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In this issue

FOCUS ON: Competition fly fishing: the elephant in the room • Monsters of Siberia: fishing the last outpost • Rhodes: moments that make memories • The Bushman's River: the history, the lore and the fabled brown trout • Ashmore Reef: forbidden fruit • Challenging old myths • The Klinkhamer: celebrating 40 years • You get what you ask for • Protecting gold: Saving Sterkfontein Dam • Andrew Levy's last Last Cast • Book review: The Feather Mechanic II - Beyond the Pattern • GearWatch, and more

It's Called Evolution

Our quarry constantly has to adapt to the ever­changing conditions of their environment. It goes without saying then, that we, too, need to revise our fishing strategy to remain successful on any given day. Anton Hartman explains.

It's Called Evolution

4 mins

At The Gates Of Antarctica

Mauritia Kirchner falls in love with the far­flung Falkland Islands.

At The Gates Of Antarctica

7 mins

Six Of The Best Largemouth Flies

Fly­Tying Field Editor Murray Pedder lists the top six largemouth yellowfish flies for the Orange, Vaal, Vanderkloof and Gariep dams.

Six Of The Best Largemouth Flies

10 mins

Ascending caddis pupa

The ascending stage of a caddis makes easy prey for both trout and yellowfish – the reason why Arno Laubscher propagates tying a pattern that imitates it.

Ascending caddis pupa

4 mins

In Search Of Natal Yellowfish Top Scaly Rivers Of Kwazulu-Natal

Carl Freese shares his favourite home rivers for hunting KZN scaly.

In Search Of Natal Yellowfish Top Scaly Rivers Of Kwazulu-Natal

8 mins

A Rod Maker's Thoughts: Why Bamboo?

Stephen Boshoff elaborates on his passion for bamboo.

A Rod Maker's Thoughts: Why Bamboo?

10+ mins

Rhodes AN ICONIC TOWN AND HOME TO fly fishing legend: Fred Steynberg

Like the prodigal son, we return to Rhodes to meet up with old friends and revisit rivers filled with memories and wild rainbows.

Rhodes AN ICONIC TOWN AND HOME TO fly fishing legend: Fred Steynberg

10+ mins

The TCFF Charity Initiative: FLY FISHERS GIVING BACK

After two and a half decades of publishing TCFF, we are honoured and blessed not only by the support of our readers, but also our industry in the main.

The TCFF Charity Initiative: FLY FISHERS GIVING BACK

2 mins

IN MEMORIAM: Gunga Donn

It’s always tough to lose a friend, but when that friend is a fishing buddy with whom you have shared boats, banks and lodgings, it is particularly distressing.

IN MEMORIAM: Gunga Donn

7 mins

In pursuit of Weza

Sean I'Ons relates how it took 40 years for a story of a fishery and the people he got to know along the way to come full circle.

In pursuit of Weza

5 mins

Umngeni Interludes

Contributor Andrew Fowler pages through his fly fishing diary and shares some memorable days on his favourite river.

Umngeni Interludes

10+ mins

UV Resin

UV Resin eliminates most of the problems associated with epoxy. Contributor Arno Laubscher is a big fan.

UV Resin

2 mins

Douglas Sky 5904

This month TCFF puts the Douglas Sky 5­wt rod through its paces.

Douglas Sky 5904

3 mins

Fishing Through The Crisis

Fishing our way out of a depression

Fishing Through The Crisis

6 mins

Mind Your Manner

Largemouth yellowfish is our prime indigenous fresh water sport fish. Anton Hartman explains the correct handling technique to minimise our impact on this valuable resource.

Mind Your Manner

3 mins

Invermooi Estate - Jewel Of The Midlands

If fishing for brown and rainbow trout in both river and stillwaters is your thing, there are few places that tick all the boxes. TCFF takes a pictorial view of one such venue that should be at the top of your wish list.

3 mins

Spring Creeks and Dry Flies - The Pinnacle Of The Pursuit?

Selective feeding is the name of the game on spring creeks, so be sure to bring your A game, says TCFF Editor PJ Jacobs. But then, sometimes even that may not be enough.

6 mins

The Boiler Room: FLY-TYING PASSION ANd INNOVATION

Field Editor Murray Pedder invites us inside a group of like-minded and passionate tyers who freely share information.

