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 | Mar 23, 2018 | Bass, Fly Fishing Reports, Freshwater Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing For Bass In Gauteng Where To Catch Bass In Gauteng? Here at Fish The Fly, we have been lucky enough to obtain access to a good friend’s private dam. It is full of Largemouth Bass, Blue Kurper, Carp, Vlei Kurper, Dwarf Kurper, Barbel and even Koi! The...
by Courtney Field | Jan 27, 2017 | Fishing Locations, Freshwater Fly Fishing, Saltwater Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing Around The World, 39 Fish Species You Need To Catch On Fly! Alphonse Island/Alphonse Fishing Co, have made an amazing infographic, probably one of the best I have ever seen, the lists the 39 fish species you need to catch on fly! The infographic below...
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 | 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...
by Courtney Field | Aug 28, 2015 | Bass, Fly Fishing Articles, Freshwater Fly Fishing
Largemouth Bass On Fly In South Africa How To Catch Largemouth Bass On Fly Using Fly Fishing Techniques Catching Largemouth Bass on fly in South Africa can be challenging, but extremely rewarding. The Largemouth Bass is a very well respected South African freshwater...