 

The Manganese operation 

between the Golddumps on 

Wonderfornteinspruit 

Black Midge 

Midges are the most prolific food-form 

in our rivers and still waters and make up 

a large part of the diet of trout and yellowfish. 

Furthermore, when midges hatch, 

fish get complete tunnel-vision and won’t 

look at anything else – it’s the one time fish 

genuinely get selective. If you don’t have a 

serviceable midge pattern in the correct size and colour you are 

going to blank! The Black Midge is a simple, effective pattern that 

relies on its impressionistic qualities to fool fish. I tie and fish Black 

Midges in sizes 18 to 24 during midge hatches which more often 

than not occur at last light. The fly imitates the midge pupa and 

I fish it in the surface film. I generally don’t target individual fish, 

preferring to leave the fly in the vicinity of the rising fish. Tracking 

the fly in poor light is just about impossible so if a fish rises or 

bulges anywhere near my fly I strike by lifting the rod. Every now 

and then there’s a fish on my line! Once again, it is most important 

to match the Black Midge to the size of the hatching naturals. 

The cleaning plant 

Sparkle Caddis Pupa 

Caddis Pupa ascending to the surface to 

hatch can trigger a fish feeding frenzy like 

no other insect! Fish gorge themselves as 

the bugs make their way towards the water 

surface but it is when the pupae become 

trapped in the meniscus that they become 

easy pickings. The Sparkle Caddis Pupa is 

a fly that was invented by the late Gary LaFontaine and I have a 

whole one side of a fly box dedicated to this pattern in different 

sizes and colours. The antron fibres used to create the bubble 

shape trap air and reflect light, cleverly imitating the natural 

insect. I fish the Sparkle Caddis Pupa during caddis hatches in the 

late evening and early morning preferring to cast the pattern out 

into the vicinity of rising fish. I occasionally give the fly a twitch to 

simulate a caddis struggling to shed its pupal skin. Be ready for 

explosive takes and fish with “soft hands” or you will lose fish to 

smash takes. 

Part of the plant and settling tanks 

Eugene Viljoen took PH readings some months ago at various 

places for 20 kilometres outside KDP reserve PH 2-3 after the lime 

process and again recently at the inflow to the KDP reserve PH 2 - 

bring your car batteries - but for the heavy metals still present 

Photos taken by Eugene Viljoen

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MOON CALENDAR August 2012 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

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Sun Rise: 06:48 

Set : 17:40 

30 


Set : 17:40 

31 


Set : 17:41 

1 


Set : 17:41 

2 

FULL 

05:28 


Set : 17:42 

3 


Set : 17:42 

4 


Set : 17:43 

Moon Set : 

03:05 

Rise: 14:02 

Moon Set : 

04:06 

Rise: 15:04 

Moon Set : 

05:01 

Rise: 16:08 

Moon Set : 

05:52 

Rise: 17:12 

Moon Set : 

06:37 

Rise: 18:13 

Moon Set : 

07:18 

Rise: 19:13 

Moon Set : 

07:56 

Rise: 20:10 

Moon Perigee 

5 


Set : 17:43 

6 


Set : 17:44 

7 


Set : 17:44 

8 


Set : 17:45 

9 

3rdQ 

20:57 


Set : 17:45 

10 


Set : 17:46 

11 


Set : 17:46 

Moon Set : 

08:32 

Rise: 21:05 

Moon Set : 

09:08 

Rise: 21:59 

Moon Set : 

09:43 

Rise: 22:52 

Moon Set : 

10:20 

Rise: 23:45 

Moon Set : 

10:58 

Moon Rise: 

00:37 

Set : 11:39 

Moon Rise: 

01:29 

Set : 12:24 

Moon Apogee 

12 


Set : 17:47 

13 


Set : 17:47 

14 


Set : 17:48 

15 


Set : 17:48 

16 


Set : 17:49 

17 

NEW 

17:55 


Set : 17:49 

18 


Set : 17:49 

Moon Rise: 

02:19 

Set : 13:12 

Moon Rise: 

03:09 

Set : 14:03 

Moon Rise: 

03:56 

Set : 14:57 

Moon Rise: 

