The Complete Fly Fisherman - June - July 2019

In this issue

FOCUS ON: Profile on international fly angler Katka Svagrova; DIY Orange River largemouth safari; Company profile - Flyz Inc; Venue review - Lazy 8 River Lodge; Venue review - Tenahead Mountain Lodge; Gary Borger on nymphing with dries; Why we tie flies; Hans van Klinken's White Demon; Evolving your fly-tying; Tigerfish - earning your stripes; Fishing for words; Gear Bag; Product review - LOOP Q Fly Reel; Product review - Maui Jim Readers, and more

Katka Svagrova

Five years running Czech Ladies National Champion, this jet setting young angler is taking social media by storm with her fly fishing exploits around the globe.

4 mins

Largie Safari

Contributor SEAN I’ONS takes us on his annual DIYOrange River safari – a journey through rugged African country, where, at the end of the road, lies a slice of heaven.

7 mins

Lazy 8 River Lodge

Keen, wild fish in an unspoilt river which you have all to yourself... What more can a fly fisherman ask for? TCFF explores 13km of pristine Mooi River in the Eastern Cape.

5 mins

Tenahead Mountain Lodge

Want to be spoilt rotten while enjoying the best of both worlds? TCFF visits a wild rainbow fishery on the pristine upper Bell River.

5 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.