Back To Underberg

Back To Underberg

Having been voted onto the UHTFC committee at the AGM, Neill and I decided that it was time for a club visit and informal committee meeting. In other words, it had been far too long since we’d targeted trout on fly and were itching to get back in the water. We phoned a few friends …

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The Bend – Take 2 But Still Raining

The Bend – Take 2 But Still Raining

Having had a (mostly) rain filled previous trip to the Bend, Sharon and I were glad to accept a second invitation to our friends home away from home. Much like last time, the plan was to head up after work arriving in time for a late braai. Thankfully on this occasion I made it out of the office …

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Sterkfontein Dam Yellowfish and an Epic New Year

Sterkfontein Dam Yellowfish and an Epic New Year

Sterkfontein remains one the premier fly fishing locations in South Africa, growing in popularity annually with no end in sight. Not only does it provide some of the best sight fishing in the world, but it also offers fishing for a purely South African species in a venue of unmatched beauty. But it’s not all sunshine …

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Christmas At iMfolozi

Christmas At iMfolozi

Christmas is a time for family. It’s also a time for holidays. And where better to spend this time than in the African bush? So Sharon and I took my mother, as well as Sharon’s folks, to iMfolozi for 3 days of game viewing bliss for Christmas. We opted to book into a 3 bedroom …

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Back To The Bass

Back To The Bass

After months of waiting it was finally time to head back down to Inanda Dam for a little bass bashing. Sadly conditions were not what we’d hoped they would be. Heading north towards the Umgeni River revealed algae on the surface that was so thick it appeared to be paint. Throwing out a popper was …

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The Bend

The Bend

Sharon, Emma and I were lucky enough to get invited to a friend’s house at The Bend, an offer we happily accepted. Sadly the trip got off to a rocky start when a few last minute issues arose in the office and I only managed to sneak out at around 6:30pm. Thankfully Sharon and Emma were packed and ready …

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Rocky Bay

Rocky Bay

Having purchased a weekend at Rocky Bay in an auction, Sharon and I decided to put it to use over my birthday weekend. So we grabbed a few friends and headed down early on Friday afternoon. Nick and Tazz were only able to join us a little later so we picked up their daughter and headed …

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