The Complete Fly Fisherman Magazine - August - September 2019

In this issue

FOCUS ON: Orange River Safari; Profile: Shaun Futter; Tussling tarpon in Gabon; Chasing sea trout in Bornholm; Winging materials; Fly profiles and proportions; Kloppenheim Country Estate Hotel reviewed; Driehoek Farm reviewed; Product reviews: REEL Fly Fishing Euro nymphing rig; Xplorer Journey Deluxe II V Boat; Changing waters; It's crystal clear; Gear Bag; Letters to the Editor and more.

Changing Waters

IAN COURYER talks global warming and the effects of warmer water temperatures on our local trout streams

3 mins

It's Crystal Clear

ANDREW FOWLER stresses the importance of being more vigilant of the state of our streams and surrounding environment.

3 mins

Shaun Futter Perfectionist. Tinkerer.

On assignment, Andrew Fowler visits Shaun Futter’s workshop to find out more about the man behind some of the most exquisite custom fly boxes and nets our country has seen to date.

9 mins

Orange River Safari

Travelling fly fisherman, biologist and outdoor writer Jason Rodd packs his bags and leaves England to join a few friends on a true African river safari.

7 mins

Tussling Tarpon

WARREN PRETORIUS tells the tale of how two mates’ tarpon dreams came true in Gabon.

6 mins

Chasing Silver

Contributor RASMUS OVESEN chases sea trout along the amazing and varied coastline of Bornholm.

10+ 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.