5 - Flyfishingtails

Lago
Rodriguez’s
massive, wild
rainbow trout
December 2011
The GPS
one of the best
inventions since
the cell phone
Get frisky
for whisky

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CONTENTS
4 Welcome to Issue 3
5 Lago Rodriguez
Lago Rodriguez, or Jurassic Lake as it is called, is a massive 400...
8 Finding fish
26 Dry flies, tell me how
28 Video bites
30 Get frisky for whiskey
38 2nd Sterkfontein sight
fishing challenge
in January 2012
10 Fisherman’s tails
13 Top tip clicks
14 Cool stuff
18 Pick me pick me
22 The GPS
Product review
Cover Shot
Heinrich Spangler with a
massive, wild rainbow trout
caught from Lago Rodriguez.
Photograph by Tom Lewin.
Big thanks to
-Tom Lewin for his contribution
to the photo essay
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And so we arrive
at the end of yet
another year.
This one going
faster than any
before, and I’m
sure 2012 will
go even faster,
culminating of
course in the
end of everything as we know it on 12 Dec
2012...or so the Mayans say.
And with this impending doom comes the
only excuse you’ll ever need quote, in order
to head off to the waters edge in some far
off wonderful place... “honey, the world
is ending, and I have not yet bagged that
200kg Tarpon”.
But before the world ends, the lucky ones
among us have a month of slow
work/holiday ahead, followed by a blistering
year of financial recovery, spattered with
fishing trips where possible.
New Year resolutions you say? I’ve never
been the quitting type, but against my better
judgement I am putting a few things on
paper for the year ahead.
1) Less beer...more whisky! This one has
been inspired by Dave from Wild About
Whisky in Dullstroom. When you listen to
the man talk about his beloved nectar, and
you taste a few of the better ones in his very
well stocked shop, you realise that life is too
short to drink bad whisky, and so next year,
I refuse to.
2) Say no to chicken skin!
Apparently as great as it tastes, it’s really
not the kind of mate you want to
introduce your body to, so I say be gone!
3) More frequent long
weekends! With all the work that lies
ahead in order to recover from 2011, a
nice break will be welcome, and spending
time with family, out of town is priceless.
4) More sunscreen! It’s an oldie but a
goodie, enough said.
5) Answer my phone more! Its a bad
habit I’ve picked up but I simply hate
getting calls on my phone. Next year
however I’m saying “hi” with a smile. You
never know, I may have won the lotto...
again.
For those hitting the road or the skies or
the rail this holiday season, do so safely,
take your rods and reels, catch and
release and return home on one piece.
We have a great deal in store for the
magazine next year, so be ready to be
“wowed” by the power of digital. And
finally, please do not forget to send the
mag on to everyone who loves fly fishing.
Happy holidays.
Warren
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Lago Rodriguez
reputed to have the
biggest trout on the
planet
By Tom Lewin
Lago Rodriguez, or Jurassic Lake aas
it is called, is a
massive 400 square kilometre natu natural lake in
Argentine Patagonia. The region iis
known for its
rugged, barren landscape, hostile
weather and big
wind. Jurassic Lake is also know known for its enormous
wild, rainbow trout, reputed to be
the biggest on
the planet. These monsters can
be targeted from
the lake’s shoreline or in the 30
odd long
kilometre stretch of the Baranc Barancuso River which
flows through the private estan estancia where our
camp was located.
1
. Our journey begins in
the Patagonian
town of El Calafate, a th three hour flight
from Buenos Aires.
2
. After spending a ni night in the little
town we begin our jo journey to the lake
– an epic eight hour rid ride in four wheel
drive drive vehicles. For a wwhile
we travel
along the spectacular
Andes mountain
range.
3
. Halfway throu through the journey we
turn on to what
starts out as a
tricky dirt road and
very soon
becomes what ha has been dubbed
“the road road to hell”.
The vehicles
lurch and grind aalong
at an
average speed oof
just 7 km/h and
at times you fee feel like the fillings
in your teeth ar are about to be
shaken out.
4
. Eventu Eventually, we reach the
river cro crossing, two hours
from camp.

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5
. The camp is located 50m from
the lake’s
shoreline and the same distanc distance from the river. It’s a
rustic set-up but is very comfortabl comfortable and even has
flushing toilets and hot water show showers – an improvement
on my first trips here five years ag ago.
6
. There’s a central dining aarea
where Albie, the
camp’s cook serves up de delicious meals which
we wash down with bottles of
Argentina’s finest
Malbec wine. This room is th the camp’s hub – a
place where our group gets
together to enjoy
evening drinks and swap yarns. ya
7
. The water in Lago
Rodriguez is so clear
that the cruising fish
seem like they’re
suspended in air.
8
.The lake is no nothing short of a
fish-food facto factory housing tons and
tons of freshwater freshwate shrimp or scuds that
the trout gorge th themselves on. The
result is unprece unprecedented growth rates
and trout up to 226
pounds have been
caught on fly fr from the lake’s
shoreline.
9
. We fifish
rabbit fur
streamers stream in the lake and
small flas flash-back nymphs, scuds
and egg patterns in the river.
Our rods of choice are 9 foot
5-weights 5-weigh with fast actions
like Sage’s Sa new One rod and
we use floating lines and
long le leaders.

10. The 30 odd kilometers of the
Barancuso River holds lds some superb fish – a
mix of lake fish and residents. The fishing is all
sight-fishing, mostly with size 16 nymphs. We
also use dries; big Stimulators tied on heavy
size 4 hooks which the rainbows simply can’t
resist.
11. The river fish are huge and fight
hard in the 6 degree C water and more
often than not we have ave to chase after
them, landing the fish h hundreds of metres
downstream.
12. Walking the lake’s ake’s shoreline
also makes for some e really exciting
fishing. We scan the e water, looking
for huge fish cruising g the margins.
The tactic is simple: without being
seen, we present a scud or small
Flash-back nymph ahead of the
cruising fish. We watch tch intently as
the fish changes direction ection subtly,
then the leader straightens ghtens and all
hell breaks loose.
Before we know it our ur week is
up. It’s gone by in a blur and
we’ve all caught so many trout
between 8 and 20 pounds ounds
that we’ve lost count. t. Our
estimate is somewhere ere
around 1 300 fish between etween
nine of us in five days. ys. It’s
hard to believe this is s
reality; the whole
experience seems
surreal. Then we pile e into
the trucks and brace e
ourselves for a road trip
like no other.
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Finding Fish
So you’ve booked the perfect
water, you’ve got enough flies to
cause a national steel
shortage and you’ve booked your
grumpy spouse into the health hydro.
Before you’ve even got to the waters
your investment in potential fish
catching paraphernalia has caused
you credit card into “post-traumaticstress”
therapy and your bank manager
into retirement. You haven’t hired a
guide because, quite frankly, they’re
too damn expensive and you are
now ready. Your buddy is joining you,
because you need someone to get the
picture of your monster fish...that-youare-going-to-catch-cause-you-spentso-much,
and of you go...
There is an easier more cost effective
way of finding fish, hiring a guide is the
most obvious move, the reasons for
which I will not expound upon in this
article. The alternative is knowledge.
In flyfishing, more than any other types
of angling, knowledge is power.
The best thing about our wonderful
pursuit is that you are going to spend
your whole lifetime on the beautiful
waters of our country acquiring that
knowledge. The time that you are not
on the water, gaining valuable
experience, you can be reading the
plethora of literature out there or just
gleaning from those in the industry.
I was privileged to grow up in a family
of fly-fishers, so along with learning
how to tie my shoelaces, we were
taught nail-knots, blood-knots and how
to bind an eye on to a blank. My father
was a patient man, 4 sons, all skilled
in the art of line-casting, all damn fine
fly fisherman. The first lesson that we
learnt was, “to catch a fish you need to
think like a fish”. The next lesson was,”
you catch, you clean”, we’ll leave that
story for another day.
Thinking like a fish is easier than you
think, if you are male. Men can relate
to a lot of the cognitive activity that
surges through a fish’s tiny brain.
Generally they are only thinking about
2 things, food and sex, the important
things in life. Women tend to spend
their lives trying to, not think about
these two topics.
It goes, therefore, without saying that
it is necessary to learn and understand
the life cycles of, the behaviour
patterns of, and everything there is to
By David Weaver
know about “fish food”. The sex thing,
don’t bother, it’s not worth the
frustration because breeding fish are
hard to catch. Walk into a bar filled with
naked women, guaranteed you are not
going to be looking at the single beer
on the counter... well unless it’s been a
really tough day on the water.
Fish Food
The fly tiers take care of imitating the
food itself, we need to concern
ourselves with the other dynamics of
the fish food. We need to know the
habitat, behaviour, distribution and
locomotion of the fish food. More
importantly we need to remind
ourselves to be constantly thinking
about these dynamics, and to be
practicing techniques that will make our
flies swim better and more importantly
to have them swimming in the right
places. Let’s examine these
dynamics separately, so as to gain a
better understanding of ‘things to go out
there and learn’.
Habitat
It is vital to know where the fish
food that you are tying on lives. You
are wasting your time fishing with
philoplume dragon in the surf zone,
because they don’t live there. Know
a little bit about the habitat and know
how to recognize habitats. Spend time
hooking weed; take note of the colour
and any insects that might be in there.
Match your fly to the colour of the weed,
rocks, sand or mud bottom, where the
insect lives, because they do.
Behaviour
Most aquatic insects spend their larval
stage living in the water and then
emerge as adults to mate. They will
then return to the water to lay eggs. It
is thus important to know each stage
of their life-cycle and know when these
transition stages take place. This is
when they are most vulnerable. The
transition stages are when the insects
are leaving the safety of the weed beds
and are swimming to the surface of the
water, or, when they are returning to the
water to lay eggs. Know when these
occur and how the insect behaves
during these times.
Distribution
This is a vital aspect of the knowledge
that we need about the ‘fish food’ we
are using. More so, if you are a
globe-trotting fisherman. The insects
that inhabit our waters are not found in
all waters across the world.
There are even differences in the
distribution of insects in South African
waters. Blue Emperor Dragonflies are
only found in the more tropical climes so
there is no sense tying on a #4 Dragonfly
nymph at Sterkies.
Go and look at www.danica.com, a
brilliant site that showcases fly tiers
from around the world. Just by looking
at different flies from around the world
you can see what insects occur in those
places.
Of course the best way to gain this
knowledge is to be observant while on
the water, guides have so much
knowledge because they spend so much
time next to the water...just watching.
Locomotion
Probably the most important dynamic of
the fish food that we are imitating is
getting the fly to move as the original
does. Retrieving a fly is habitat forming,
I see too often people lapsing into old
retrieval habits, this is normally
accompanied by that glazed 1 000m
stare that comes with inactivity on the
water.
Stay focused and visualise how the fly is
moving through the water and your
success rate will increase. Learn how
the natural of each pattern in your box
moves and then learn the retrieve that
suits that fly.
It sounds all so obvious but you will be
amazed at how many people don’t know
these things. The point of this article is
that there is no point writing an article
about where to find the fish unless you
know about the flies in your box and
what they represent.
If you are going to spend reams of
cash on the right equipment, spend a
little time improving your entomological
knowledge. Dave Whitlock’s book “Trout
Food” is a brilliant place to start.
So... even though my dad was the
wisest fly-fisherman I will ever know,
when I pass his knowledge on to my
children I plan to tweak a thing or two,
like...”if you want to catch fish you need
to think like a gNAT”. Oh the freedom of
living in a post-apartheid South Africa.

