As fly fishermen we have a responsibility toward our quarry to ensure that they are handled in an ethical manner to ensure their chance of survival. If you handle a fish with dry hands, keep it out of the water…
Not too long ago I was invited by a friend of mine to fish one of his “secret spots” that he has on the Vaal river. He mentioned that he was the only person with access to this specific stretch…
Now to many fly fisherman Carp aren’t a very glamorous species to target on fly. Some people call them a trash fish due to them being quite adaptable to any form of water, which means that they aren’t always found…
I think most of us (unfortunately) can only dream of fly fishing those exotic locations that lie beyond our borders. A trip to these idyllic destinations can cost an arm and a leg and it’s already hard enough standing up…
Thursday 24 February 2011, started like any other day for me. I got to the office, made some coffee and settled in behind my computer. I usually get to the office nice and early to give myself some time to plan…