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Umngeni Interludes
Contributor Andrew Fowler pages through his fly fishing diary and shares some memorable days on his favourite river.
10+ min |
July/August/September 2020
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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 min |
July/August/September 2020
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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.
3 min |
July/August/September 2020
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UV Resin
UV Resin eliminates most of the problems associated with epoxy. Contributor Arno Laubscher is a big fan.
2 min |
July/August/September 2020
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Douglas Sky 5904
This month TCFF puts the Douglas Sky 5wt rod through its paces.
3 min |
July/August/September 2020
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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.
6 min |
February/March 2020
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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.
10+ min |
February/March 2020
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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+ min |
February/March 2020
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TCFF Sterkfontein Experience
2019 EVENT REPORT-BACK
5 min |
February/March 2020
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Eco-Warriors
MUSINGS AT THE END OF A DECADE
6 min |
February/March 2020
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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 min |
February/March 2020
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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.
10 min |
December/January 2019/2020
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Maui Jim Local Kine
This issue: TCFF tests Maui Jim’s new super-thin glass lenses in wrap style.
3 min |
December/January 2019/2020
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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.
10+ min |
December/January 2019/2020
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The Addict
Mike Wentzel Comes Clean About His Addiction To Tackle Shops.
8 min |
December/January 2019/2020
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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.
7 min |
December/January 2019/2020
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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.
5 min |
December/January 2019/2020
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Marabou Trout Lodge
Mpumalanga’s Sterkspruit has a reputation for trophy fish. TCFF investigates the rumours.
6 min |
October/November 2019
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The Magic Threads Of Semperfli
Success isn’t something that simply comes your way. It is earned through putting in the long miles, learning hard lessons, and having the passion and persistence to succeed. TCFF’s International Field Editor at Large HANS VAN KLINKEN puts the spotlight on one such company.
9 min |
October/November 2019
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Hunting GTS From Shore Unexplored Waters
Catching a large GT from shore along the African coast is no small feat. Catching it on fly makes it a fish of a lifetime. RUDOLPH SCHEEPERS tells the tale.
6 min |
October/November 2019
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Hook Selection
Are you selecting the right hook for the pattern you want to tie? Contributor ARNO LAUBSCHER sheds some light on this often difficult choice.
3 min |
October/November 2019
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Zambezi Grande
An extraordinary experience in wildest Africa – TCFF visits a five-star venue on the banks of the mighty middle Zambezi in search of tigerfish and a true African wildlife adventure.
10+ min |
October/November 2019
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Fly Fishing For Trophy Pike: Phelps Lake
The Canadian wilderness is a place where you can still experience untouched pike fishing – a unique and compelling escape for those who dream of catching a veritable trophy pike.
9 min |
October/November 2019
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Fishing Lines
We all know the saying: “Give a man a fish...” ANDREW LEVY shares a few more pearls of wisdom.
7 min |
October/November 2019
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A South African Success Story
A man who ties thousands of flies each year, HANS VAN KLINKEN knows a good vice when he sees it. He tells the story of how South African Jay Smit’s JVice became one of his most prized possessions.
10 min |
October/November 2019
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Largemouth Yellowfish The Expert Approach: Part I
A fish of a thousand casts, it may take years to bag that trophy largemouth yellowfish on your own. In this series of articles, Field Editor MURRAY PEDDER gets the inside scoop when he talks to three experts in order to fast-track your path to success.
10+ min |
October/November 2019
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Transformation
ANDREW FOWLER explains what Frank Sawyer, Alfred Zuma and Feargal Sharkey have in common.
3 min |
October/November 2019
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Tying For Success
IAN COURYER gives a few tips on making your fly-tying sessions more enjoyable and how to up your game on the water when it comes to fly selection and having faith in a pattern.
3 min |
October/November 2019
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Shaun Futter Perfectionist. Tinkerer.
On assignment, Andrew Fowler visits Shaun Futter’s workshop to find out more about the man behind some of the most exquisite custom fly boxes and nets our country has seen to date.
9 min |
August - September 2019
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It's Crystal Clear
ANDREW FOWLER stresses the importance of being more vigilant of the state of our streams and surrounding environment.
3 min |