Careful What You Say
A couple goes on vacation to a
fishing resort in northern Minnesota.
The husband likes to fish at the crack
of dawn. The wife likes to read. One
morning the husband returns after
several hours of fishing and decides
to take a short nap. Although she
isn't familiar with the lake, the wife
decides to take the boat. She motors
out a short distance, anchors, and
continues to read her book. Along
comes the game warden in his boat.
He pulls up alongside her and says
"Good morning, Ma'am, what are
you doing?" "Reading my book," she
replies, thinking isn't that obvious?
"You're in a restricted fishing area,"
he informs her. "But officer, I'm not
fishing. Can't you see that?"
"Yes, but you have all the equipment.
I'll have to take you in and write you
up." "If you do that, I'll have to charge
you with rape," says the woman. "But
I haven't even touched you," says the
game warden. "That's true, but you
do have all the equipment."
Married Life
Kent and three of his buddies have
gone fishing every Saturday for nearly
forty years. One Saturday, the guys
are fishing along a highway when a
funeral processional drives by.
Well, Kent lays down his pool, stands
up in the boat, takes off his lucky
hat and places it over his heart. This
processional is huge and takes nearly
five minutes to pass. Once it passes,
Kent sits down, puts his hat on and
cast out without saying a word.
Needless to say his buddies are
floored by his actions.
One of them finally speaks up and
says, "That sure was a respectful
thing you did there when they went
by." Kent replied, "It seems the least
I could do seeing as how I've been
married to the woman for over forty
years!"
A Famous Person
Once Said...
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"Nothing grows faster than a fish from
when it bites until it gets away." ~
Anonymous
"The difference between fly fishers
and worm dunkers is the quality of
their excuses." ~ Anonymous
"Only an extraordinary person would
purposely risk being outsmarted by a
creature often less than twelve inches
long, over and over again."
~ Janna Bialek
"If fishing is like religion, then flyfishing
is high church." ~ Tom Brokaw
"Three-fourths of the earth's surface
is water, and one-fourth is land. It is
quite clear that the good Lord
intended us to spend triple the
amount of time fishing as taking care
of the lawn." ~ Chuck Clark
"Creeps and idiots cannot conceal
themselves for long on a fishing
trip."
~ John Gierach
"A trout is a moment of beauty
known only to those who seek it."
~ Arnold Gingrich
"To go fishing is the chance to wash
one's soul with pure air, with the
rush of the brook, or with the
shimmer of sun on blue water. It
brings meekness and inspiration
from the decency of nature, charity
toward tackle-makers, patience
toward fish, a mockery of profits and
egos, a quieting of hate, a rejoicing
that you do not have to decide a
darned thing until next week. And it
is discipline in the equality of men -
for all men are equal before fish."
~ Herbert Hoover
Know Your
Fish
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Cancer awareness Movember brought Mark Reeves luck at Jozini
Dam - landing this Big Boy, moustaches aren’t that bad
After a 30th on the Saturday night (19 November) the lads set off
a bit groggy but amped for a good days fishing at Jozini dam. We
launched at 5:30am & headed to the spot we had fished the day
before and dropped our live baits in the water and got on the drift along
the banks which had proved pretty good the day before - waiting for
what we call ‘’the bus’’ to hit us.
And hit us it did, after a couple of 1.5kg and 2kg landed fish my reel
started to scream - words from the skipper- “hold, hold, hold ‘’ to prevent
me from striking too early & pulling the hooks clean out of his mouth,
ensured the Tiger had my bait firmly in his mouth, before I let rip with my
strike!
He jumped frantically and fought like only a tiger can, but after 10
minutes or so, he was landed and after safely removing the circle hooks
and a couple of pics taken released to fight another day.
Jozini rocks and we will be back!
Fisherma
Fun in the sun
I
made my way down to Brookwood trout farm situated in
the cradle of humankind on a hot sunny Highveld morning.
The place was picturesque not many people around I had
the place pretty much to myself.
The days fishing started out with a couple of nibbles but as
the day progressed and the temperature hit a scorching 36
degrees the trout fishing had hit rock bottom. Nothing I tried
worked, none of the farms favourites were taking so I decided
to try something else. The trout were not my friends but the
bass on the other hand made me feel a bit better about life.
Although the bass were not big it was nice to know that I am
still able to catch a fish, so I was rather impressed.
As it hit lunch time a couple more people rocked up next to me
trying all the things I had already tried. I told them that they
were wasting their time but Murphy came along and surprise
surprise the man next to me caught a trout on the very same
fly I was using all morning. I was livid.
I stuck it out, stayed on the dam fishing and getting pelted by
the South African sun, still with no trout to my name. I decided
to change things up a bit, I decided to try out the last fly in my
box, the “Appetizer”. After which I decided to give up the ghost
and leave it for another day. As I was reeling in my line after
my last cast, “Bingo,” I got one at last. It felt like my first catch
ever, I was so excited. I got the catch of the day according to
the gentlemen at Brookwood trout farm. The trout weighed in
at 1.4 kg, I was rather impressed with myself.
A great day was had and I plan to return soon to catch a
bigger one.
Ross Milson

’s Tails
Irritating fishing moment #32: Brown trout on my indicator
I
suppose we have all seen this at one point
or another if you fish with indicators. Just
as the sun falls, I put on a lovely little
chocolate small mayfly nymph with a little bit
of weight and a small indicator (because a
small indicator is a communication device,
whereas a bigger one is a float). I know there
are small baetis around, but I don't know
whether they are coming or going, drifting or
emerging or spinnering, because of the
pending gloom.
At least I can see the indicator, so I stick with
it. Then large browns start poking their huge
noses out of the water in a harvesting manner,
like I imagine whales do with their baleen
sheaths. And then one attacks the indicator.
Now I know that people will attach a hook
onto the indicator for just such times. But that
Internet surfers and teenagers aren't
the only people in a hurry. We
fly fishers also need to speed up the
communication across our fly forums,
e-mail, social network sites, and when
using our palm devices on the stream (it
happens).
So here is a list of internet acronyms to
speed up (and encrypt) your
communications while cruising the social
networks at home or on the stream.
WIW - "Water In Waders." Use this when
you're using your palm device in the
middle of the Madison and you don't want
to admit to others that you have wading
issues.
would turn indicator fishing from an
experience that is not terrible validating to
begin with into one that approaches farcical.
These are times that try me the most. It
always seems like I've arrived late to the party
when it comes to significant fishing. What I
should have done is recognized that browns
swim upstream because they are breeding
and will therefore attack anything big and
threatening. Therefore, something resembling
a purple, red and chartreuse grasshopper
(call this a whore hopper) would be more
appropriate.
But who starts late season fishing with a
grasshopper pattern. This is the season of
BWO's (with a few salmon egg patterns).
Then again, I could put on a large caddis
pattern for the late season caddis and feel
WBOL - "Woolly Bugger On Line." Use
this when you don't want to admit to others
nearby that you didn't catch those 18-inch
greenbacks with a size 16 Flavinia.
FIE - "Fly In Ear." Use this when you've
been twittering too much using your cell
phone while fishing a back eddy and
suddenly forgot how to cast.
WNBMTAFBOMOFR - "Wife Nearby, Must
Talk About Favorite Book Or Movie Or
Favorite Recipe." Use this when at home
chatting with your 1 000 fishing buddies on
facebook.
LOL - "Lots Of Luck." Use this when while
fishing in a swarm of baetis and all you
better about the large fly strategy. Then
again, the browns were also sucking
up baetis right before they attacked the
indicator. Then again, a big streamer might
also irritate a spawning brown into striking.
Then again (as always), it is too late in
the day to switch my mind set. Or maybe
I should gang my flies: a BWO under a
woolly bugger, which is under a floating
muddler, which is next to a... what, I'm not
sure. I think I have to stop at the muddler
(unless I wanted an indicator, too).
The point is, fish striking at indicators
mess with everything planned, special,
contrived, intelligent, written, spoken or
taught, the fish should know better.
Source: www.waywardflyfishing.com
have is a Woolly Bugger.
BRB - "Broke Rod Badly." 'Nuff said.
TPDIS - "Threw Palm Device In Stream."
Often used right after BRB.
BD - "Blackberry Died." How this message
was sent is not clear.
TTYL - "Talking To My Leader." Used when
you've lost a big fish on a fresh 6x leader.
TTFN - "Talking To Fish Now." Used when
you've caught the biggest fish of your life,
and you have no one to boast to... except
the fish.
For more go to www.waywardflyfishing.com

