The Complete Fly Fisherman - Issue #285

In this issue

FOCUS ON: The allure of trout; Fifth Avenue tarpon; GTs in the surf – exploring the magical Maldives; Ash River drift – a one-of-a-kind experience; Tying better flies; Hog farm; Trout streams of KZN – two seasons from my fishing journal; Age and the fly fisher; Floating fly evolution in South Africa; Dry flies on the stream at the bottom of my garden; Sunray Shadow – the perfect salmon fly; Looking back and the code of being a fly fisherman; Gear Watch and more

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.