GRHE Fly

Gold Bead GRHE Original The origins of this nymph are way back into the 1800’s and it is a killer whenever olives hatch. GRHE like Gold Bead GRHE Original #14 is perhaps the most recognized, fished, and proven nymph ever tied. The Gold Bead GRHE Original #14 will attract fish…

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Klinkhamer

A wonderfully designed fly, originated by Hans van Klinken. Klinkhammer Flies are a special type of parachute fly whereby the thorax of the fly is designed to dip through the surface of the water, imitating an emerger. Get Stunning Klinks here – The Dutch angler Hans Van Klinken originally tied this…

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CDC Emerger

Perfect for fishing when Dun flies and emergers are on the water efficient late in the day or when is cloudy outside. Its is a Summer/Autumn fly tied on size #16 is great for catching grayling all day perfect for fishing in slow and very slow running rivers

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Valley of the Rainbow – Accommodation and Fly Fishing Retreat in Dullstroom

Whether you’re a nature lover or outdoor enthusiast, Valley of the Rainbow Flyfishing Estate and Nature Retreat is an incredible place to be all year round. Surrounded by mountains, indigenous forests and rivers and with a mild climate, Valley of the Rainbow is the perfect location to experience peace and…

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Foam Beetle

The Foam Beetle is a pattern tied mostly from artificial materials made to represent a – well small beetle. The variety in different colours that you can get the beetle in does not really matter as the fish only see a silhouette from the bottom. This fly is fished on…

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DDD

Originally tied by Tom Sutcliffe using deer hair with the intent of imitating a beetle, the DDD was eventually tied using nothing but Klipspringer for the tail, body and collar. This came about through a couple of Tom’s friends playing around with the pattern, namly Hugh Huntley and Bill Duckworth;…

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Dave’s Hopper

This Dave’s Hopper pattern is a mid summer to late summer pattern. The Dave’s Hopper pattern is credited to Dave Whitlock who combined elements of the Muddler Minnow and Joe’s Hopper patterns to make his new creation. This fly is designed to ride low in the film and you will…

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RAB

Apart from the DDD, the RAB is South Africa’s most loved dry fly. It was invented by Tony Biggs around the 70’s or 80’s and has taken countless fish on the Cape Streams over the years. Now, the concept of the fly is by no means new as people have…

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VALLEY LAKES COTTAGES, UNDERBERG – KwaZulu-Natal

VALLEY LAKES COTTAGES, UNDERBERG CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Samantha Phone: 082 788 3902 Address: 385X+M5 Mkhomazi Wilderness area, Underberg E-mails: samantha@valleylakes.co.za info@valleylakes.co.za Website: www.valleylakes.co.za Location: Himeville-Underberg Facilities Self-Catering Functions Venue Wedding Venue Braai facility Fireplace Tea & Coffee facility Play Park WiFi Activities Canoeing Fly-fishing Valley Lakes Cottages offers tranqul…

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CARP ON FLY – South Africa – FFF Safaris Outdoors – Episode 1 #fffsafaris #carponfly #fishing2020

Join me as I stalk hungry carp in the shallow water in near Rietkuil, Mpumalanga, South Africa Visit us at https://www.fffsafaris.co.za Pledge to me on patreon:https://www.patreon.com/fffproductions Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/fffsafari SHOW LESS

Source: CARP ON FLY – South Africa – FFF Safaris Outdoors – Episode 1 #fffsafaris #carponfly #fishing2020 – YouTube

Triple Surgeon’s Knot – An easy and effective tippet to leader knot 

The triple surgeons knot is probably one of the easiest knots to connect your tippet to your leader. Its also quite strong. While not quite 100%, it will do the trick. And when you are out on the water, sometimes you want to tie up your rig quickly, to keep yourself on the water longer.

Difficulty: Easy

Time: Fast

Strength: Medium

Usefulness: Attaching lures or flies to your line with a loop.

 

Source: Triple Surgeon’s Knot – An easy and effective tippet to leader knot – YouTube

Galloup’s Warbird – Brown / Yellow

Yet again, Kelly redefines something and makes it his own….in a really good way! He’s taken a wooly bugger, tweaked some coloration and strategically added some rubber legs. This fly creates a profile and action in the water that a standard bugger doesn’t.  We use these on trout of course…

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Galloup’s Warbird – Black

Yet again, Kelly redefines something and makes it his own….in a really good way! He’s taken a wooly bugger, tweaked some coloration and strategically added some rubber legs. This fly creates a profile and action in the water that a standard bugger doesn’t.  We use these on trout of course…

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Steelhead Bugger

The Steelhead Bugger is a slight variation on a Wooly Bugger that comes from legendary Michigan Steelhead guide Ray Schmidt. It’s of course a “go-to” fly for many as most anything will eat a bugger, including steelhead. A staple steelhead fly to have in your box no matter where you…

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