The Boiler Room: FLY-TYING PASSION ANd INNOVATION

6 mins

Understanding fly rod actions & fly line combinations

Contributor Anton hartman says that understanding what a fly line is designed to do will make a big difference to your success rate on the water.

Understanding fly rod actions & fly line combinations

10+ mins

The Maldives: POOR MAN'S GT PARADISE

Fly fishing for giant trevally is more popular – and more hyped – than ever before. The driving force behind this development has been the incredible fishing around some of the outer atolls of the Seychelles; names like Farquhar, Astove and, not least, Cosmoledo are right at the top of any GT fly fisher’s dream destinations. But with a price tag running from well above $10,000, it’s not for everyone. So, when you have GT on your mind, but your fishing budget doesn’t quite match the price tag mentioned above, you need to look elsewhere. Christmas Island? Sudan? Or, for a growing number of especially European fly fishermen, the Maldives. Welcome to the poor man’s world of GT on fly.

10+ mins

TCFF Sterkfontein Experience

2019 EVENT REPORT-BACK

5 mins

Eco-Warriors

MUSINGS AT THE END OF A DECADE

Eco-Warriors

6 mins

San Pedro Adventures Ambergris Caye, Belize

From hurricanes and earthquakes, to gunrunners, clapped-out bicycles and dodgy houses, Grant Dryden and son visit the Gulf of Mexico in search of some silver kings and sickle tails.

San Pedro Adventures Ambergris Caye, Belize

5 mins

Climate Change - How Will It Affect Our Fish?

Whether you believe in it or not, climate change the world over is having an effect on water temperatures, and, as we know, this affects fish.

Climate Change - How Will It Affect Our Fish?

5 mins

Greenland Fly Fishing On Top Of The World

Thomas Søbirk Waxes lyrical about Greenland and its fishing, for good reason, as you will soon find out.

Greenland Fly Fishing On Top Of The World

9 mins

Q&A With Frontier Fly Fishing's Tom Lewin

TCFF Editor PJ JACOBS chats to Tom Lein, part owner of one of South Africa's oldest dedicated fly fishing tackle stores, about its roots, vision and take on the local industry.

Q&A With Frontier Fly Fishing's Tom Lewin

10 mins

Maui Jim Local Kine

This issue: TCFF tests Maui Jim’s new super-thin glass lenses in wrap style.

Maui Jim Local Kine

3 mins

Largemouth Yellowfish The Expert Approach: Part II

For most anglers, our most iconic and sought-after indigenous species, the largemouth yellowfish, is both mysterious and elusive. In Part II of the series, TCFF Editor PJ JacoBS tracks Marius Rousseau’s path to his success with the species.

Largemouth Yellowfish The Expert Approach: Part II

10+ mins

The Addict

Mike Wentzel Comes Clean About His Addiction To Tackle Shops.

The Addict

8 mins

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH MARK YELLAND

TCFF chews the fat with guide and local fly fishing legend Mark Yelland and talk about his love for yellowfish.

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH MARK YELLAND

7 mins

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The Complete Fly Fisherman Magazine Description:

PublisherTight Loop Productions (Pty) Ltd

CategoryFishing & Hunting

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyQuarterly

THE COMPLETE FLY FISHERMAN is a quarterly magazine in South Africa dedicated exclusively to fly fishing, an activity that is seeing unprecedented growth worldwide. Although its subject matter focusses on fly fishing the African continent, it carries features from across the world, such as the fabled destinations of the Seychelles and the other Indian Ocean Islands, Alaska, the Americas, Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Published independently, it is a glossy, full-colour, perfect-bound magazine sold by subscription in both printed and digital format, direct through fly fishing outlets and across South Africa through the newsagent system. The Complete Fly Fisherman has received worldwide acclaim for presentation, photography and editorial integrity. We strive to produce a publication that is not only exciting and visual, but provides for the thinking angler. The Complete Fly Fisherman’s vision is to enlighten people that this pursuit is just what is needed to balance ones life to be able to cope with the demands brought forth by modern living. The magazine is aimed at the travelling and thinking angler. Editorial include articles on destinations, adventure travel, tackle and techniques, fly-tying and satire. We focus on all species that take a fly, both in fresh and salt water. Published by fly fishermen for fly fishermen, we understand and live the passion.

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