by Courtney Field | Nov 20, 2015 | Fly Fishing Reports
Fly Fishing Report: October In Dullstroom Ever wondered what the fishing is like during October in Dullstroom? Well here is a report… Once again we were fortunate enough to visit this amazing farm, Millstream, in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. We left on Friday and...
by Courtney Field | Nov 20, 2015 | Freshwater Fly Fishing, Trout, Tutorials
How To Catch Spawning Trout During Winter In South Africa Spawning Trout in Winter on South Africa’s stillwaters… There’s something magical about approaching the stillwater on a cold Winter morning armed with a fly rod and reel, with the mist coming...
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 | Nov 6, 2015 | Trout
Fly Fishing Small To Medium Sized Stillwaters For Trout Fly Fishing stillwaters for Trout is one of my favourite things to do, apart from small stream fly fishing for wild Rainbows. To be successful and catch lots of Trout in small to medium sized...
by Courtney Field | Sep 14, 2015 | Saltwater Fly Fishing, Tutorials
Saltwater Fly Fishing In South Africa Where, What, How, Why… Saltwater Fly fishing 101 Saltwater Fly Fishing is a challenging form of angling, and definitely tests a fly fisherman’s patience and skills to the maximum. Fly Fishing is often...
by Courtney Field | Sep 14, 2015 | Trout
Telling the difference between male (known as Cock fish) and female (known as Hen fish) trout can be tricky in immature fish but in sexually mature fish there are three things to look for that are dead give aways. Firstly, the lower jaw or kype – male fish have...
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 14, 2015 | Trout, Tutorials
Slow Day Trout Fishing? Not Anymore! Catch More Trout On Fly On Slow Days In South Africa Slow day trout fishing? We have some tips to assist you in catching more fish on fly in South Africa… Often in the build up to the Winter months, Trout can be tougher to...
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...