The Complete Fly Fisherman - July/August/September 2020

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FOCUS ON: The best of Africa: An Orange River journey • Invermooi Estate: Jewel of the Midlands • uMngeni interludes • Sterkfontein Dam: Qwantani Berg and Bush Resort • Pirate's Haven: Centre of wild salmon nirvana • Q&A with pro guide Arno Matthee • The Boiler Room: Part 3 • UV Resin • Fishing through the crisis • Mind your manner • May I pay for that, sir? • Product review: Douglas Sky 5-wt rod • Gear Bag and more

Douglas Sky 5904

This month TCFF puts the Douglas Sky 5­wt rod through its paces.

3 mins

UV Resin

UV Resin eliminates most of the problems associated with epoxy. Contributor Arno Laubscher is a big fan.

2 mins

Mind Your Manner

Largemouth yellowfish is our prime indigenous fresh water sport fish. Anton Hartman explains the correct handling technique to minimise our impact on this valuable resource.

3 mins

Invermooi Estate - Jewel Of The Midlands

If fishing for brown and rainbow trout in both river and stillwaters is your thing, there are few places that tick all the boxes. TCFF takes a pictorial view of one such venue that should be at the top of your wish list.

3 mins

Umngeni Interludes

Contributor Andrew Fowler pages through his fly fishing diary and shares some memorable days on his favourite river.

10+ mins

Fishing Through The Crisis

Fishing our way out of a depression

6 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.