The Complete Fly Fisherman - August/September 2018

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FOCUS ON: Delightful Danicas in Dorset; Tufts & Batson bamboo fly rods – a passion for tradition; Dry fly success on the Vaal River for smallmouth yellows; Underberg and Himeville's fly fishing treasures; In search of Lake Lifton lunkers; Fly angler's guide to Mozambique; Klinkhamer Special Version 2.0; Taking a fresh look at articulated flies; Fly-tying material selection; Product Review – REEL fly lines; Product Focus – Shilton's new SR Series of reels; Book review – "South African Fishing Flies", and more.

Classic Chalk Stream Fishing - Delightful Danicas In Dorset

FRED STEYNBERG dabbles in the gentler side of the art in the cradle of fly fishing.

6 mins

Dry Fly Success On The Vaal For Smallmouth Yellows

Being successful when targeting yellowfish on dry means much more than just fishing a specific pattern. It requires a thinking and practical approach, says ANTON HARTMAN

6 mins

In Search Of The Lifton Lunkers At Sani Valley Lodge

TCFF’s DYLAN ISAACS visits an iconic venue in the Southern Drakensberg to find out what the fuss is all about.

8 mins

Material Selection

What material works best for which application? ARNO LAUBSCHER says you should choose your materials wisely.

6 mins

New Kid On The Block - Reel Fly Lines

This issue: We test two new fly lines on the local market.

3 mins

Shilton's New SR Series

This issue: We take an overview of the SR, Shilton’s new salt water series of reels.

2 mins

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The Complete Fly Fisherman Magazine Description:

THE COMPLETE FLY FISHERMAN is a quarterly magazine in South Africa dedicated exclusively to fly fishing, an activity that is seeing unprecedented growth worldwide. Although its subject matter focusses on fly fishing the African continent, it carries features from across the world, such as the fabled destinations of the Seychelles and the other Indian Ocean Islands, Alaska, the Americas, Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Published independently, it is a glossy, full-colour, perfect-bound magazine sold by subscription in both printed and digital format, direct through fly fishing outlets and across South Africa through the newsagent system. The Complete Fly Fisherman has received worldwide acclaim for presentation, photography and editorial integrity. We strive to produce a publication that is not only exciting and visual, but provides for the thinking angler. The Complete Fly Fisherman’s vision is to enlighten people that this pursuit is just what is needed to balance ones life to be able to cope with the demands brought forth by modern living. The magazine is aimed at the travelling and thinking angler. Editorial include articles on destinations, adventure travel, tackle and techniques, fly-tying and satire. We focus on all species that take a fly, both in fresh and salt water. Published by fly fishermen for fly fishermen, we understand and live the passion.