The Complete Fly Fisherman - April/May 2018

In this issue

FOCUS ON: RIP Lefty Kreh; Late summer fishing; Fly rod fighting strategies for large trout and strong yellowfish; Fly fishing and Mother Nature's curveballs; Encounters with Trout Part V: Trout in crazy places; Artist on the move - Gavin Erwin; Green lagunas of Patagonia; Largemouth yellowfish - where to look for them; Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge; Foam flies in the salt; Brush Fly techniques; A good knife is a friend forever; Book review - Petitjean CDC; Cortland fly line review; Yamaha Machete review; Specialised services and more.

RIP Lefty Kreh

Fly fishing has lost one of its finest. Bernard “Lefty” Kreh passed away on 14 March 2018, and his family and friends the world over mourn his passing. He was one of fly fishing’s greatest pioneers and had a major impact on the way many of us fish today. He is fondly remembered by one of his many friends, TOM  BOYD.

2 mins

Fly Rod Fighting Strategies - Part I: Large Trout And Strong Yellowfish

This issue: Different fish species often require different fighting techniques.FRED STEYNBERG gives pointers on how to handle big trout and fast-running yellowfish.

5 mins

Mother Nature's Curveballs

MIKE WENTZEL recounts some tales of bad bovines, angry antelope and slithery things.

8 mins

A Pictorial Journey - Green Lagunas Of Patagonia

The windswept beauty of Patagonia has a special lure of its own. Throw in the opportunity to catch a monster, wild rainbow trout, and you have the makings of an exceptional fly fishing venue. So says JONATHAN BOULTON

4 mins

Cradle Moon - Lakeside Game Lodge

So you’ve been yearning to throw a line but can’t get away for longer than a day? TCFF’s DYLAN ISAACS discovers a venue close enough for Gauteng residents to visit after work.

7 mins

Petitjean CDC

 Petitjean CDC

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.