04:40 

Set : 15:52 

Moon Rise: 

05:22 

Set : 16:50 

Moon Rise: 

06:03 

Set : 17:48 

Moon Rise: 

06:42 

Set : 18:47 

19 


Set : 17:50 

20 


Set : 17:50 

21 


Set : 17:51 

22 


Set : 17:51 

23 


Set : 17:52 

24 

1stQ 

15:55 


Set : 17:52 

25 


Set : 17:52 

Moon Rise: 

07:20 

Set : 19:46 

Moon Rise: 

07:59 

Set : 20:47 

Moon Rise: 

08:39 

Set : 21:49 

Moon Rise: 

09:23 

Set : 22:52 

Moon Rise: 

10:09 

Set : 23:56 

Moon Rise: 

11:01 

Moon Set : 

00:58 

Rise: 11:56 

Moon Perigee 

26 


Set : 17:53 

27 


Set : 17:53 

28 


Set : 17:54 

29 


Set : 17:54 

30 


Set : 17:55 

31 

FULL 

15:58 


Set : 17:55 

1 


Set : 17:55 

Moon Set : 

01:58 

Rise: 12:56 

Moon Set : 

02:54 

Rise: 13:57 

Moon Set : 

03:45 

Rise: 14:59 

Moon Set : 

04:31 

Rise: 16:01 

Moon Set : 

05:14 

Rise: 17:00 

Moon Set : 

05:53 

Rise: 17:57 

Moon Set : 

06:29 

Rise: 

BLUE MOON 

Source: www.kwathabeng.co.za

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ORVIS FLY FISHING 

HOW TO PREVENT ROD 

Orvis goes to great lengths to prevent rod breakage. They 

invest in the highest quality carbon and thermoplastic resins 

to create rods that are light, responsive and durable. They 

utilize very sophisticated testing machines to ensure that the design 

of each rod will withstand breakage under all fishing conditions. 

They carefully inspect every rod before it leaves their Vermont rod 

shop, and every rod model undergoes hundreds of hours of field 

testing before they begin production. They feel so strongly about 

the quality of Their rods that all premium rods come with a 25-year 

guarantee against breakage for any reason. 

While the 25-year guarantee and the confidence that your rod will 

be repaired or replaced adds comfort, a broken rod can definitely 

put a damper on a trip. So here are a few tips to help prevent rod 

breakage. 

• Make sure your ferrules are properly seated throughout the 

day. Loose ferrules create unnecessary stress at critical points 

in the rod. Attach rod sections at a 45-degree angle and push 

them together with a slight twist to align. This ensures that 

your rod ferrules are well seated. Throughout the day, occasionally 

take the time to check that your ferrules are still tight. 

Over the season apply ferrule wax (included in all new rods) or 

regular candle wax to ensure a snug fit. This will greatly reduce 

your chance of a rod break. 

• Take care in your casting, when using weighted flies, streamers, 

or split shot, that you don’t hit the rod with your fly or 

weight. Weighted flies travel at amazing speeds; when they hit 

a rod tip they can cause a slight fracture in the carbon, increasing 

your chances of a break. Water loading, roll casts, sidearmed 

casts, and paying attention to the wind will help prevent 

collisions between your flies and the rod. 

• When stringing your fly line through your rod, take care 

that you do not pull on the line while the rod is at a 

steep angle. Fly rods are designed to have the force of 

the fly line distributed over the entire rod. This is why a

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BREAKAGE 

few ounces of carbon can do battle with a 200lb. tarpon. 

Holding onto the middle of the rod and pulling on just 

the tip can cause all of the stress to be put on a very small 

area of the rod (especially in longer rods). Lay your rod 

down on the bank and walk along the length of the rod 

while stringing it. This will reduce breakage dramatically. 

Pick of the month 

By Dave Gunns 

The best of the 

blended best? 

...I think so... 

• If you happen to hook a fly in a tree or on the stream 

bottom, don’t jerk the rod to free it. Jerking the rod and 

then jerking it again while it is already under stress can 

cause failure. Instead, point the rod directly at the fly and 

pull on just the fly line. The fly will come loose or break off. 

