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A Pictorial Journey - Green Lagunas Of Patagonia
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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

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4 mins  |
April - May 2018
Fly Rod Fighting Strategies - Part I: Large Trout And Strong Yellowfish
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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.

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5 mins  |
April - May 2018
Cruising For Golden Dorado
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Cruising For Golden Dorado

Does slowly cruising down a river and catching plenty of fish along the way sound like it’s got the makings of the perfect fly fishing trip? JONATHAN BOULTON says it does.

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6 mins  |
February/March 2019
The Creative Genius Of Chris Bladen
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The Creative Genius Of Chris Bladen

TCFF talks to Cape Town sculptor Chris Bladen about his love for nature, his art and, of course, fly fishing.

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6 mins  |
February/March 2019
Changing Waters
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Changing Waters

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

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3 mins  |
August - September 2019
Chasing Silver
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Chasing Silver

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

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10+ mins  |
August - September 2019
Largie Safari
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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.

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7 mins  |
June - July 2019
Tenahead Mountain Lodge
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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.

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5 mins  |
June - July 2019
Lazy 8 River Lodge
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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.

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5 mins  |
June - July 2019
It's Crystal Clear
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It's Crystal Clear

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

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3 mins  |
August - September 2019
Tussling Tarpon
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Tussling Tarpon

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

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6 mins  |
August - September 2019
My Top Five Trout Flies Gary Borger
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My Top Five Trout Flies Gary Borger

If I could only have one fly for all fish, this would be the one. I tie it in a wide range of sizes.

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2 mins  |
April/May 2019
Trout In Retreat
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Trout In Retreat

You know the story of the canary in the coal mine? Contributor ANDREW FOWLER laments the degradation of our country’s waterways and the culprits responsible.

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8 mins  |
April/May 2019
New Xplorer Concept Store
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New Xplorer Concept Store

We chat to JOHN GEILS behind the counter of his new Concept Store.

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7 mins  |
April/May 2019
Fly Rod Fighting Strategies - Part II: Fishing From Boats
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Fly Rod Fighting Strategies - Part II: Fishing From Boats

This issue: In Part I, FRED STEYNBERG discussed fighting fresh water species using lighter rods with light tippets that generally enable small and imitative flies to be presented delicately. In Part II, he focusses on heavier rods and terminal tackle for casting larger flies to bigger and more aggressive species.

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7 mins  |
June/July 2018
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Artist On The Move - Yusniel Santos

TCFF chats to artist YUSNIEL SANTOS about how his art and fly fishing complement each other.

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5 mins  |
June/July 2018
Spring Valley Retreat
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Spring Valley Retreat

Contributor WEBBER MARAIS gets in some quality family time at a new venue close to Dullstroom.

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6 mins  |
June/July 2018
It Was A Dark And Stormy Night
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It Was A Dark And Stormy Night

It wasn’t really, but I have always wanted to start a story with those lines, ever since it became the standard opener for one of my two great literary heroes.

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6 mins  |
June/July 2018
Cradle Moon - Lakeside Game Lodge
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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.

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7 mins  |
April - May 2018
Mother Nature's Curveballs
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Mother Nature's Curveballs

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

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8 mins  |
April - May 2018
RIP Lefty Kreh
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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.

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2 mins  |
April - May 2018
Gabon Busting Tarpon in The Surf
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Gabon Busting Tarpon in The Surf

Landing a tarpon in the surf is one of the ultimate salt water fly rod challenges. This month Rob Scott tells of how a small group of guys threw caution to the wind to achieve just that!

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7 mins  |
August - September 2016
Shaun Futter Perfectionist. Tinkerer.
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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.

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9 mins  |
August - September 2019
Orange River Safari
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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.

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7 mins  |
August - September 2019
Classic Chalk Stream Fishing - Delightful Danicas In Dorset
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Classic Chalk Stream Fishing - Delightful Danicas In Dorset

FRED STEYNBERG dabbles in the gentler side of the art in the cradle of fly fishing.

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6 mins  |
August/September 2018
Material Selection
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Material Selection

What material works best for which application? ARNO LAUBSCHER says you should choose your materials wisely.

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6 mins  |
August/September 2018
New Kid On The Block - Reel Fly Lines
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New Kid On The Block - Reel Fly Lines

This issue: We test two new fly lines on the local market.

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3 mins  |
August/September 2018
Shilton's New SR Series
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Shilton's New SR Series

This issue: We take an overview of the SR, Shilton’s new salt water series of reels.

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2 mins  |
August/September 2018
Dinner With The Woolly Worms
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Dinner With The Woolly Worms

As happens to us all with the passage of time, the Woolly Worms are getting longer in the tooth. I would like to say that with age comes wisdom, but this is not universally true.

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6 mins  |
August/September 2018

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