Hi Nan,
hi Les,
it's very good to hear that you are going to join in!
But you don't have to fish in the cages, Rip and Steve had fished the first day last year.
I've tied a brand new fly, of witch Paul after our last trip said: "If I had that fly in my box,
it was surely the last thing I want to have on the end of my leader!"
But it catches - that's proven for sure.
Looking forward to see you all again!
Kai
Hi Brian
Leervis/garrick, elf/shad, grunter at De Mond, and Kabeljou will be the prime species that time of the year on fly. Poppers, decievers, clousers and some prawn patterns for the grunter etc all work. You just have to put in the hours. Get one of the Nedbank guides, they will give you excellent info. Regards Korrie Broos
Hi Joe,
one of my absolute favourites in this style of tying is the partridge and hares ear. Especially with difficult trout and grayling fished upstream dead drift with the occasional rod tip twitch to move it has done a lot for me. The trick is to lift it just a little and get the soft hackle to move.
TL
Florian
I would love to get some more info on fishing Struisbaai and De Mond area in December what fly what fish weather etc
Hi Les & Nan,
It would be an absolute pleasure for you to join Steve and myself on the Friday. The cages will be fully stocked and bursting at the welds.
We can arrange any details closer to the date.
By the way...It's your drinks round isn't it?
Regards
Rip
Rip,
I might come with you guys on the Friday this year - to find out where you hide those cages...
How can I prepare better for this year... Bring a shark-rod? I think I'll get some lessons instead! Looking forward to it.
Here's to friends old and new.
Les
Hey Les,
My mission is to get you something bigger this year. Remember the cub / scout motto?
Be prepared!!!
Rip
After last year's success, both fishingwise and even more importantly, the friendly atmosphere, I am not surprised to see so many of last year's participants already signed up.
Looking forward to see you all.
Cheers,
Atli
I am very interested in participating but this year it's impossible as we have the World Tuscany Open which is a correspendence Fly Tying competion and the prize giving will take place in those exact days!! I will be participating as part of the Italian Bamboo Rodmakers Association.
However, I will make a point of being there next year so that I can meet you all and especially see my good friend Kasper again!!
Cheers
Moreno Borriero
1. Cages will be placed at certain intervals along the coast.
2. In addition we are considering divers that will swim around and physically hook the sea trout on my fly.
I will have a couple of nice sea trout in the back of my car for those that wish to buy one at the weekend.
😄
Great article Tobias.
One can only imagine the scenes in real life but your pictures speak a thousand words.
Have I ever done fly fishing in a helmet?
Actually - Yes! Once in Coeur d' Alene in Idaho back in 2002. Some of the streams are like the one in your picture "Valentin gorge". Fly fishing in a helmet is a strange sight but no one invites a rock in the head!
Another destination addition to the "to do" list.
Ripley
Guys!, come on we do this type of nymphing all the time in the mountain streams, it is about the only way to catch wild browns, when the dry fly fishing is slow, and the water is clear , the browns lay in the tail out of the pool, and you can't let your fly line hit the water or they are gone. Can't be stealthy with a strike indicator , those are for beginners.
We are interested in coming again this year. please include us.
Les and Nan Austin
This can be used to imitate carp nuggets that come out of a carp feeder as well.
Rip
Please, tell me where you hide the "cage" this year 😄
Hi Vanuz,
Don't worry to much about the Island.
The option given is the best by far and gives more choice and flexibility.
Besides, Steve and I will be out fishing on the Friday (AGAIN), to reap all the fish!!!
Remember last time? 😄
All being told, Steve and I landed about 25 fish at the last GFF summit, on the Friday between 50 and 60cm. A couple attached.
This year I intend to catch bigger fish. The heat is on...!
See you soon Vanuz!
Rip
So the venue has stayed the same, I hoped for that deserted island Ripley talked about last year. However, wherewer it´ll take place, I cannot miss it 😄
I envy the availability of those evening fisheries that you have. :) We certainly don't have those, at least not around the Greater Vancouver area. I've caught thick-lipped mullet in Asia before but never sight flyfished for them like what you do in DK. One day... Last year's short trip to King River with Martin and others was really special for me and I hope to be able to do that again possibly next spring. In the meantime, I just have to put up with these 45cm rainbows that love to gulp down a size 4 stonefly. 😄
Hi Rodney,
Hope thing s are well with you all. It's been a long time eh?
The pictures are lovely and I especially liked the last with the beautiful spots from the brookies. The first picture is a nice angle...
Steve and I are out again tomorrow evening (Friday). We will keep our shirts on this time and hope for some prime silver and maybe some mullet. We know where they are...We know they are there...It's just a matter of placing that darn fly in the right place...
We'll keep you posted with the results...
Rippers
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