Your Personal Catch & Release Record
Trout Report – Top Dogs Tried and tested is many a successful anglers mantra. But, being creatures of habit does make stepping out of our comfort zone and fishing differently no easy task. Fortunately there’s always a common denominator when it comes to fishing the TOPS Corporate Challenge and that’s the comfortable company of colleagues and acquaintances that become friends in the celebrations that typify this hallmark event. Opening night of the TCC Final followed […]
956 Trout was the final tally for the qualifying legs of the TOPS Corporate Challenge, giving entrants from all around South Africa plenty to celebrate. The 3rd Leg of TCC was one for it’s history books, with the enthusiasts attending who had never caught a fish before, nearly outnumbering the returning faithful, a testament to it’s reputation for festivities. As you’re reminded of at every gathering, this event has far less to do with fishing […]
You can’t help but unwind and relax as you arrive at the TOPS Kamberg Trout festival. The magnificent backdrop of the Giant greets you as you descend into the Valley and the warm country hospitaity makes you believe you belong. And, nothing quite compares to the atmosphere on opening night, rekindling old friendships, embibing a litttle and embelishing on the memories of past fly fishing exploits…..the truth should never get in the way of a […]
Of the many excuses we invent as to why we don’t convert our casts, few hold as much water as those that account for simple biology. Time with a rod in hand gives us perspective of fish behavior, but changing what we do, that has in days past worked, is easier said than done. It’s why, ‘which fly is working’ is almost a direct result of how often we throw that pattern. It’s what makes […]
There’s always a little trepidation before the official start to the Trout season. With the waters having been rested over the heat of Summer you are never 100% sure of how the Trout have faired or if they’ll react to your finest cast. Fortunately the 1st leg of the TOPS Corporate Challenge showcased what the WildFly waters have to offer and gave almost everyone cause to celebrate. As all who’ve enjoyed the festivities at the […]
