by Courtney Field | Jul 14, 2015 | Flies
Light Cahill – Best Fly Fishing Flies The Light Cahill is a classic North American dry fly, that imitates either the Pale Morning Dun or the Pale Evening Dun. This fly was first tied in the early 1900’s and is really effective in South African waters,...
by Courtney Field | Jul 14, 2015 | Flies
Foam Beetle – Best Fly Fishing Flies The Foam Beetle is a very buoyant fly tied with foam, rubber legs and occasionally a bit of hackle and a few other fly tying materials. This fly has accounted for many Yellowfish over the years, amongst other freshwater fish,...
by Courtney Field | Jul 14, 2015 | Flies
Goddards Sedge – Best Fly Fishing Flies The Goddards Sedge is an interesting dry fly that is also known as the Goddard Caddis, The G & H Sedge and the Goddard And Henry Sedge. Sedge, essentially, is just another name for a caddis. This dry is best utilized...
by Courtney Field | Jul 13, 2015 | Flies
Eds Hopper – Best Fly Fishing Flies The Eds Hopper was tied and developed by South Africa’s own, legendary, Ed Herbst. He is one of the pioneers of fly fishing in this country, in our opinion, along with his good friend Tom Sutcliffe. Mr. Herbst has always...
by Courtney Field | Jul 13, 2015 | Flies
Joes Hopper – Best Fly Fishing Flies The Joes Hopper has a long and rich history and was originally known as the Michigan Hopper, tied by Art Winnie in the State of Michigan, USA, in the early 1940’s. This large terrestrial dry fly then eventually changed...
by Courtney Field | Jul 13, 2015 | Flies
Daves Hopper – Best Fly Fishing Flies The Daves Hopper is one of 3 hopper imitations that work really well in South African waters. The other 2 Hoppers, being the Joe’s Hopper and our very own variation from Ed Herbst, the Ed’s Hopper. Big...
by Courtney Field | Jul 13, 2015 | Flies
Elk Hair Caddis – Best Fly Fishing Flies The Elk Hair Caddis, also known as the EHC, is an extremely popular and well known dry fly worlwide. The Elk Hair Caddis was first tied in the late 1950’s in America, and is a general imitation for adult caddises...
by Courtney Field | Jul 13, 2015 | Flies
Black Gnat – Best Fly Fishing Flies The Black Gnat is a great dark dry fly that can be used in a variety of situations. This fly imitates dark coloured midge hatches and can also be used in low light conditions, especially after sunset. The Black Gnat is one of...