• Use a rod case when transporting your rod in a boat 

or car. Leaving a rod exposed to other gear that might 

bang into it can cause a fracture that may result in a 

broken rod later when it is under the stress of casting or 

playing a fish. 

• Make sure you use the appropriate leader and tippet 

for your rod. Using 20lb. test on a four-weight rod makes 

as much sense as using 6x tippet to land a king salmon. 

Part of the sport is using light tackle to fight the fish, but 

there are definitely limits to what is acceptable. If you are 

unsure about what tippet range is best for your rod, visit: 

www.orvis.com/leader 

Following these simple steps will greatly reduce your chances 

of breaking a rod, and will ensure a lifetime of enjoyment. 

Source: www.orvis.com 

This exceptional twenty one year old commemorates the 

Knighthood awarded to Alexander Walker in 1920. It contains 

precious reserves of twenty one year old malt and 

grain whiskies including extra rare casks from the iconic 

lost distillery, Brora. 

Johnnie Walker XR 21yo Blended Whisky Bottle No: 

7312GJW 40% 

Old leather washed in Oloroso sherry, cranberries, 

blueberries, dark toffee, a trace of Matabele ant scurrying 

along the Spanish oak and a smorgasbord of rich fruit 

cake and trifle. 

Soft as velvet and sweet sherried on the tongue, the toffee 

gives way to a rich and spicy mid palate, finishing with a 

long lingering wooded compote of raisins and prunes. 

Water releases a few more ants, a hint of smoke and 

naartjie(tangerine) dipped in dark chocolate. 

Stunning, complex, a delight, the best Johnnie Walker and 

quite possibly the best blend I have ever tasted.

14 

Col Stuff 

New Tiber signature now delivers in three sizes! 

Introduced in 2010, Tibor Reels has once again set the standard 

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Series. Now available in a larger 11-12 weight to cover 

a wide range of species, the Tibor Signature Series delivers the 

same tough standards that have earned Tibor Reels over 750 

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Features: 

• The completely ventilated spool and frame keeps the reel 

cool during long, smoking runs. 

• Boasts a robust incoming and outgoing clicker sound. 

• Unique mechanical clutch system allows easy change 

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• Features Tibor’s QuickChange spool system which involves 

only a single moving part. 

• Innovative sealed drag system is waterproof, self-maintaining 

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• The drag system constantly applies seal pressure while in 

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the line. 

• Comes equipped with their legendary silky smooth micro 

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• On the rare occasion that maintenance is necessary, the 

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– unlike many other sealed-drag reels on the market. 

• Each reel is serialized for identification and protection. 

• Features a personalized name plate engraved free. 

• Comes with an extra 

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• SpeedHandle Spool option 

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• Comes standard with their 

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Blue. Custom colors are 

Graphite Gray, Crimson 

and Moss Green. 

• Made and assembled in 

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Strike Indicators Have Changed 

The guys at Frontier Fly Fishing thinks that this is one of those 

products that make you say “WOW”! It’s simple and effective, 

and it just does the job so well. 

• Innovative 

• Easy to attach indicator 

• Easy to adjust indicator so nymph is suspended at optimal 

level 

• Easy to remove - catch that rising rainbow! 

• Knotless - don’t lose that trophy 

• No damage to leader 

• Indicator yarn can be trimmed to desired length 

Package includes: 

• New Zealand Strike Indicator Tool with loop 

• Tubing sleeves pre-loaded on tool 

• Extra replacement tubing included 

• Sample of white and orange New Zealand wool - it really is 

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• Instruction card 

• Available in hi-vis orange or stealthy white 

• Trim to desired length 

“Lifetime supply” 3 feet of perfect tubing 

• Highest quality tubing 

• Tubing perfect diameter 

• Tubing “sucks in” yarn 

• Tubing grips leader - never slips 

• Tubing doesn’t burn or harm leader 

• Tubing is tough 

• 3 Feet / 1 meter lasts years! 

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Ultimate New Zealand wool - the best strike indicator 

material ever 

• Wool yarn floats high 

• Wool yarn lands gently 

• Wool yarn casts like a dry fly 

• Wool yarn shows strikes - most sensitive!

