Insights, tips and secrets…
Fly fishing Umdloti with JP Bartholomew And here we have JP Bartholomew entertaining us again with tales of fly fishing Umdloti, just north of where JP lives… A final break in the weather and I wanted to get some flyfishing in and especially to see how my right arm was doing after battling with Tennis … Read more
Real cool beach fishing trolley rolling in Check this real cool beach fishing trolley about to hit the market in South Africa. Made strong and sensible, these items really put you in the game on those long sessions beach fishing. Load your cooler. Your tackle box. You can put a beach umbrella in one of … Read more
Tofinho to Barra surf fishing Walking the 3km stretch Tofo and back from our lodge in Praia do Congiana, put us right in the action every day. And this day was extra special. As we walked past the exposed rocks and made our way past the sandy channels, I spotted the first one. A bonefish! … Read more
Fishing leader system and knots Some people really get their knickers in a knot about fishing leader systems and knots, and then others don’t pay hardly any attention at all?! “If you don’t know knots, tie lots!” – Jonny and Andrew VB Here is a happy medium – The MYDO Figure of Eight system, which … Read more
Learning to catch trout on fly The trout season is well upon us here in South Africa, so we asked fly-fishing veteran Andrew von Biljon to recommend some websites to us, for learners. Learning to catch trout on fly, can be the most exhilarating, or frustrating time of your entire life. Taking time to arm … Read more