Know Your
Fish
1. Atlantic Tarpon
The Atlantic Tarpon, Silver King or Megalops
atlanticus is one of the most popular sporting fish
in the world. This monster fish can grow to over
8' long and weigh over 300lbs! Even though the
Atlantic Tarpon is not considered the tastiest of
fish to eat, sportsman around the world enjoy their
fight and their amazing jumping abilities. This salt
water fish is so popular that it is even the official
fish of Alabama.
Fly to use: Toads, Apt tarpon fly and cockroach
2. Rainbow Runner
The Rainbow Runner is characterized by its
torpedo shaped body with a small mouth, pointed
snout, and deeply forked caudal fin with a series
of midlateral stripes that start on top as dark olive
green, then blue, then dark, then blue and finally
with white coloration on its lower parts.
Fly to use: small sprats, silver sides and surf
candies
3. Smallmouth Yellowfish
This fish has a small mouth with 2 pairs of
barbels. It’s silvery with dark blotches when
young, the blotches will gradually disappear
and adults are golden olive-bronze on top with
a cream underbelly. They naturally occur in the
vaal-orange river system.
Fly to use: Caddis and mayfly imitations such as
PTN hotspot, Ice Caddis, GRHE, San Juan Worm
and PTN flashback
4. Queenfish
Queenfish are common during summer in
shallow water around pier pilings on sandy
bottoms. They are found at depths up to 180
feet; however, occur more often from 4 to 27
feet. Queenfish are common in southern
California, but are rare north of Monterey,
California.
Fly to use: Poppers, deceivers and clouser minnows
Fly Suggestions by: Arno Laubscher
Fly Fishing For
Men And Women
Fly fishing was once viewed as a
sport for men. This may be due in
part to the early elitist status of the
sport. Even nostalgia tends to favor the
masculine involvement in fly fishing.
However, fly fishing is now appropriately
recognized as a great sport fishing
option for men and women alike. In fact,
estimates are that there are well over
one million women who now participate
in fly fishing. Some estimates are that
women now account for 15-20% of
modern fly fishers.
Interestingly, the first book on fly fishing
ever published was written by a woman.
Dame Juliana Berners published, “A
Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an Angle” in
1496. Berners is reported to have been a
nun and noblewoman. Berners certainly
must have tied and fished her own
artificial flies. There are equally influential
women involved in fly fishing today.
There is a growing market catering to fly
fishing for women. Some outfitters are
dedicated to teaching women to fly fish
while other outfitters report that the
number of women participating in fly
fishing classes routinely outnumbers
men. Fishing clubs for women are also
becoming quite popular, particularly
around popular fly fishing areas.
Fly fishing does not normally require a
lot of physical strength. Fly fishing is far
more about speed, finesse and style.
Women actually do quite well at fly
fishing.
The catch-and-release ethos so
prevalent in fly fishing may be appealing
to many women as well. While traditional
fishing often closely resembled hunting
trips with the objective being to bring
home food, sport fishing activities like fly
fishing often are more about the thrill of
the catch.
Photos and great memories are
frequently the only thing brought home
from fly fishing trips. The fish often stay
right where they are. Many fly fishers
even use barbless hooks now to make
catch-and-release fishing even easier.
Fly fishing provides a great
opportunity to get out in nature without
having to kill anything. There are
certainly women who fish to catch
supper but many people, both men
and women, enjoy fly fishing because
of the opportunity it provides to get in
touch with nature. Fly fishing is a very
relaxing sport but also provides good
exercise at the same time.
The rhythm of the cast is soothing for
many people. Fly fishing also provides
opportunities to see a variety of
wildlife and birdlife in their natural
environment. The scenic backdrops
around many fly fishing destinations
are also simply incredible.
Fly fishing clubs and groups provide
social networking opportunities and
camaraderie. Men and women both
enjoy these benefits. With the advent
of specialty, women-only fishing clubs
and groups many women are finding a
home with fly fishing.
Manufacturers are also recognizing
the significant increase in
participation by women. Women can
now buy waders that are actually
designed for women – rather than
relying on the closest men’s size they
can find.
Fly fishing rods are also now being
designed with women in mind.
Women’s fly rods are designed to be
somewhat lighter and to have smaller
handles. These improvements are
good news for all women who enjoy
the fly fishing sport.
Fly fishing is a great sport for
everyone – men and women, adults
and children. Everyone can enjoy a
day out fly fishing.
Source: www.topflyfishingtips.com

A Good
Catch
Here are some tips for those who want to excel
in bass fishing.
1 . To excel well in bass fishing, one has to
study the creature. The individual should
know where it lives which includes the
environment and water temperatures where
these are located.
2 . If the water is warm, there won’t be that
much bass in the water. However, there
may be some around, given that there is
nothing the fish can do. More of these will be
found in moderate temperatures where these
fish will put up a fight before being caught.
3 . Bass love to hang out over sheltered
areas where old trees that have fallen into
the water are used by smaller fish as a home.
This information will tell the individual what type
of bait or lure to use given the conditions.
4 . The next tip is basically the type of
equipment that the person is going to be
using. There are so many brands to choose
from for the rod, reels and lines so it is best
to ask the sales clerk which is the best to use
given the conditions of the water.
5 . The use of high tech gadgets is
sometimes the best thing around when
fishing for bass. This will make sure the person
is in the right spot instead of doing the hit or
miss process that will make the competition get
ahead in this sport.
6 . The conditions are very different when
going from one fishing location to the next.
Before going into the water, asking the locals
for some tips is a good way to get a head start.
7 . During the tournament, it will be a good
idea to befriend the other competitors.
After it has ended, this will be a good time to
learn some valuable lessons so that the person
can improve the next time one decides to join.
8 . There are bass fishing groups online and
memberships that provide training to first
timers and veterans alike. It wouldn’t hurt to
join one of these organizations. After all, no
one can really say the individual is an expert
given that the winners are different every time.
Source: www.pro-fishingtips.com
The Czech Nymph
Fishing Technique
By Tom Skyrud
The Czech Nymph technique is so effective
that fly fishers taking part in competitions
cannot do without it. Maybe it's time for noncompetitive
fly fishers to learn this simple
technique as well?
During an international competition between
Czechoslovakia, Poland and East Germany
in 1984, the Poles used a nymph technique
that proved to be very efficient. The Poles
won and, evidently, the competitors became
interested in the new technique.
In the time to come, the Czech further
developed it and designed new flies. That
what they did was right was confirmed two
years later when Slavoj Svoboda won the
world championship. He only used what was,
at the time, still called Polish nymph
technique.
To read the rest of the article click here -
http://www.mustad.no/action/fishing_tips/
fish_czech1.htm
FACT
Practice Practic your Casting
One thing that you need to do to develop a
good casting technique is to practice as often
as you can. This will lead to a proficiency in
casting that make all the difference between
being a successful fly fisher or a frustrated
one.
Try practicing against a wall on the outside
of your house. Just imagine that there is a
clock hanging on the wall that is at the same
level as your shoulder. Place markers, such
as black electric tape, at the 11:00 and 1:00
clock positions. Practice casting against
these markers for a few minutes each day to
improve your accuracy and style.
Source: www.knol.google.com
Choosing
The Right
Rod For You
By Pudge Kleinkauf
Many women are unsure about how
to select a rod that is right for them.
Besides basing the decision on what
type and size of fish you expect to
catch with the rod, and how much you
can afford to spend, consider the issue
of rod flex.
Fly rods are designed to bend at
different points along the length of the
rod. Some bend, or flex only at the tip
of the rod. These are referred to as
fast-action or tip-flex rods. Fast action
rods are designed to achieve greater
line speed and distance in the cast but
do so by requiring greater power in the
casting stroke...
They often feel rather stiff to the caster
and many find them tiring to cast all
day. Generally, these rods will be the
manufacturer’s most expensive line of
rods.
Some rods bend approximately
one-fourth of the way down the blank.
These rods are referred to as
medium-fast action rods. They also
provide for high line speed and casting
distance, but are easier to cast over the
course of an entire day.
These rods are typically less expensive
than fast action rods. Many casters
prefer medium-fast action rods for
fishing for large fish such as salmon,
steelhead, pike and muskie, because
they have the stiffness in the butt
section of the rod that helps fight a
large fish.
Medium-action or mid-flex rods bend
about a third of the way down the rod
blank. They are easier to cast for many
anglers and help achieve accuracy
better for the average caster.
They are less effective in fighting large
fish because not as much of the butt of
the rod is stiff. These rods are usually
in the mid range of a manufacturer’s
price line.
To read the rest of the article click here
http://womensflyfishing.net/ten_tips.
htm#selectingflyrod

Technical Adventure
Vest Pack Cliff Outdoors Big Fly Boxes
This pack combines the best of a fly
vest-type front with a versatile mid size
back that can accommodate a
hydration bladder. This pack has
adjustable webbing strap making it a
one size fit all pack.
Features:
● Expandable two compartment
backpack with exterior mesh pocket.
● Internal Pocket for hydration bladder.
● External Rod holder webbing loops
and restraints. D-ring net holder.
● Eight front pockets. Two moulded
zip down fly patch pockets. Two main
fly box compartment. Four flat internal
pockets. Four Mesh interior pockets.
● D-rings and loops for terminal gear.
For more information go to
www.xplorerflyfishing.co.za
The RF35 features advanced remote
sonar sensor wireless technology with
temp and light and a compact 48V
x 32H display, packaged in a wrist
mount design for ultimate portability.
For more information go to
www.rapalasa.co.za
If you've got a passion for chasing big
fish, saltwater or freshwater species,
then Cliff Outdoors makes the fly box
for you.
The Bugger Beast and Bugger Beast
Junior are perfect for tigerfish and
largemouth yellowfish, and the Justin
Case has a water tight seal and will
protect your flies in any saltwater
environment.
For more images and information go
to www.frontierflyfishing.co.za
● A retractor pocket on the side of the
main compartment is perfect for a
line clipper, the clipper drops right
into the pocket when released.
● Fit adjustable with durable side
release buckle. Padded
bottle pocket keeps your drink cool.
● Two removable tackle box holsters
store 3450 or similar size tackle
boxes.
● Lure Tray pocket on top of main
compartment has mesh pocket
inside for storing terminal tackle.
For more information go to
www.rapalasa.co.za
Scientific Anglers
Fly Tying Kit
Fly tying does not have to be as
daunting as it seems, with simple
equipment, an instructional DVD and
materials to tie some reliable fly
patterns, the Scientific Anglers starter
kit is the easiest way to get into fly
tying.
The Scientific Anglers Deluxe Fly
Tying Kit stores everything you need
to create effective dry flies, wet flies,
nymphs and streamers, all in a portable
latch-lock case.
The kit includes:
- Deluxe fly-tying vise
- Bobbin and threader
- Bodkin
- Hackle pliers
- Scissors
- Thread
- DVD
The materials are:
- Hooks, 3 sizes, #8, #10 #12
- Dubbine, grey and olive
- Chenille (medium)
- Marabou
- Grizzly hackle
- Brown hackle
- Thread, black
- Copper wire, fine
- Peacock hearl
- Pheasant tail
- Elk hair
- Poly yarn, white
You should be able to tie at least 60
flies in the following patterns:
- Wooly buggers
- Rock worm
- Pheasant tail nymphs
- Adams
- Parachete adams
- Elk hair caddis
- San jaun worms

