The Complete Fly Fisherman - February/March 2019

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FOCUS ON: Life is short, fish more! Cruising for golden dorado; Up close and personal with sculptor Chris Bladen; Tackling up for KZN's trout streams; Deciphering "fish speak"; Taimen - the rare giants of Mongolia; The magic of Highland Lodge; Venue review - Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Reserve; The power of ant patterns; The hackle stacker technique; Entomology demystified - Part V: Odonata; Product review: Korkers BuckSkin wading boots; Gear Bag, Travelling Angler and more.

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.

6 mins

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.

6 mins

Tackling Up For KZN's Trout Streams

“What fly?” is normally the first question asked when fishing new waters. Actually, there are other things much more important you need to know.

10+ mins

The Rare Giants Of Mongolia

Dreaming of untouched water where no Westerner has gone before? Contributor TOM BOYD makes the journey to remotest Mongolia.

10+ 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.