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Drop Shot Clinic 

Dream Fish & Road Trips is a 

brilliant collection of fly fishing 

stories from a man who has 

traveled the world in search 

of adventures, from Christmas 

Island to Siberia. 

Author: Thomas 

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Go to 

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Buff High UV 

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From fishing in tropical shallows 

to mountain streams, 

long days on the water can 

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wind noise in a moving boat, 

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Original Buff headwear keeps 

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Fly Fishermen by our very nature are lovers of 

the great outdoors. We love the solitude of a 

sunrise, and the beauty of a sunset. The silhouette 

of a mountain reflected off a mirror-like lake 

is enough to make us stand still for a moment and 

appreciate the world around us. 

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Su 

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Product Review 

THE GPS 

The GPS or Global Positioning System was originally developed 

as a military navigation tool. However the technology 

has grown along with a sub set of supporting technologies 

to serve other requirements within consumer budgets. 

The principle behind GPS is very simple - it works by providing a 

set of geographical coordinates such as a place’s latitude, longitude 

and elevation on earth. The GPS device also gives out very 

accurate time. The basic functionality of GPS technology is limited 

to receiving satellite signals and calculating position information. 

Things like navigation systems, tracking devices, surveying and 

mapping instruments are simply different applications of the 

technology. 

The applications range from simple car navigation systems to 

highly sophisticated packages for aviation and marine navigation 

and even GPS solutions for use on the golf course! 

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• TomTom HD traffic 

Get accurate traffic info updated every two 

minutes – that’s at least seven times more frequently 

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delays, and know exactly when you’re due to 

arrive. Plus, drive stress-free wherever you go, 

with detailed coverage across South Africa. 

• Mobile speed cameras 

Your device receives real-time mobile Speed 

camera locations, including reports from 

other users. It also warns you of other alerts, 

such as fixed safety cameras and average 

speed checks for the road ahead. It helps you 

drive safely and relaxed, saving money on 

speeding fines. 

• Easy click magnetic mount 

A unique magnetic dock makes docking and 

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Montana 600 & 650 - The ultimate in 

touchscreen toughness 

Garmin Distribution Africa (Pty) Ltd (“GDA”) is pleased to 

announce the next generation in rugged, touchscreen GPS 

devices, introducing the Montana 600 and 650. The Montana 

series feature a large bright 4” (10 cm) 65k colour, TFT dual orientation 

display with a built-in basemap, and a high-sensitivity GPS 

receiver with HotFix. Both models come standard with a microSD 

card slot, 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. 

Building on the Montana 600 feature set, the Montana 650 adds a 

5-megapixel, autofocus digital camera 

that automatically geo-tags pictures 

allowing users to mark, remember and 

navigate back to that exact spot in the 

future. Connect the Montana 650 to a 

computer via USB, log on to my Garmin 

(https://my.Garmin.com) and any photos 

will be automatically detected. The 

intuitive myGarmin site makes it simple to 

select, upload and store photos. You can 

also plan and review the location of your 

latest adventure by using Garmin’s free 

BaseCamp software (www.garmin.com/ 

basecamp). Montana supports Garmap, 

Garmin City Navigator and BlueChart g2 

mapping. Receive text-to-speech driving 

directions when using a compatible map 

with the optional automotive mount (incl. 

speaker). 

Features: 

Take it hiking, hunting and on the water. 

The Montana Series features a bold 4” (10 

cm) colour touchscreen with a dual orientation 

display and supports multiple mapping 

options such as Garmap, Garmin City 

Navigator & BlueChart g2 mapping. The 

Montana has key features for the outdoors 

such as a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass 

and barometric altimeter. When paired 

with the optional automotive mount (incl. 

speaker) and compatible mapping, it will 

give you spoken turn-by-turn driving 

directions. 

See the big view 

The Montana series features a vast 4” (10 cm), sunlight-readable 

touchscreen display that offers crystal clear enhanced colours 

and displays high-resolution images. It’s easy-to-use interface 

means you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less 

time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, 

Montana is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, 

humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator. No 

matter the setting – on the boat, in the RV or on an ATV – Montana 

is right at home. 