Introductory Guide to
Fly Fishing
The Fly Fishing Academy has
produced an Introductory Guide to
Fly Fishing, aimed at providing the
reader with the essential knowledge
required to get started as a fly
fisherman.
The guide highlights the basics of
fly fishing, including topics such as
equipment, basic casting, entomology,
fish habitats and catch and release
techniques.
It also contains a unique concept for
2011, 'The Venue Challenge' where 16
venues have been recommended for
accommodation and fly fishing.
These venues are all within the borders
of South Africa and offer excellent fly
fishing opportunities for the reader to
target yellowfish, tigerfish, bass,
saltwater species and trout.
By staying and fishing at these venues
you stand a chance to win some
exciting prizes.
The guide also includes a comprehensive
fishing log to record your catches
and a calendar for you to plan your
fishing trips for the year ahead.
For more information go to
www.netbooks.co.za

Pick Of The Month
By Dave Gunns
Johnnie Walker
Double Black
Johnnie Walker Double Black Blend 40% Sweet
sherry and smoke, then creme brulee with a
thick, crispy caramelised top layer sprinkled with
allspice and icing sugar.
The signature silky smooth full body coats the tongue
with rich dark fruits and a smoky chilli-bite finish.
Water opens this one with dark orange chocolate and
an exquisite balance of sweet smoky fruits.
Double Black? A gimmick? I thought so when I first
saw this expression. However it is enormously
impressive and for me knocks the iconic Black Label
off its lofty perch.
I celebrate Double Black's South African general
release.”
All of the best Dave.
New from FOSAF -
The favoured flies
card collection
The “Favoured Flies and Selected Techniques of the Experts” series of flyfishing
books contains a total of over 500 flies and this card
collection is a representative selection of some of those flies chosen.
The principal prey species have been identified in this collection and the objective
is to help flyfishers enhance the enjoyment of their sport by being assisted to
match the hatch and improve their success rate.
Obviously to list all the flies in the five volumes would be impractical and therefore
users of this collection are encouraged to make reference to the particular volume
where the fly is illustrated. This will also provide tying instructions and techniques
for fishing the fly - references are included on the index card in this pack.
Not all of the fly selections are commercially available but if tying is not your game
the tackle stores will be able to recommend a substitute or arrange for flies to be
tied up for you.
If this first set of cards is well received by the fly fishing public then it will be
followed by more specialized sets depicting individual prey species; Mayflies,
Midges, Caddis flies, etc, etc.
Recommended retail price inclusive: R178,00 and there is a special price for
FOSAF members paid up for 2012. To join click here http://fosaf.co.za/join.php

Offering In Fly Fishing Compare To
Years Past?
As fly fishers we enjoy an everrising
tide of product that in many
cases give us more performance
than we need (witness reel drags
and many rods). And high-end
design tweaks show up in
“budget” products faster than
ever. So often it’s not about which
product, but which of several
products do we choose.
With that in mind we put together
the largest and most complete
Gear Guide ever for 2012. There
are more than 140 brands and
160 products mentioned in this
year’s Guide. To make them
easier to find, we’ve organized
them by category.
Are there some “game
changers” that will affect the
way we look at rods, reels, and
the rest of the “arsenal?” Yes
there are. Good, solid, functional
products that will change the way
many of us look at our tackle and
approach the rivers and flats we
fish are at hand.
For 2012, what MidCurrent and
Angling Trade see by way of
product trends across all categories-from
rods, to reels, to accessories
and waders-is a renewed
focus on the
“functional”.
2012 Sage "One" Rod
Fly rods get started with Sage
introducing a “ONE” fly rod that
uses new resin and graphite technologies,
but not so much for the
blanket “faster, further” hook that
many rods tout in
marketing-speak-rather, a focus
on accuracy and precision. With
ONE, Sage was actually a late
entry in the new resin revolution,
but the company really hit the
mark with a rod that performs be-
yond its billing. Hardy has brought
back the one-piece concept with
aplomb in its new Zenith series,
and on the other end of that
equation Winston is weighing in
with a souped-up 5-piece rod.
Orvis has redesigned their popular
Clearwater rods. Cabela’s is
applying the newest “nano”
technology for effect the its MTx
series, Thomas & Thomas is back
in the game with a classy,
performance saltwater rod series,
and Redington has three new rods
sure to please the price-minded.
In fly reels, Tibor adds a new
dimension to their popular
Signature series with 11-12
versions for bigger fish. And
Nautilus and Hatch Outdoors make
an impression with smarter
variations of existing concepts.
Nautilus made a “Monster”, for big
game fishing, and Hatch cut out
the fat (meaning weight) for those
who considered these impeccablydesigned
reels a tad on the heavy
side. Bauer has combined the best
attributes of its “MacKenzie” and
“Rogue” series reels into a smart
model, and Waterworks-
Lamson has also shaved weight
off its top-line reel, without
compromising on drag
performance.
In waders, Simms is still
producing high-end options, but
the company has gone back to
the pricepoint roots by offering
new versions of “Freestone”
stockingfoot and Guide waders;
the “Freestone” uses Toray
fabric, and as such costs $230.
Patagonia has also waded in
with “Rio Azul” waders that are
light, packable, and cost $239.
Patagonia and Korkers have
also taken the “grip in the river”
concern very seriously, vis a vis
crampons and boots involving
aluminum bar designs
(Patagonia), and a new
synthetic felt sole alternative
(Svelte, by Korkers).
Fly lines are largely a subjective
concern; they’re designed to fit
specific interests and
conditions. But the major
players, like RIO, Scientific
Anglers, Orvis, Royal Wulff,
Echo and others have
developed lines that match
specific needs and interests. In
other words, we’re seeing more
specialized streamer lines,
nymph lines, dry fly lines and
especially Spey lines.
And if there’s a place where
fly fishing brands display their
creativity, it’s in apparel. Smart
design is a part of Simms’s new
jackets, shirts and sandals, and
their ProDry jacket and bibs are
a stylish choice for all types of
fishing.
Redington brings sonic-welded
seams into a new jacket, and
caught our eye with their
technical Shuttle pants, and has
plenty for women anglers to
admire. Howler Brothers,
Patagonia, and even Sage have
new shirts and jackets worth
taking a look at.
2012 RIO Powerflex Leader As
for eyewear, accessories, vests
& packs, leaders & tippet and all
of that, well, those mostly fall into
the “personal choice” realm, and
there are plenty of new gizmos,
slings, patterns, et. al. to grab the
attention of fly angler consumers.
Also new this year; more than
150 videos so you can actually
get the product pitch straight from
the people who sell the stuff. In
many cases we’ve fished the
products we wrote about, and if
we have experience with the gear
we’ll give you our honest opinion.
Stay tuned as well as we add
even more items to our 2012
Gear Guide in the weeks and
months ahead.
Source: www.midcurrent.com

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.
We at Flyfishing Tails say don’t be selfish... get the camera out and
share the beauty with all of us. Do this and we may even reward
you for it...
E-MAIL US YOUR BEST
PHOTOGRAPH
Submit your best photos each month, with a description of where
it was taken and what camera you were using, and we will publish
the best ones. The winner each month will take home a prize to
make it worth the effort (not to mention the bragging rights).
Send your photos to competitions@flyfishingtails.co.za
Earlier this year Canon launched the powerful, compact and stylish Canon PowerShot SX23
journey. In addition, the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is packed full of technology, producing
In South Africa, the Canon brand is today synonymous with consistency, driven by the comp
products and business solutions.

Congratulations to Wolf Avni,
you have won this month’s
competition. Enjoy your
prize, proudly sponsored
by Canon.
This photo of the Umzimkulu river at the bridge on route R617, just outside Underberg, Kzn
was taken by Wolf Avni. He used a Nikon D3, NBIllor 24mm f2.8 analog lens.
0 HS, allowing you to produce stunning photographs on the move. It features GPS technology so you can tag your pictures and track your
rich images which are full of detail - making it the ideal take-anywhere camera for your adventures.
any’s passion, imagination, knowledge, and most importantly, loyalty to its customers. Canon SA offers a wide range of consumer imaging

Photo by Wolf Avni. In the photo is Mick Butcher fishing on the lake at Giant’s Cup
Wilderness Reserve. The photo was taken with a Nikon D3, Nikkor 24mm f2.8 analog.
Photo by Brandon Stonefield. The photo was taken in Hermanus, South Africa, on the
Klein River mouth on an incoming tide at about 6 o’clock in the morning. He used a
Sanyo PC 110 waterproof camera.

