by Courtney Field | Mar 11, 2023 | Fishing Locations, Fly Fishing Articles, Trout
A Break from the Life Between the hustle and bustle of everyday life the opportunity to go flyfishing is a rare gem, some have the privilege to call flyfishing their career the rest of us take our chances as and when we can. The Mooi River Just such an opportunity...
by Courtney Field | Oct 15, 2022 | Fishing Locations, Fly Fishing Articles, Freshwater Fly Fishing, Trout
My purist friend, Rory, painted such an indulgent picture of Trout fishing in his article that I was compelled to procure a delicate split cane rod and head for the Eastern Cape Highlands to immerse myself in some river fishing in spectacular countryside. The hamlet...
by Courtney Field | Aug 9, 2022 | Fly Fishing Articles, Freshwater Fly Fishing, Trout
We all have expectations. Record fish, beautiful fish, spectacular destinations, and fair weather – the list is as long as the personalities that fly fish. The hope for perfection is endless. Ain’t reality a bitch? The reality is that most of our fly...
by Courtney Field | Aug 1, 2022 | Fishing Locations, Flies, Fly Fishing Articles, Freshwater Fly Fishing, Trout
Eureka, it is said was shouted by Archimedes as he ran down the street naked after realizing that his weight was equal to his displacement. A light bulb moment. The moment you solve that math problem. We have all had them and more often than not they are the moments...
by Courtney Field | Apr 21, 2018 | Fishing Locations, Fly Fishing Articles, Freshwater Fly Fishing, Tigerfish
Fish The Fly | Kruger National Park Fishing & Fish Species Kruger National Park Fly Fishing Kruger National Park fishing… What more can I say? I have two passions in life, nature and fishing. If I could combine these, it would be a dream come true, and would make...
by Courtney Field | Nov 20, 2015 | Fly Fishing Articles, Tutorials
Fighting Fish On Fly … The Correct Way With the Right Fly Fishing Equipment Fighting fish on fly can be quite tricky at times, especially with larger fish. Fighting fish species on fly can be tricky and quite difficult, especially for the inexperienced fly...
by Courtney Field | Nov 20, 2015 | Fly Fishing Articles, Trout, Tutorials
How To Handle Trout …& Safely Release Trout In South Africa So They Survive! People often ask questions about how to handle trout correctly, so they can release them with the goal in mind of their survival. Trout are well know for not doing very well after a...
by Courtney Field | Sep 14, 2015 | Fly Fishing Articles, Trout
Fishing Dry Flies In The Evening What is better than fishing dry flies in the evening? Fish The Fly visit Millstream Farm a few times a year, and we have been treating to some amazing evenings, with significant hatches, and a great back drop. Sometimes it really does...
by Courtney Field | Sep 8, 2015 | Flies, Fly Fishing Articles, Freshwater Fly Fishing, Tutorials
Nymphs & Fly Fishing Nymphing How To Fish With Nymphs Effectively Fly fishing with nymphs can be intimidating at times, but you’ve got your flies ready, so let’s discuss this fly fishing technique in more detail. What are the best ways to attach them for...
by Courtney Field | Aug 28, 2015 | Flies, Fly Fishing Articles, Freshwater Fly Fishing, Trout
Best Trout Flies To Use In South Africa The Top Ten (10) Best Trout Flies To Have In Your Fly Box Fish The Fly has identified the top best Trout flies a fly fisherman (Could and should) use in South African waters. This is solely our opinion, bet we do guarantee that...