It never ceases to amaze me how seriously trout take our sport. You would think having been released back into the waters a few times that they would be a little more obliging about snacking on a fly……..the concept of catch and release is clearly lost on the average rainbow The old adage about the fish you see being the hardest fish to catch held true for a couple of fly fishers in […]
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The Billfish Challenge
The last day of fishing proved yet again to be the decisive one in the 3rd Techniblock Billfish Challenge held in Kenya this week. The North trade winds failed to appear, making a slow start to the fly fishing festival hosted by WildFly at Hemingways, yet every boat still managed to raise fish and register a score. The baitfish, as always were around, signalled by the turns and gannets that were feeding off the scraps […]
No fighting cocks?
No fighting cocks? Every year, the Challenge witnesses some hilarious antics from entrants, who unwind over the fishing festival. This has been the cornerstone of the event, regardless of how many trout make it to the net, it really is all about the laughs and relaxation time that fishing buddies get to spend together. But put any group of lads in a pub and throw in a bit of talent that happens to be passing […]
10 000 Trout Caught in Competition
Not even the most skilled of actuaries with a super computer at their disposal can tell you exactly how many fish a trout dam holds. The variables of nutrient levels, water quality and fluctuating temperature coupled with stocking densities and rod pressure along with the unpredictable angler are just that……too variable! You certainly cannot conduct a head count and it’s at best an educated guess on their survival and growth rates. So, we try our […]