Starting From Scratch?
Get It Right The 1st Time
Whether you need fly fishing
equipment for bass, salmon,
trout in freshwater or sailfish
in saltwater, you'll find it here, from the
top fly fishing companies on the web.
The Fly Rod
Fly Fishers normally use a 6 weight, 9
foot fly rod with a stiff action as an all
rounder rod. This rod will behave well
on rivers and large dams, under windy
conditions and fighting bigger than
average fish. Before you decide to buy
your rod, think about the type of fishing
you intend to do.
If your favorite river or dam is large
and the chance that you will hook into
a big fish is good then this rod will be
suffice to battle the fish. Should you fish
in strong currents a change to a 7 or 8
weight will be necessary, if the stream
is small and the fish are small then a
4-5 weight will be strong enough – the
lighter the rod the harder the fight!
The Fly Reel
Although the fly fishing reel is in some
ways less important than the rod or
line, its importance should in no way
be underestimated. When properly
selected, the reel balances the rod and
can be crucial when playing a fish.
There are two main types of fly fishing
reels: single action and multiplier.
While both are excellent choices, the
single action reel is probably the best
bet for beginner fishers. With the multiplier,
for every rotation of the handle,
the spool rotates more than once (and
this is where it the name comes from).
The lines of automatic reels are
retrieved by pushing a lever. However,
these are heavy and are no longer
widely used. Good fly reels have an
adjustable drag to control the amount of
friction on the line when playing a fish.
They also typically have a mechanism
to reduce or prevent backlash as line is
stripped out.
The Fly Line
Fly lines are matched to the weight
specified on the fly rod and are a
relatively thicker than normal
monofilament lines. The line consists
of an inner Dacron core coated with a
smooth vinyl plastic cover. Depending
on the circumstances lighter lines are
used with lighter rods to cast smaller,
lighter flies, whilst heavier weight lines
are used with heavier rods to cast
larger, heavier flies. The weight of the
fly line is an indication of the weight (in
grains) of the first 30 ft. of line. If you
plan to fish for small fish in streams,
dams, lakes or rivers, your first line
should probably be a 4-5 weight,
floating line. The following will give you
an idea of some of the types of fly
fishing lines available.
• Floating line: used to present a fly on
or near the surface of the water. This
is the most commonly used line for
fishing with dry flies early morning and
late afternoon when there are lots of
insect hatching around the waters.
• Intermediate line: very slow sinking
line.
• Sinking line: used to present the fly
right on the bottom. Sinking line is
heavier and more difficult to use.
• Sinking Tip line: designed so that
only the beginning of the line is heavy
enough to sink. Sink depth is
determined by how much of the line
is weighted. (This line is easier to cast
than a full sinking line).
• Double Taper lines: can be used on
both sides – if the one side gets worn
out, change to the other side!
The Fishing Leader & Tippet
The selection of the fly fishing leader
and tippet is of absolute critical
importance as these are the last two
connections on the fly line. These are
the final connection between the fly
fisherman and the fly. It is the section of
line between the fly line and the fly.
The main purpose is to transfer energy
from the line down to the fly, allowing for
a natural presentation of the fly to the
fish. These connections must be strong
enough for the fly fisher to retrieve any
fish that he might hook into. Properly
selecting the correct tapered leader
and tippet for the type of fishing you are
about to do is crucial to your success
in catching fish. Nothing spooks fish
quicker than a large oversized tippet.
An undersized tippet, on the other hand,
can result in the fly fisher losing their
fish before they even start reeling it in.
The leader in fly fishing is tapered from
thicker at the butt section (where it
connects to the fly line), to thinner
where it connects to the tippet. Its
usually divided into 3 sections, the butt
is tied directly to the line, and is the
longest portion of the leader, about
60%.
The middle section is next and its main
purpose is to taper down to the tippet
without losing a lot of strength. The final
section is the tippet, which is actual
section tied to the fly. Being the thinnest
section, it needs to be strong, yet allow
for a natural drift, without alerting the
fish that your bait is connected to a
person that will pull back.
Modern day commercial leaders usually
achieve all this in one product. Although
there are still knotted leaders out there,
knotless leaders remain the most popular
choice. It is possible to construct
your own leaders and many people do
just that.
Source: www.flyfishinginformation.net

Product Review
The GPS -
one of the best
inventions since the cell phone
I remember as a kid being dropped off at places by my father. On
getting into the car, he'd simply say "what's the street name" and off
we'd go without a single thought. I found his orientation skills amazing
and would always ask how he knew where all these places were.
20 years later and I kind of get it, but the onslaught of GPS navigation
is not to be toyed with.
There are a plethora of options available to consumers today, and
each with a specific role in mind that suits your individual needs. The
The water-proof Garmin
Nuvi 500 Topo and Rec
Wow, a waterproof nuvi with tracking ability. That's what we
have been waiting for! This GPS is the ultimate on-road and
off-road Garmin there is.
This nuvi has a tracklog. That means that you can see where you have
been, and that is essential in off-road situations. When you want to get
back to where you were, just ask the nuvi to TracBack. You can also
load the track onto your computer and view it on your maps (if installed),
or even on Google Earth.
The nuvi 500 will get you there with a minimum of fuss on the road as
well. Just type in your where you want to go, and it will take you there by
showing the route on the screen and also talking you through the turns.
If you want to go somewhere and you want to stop at various places,
you can create a route with all your stops along the way. You can then
ask it to find the shortest (optimal) route to from start to finish, if you prefer.
This is great for persons like reps that need to see many customers
and want the GPS to tell them the best route to get to all of them. You
can save up to ten such routes for future use. This is a real time and fuel
saver.
If the traffic on the highway gets too much, you can ask the nuvi to avoid
highways. You can also ask it to avoid toll roads if you prefer.
What happens if you take a short-cut or even the wrong turn? The nuvi
will automatically create a new route for you. No mess, no fuss.
The nuvi will allow you to see the route it is going to take before you
even leave, so that you can confidently see where it is going to take
you.
Once you have been to a place there is no need to remember the address
again, just store it as a favourite, and navigate back to it at any
time. You can load a large selection of maps on your nuvi 500 including
Garmap's range of maps, Tracks4Africa or MapSource maps of Europe,
next few pages aim to show you some of the neat products
available on the market and their specific individual functions.
I still find the staff at Cape Union Mart to be the best in offering
advise, based specifically on your needs, and not the products
features.
Read these pages and don't go into the conversation unarmed
(mentally of course).
USA etc. We can supply and install these maps for you, just ask for
a quote.
The Garmin nüvi 500 Topo and Rec comes with:
• Garmap Southern Africa Topo and Rec street maps
• Vehicle power cable
• Vehicle suction cup mount
• Dashboard disk
• Lithium-ion battery
• Quick start guide
RSP: R 2,799
Source: www.techshop.co.za

Product Review
GPSMAP 720s is a stand-alone touchscreen chartplotter that
brings a new level of functionality to your vessel. Featuring
a brilliant 7 in (17.78 cm) display, GPSMAP 720s puts all
the information you need right at your fingertips.
GPSMAP 720s is preloaded with a worldwide basemap and
accepts additional map data for greater flexibility. In addition,
GPSMAP 720s accepts radar input and offers full NMEA 2000®
connectivity for greater convenience when adding extra sensors.
View worldwide basemap
GPSMAP 720s comes with a worldwide basemap and features an
internal, high-sensitivity GPS receiver for superior satellite tracking
and quicker acquisition times. And as an added benefit, GPSMAP
720s can receive graphical weather data for North America through
the optional GXM 51 satellite receiver/antenna.
Take control by touch
Input is easy with GPSMAP 720s. Whether you’re changing course
or simply reviewing information in front of you, the intuitive
touchscreen interface makes for simple operation. The device also
offers flexible brightness levels for daytime readability along with
low-light dimming during night use. And with a widescreen display
that’s rugged and waterproof, it’s made to perform in any situation.
Expand with radar
Featuring a built-in radar port, GPSMAP 720s can be interfaced
with Garmin’s line of affordable GMR marine radar systems.
GPSMAP 720s
Whether you’re adding radar now or in the future, you’ll enjoy
the convenience of plug-and-play installation as well as the
power, range and high-definition targeting of our proven radar
offerings.
Get sonar with GPSMAP 720s
GPSMAP 720s comes standard with a 1 kW capable sonar
transceiver. This powerful sonar can help you define fish targets
and underwater structures as far down as 2,000 ft (609.6 m)
when used with a 1 kW transducer.²
Add extras with BlueChart® g2 Vision®
With the optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, you can
add a whole new dimension of exceptional features to your
chartplotter.
• MarinerEye view and FishEye view provide a 3-D perspective
of map information, both above and below the waterline.
• High-resolution satellite images and aerial photographs help
you orient yourself in unfamiliar areas.
• Auto Guidance technology searches through all relevant charts
to create a route you can actually follow — one that avoids
obstacles, shallow water, buoys and other obstructions.
RSP: R16 701
Source: www.garmin.com

GPS 72H Marine Bundle
Make a splash with the GPS 72H, a lightweight, waterproof handheld that floats. Simple
yet robust, the GPS 72H features high-sensitivity GPS and a USB connection along with
its large screen, simple operation and rock-solid performance.
Acquire satellites quickly
Find your way effortlessly with the GPS 72H’s high-sensitivity GPS receiver. GPS 72H
acquires satellite signals quickly and tracks your location in challenging conditions, such
as heavy tree cover or deep canyons.
Use on land or water
Don’t worry about losing this GPS device in the drink. The GPS 72H floats in water, and
it’s IPX7 waterproof to withstand the accidental dunk or splash in the lake. Whether on
water or land, the GPS 72H can save up to 500 of your favorite places in memory and
point you to your destination (no street or terrain maps).
Store important data
The GPS 72H is NMEA 0183 compatible. To transfer data to your device, GPS 72H easily
connects to your computer via USB. If you’re into boating, hunting or fishing, you can use
the 72H’s built-in celestial data, which includes sunrise/sunset times and a hunting and
fishing calendar.
GPS 72H: High sensitivity GPS that floats
RSP: R1 752
Source: www.banditgps.co.za
898cx SI Combo
The 898c SI Combo features a brilliant
color, ultra-high resolution 480V x 800H
7" display, Side Imaging and Dual Beam
PLUS sonar with 4000 Watts PTP power output,
GPS Chartplotting with built-in ContourXD
mapping, and advanced Fishing System capabilities.
In addition, it includes dual card slots for
maps and saving waypoints, as well as 3
programmable preset buttons to save your
favorite views. Maximize your angling
experience with the Humminbird 898c SI Combo
fishfinder GPS system.
Display
• 7.0" diagonal
• 480V x 800H
• Color TFT
Memory
• Waypoints: 3 000
• Routes: 50
• Tracks: 50 w/ 20,000 points each
Product Review
Sonar
DualBeam PLUS
• 200 kHz / 20° @ -10db
• 83 kHz / 60° @ -10db
• Depth: 1500 ft.
Side imaging & down imaging
• 455 kHz / (2) 86° @ -10db
• 800 kHz / (2) 55° @ -10db
• Depth: 150 ft.
180° total coverage
Power output
• 100 Watts (RMS)
• 8 000 Watts
(Peak-to-Peak)
GPS Features
• 50 Channel GPS
• Trackplotting
• Chartplotting
• GPS speed
• Humminbird
Contour XD
Network Modules
• WeatherSense (optional)
• Wireless Sonar Link (optional)
• CannonLink (optional)
• InterLink (optional)
Warranty
• One year
RSP: R17 999
Source: www.rapalasa.co.za

