South African Saltwater & Freshwater Fly Fishing Information Techniques Tips & Tutorials
Fly Fishing In South Africa: All You Need To Know
Fly fishing is one of the biggest forms of freshwater angling in
South Africa and is practiced by many fly enthusiasts and novice
anglers. It is arguably the most relaxing form of freshwater and
saltwater angling. Fly Fishing is quite difficult to pick up and become
good at it, but hopefully the pages on this website will help you become
a better fly fisherman and catch more
freshwater fish and
saltwater fish
on fly.
Almost any species of freshwater or salt water fish can be targeted on fly, and it is very rewarding when you do get that target species...
One
of the more popular saltwater forms of fly fishing is targeting
Bonefish, Mullet, Giant Kingfish (GT's), Garrick (Leervis) and other
game fish species like Dorado, Sailfish and Barracuda... Whereas in the
freshwater systems of South Africa fly fishermen mainly target Rainbow
Trout, Brown Trout, Yellowfish (Various species), Barbel, Mudfish,
Moggel, Tilapia, Bass and
Grass Carp...
All sorts of flies have been tied and sold to fly anglers over the years
for those fishermen to pursue their target species and many have worked.
With the bait imitation or fly you are trying your best to mimic on what
you think that Bonefish or the Yellowfish are feeding on... The closer
you get to mimicking this and fishing it with the right technique you
will start catching fish.
Here Is A List Of Fly Fishing Articles On This Fish The Sea Website:
- History Of South African Fly Fishing
- How To Cast A Fly Rod
- Fighting Fish With Fly Tackle
- Difference Between A Cock & A Hen
- The Art Of Nymphing
- Retrieving Summer Nymphs
- How To Handle & Release Trout
- Catching Spawning Trout
- Catching Largemouth Bass On Fly
- Best Flies For Catching Trout
- Saltwater Fly Fishing
- Different Types Of Flies (Identifying Flies)
- Targeting Carp On Fly
- Fly Fishing For Barbel
- Rainbow Trout Photos
- Millstream Farm Fly Fishing Venue
Fly Fishing Reports & Stories
The History Of Fly Fishing And Other Interesting Information
Fly
Fishing is essentially the art of casting a fly rod with a lure called a
fly that will fool the fish into thinking that it is natural prey. In
fly fishing the weight of the fly line carries the hook through the air
to the target. There are generally 2 types of flies: Wet Fly (Sinking)
and Dry Fly (Floating) with many variants in-between. Fly fishing is
regarded as an art and technically sound angling technique and is one of
the oldest forms of fishing in the World... It has been practiced for
centuries and first became popular in the United Kingdom, North America,
Australia and Japan. It is said that the first
record of a fisherman
using a fly was just before the 3rd century and there are many records
from the 1400's onwards. Of all the types of fly fishing, saltwater is
arguably the most difficult followed closely by fly fishing streams and
rivers... Special techniques, right fly choice and a lot of patience are
key when doing these forms of fly fishing. Hopefully the articles above
help you get to know and love the art of fly fishing a lot more and
remember if you have any questions just
contact me.