Go anywhere 

With an array of compatible mounts, Montana is designed for use on 

ATV’s, in boats, as a handheld or in your car as a personal navigator. 

Use the automotive mount (incl. speaker) with Garmap or City 

Navigator compatible maps for spoken, turn-by-turn driving directions, 

or the rugged mount for your motorcycle or ATV. Wherever 

you think you might take Montana, it has the mapping and mounts 

to get you there. 

Go everywhere 

Adding more maps is easy with a wide 

array of optional detailed topographic, 

marine and road maps. With its microSD 

card slot, Montana lets you load Topo 

maps and hit the trail, plug in BlueChart 

g2 preloaded cards for a great day on 

the water or Streetmaps for turn-by-turn 

routing on roads. Montana also supports 

BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription 

required / coverage dependant), that lets 

you download satellite images to your device 

and integrate them with your maps. 

In addition, Montana is compatible with 

Custom Maps, free software that transforms 

paper and electronic maps into 

downloadable maps for your device. 

Share wirelessly 

With the Montana you can share your 

waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches 

wirelessly with other compatible Garmin 

GPS users. So now your friends can also 

enjoy your favourite hike or cache – simply 

press “send” to transfer your information 

to similar units, and let the games 

begin. 

Keep your fix 

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled 

GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, 

the Montana locates your position 

quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy 

cover. The advantage is clear, whether you’re in deep woods or just 

near tall buildings and trees you can count on the Montana to help 

you find your way when you need it the most. 

Navigate with ease 

Montana has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, 

which displays your heading even when you’re standing still, 

without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in 

pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to 

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plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye 

on changing weather conditions. 

Double your power 

Montana features a one-of-a-kind dual battery system. You’ll have 

the option of using the included rechargeable lithium-ion pack or 

traditional AA batteries (purchase separately), whichever suits your 

needs better. 

Find fun 

Montana supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches 

and details straight to your unit. Visit OpenCaching.com (www. 

opencaching.com) to start your geocaching adventure. By going paperless, 

you’re not only helping the environment but also improving 

efficiency. Montana stores and displays key information, including 

location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no 

more manually entering coordinates and carrying paper print outs! 

Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches! 

Take geotagged pictures 

Capture locations and memories with Montana 650’s 5 megapixel 

digital camera. Each photo is geotagged automatically with the 

location of where it was taken, allowing you to navigate back to 

that exact spot in the future. Snap and view pictures in landscape or 

portrait orientation. To keep track of your photos and to show their 

location on a map, simply connect Montana 650 via USB and use 

Garmin’s free BaseCamp software (www.garmin.com/basecamp). 

For more storage, insert a microSD card (you can even view pictures 

from other devices on microSD with Montana’s picture viewer). 

Nüvi 3590LT 

In the box: 

• Garmin Nüvi 3590LT GPS With Guidance 3.0 

• Suction cup with unit 

mount 

• Quick start manual 

• USB micro cable 

• GTM Traffic receiver with 

lifetime traffic 

• Preloaded Garmin City 

Navigator Southern 

Africa 

NT maps (With free map 

updates till 31 March 2013) 

Garmin Nüvi 3590LT GPS 

with guidance 3.0 

This premium unit features 

Garmin Guidance 3.0 – the 

most advanced navigation 

engine that is fast, intuitive and enhances the speed and accuracy of 

searches and routing for everyday driving. The nüvi 3590LT features 

Garmin’s new traffic avoidance system called Garmin 3D Traffic. 

Street navigation is made simple with voice prompted turn-by-turn 

directions, lane assist and picture-quality Garmin PhotoReal junction 

view & Birds-eye junction view* for complex intersections. 

Award winning, ultra-slim design that fits easily in your pocket 

or purse 

Easy-to-use, attractive wide 5” (12.7cm) capacitive touchscreen that 

automatically transitions from portrait to landscape mode. 

Multi-touch display allows users to quickly make map screen adjustments 

such as zoom-in and zoom-out, change from 2D to 3D and 

rotate the map to portrait or landscape view. 

Automatic volume control 

Quick release ‘smart’ mount 

with speaker – easily adjust 

or remove and hear directions 

through a high-quality 

secondary speaker. 