Product Review
Package Includes
• GPS 152 receiver
• Database:
Marine Point Database (Americas)
• GA 29 low-profile remote marine
antenna (or internal GPS antenna)
• Gimbal mount
• Power/data cable
• Owner's manual
• Quick reference guide
Garmin GPSMAP 5008 8.4-Inch
Waterproof Marine GPS And Chartplotter
Features:
• 8.4'' VGA touchscreen GPS marine chartplotter.
• Preloaded worldwide basemap with high-quality
satellite images.
• Connect to the Garmin Marine Network for
adding high-powered radar, sonar and XM
satellite weather/radio.
• Unlock advanced features with BlueChart g2
Vision card.
• Includes flush mount, bail mount, GPS 17 with
pole mount adapter, power cable, NMEA 0183
cable, video cable assembly, marine grommet
kit, protective front cover, owner's manual and
installation instructions.
Overview:
The GPSMAP-5008 GPS Marine Chartplotter
features a touchscreen interface, along with a
satellite-enhanced worldwide base map and a
8.4'' VGA screen that makes navigation easy. For
even more navigation detail, users can add maps
easily with the SD card slot without having to
connect to a computer.
GPS 152 Onboard
With the GPS 152 Onboard, you can head out for a day on the
water knowing that you will easily find your way back. The 12channel
GPS features a horizontal display and simple keypad
layout, leaving you with maximum viewing area.
Thanks to its four-level grayscale screen with adjustable
backlighting, you'll be able to view your position in all lighting
conditions. The GPS 152 comes loaded with an international
database with ligths and buoys.
On the outside, the GPS 152 comes housed in a waterproof
case that’s about four inches high and five inches wide. A large
The GPSMAP-5008 also comes standard
with live video input/output options for
vessel observation and security. With the
GPSMAP-5008, users can connect to
the high-speed Garmin Marine Network
for interfacing with additional MFDs and
add remote sensors. Once connected,
information can be shared between the
GPSMAP-5008 and other immediate
chartplotters.
four-inch diagonal, high-contrast display features 100x160 pixels for
the ultimate in readability. A simple keypad at the bottom of the unit
makes entering information easy, without blocking your view of the
display.
RSP: R2 952.60
Another added benefit of the Garmin Marine
Network using the GPSMAP-5008,
users can add high-powered radar, sonar
and XM satellite weather/radio. Unlock
even more advanced features, using the
optional BlueChart g2 Vision card.
The BlueChart g2 Vision card provides a
3-dimensional perspective of map
information above the waterline and
below, access to high-resolution satellite
images and aerial photographs, and Auto
Guidance technology to create preferred
routes.
For more information go to www.garmin.co.za
What's in the box: GPSMAP-5008 unit,
flush mount, bail mount, GPS 17 with
pole mount adapter, power cable, NMEA
0183 cable, video cable assembly, marine
grommet kit, protective front cover, owner's
manual and installation instructions.
RSP: R34 844
Source: www.yououteditall.blogspot.com

Fly Fishing Tails’ Kyle Broughton went to the premier
As someone new to the fly fishing scene, I found the movie
fascinating. It took you from Japan to Cuba, Maine to
Tanzania. It was a really good advertisement for fly fishing as a
whole. Giving the viewer an experience second only to
physically going there yourself. As I left the cinema, one thing
was occupying my thoughts...I need to go fishing! I need to go
fishing now! And it has to be for Tiger Fish on either the
Mnyera or Ruhudji rivers in Tanzania.
From Chris Pattereson and Jim Klug, the filmmakers who created the
highly acclaimed fly fishing movies DRIFT and RISE comes
CONNECT, the most ambitious, large-scale fly fishing film ever made.
Continuing in the multisegment, multi-story format that confluence films has
become know for, CONNECT introduces a number of new locations, exotic
species, and compelling characters that epitomize and exemplify the sport of
fly fishing. Shot on location in Japan, Yellowstone National Park, the Yukon
Drainage of Alaska, the flats of Cuba, the coast of Maine, and in the wilds of
Tanzania, Africa this feature-length movie will once again transport viewers
around the world in search of new waters and exhilarating travel experiences.
CONNECT features well-known anglers Greg Vincent, Jeff Currier, Jimmy
Bartschi, Craig Mathews, Masa Katsumata, Brian Porter, Rob Scott, Keith
Clover, Leonard Flemming and Captain Eric Wallace, and more than a dozen
different fish species, both freshwater and saltwater.
As with DRIFT and RISE before, the cinematography, sound and feel of
CONNECT come together in a visual masterpiece that promises to re-set the
bar for fly fishing films.
Contact Keith on keith@tourettefishing.com or 084 622 2272 to buy the DVD.
The DVD costs R139.90 excl postage.
DRY FLIES, TELL ME HOW
While some artificial flies can be tricky to make others are actually well within the abilities of the average fly fisher. Even children can
learn to tie artificial flies and this is an excellent way to get them involved in the sport.
The earliest description of tying artificial flies dates back
to the 2nd century. Macedonian anglers, fishing on the
Astraeus River, had devised a method of fly fishing using
artificial flies. These Macedonian fly fishermen started with a
hook and then tied red-dyed wool around the hook. They would
then tie small feathers onto the red wool to complete the artificial
fly. Apparently these fishermen were quite successful with their
primitive artificial flies. 18th century American fly fishermen took
the design of artificial flies to a new level while studying the trout
streams of the New York Catskill Mountains.
These fishermen discovered that their success with fly fishing
could be greatly improved by designing artificial flies that
mimicked the native insects around the stream. These artificial
flies successfully fooled the trout into thinking that a real insect
had landed on the water. This knowledge gave rise to studying
insect hatches to determine which artificial fly would be most
successful. Different artificial flies are successful on different
water at different times.
Artificial flies were originally made using natural materials like
feathers, fur, wool and similar materials. Most artificial flies are
now made using synthetic materials. Another recent
development in artificial fly design has been the use of the barbless
hook. Many fly fishers practice “catch and release” and extracting a
barbed hook from a fish after landing it can be quite difficult.
While barbless hooks make it somewhat more challenging to keep the
fish on the hook they are easier to extract – from the fish or the angler!
Artificial flies are now made in thousands of designs and styles. The
number of choices can be quite overwhelming to new fly fishers.
All artificial flies have certain basic characteristics though and, despite
newer materials and more choices, the basics of artificial fly
manufacturing has not changed much in two thousand years of fly
fishing. All artificial flies start with a hook.
The hook is then disguised to resemble an actual insect that the target
fish eat or to attract the target fish with color, motion, etc. The
materials that the hook is decorated with have changed over the years
but some of the classic designs have not. Wool, fur and feathers were
once common choices for artificial flies. Newer materials include
plastic, mylar, foam and metals. These materials are either tied or
glued onto the hook in special patterns to attract fish.
Source: www.topflyfishingtips.com

The perfect Christmas gift
So you've decided to finally get stuck into the most
awesome sport on the planet, well, it's now the most
awesome because your knees won't allow you to play
rugby anymore... Buying the right equipment is essential, and
there are many variables to consider.
Most retailers are pretty knowledgeable, and I've visited few fly
fishing shops that aren't owner run, so the advise you will get in
store is pretty good. That said however, it’s always advisable
when going into any retailing environment, to pre arm yourself
with a few pointers so that you ask the right questions. This
piece will give you a few of the basics to consider when kitting
yourself out, so have a read and then go drop your bonus.
Fly fishing rods vary greatly and normally comes packaged
in sections from 2 up to 6 pieces. This makes it easier for the
fisherman to store before and after his fishing trip. Each rod is
designed to accept a fly line of a particular weight known as it's
AFTM rating.
Fly rods get picked and bought for the specific condition or
situation, action of the rod and type of fish which the fisherman
intends to fish for. The easiest way to obtain right fly fishing
outfit is to buy a beginner fly fishing combo that includes the rod,
reel and matching fly line.
Here are how to select the fly fishing rod suitable for your
circumstances. You need to get the correct gear right from the
start.
Preference for a rod depends entirely on the following:
• The fisherman's style of casting.
• Rod action - fast, medium (intermediate) and slow action.
• Weather conditions - if it's a windy day a rod with a stiff action
is preferred.
• Location - stream, river, dam, lake or saltwater - short or long
rod.
• Type of fish - trout, pike, barbell, sailfish etc.
Fly Fishing rods available today
You have got a choice between Graphite, Glass fibre, Bamboo
(Split cane) and Boron in different lengths ranging from 6 feet to
9 feet or more. Your Fly rod of choice depends on the location,
conditions and the type of fish you want to catch.
Most rods these days are made of graphite (which tends to be
lighter and more specialized), then there are fibreglass (very
cheap rods) or even bamboo rods (which may be a little heavier
and very expensive - more for the connoisseur fisherman, these
rods do give a more precise presentation over short distances).
Buying a fly rod
When you decided on the length of the rod you want you've got
to consider the following if you want a good rod:
1. The material used in the manufacturing of the rod.
2. The action of the rod.
3. The finish on the rod.
4. The fittings, dampening and the price you can afford.
Fly fishing rod parts
The fly rod transfers energy from the fly fisher to the line, leader
and then the fly. Rod length, taper and action are specifically
designed for this specific purpose. The fly rod must be balanced
with the correct fly-line weight for optimum performance in fly
casting and the presentation or landing of the fly on the water
in the target area. Most modern fly rods have the correct linebalance
information printed on them just forward of the handle
and hookkeeper.
There are six parts that make up the modern fly rod:
• Handle - The handle (cork grip) includes the butt cap, the reel-
lock seat for attaching and securing the fly reel in place and
the handle check cap.
• Butt - The butt section, the first part of the rod, includes the
area from the handle to the first ferrule.
• Ferrule - The ferrule is the connection between sections of a
fly rod. Ferrules are installed so a rod can be disassembled in
smaller pieces and conveniently be carried and stored.
• Tip - This is the section from the last ferrule to the tip of the
rod, or the smallest guide on the end of the rod.
• Hookkeeper - The hookkeeper is a little ring that holds the
fly's hook safely in place when the outfit is rigged but the fly
fisher is not fishing.
• Guides - The fly line feeds through these guides and control
the line on the rod during casting. These guides includes the
stripper guide, which is the first guide up the rod from the rod
handle. These guides (also called snake guides) hold
the fly line close to the rod during casting.
Source: www.flyfishinginformation.net

