Sterkfontein Update

Golden Sterkies Yellow,

I have just returned from a weekend at Sterkfontein dam. I can honestly say it was the finest weather i have ever experienced at this awesome piece of still water. The fishing on the other hand (Darren) was a bit more challenging . Members in our group did land several fish with the high light being Hilton's 3.6kg Large Mouth Yellow.

This is the view from our unit at Qwantani. If you ever want to know what is happening with the weather at Sterkies , just visit www.windguru.com. The forecast was 100% spot on.

Jaco fishing for some cruising yellows in Bosckloof. Jaco and Hilton cuaght some nice fish off the banks , while Shane , Tibby and Malcolm were drifting in the bay.
The fish locked on to some # 16 and # 18 black flying ants , later a hatch of redish flying ants also apeared. ( not our rysmiere)
This yellow I hooked on a # 14 PTN - Flash Back nymph. I had a lot of refusals on dries and changed to nymph's , eventualy, tight lines.

We are planing a trip or two , will keep you updated.

Back on Track

Hanno @ TarponVille

2009 is here, this year will be a year off plenty fishing and some bird shooting ( hope fully)

I am off to Sterkfontein for some sight fishing ( yellow's ) , will post some fotos and a bit on the fishing on Monday.

Gary stalking some Sterkies Yellows

Just some of our trips this year:

Sterkfontein : February

Mozambique : March & April

Tiger's : May /June

Salmon - Alaska : July

Tarpon : September

Craig Thomassen from Rio Azul

If you need some more info please give us a ring or drop us a mail.

Mount Arthur - Snow an all

The Cottage at Loch Ranoch

Ready for action , this trip we made use off the Arrow backpacker boats, awesome kick boat to fish from. The nicest thing , u can handle the boat by yourself.

Gerhard with a nice fish from Lake Mnt Arthur. Not a massive fish but in excellent condition.

It does look as if Gerhard was the only guy catching fish , this is a nice cock from the POTTS . This fish nailed a Moo Moo.

Then the snow came, this was round about 6 o'clock in the morning. A Proper surprise

Just to show , a Ross Reel still work even when its frozen
Double hook up , Lu and Gerhard , this was our dinner on Monday


This could be any where in the world , what an awesome experience.

The Cottage after the snow.

FlyFishers Web site -LIVE !

After nearly 2 months our new site is up and running , as you will notice it is still in progress, but at least we are on the web, again.

Cheers

Ricko

" Murray is currently fishing Costa Rica for TARPON , they are having a ball , plenty and big fish. I will be off to Mount Arthur next week, will keep u in the loop"

Bored?

Try some electronic fly fishing magazines. There's a new one on the net called Catch Magazine which has some great photography - get it here and This is Fly has just published Issue 11.

Engogo - Trout Lodge

Johan Geldenhuys visited Engogo a while ago , have a look at some off his picks .


How's this for a Dragonfly Nymph. This is like a Man size T-Bone for a Trout ( Mr. Wallington , you will enjoy this photo)

Some of the brown trout to be caught at Engogo, note the white band on the fins, an awesome fish.

All for now, i am on my way to catch some trooot at Highland Runn , see u on Monday.

FlyFishers on the Square

The new Look FlyFishers Unlimited.

This is a view of the PIRANNA deck , long and very "serious" conversations on FlyFishing and things will take place here. We will also have live Rugby , off course only when the Boks or the Bulls play well.


Yes , it does look like a one way mirror, but this is the most technologically advanced rod building workshop in SA. Elphus and i will spend a lot off our time here. Also keep in mind we do give rod building
lessons , should you want to build your own stick.

The following shot is part off our extensive range of fly tying material and Murray's pride and joy - THE TYING BENCH -. The bench can seat 4 tiers easy , and with Murray close by you will have a tying experience of note.
All our contact details off course remained the same:

Tel : 011 705 1190
467 2034
Fax: 705 1188
This pick is not upside down, yes the boats are in the roof. We now carry a full range off float tubes and kick boats from Classic Accessories. The BIG guy can even do river work ( down the rapids)

Please feel free to come and have a cup of coffee or a cold one and experience FlyFishers as never before.

Thank's

Murray , Ricko & Elphus

( below is a map with GPS point to get to us)

South African Trout in Danger?

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