Getting to the final in any event can be a little nerve wracking, especially when qualifying for the first time. Fishing isn’t seen as a competitive sport by some, lending itself more to recreation and rel […]

A few anglers thought that the Trout were adhering to the Covid regulations this last weekend as they certainly were reluctant to come within casting distance, let alone out to play.

Weather is always a go-to […]

Trip report from our trip on the 12th to the 17th of October 2020, to a section of the orange river below Augrabies falls and above the Richtersveld. I have just got back from the Orange river, where we […]

What makes big Trout suddenly come out to play?

Weather obviously has an impact, as barometric pressure is unequivocally one of the few legitimate excuses in every fly fisher’s bible of reasons why we d […]

There are many elements that will determine how successful any fishing outing is, not least of which is our attitude.

 
In the lead up to any trip, it’s that element of excitement, finally being able to ge […]

I was staying at The Spotted Grunter Resort in Port St Johns a couple of weeks ago. The owner, Vernon Malyon, suggested that I might like to visit their nearby Ntafufu Eco Beach Camp. I had heard a bit about […]

August is traditionally the windiest month on our calendar. With front after front marching up our coast there are few places where one plans a trip to during that month. Port St Johns is an exception. Not that […]

August is a good time to visit Port St Johns. This is when there are large adult kob and garrick in the estuary and the surf around the Umzimvubu river mouth. At this time of year some of these adult breeding fish […]