Silly but it could work... couldn’t it?:
2011 National Fly Fishing Championships:

OK, not a video, or fly fishing, but interesting
nevertheless:
Watch your hand:

Get frisky for whiskey
"
Whisky and fly fishing have been having a love affair for
decades, perhaps even centuries. It seems that the fact that
you have a rod in your hand, and that it's around zero degrees,
makes it absolutely OK to unscrew the cap to your hip flask and
swig heavily on the god sent nectar that lies therein…at 6 o'clock in the
morning!
Whatever it is, it's a truly beautiful union that I for one hope last for
all eternity. In this issue we've teamed up with Dave Gunns from Wild
About Whisky in Dullstroom, to give you a brief review of some of our
household names in whisky.
Dave will also be bringing you his pick of the month in future issues, and
the man knows his stuff so be sure to find his advise in the magazine
going forward.
This month Dave is serenading Double Black. I ironically had a bottle
with some friends, on my daughter's first birthday this month, and in my
very amateur opinion, it's a winner.
" Several fine whiskies blended together please the palates of a
greater number of people than one whisky unmixed," so wrote
Arthur Bell in 1863.
In fact Bell's is a blend of 47 single malt and grain whiskies, the heart of
which is Blair Athol single malt. Blair Athol Distillery, situated in the
picturesque village of Pitlochry, is the spiritual home of Bell's and is one
of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, founded in 1798.
Arthur Bell & Sons acquired the distillery in 1933 and today the company
is owned by Diageo which has consolidated Bell's as the No.1 blended
Scotch, not only in the UK but also South Africa.
Enjoy the review, make sure you learn something, and for goodness
sake pick up a bottle on the way home…"
Wild about Whisky is a small but well-stocked whisky bar in the
heart of Dullstroom, run by 3 whisky fanatics. Join them for a
whisky tasting, or just enjoy a wee dram of your favourite single
malt whisky.
They have a wide selection of Scotch, Irish and American
whiskies (just over 800 whiskies at last count), as well as a
range of other refreshments to suit your taste. Choose from one
of our whisky tours - half a dozen ½ tots of carefully chosen
whiskies - or make up your own tasting to suit your personal
preference. We're prepared to travel (within reasonable
distance) and group tastings can be arranged.
BELL'S EXTRA SPECIAL BLENDED
WHISKY 43%
Whiskies aged between 3 and 5 years. On the nose there is
vanilla and fruit with the grain thumping in the background.
The palate initially pretty much reflects the nose but then spiced
chilli hits the mid-palate and then a delightful pervading
smokiness that
lingers on the
finish with a hint of
walnuts.
Enjoy this with
a dash of water
(10mls), poured
over ice or if you
have a sweet tooth
mix it with ginger
ale. Pairs well with
cheese snacks.
BELL'S SPECIAL
RESERVE BLENDED MALT 43%
The single malts aged for a minimum of 8 years. The nose has
rich fruits embalmed with a splash of Oloroso sherry, smoke
weaving its tendrils through the dark fruit concoction. Oily and
smooth on the palate, the rich honeyed fruits are almost overwhelmed
by the peppery spice and peat smoke but by any
measure this is a beautifully balanced blended malt.
This dram is best enjoyed with just a splash of water. This whisky
nicely pairs with red meat dishes and milk chocolate fudge
truffles.

Roy Mcyntyre comes from a long line of great fi shermen.
His pappy was one. And so was his pappy before him.
And although the most memorable thing Roy’s ever caught was a nasty
bout of pneumonia, he’s not one to let a proud tradition die.
Give that man a Bell’s.
Not for Sale to Persons Under the Age of 18. Drink Responsibly.
KINGJAMES 22030

Solid and baronial, Glen Grant
Distillery on Speyside, was built
in 1840 from red sandstone and
boasts a pair of pepperpot turrets and
although the distillery has been
substantially extended, many of the
original buildings remain, clustered around
the Grants' nineteenth-century house with
its turrets, gables and courtyard.
In 2008, reconstruction took place with
Major Grant's Coachmans House being
converted into the new visitor centre.
Interestingly, in the late 1970's, an
Italian visitor persuaded the then owners,
Strathisla Distillery is, without
question, the prettiest distillery in
Scotland and is the heart and home of
Chivas Regal. Set in the picturesque medieval
town of Keith, on the banks of the River Isla
and with its distinctive twin pagodas, water
wheel and gabled granite buildings, Strathisla
is well worth visiting.
To safeguard the critically important
component of the Chivas blends, Strathisla
single malt, Chivas Brothers bought the
distillery in 1950 and in 2001 The Chivas
Group was bought by the French
multi-national Pernod Ricard, who have
maintained Chivas Regal as one of the top
five bestselling blends in the world.
CHIVAS REGAL 12 YEARS OLD
BLENDED WHISKY 43%
On the nose a mixed fruit cornucopia of dark
berries, toffee apple swirling with caramel and
toffee custard, with some Islay peat misting in
the background. Velvety sweet on the tongue
initially, then hot peppered spice drying to a
woody charcoal finish. Water mutes the
GLEN GRANT
Seagrams, to sell him some cases of Glen
Grant 5 year-old, which went on to become
Italy's biggest-selling brand of Scotch.
It is no coincidence that the current
owners are the Italian Campari drinks group
and that Glen Grant is now one of the top
five best-selling malts in the world.
GLEN GRANT THE MAJOR'S RESERVE
SINGLE MALT 43%
This single malt is aged for around 7 years.
On the nose this dram is all vanilla and
barley. The palate offers icing sugar, vanilla
stunning nose and does nothing for the
mediocre palate. Beat neat or straight on
ice.
CHIVAS REGAL 18 YEARS OLD
BLENDED WHISKY 43%
Rich vanilla with loads of sweet spice,
cardamom and toffee on the nose.
The palate is silky smooth with a hint of
the vanilla, then a rush of spicy pepper,
finishing with a bitter, short, dry aftertaste
of old sherried oak.
CHIVAS ROYAL SALUTE 21
YEARS OLD BLENDED
WHISKY 40%
Almonds, Oloroso sherry, a hint
of mint, dark toffee and a touch of
anise, richly spiced stewed dark
fruits with a hazy trail of smoke...
what an astonishing nose!
Sweetly oily and viscous,
coating the tongue with sweet toffee
essence, light pepper 'n spice with
sherried wood on the finish.
and then pepper and spice with a distinct
Chardonnay finish. Spend time with this young
dram, a genuine value-for-money whisky. Add
a dash of water, leave for ten minutes and
then relish the vanilla development to toffee
and butterscotch.
Sip this whisky with a mature cheddar...this
combination will rock anybody's world!
GLEN GRANT 10 YEARS OLD
SINGLE MALT 40%
Icing-coated barley with stewed pears drizzled
with honey on the nose. Vanilla hits the tongue
first, then powerful cereal notes, biscuity with
a maritime twist of salt, drying quickly on the
finish. Pairs beautifully with a creme brulee.
GLEN GRANT 16 YEARS OLD
SINGLE MALT 43%
Mmmmm, yummy! Granny Smith's apple
crumble, lemon sorbet and a vanilla dusting
makes for a dessert nose that is astonishingly
moreish.
Vanilla and lemon initially on the palate, then
the salt and the quick, dry finish. An
impressive Glen Grant that would go down
well with a lemon sorbet or a Shautany lemon
vanilla truffle.
Despite the
gorgeous, moreish
nose on all three
expressions the
palate always
disappointed,
unbalanced with
short finishes that
went nowhere,
which leads me to
think that this
Chivas range is
highly over-rated.

Places To B
Doornkop fish and wildlife reserve
The Reserve is located near Carolina,
Mpumalanga, 3 Hours from Johannesburg and 2.5
hours from Pretoria.
It is an ideal getaway for the whole family where
you can rent self catering chalets of various sizes
to suite your needs and includes fly fishing, walks,
restaurant, swimming pool, games room and horse
riding, the ideal destination to unwind and relax.
Activities
• Fishing (8 dams for trout) and river for yellow
fish
• Hiking
• Horse riding
• Birding
• Tennis
• Gym
• Mountain bikes
• Kiddies playground (jungle gym and
trampoline)
• Game viewing
• 4×4 track
Facilities
• Restaurant (booking essential)
• Tuck shop
• Pub
• Swimming pools (cold water pool or
relax in the heated spa pool)
• Games room
• DSTV (watch all the sport)
• Gym
For more information go to
www.doornkopresort.co.za

