The Complete Fly Fisherman
Tussling Tarpon
WARREN PRETORIUS tells the tale of how two mates’ tarpon dreams came true in Gabon.
6 min |
August - September 2019
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Chasing Silver
Contributor RASMUS OVESEN chases sea trout along the amazing and varied coastline of Bornholm.
10+ min |
August - September 2019
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Changing Waters
IAN COURYER talks global warming and the effects of warmer water temperatures on our local trout streams
3 min |
August - September 2019
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Why We Tie Flies Hans Van Klinken
Fly-tying is an awesome hobby but a lot depends on the fly-tyer’s ability to use inventiveness and imagination to increase his understanding and knowledge of fly-tying.
2 min |
June - July 2019
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Lazy 8 River Lodge
Keen, wild fish in an unspoilt river which you have all to yourself... What more can a fly fisherman ask for? TCFF explores 13km of pristine Mooi River in the Eastern Cape.
5 min |
June - July 2019
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Tenahead Mountain Lodge
Want to be spoilt rotten while enjoying the best of both worlds? TCFF visits a wild rainbow fishery on the pristine upper Bell River.
5 min |
June - July 2019
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Largie Safari
Contributor SEAN I’ONS takes us on his annual DIYOrange River safari – a journey through rugged African country, where, at the end of the road, lies a slice of heaven.
7 min |
June - July 2019
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Katka Svagrova
Five years running Czech Ladies National Champion, this jet setting young angler is taking social media by storm with her fly fishing exploits around the globe.
4 min |
June - July 2019
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Taking It To The Next Level Stephen Boshoff The Art Of Making Great Bamboo Fly Rods
We talk to Cape Town bamboo fly rod maker STEPHEN BOSHOFF about the finer points of his craft.
10+ min |
April/May 2019
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My Top Five Trout Flies Gary Borger
If I could only have one fly for all fish, this would be the one. I tie it in a wide range of sizes.
2 min |
April/May 2019
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Trout Salmon And Char: A Master Guide To Understanding Their Behavior And The Top Techniques To Catch Them
One of the aspects of fly fishing that makes it such a challenging sport is that there is simply no substitute for “time on the water”, or more simply put, the hours and hours spent necessary for learning the craft, the quarry and the finer points that make up this magical pursuit of ours.
4 min |
April/May 2019
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Trout In Retreat
You know the story of the canary in the coal mine? Contributor ANDREW FOWLER laments the degradation of our country’s waterways and the culprits responsible.
8 min |
April/May 2019
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T&T Zone 5-Wt Rod
This issue: TCFF tests the new Thomas & Thomas Zone fly rod.
5 min |
April/May 2019
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New Xplorer Concept Store
We chat to JOHN GEILS behind the counter of his new Concept Store.
7 min |
April/May 2019
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My Top Five Trout Flies Hans Van Klinken
The Leadhead is my best subsurface fly and I’ve had success with it in every country that I have fished, whether it was in still or running waters, fresh water or salt.
1 min |
April/May 2019
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Hackle Stacker Emerger
Contributor ARNO LAUBSCHER discusses the hackle stacker technique with reference to its application in creating a specific stage of an insect’s emergence.
3 min |
April/May 2019
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Fishing The Griffith's Gnat
Trout guru, acclaimed fly fishing author, instructor and film maker GARY BORGER lauds the qualities of the Griffith’s Gnat and how this evergreen fly has evolved.
9 min |
April/May 2019
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The Rare Giants Of Mongolia
Dreaming of untouched water where no Westerner has gone before? Contributor TOM BOYD makes the journey to remotest Mongolia.
10+ min |
February/March 2019
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The Creative Genius Of Chris Bladen
TCFF talks to Cape Town sculptor Chris Bladen about his love for nature, his art and, of course, fly fishing.
6 min |
February/March 2019
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Tackling Up For KZN's Trout Streams
“What fly?” is normally the first question asked when fishing new waters. Actually, there are other things much more important you need to know.
10+ min |
February/March 2019
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Cruising For Golden Dorado
Does slowly cruising down a river and catching plenty of fish along the way sound like it’s got the makings of the perfect fly fishing trip? JONATHAN BOULTON says it does.
6 min |
February/March 2019
Scuba Diver
Manta Social Network
In the last issue of Asian Diver magazine, we learned that Manta Rays in Bali were using different dive sites for different purposes, depending on their life stages. Now, the Marine Megafauna Foundation has uncovered the details of their social lives, like never before
3 min |