Speaking of South Africa's diverse natural beauty has become
rather a cliché, but it is cliché which is difficult to avoid
when describing the country's wildlife viewing opportunities
and outdoor activities.
Breathtaking mountain ranges and green valleys with flowing
streams offer the adventurous enthusiast numerous prime
locations, from the coastal plains of the east coast to the
fynbos dotted mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa has
the potential to satisfy a fly fisherman's every desire when it
comes to choosing the perfect
location.
There are great books available on South African fly
fishing, detailing all the hotspots and optimal flies
and equipment for each region, but this article will focus on
just two areas; the Western Cape and KwaZulu Natal.
KwaZulu Natal Fly Fishing in the Drakensberg is becoming
increasingly popular, largely due to the abundance of trout and
bass in the many rivers and dams, especially the crystal clear
waters in the higher parts of the Drakensberg.
You can expect to find brown and rainbow trout throughout
the region, and most of them will give a good fight, making for
exciting excursions.
The well stocked Bushmans and Injasuti Rivers have
especially zesty trout. Other great trout spots in the
Drakensberg are to be found west of Newcastle in the Normandien
and Memel road areas, and in the numerous rivers and streams
around Greytown and Lake Merthley.
Fly fishing in the Drakensberg is a great
experience, no matter how the actual fishing goes, because the
natural beauty of the area is good enough reason to explore
this great South African destination.
Western Cape Fly Fishing in Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch.
The oldest trout hatchery in South Africa is nestled in
the lush Jonkershoek valley, just outside the historical town
of Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands.
Here there are eight dams offering an enjoyable day's
flyfishing to both the experiences and the novice fly fisher,
with six of the dams on site and two wild dams on the border of
the Jonkershoek nature reserve.
When visiting this great spot you can hope to catch rainbow
trout (the dams are well stocked with these) or one of South
Africa's well known yellowfish species, the infamously elusive
White Fish, Barbus andrewi.
If you make a booking you can also try your luck in the
river section, where wild rainbow trout can be hooked.
The great thing about fly fishing in South
Africa is Cape Winelands, apart from the natural
beauty, is that you can drive for five minutes and visit any
one of the great wine estates for wine tasting, or even dining
in a restaurant on some of the wine farms.
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