‘Park position recall’ automatically 

marks your car’s 

position when removed 

from the bracket, so you can 

navigate back to your vehicle 

on foot. 

Bluetooth wireless technology 

– enables hands-free 

calling with a compatible 

phone. 

Garmin Guidance 3.0 – premium Garmin navigation engine 

Faster routing and map displays. 

Faster, more intuitive destination searches (POIs) all on a single 

page. 

See and select businesses on the map (no need to page through 

menus). 

myTrends anticipates your destination based on your driving habits. 

Garmin 3D traffic – three extensive searches are used to determine a 

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traffic situation Historic, Real-Time and Forecasting traffic. 

Lane Assist with Garmin PhotoReal Junction View* – guides you to 

the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit and displays digitised, 

high quality photos of the actual upcoming intersection and 

road signs in incredible detail and even down to trees and pylons! 

Birds-eye junction view* – enhances our junctions support even 

further, providing the driver a ‘birds-eye view’ of complex intersections 

where they are required to do one manoeuvre followed closely 

by another to support stress free driving. 

Voice-controlled operation – speak complete addresses, points of 

interest and more to your nüvi while keeping your hands on the 

steering wheel. 

Exit services – know what you’ll find when you exit the highway so 

you can select and stop at the type of service you need or prefer. 

Speed limit indicator – displays speed limits for most major 

roads. 

3D terrain – navigate while viewing map contours, available at 

new low zoom levels. 

3D buildings and landmarks – see 3D buildings and landmarks 

on the map as you drive for enhanced situational awareness. 

Trip planner – plan and save routes with multiple via points, 

automatically sort your destinations for the most efficient route. 

“Where Am I?” feature – find the closest hospitals, police stations, 

petrol stations, nearest address, intersection and coordinates. 

Avoidances – User defined by Area or Road. 

*where coverage exists 

Via 120 Africa 

The TomTom Via makes navigation a breeze, putting you firmly 

in the driving seat. Designed for convenience, it also lets you 

use your voice for many different tasks, such as entering addresses 

and making calls hands-free. Navigate complex junctions 

with ease using advanced lane guidance. And get accurate arrival 

times through IQ Routes on top of the very best maps. 

Voice command and control 

Use your voice to plan your route and give other commands to your 

device. 

Richer maps 

You are ready to go with the most intelligent maps. IQ Routes speed 

profiles give you the fastest route any time of day. And with rich POI 

data, such as phone numbers and opening times, you have even 

more information at your fingertips. 

RSP: R 2,299.00 

Source: www.tomtom.com 

Hands-free calling 

Please use your device as a car-kit for your mobile phone. Now you 

can make and answer phone calls safely while driving, making you 

in control and in touch. 

Integrated mounting 

A convenient foldaway mount that’s integrated with your device, so 

it’s always there when you need it. It attaches easily to your windscreen. 

And using the optional mounting disk, you can turn it upside 

down and position it on your dashboard too, where the screen 

automatically flips to the right way up. 

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MINUTES OF A MEETING 

TO DISCUSS ISSUES PERTAINING TO YELLOWFISH IN 

STERKFONTEIN DAM 

Photo taken by Brandon Stonefield 

On 19/07/2012 Leon Barkhuizen of the Free State Department 

of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental 

Affairs (DETEA) convened a meeting to discuss 

the conservation and protection of yellowfish in this important 

fly fishing venue. The meeting was attended by DETEA officials, 

guides, outfitters, anglers, a fishing magazine and the SAPS. 

Among the problems and threats identified initially were: 

1. Fluctuating water levels during the spawning season. 

2. Poaching of breeding fish in the feeder streams. 

3. The growing threat and the long term effect of bass. 

4. Threat of transfer of grass carp from the Tugela storage 

dams. 

5. Commercial harvesting of yellowfish. 

6. Disruption of spawning fish by walking on banks and 

through spawning beds. 

7. Bait anglers unaware of threats to yellowfish and correct 

methods of handing them. 

8. Lack of policing by DETEA. 

9. Angling competitions. 

grass carp in the Tugela system with KZN aquatic scientists to determine 

the threat of translocation through the pump storage scheme. 