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Photo by Kostis Nikolis
Sani Valley fly fishing and game lodge
The Lodge has fully equipped self-catering lodges
for you to provide for yourself, with the option to
use their highly trained staff to prepare your meals
for you.
If you would like to be totally indulgent take
advantage of their delicious menu and just relax
in the privacy of your lodge whilst they bring your
meals to you. Sani Valley Lodge offers you total
privacy, refinement, tranquillity and an extensive
range of exciting activities.
They are a private game lodge situated at the
base of the Sani Pass in the Southern
Drakensberg, overlooking a 260-acre lake. The
lake is one of the most well known fly fishing
spots in the entire Drakensberg region, with a
record fish of 12 pounds, we know why people
keep coming back. they try to promote catch-andrelease,
and stock the lake with between 15 000
and 25 000 fish per year so as to keep producing
the fly-fishing experiences that so many people
remember.
They have exclusive honeymoon lodges situated
on the lake, with jacuzzis and "five star" finishes,
they are the ideal honeymoon getaway.
Sunsets from your own "bath with a view" and
sunrises from the king size bed will be difficult to
forget. Privacy is paramount and tranquillity is a
given.
Sani Valley is small and exclusive enough to be
able to adapt our offer to your very own needs and
interests. Tell us exactly how you imagine your
holiday at Sani Valley, and we will endeavour to
exceed your expectations. So, if you feel like either
relaxing and enjoying the Drakensberg tranquillity,
being pampered by our professional staff, going
bird watching, going game viewing on horseback,
need a boardroom for a staff conference, enjoy fly
fishing, 4 x 4 trail up the Sani Pass, quad biking or
any other activity, let us know and we will try our
utmost to make it happen.
For more information go to www.sanivalley.co.za
Rhythm of Africa’s heartbeat...
At Lepêllê Lodge you take a step back...
If it was possible to create beauty and peace
with one stroke of the brush then Lepêllê Lodge
must be the picture. "Lepêllê" means "the one
who walks stately and slowly”, and at this lodge,
equipped with all your needs and requirements,
their guests come to relax.
Feel Africa’s heart beat in the vibrating rhythm of
the Spekboomriver cascading down the rocks and
cutting its way through exquisite indigenous fauna
and flora. Listen to the call of the fish eagle by day
and the bark of the bushbuck in the reeds by night.
Do some bird watching, hiking, mountain biking,
fishing or fly-fishing. The river is the territory of
yellow fish, barbel and eel. They can also organize
trips into the scenic Mpumalanga and Kruger
National Park with their small luxury bus. For the
more energetic they can arrange golf 20km from
the lodge. Relax around the magnificent pool and
forget all your troubles. After a day well spent,
you can relax on the deck and experience Africa’s
spectacular sunsets, while sipping your cocktail.
Welcoming fires crackle where stories unfold over
superb South African wines and delicious evening
meals, with millions of stars above as nature proclaims
God’s Greatness in light and sound.
For more information go to www.lepellelodge.co.za

Now that you’ve finally decided to take up flyfishing you may be
in a quandry about how to get started.
Here’s a few helpful tips:
Ladies... want to get started fly fishing?
1. Join a flyfishing club. Attending the first few meetings can be
intimidating, so go introduce yourself to a woman in the group to
break the ice. Or, if you feel more comfortable, get a friend to go to
the meeting with you.
2. Identify women's flyfishing schools or classes. Some are privately
run and some are offered by community colleges. Use the phone
book or ask in the sporting goods stores.
3. Identify women guides. When you want to go fly fishing just call
around to fly fishing guide services and ask if they have a woman
guide available. Then patronize those that do.
4. Get lists of registered or licensed guides from your state
department of fish & game or call and ask if they know of women's
programs. Also ask if they sponsor a Woman Outdoors program,
which are being offered in more and more states. Most such
programs include fly fishing as one of the workshops they offer.
5. Ask fly fishing specialty shops for referrals to women's
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Don’t Forget To...
fly fishing groups, women guides or women's outdoors programs.
6. Call your local women's resource or service center. They often
have what are known as women's yellow pages that list a wide
variety of women-owned businesses in a telephone book format
and may include guide services or outdoor programs.
7. Get out on the water and look around for women that you see
fly fishing. Introduce yourself and ask them how they got started
or if they know of resources you can use.
8. Organize your own class and hire a woman from a nearby area
to come in and lead it if there are no resources in your area.
9. Attend an outdoor or sports show that includes workshops or
demonstrations on fly fishing or casting clinics. Try to make
contacts there to learn about resources either in your area or
within a reasonable distance of where you live.
10. And if nothing else is available, check out some videos or
books from the library or rent them from shops that sell fly fishing
equipment.
Source: www.womensflyfishing.net
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South Africa Moon Calendar December 2011
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
27
28
29
30
1
2
1stQ
3
Sun Rise:
05:19
Set : 19:13
Moon Rise:
07:16
Set : 21:36
4
Sun Rise:
05:18
Set : 19:18
Moon Set :
01:16
Rise: 14:03
11
Sun Rise:
05:19
Set : 19:24
Moon Set :
05:52
Rise: 20:13
18
3rdQ
02:49
Sun Rise:
05:21
Set : 19:28
Moon Rise:
00:08
Set : 12:52
25
Sun Rise:
05:25
Set : 19:32
Moon Rise:
05:58
Set : 20:12
Sun Rise:
05:19
Set : 19:14
Moon Rise:
08:20
Set : 22:24
5
Sun Rise:
05:18
Set : 19:19
Moon Set :
01:46
Rise: 14:56
12
Sun Rise:
05:19
Set : 19:24
Moon Set :
06:48
Rise: 20:59
19
Sun Rise:
05:22
Set : 19:29
Moon Rise:
00:45
Set : 13:56
26
Sun Rise:
05:25
Set : 19:32
Moon Rise:
07:03
Set : 20:57
Sun Rise:
05:18
Set : 19:14
Moon Rise:
09:23
Set : 23:05
6
Sun Rise:
05:18
Set : 19:20
Moon Set :
02:18
Rise: 15:49
Moon Apogee
13
Sun Rise:
05:19
Set : 19:25
Moon Set :
07:46
Rise: 21:41
20
Sun Rise:
05:22
Set : 19:29
Moon Rise:
01:24
Set : 15:03
27
Sun Rise:
05:26
Set : 19:33
Moon Rise:
08:06
Set : 21:37
11:53
Sun Rise: 05:18Sun
Rise: 05:18 Sun Rise:
Set : 19:15 Set : 19:16 05:18
Set : 19:17
Moon Rise:
10:23
Set : 23:42
7
Moon Set :
02:53
Rise: 16:43
Sun Rise: 05:26Sun
Rise: 05:27 Sun Rise:
Set : 19:33 Set : 19:33 05:28
Set : 19:34
Moon Rise:
09:06
Set : 22:12
Moon Rise:
11:21
8
Moon Set :
03:31
Rise: 17:37
Moon Rise:
10:04
Set : 22:45
Moon Set :
00:14
Rise: 12:16
9
Sun Rise: 05:18Sun
Rise: 05:18 Sun Rise:
Set : 19:21 Set : 19:22 05:19
Set : 19:22
14
Moon Set :
08:46
Rise: 22:20
15
Moon Set :
09:46
Rise: 22:57
Moon Set :
04:13
Rise: 18:31
16
Sun Rise: 05:20Sun
Rise: 05:20 Sun Rise:
Set : 19:26 Set : 19:26 05:20
Set : 19:27
21
Moon Rise:
02:08
Set : 16:11
22
Moon Rise:
02:58
Set : 17:18
Moon Perigee
Summer Solstice
29
Moon Set :
10:47
Rise: 23:33
23
Sun Rise: 05:22Sun
Rise: 05:23 Sun Rise:
Set : 19:30 Set : 19:30 05:23
Set : 19:31
28
Moon Rise:
03:53
Set : 18:22
30
Moon Rise:
10:59
Set : 23:16
Sun Rise:
05:18
Set : 19:18
Moon Set :
00:45
Rise: 13:10
10
FULL
16:39
Sun Rise:
05:19
Set : 19:23
Moon Set :
05:01
Rise: 19:24
Lunar Eclipse
17
Sun Rise:
05:21
Set : 19:28
Moon Set :
11:49
24
NEW N
20:09
Sun Rise:
05:24
Set : 19:31
Moon Rise:
04:54
Set : 19:21
31
Sun Rise:
05:28
Set : 19:34
Moon Rise:
11:53
Set : 23:46

2nd Sterkfontein sight fishing
challenge in January 2012
Sterkfontein is without doubt the finest sight fishing venue in
South Africa. Its crystal clear waters, 120km of shore line,
the pristine mountain grasslands, and the sandstone cliffs
that embody this piece of water all contribute to the world class
sight fishing for Smallmouth and
Largemouth Yellowfish on offer
at this spectacular venue.
The Sterkfontein Sight Fishing
Challenge is a two leg event.
Each independent leg will be
made up of a maximum of 9
teams of 4 anglers, each with
their own dedicated boat, pro
guide and accommodation for
the duration of the event.
When & Where
Leg 1: Thursday 19th - Sunday
22nd January 2012
Leg 2: Thursday 26th - Sunday
29th January 2012
Qwantani Resort - Sterkfontein
Dam, Free State, 3 hours from
JHB or DBN
Team registration on Thursday
from 16h00 to 20h00 - Just
arriver after work.
9 - 10 December:
Yellowfishing clinc
The FOSAF Guide to Fly-Fishing Destinations in
Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean is available at
R160 and the Favoured Flies Series of FOSAF books,
Favoured Flies and Select Techniques of the
Experts Vol 1-5 is available at R490.
The individual Volumes 1-5 are available from the FOSAF
office.
Discounts From FOSAF Affiliates And Member Clubs
Discounts are available to FOSAF members from the following
Affiliate Resorts:
Southern Drakensburg/KZN: Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve,
Event Highlights
• Welcome dinner and all meals
• Dedicated pro guide, boat and
accommodation per team
• Fly fishing film premieres
• Fly tying demos
• Whisky tasting
• Awesome goodie bags to all anglers
• Unbelievable prizes!
Please contact enquiries@tourettefishing.
com or call 033 344 2250 for more details or
to reserve your team’s entry.
Great value for money fishing clinc with R.E.F.F.I.S.
accredited fly fishing guide, Alan Hobson. Booking essential.
For more information go to www.anglerandantelope.co.za
The FOSAF guide to fly-fishing
Lake Naverone, Riverlea, Wild Dog Estate, Sani Valley
Flyfishing and Game Lodge and Wildfly.
Gauteng and Mpumulanga: Kloofzicht, Elgro Lodge,
Stonecutters Lodge, Vaal Streams, Witkop Feather and Hound
Estate and Treeferns Trout Lodge.
Discounts are available to FOSAF members from the following
Affiliates:
Angling Africa and Frontier Flyfishing, and from the following
Member Clubs: Underberg/Himeville, Belfast, Clarens,
Dullstroom and Waterval Boven.
Contact details and information are available from Liz
011 467 5992 and on www.fosaf.co.za

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