In addition cooperation is required from stakeholders in informing 

the DETEA of illegal activity and also to help write articles in the 

angling media while Leon Barkhuizen will prepare an information 

pamphlet and boards. 

This will include the necessity of killing all bass. Disruption of 

spawners is probably less of a problem than originally suggested 

but anglers need to be educated. After a lengthy discussion it was 

agreed that the current competitions and festivals (refer 9) were not 

a problem, but in future organisers will have to apply for the necessary 

permit. The meeting was also informed that the new Free State 

Nature Conservation Bill and regulations will probably be promulgated 

in September this year. 

The complete Minutes of the meeting may be viewed at 

http://www.fosaf.co.za/documents/Minutes_yellowfish_Sterkfontein_July_2012.pdf 

Regarding (1) Leon Barkhuizen will follow up with Eskom to make 

them aware of the threat to spawning beds. The DETEA expect to 

increase their policing to combat threats such as (2) and (4) while 

SAPS will also patrol. The DETEA will also discuss the presence of 

Photo taken by Carl Nicholson

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Experience Pure Michigan:

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BITES 

Tapâm - A Fly Fishing Journey: 

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Mozambique is a tropical paradise, with white coral beaches and clear blue waters which allows one to relax and enjoy the many 

offered activities. Mozambique’s sunny conditions and stunning beach resorts attract visitors. Endless activites are offered including 

water sports, and tours to discover the history and culture of Mozambique. 

You will be impressed with Mozambique’s offering of the finest and most beautiful, as well as challenging, game fishing in Southern Africa. 

Each island offers a different environment depending on what one likes. Angling is also popular in game fishing. Anglers come to Mozambique 

with promises of great fishing and that is what they get and more. 

As well as game fishing, Mozambique offers a great variety of salt water fly fishing; this is from Mozambique’s ideal conditions. Fly fishing is 

popular on the mainland and from island beaches, a great fishing trip would be on the sandbars produced by the high tidal range. A great fly 

fishing destination, InhacaIsland offers a great off shore island-style fly fishing. It is a short boat ride from Maputo. A competent fly fisher can 

on a good day, hook up to 20-30 fishes. And for those who are not yet skilled in the art of fishing, lessons are available; this goes for angling 

and game fishing. Fly fishers will find a great deal of bonefish in the area, especially in the Bazaruto area, which at the moment has a growing 

reputation for the largest bonefish. 

Rio Azul Lodge 

Rio Azul Lodge in Mozambique, Africa is located on the banks 

of the Guvoru River’s Estuary near Vilanculos and the Bazaruto 

Islands in the Guvoru District of Inhambane Province in 

Mozambique Africa. 

Rio Azul is a luxury lodge that offers guests the best of a beach 

lodge, river lodge, fishing lodge and a family holiday lodge. This 

Mozambique lodge has a wide range of beach holiday activities that 

will keep the whole family entertained. 

Beach activities include kayaking, bird watching, boating adventures 

and snorkeling. Rio Azul Lodge offers fisherman fishing opportunity 

that compares against the best Mozambique fishing lodges. Rio Azul 

Lodge‘s main area consists of a lounge, dining room, bar area with a 

big wooden deck in front and a plunge pool. The view from the 31- 

foot bar is possibly one of the most spectacular in Africa, overlooking 

the Guvoru River during sunsets. 

Rio Azul Lodge has a small shop that sells items such as batteries, 

sun block, fishing shirts, sunglasses, hats, lures, line and other fishing 

tackle. The lodge has electricity supplied by a generator and plug 

points for charging camera batteries etc. 

The beach lodge accommodation consists of six thatched luxury 

chalets and two luxury villas. 

For more information click here - 

http://www.rioazul.co.za/tabid/15969/Default.aspx

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Dugong Beach 

Lodge - Vilanculos 

Discover the tranquility and unspoiled paradise of Dugong Beach 

Lodge set within the boundaries of The Vilanculos Coastal 

Wildlife Sanctuary the first privately managed Specially Protected 

National Park in Mozambique Located on 30 000 hectares of pristine 

marine and wildlife territory it provides a unique Beach and Wilderness 

experience in a hidden corner of sub-tropical Africa. 

This diverse eco-system of wilderness and wetland with its powder white 

beaches and crystal clear water is host to a magnificent array of fish, 

dolphin and very importantly the nearly extinct Dugong Shallow and 

deepwater reefs reveal beautiful creatures such as the leatherback turtle 

sailfish and manta ray to name a few. Big deep-sea game fishing of marlin 

and barracuda is truly spectacular and the large flocks of flamingos 

and pelicans are a sight to behold . 

Dugong Lodge perched right on the edge of the beach is an idyllic 

setting with ten luxury tents built on raised decks in the shade of Msasa 

Trees with Jecka grass canopies. The lounge and restaurant on raised 

Mahogany timber decks with a jetty jutting out into the protected Vilanculos 

Bay afford one breath taking views of the ever-changing colours 

and hues of the water dotted with the white sails of ancient dhows. 

Facilities: Fishing, saltwater fly fishing, big game fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling in a safe calm bay and sunset cruises. 


http://www.coconutsands.com/resorts/view/dugong-beach-lodge- vilanculos.html?PHPSESSID=1011a54b068fda8b43630bffc4776f86 

Zongoene Lodge 

Where the Limpopo bends and winds to meet the sea there stands 

a light house. And nestled between the dunes and the trees an 

unspoiled paradise waits for you. The Lodge accommodates a 

total of 62 guests in two bedroom family units (accommodating four) or 

pool chalets (accommodating two). 

All have en-suite bathrooms and sliding doors opening out onto extended 

wooden balconies where you can enjoy the magnificence of your 

surroundings. The decor is both elegant and befitting of the Mozambican 

culture, it echoes of Portuguese comfort and luxury. 

Zongoene Lodge is situated at the mouth of the Limpopo River approximately 

225km north of Maputo and approximately 8km by sea from Praia 

de XaiXai. The Lodge is situated on 7 ha, which is surrounded by pristine 

coastal forests, dunes and beaches. These forests, dunes and beaches 

stretch for miles on either side of the mouth of the river. The Former President 

of Mozambique, His Excellency Joaquim Chissano, officially opened 

the Lodge in October 1997. Every effort was made to construct the Lodge 

from local materials using local labour. Chamfuti (Pod Mahogany) wood 

was processed on site to construct finishing’s and furniture, while the 

majority of the roofs are thatched. 

Facilities: Fishing, kite surfing, bird watching, boating, diving, volleyball, 

pool and hiking. 


http://www.venues4africa.com/accommodation/Mozambique/Zongoene-Lodge/11662

August Diary 

Elandskloof 

Trout Festival 

Date: 25 August 2012 

Time: 05h30 

Place: ELANDSKLOOF, DULLSTROOM 

Exhibitions, demonstrations, 

fly tying, fly casting 

and fantastic prizes! 

Chalets and camping sites 

available. 

Fly fishing competition: 

SOUTH AFRICAN GUIDE DOGS 

ASSOCIATION (SAGA) 

CHARITY FLY FISHING 

Limited to only 35 entrants the South African Guide Dogs Association 

(SAGA) charity fly fishing event will be held on Saturday the 

25th of August. Fishing on exclusive private trout waters around 

Dullstroom. Fishing is entirely catch and release and the single 

longest fish wins the lucky angler an all expenses paid trip to a top 

international fly fishing destination in South America. 

The event will culminate in a spectacular gala dinner at the Critchley 

Hackle Lodge, with an auction of top end fly fishing products of 

which all proceeds go to this wonderfully worthy cause. 

Strictly first come first serve. For more information go to 

www.flyfishing.co.za 

Registration fee R 400 per 

person (Children under 8 

@ R200) 

Day visitors welcome. 

Contact Celeste on , 

013-2540136 or 082 922 6835 for more information. 

Pink Bubbly Ladies Fly Fishing 

Beginners’ Weekend (Trout) 

Date: 24 - 26 August 

Where: Waters around Himeville, southern Drakensberg 

Open to all ladies, especially beginners. 

Contact Heather-Louise Parsons on 076 951 7911 for more information. 

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