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Catch Report

Recently Intrepid Fly sent groups to the Zambezi, Mozambique, Lesotho and around South Africa.

The Upper Zambezi season is coming to a close with most operators looking back on the year as not being one of the best. Though many tigers and bream species were landed there were not as many double figures on fly as we would have hoped for. Earlier this month one of our clients landed a 17 lb tiger on fly, with a wireless leader set up. This was a lodge record and certainly one of the largest ever in the region. Other great catches included a couple 10 - 12 lb tigers and 5 - 6 lb nembwe on fly.

We spent a week in the Bazaruto Archipelago targeting giant trevally and sailfish. Though the conditions looked perfect, the cooler water did nothing for the fishing. There were marlin in the area but we were only lucky in landing a 35kg sailfish and a few smaller GT’s . This is testament to the region being a “lottery” and we suggest that if you can stay longer this will greatly improve your chances of getting into more fish. The upcoming months will be hot but will be the best time for the GT’s.

The Vaal River has been producing a number of smallmouth yellowfish but the wet weather in Johannesburg has resulted in varying conditions. The guiding was put on hold for a number of days as we waited for the water levels to drop and the visibility to improve. The fishery is showing continued signs of improvement and according to the local’s, promises to be a great season. Another fishery to consider is the Sterkfontein Dam where we will be hosting a few weekends away for you to have the chance to sight fish for smallmouth yellowfish.

The trout season is upon us. The Western Cape streams have struggled with high levels of water make some streams nearly impossible to fish. This will certainly be a good thing for the months ahead. The Rhodes region is enjoying the best fishing it has had this year producing a number of 18 - 24 inch rainbow trout. The Mpumalanga region is also benefiting from the good rains with the dams and streams being very productive. Fred Steynberg has had a lot of success with a few groups in Lesotho and is fast becoming one of his favourite destinations.

Intrepid Fly was also proud to host more corporate fly-fishing trips. Thank you again to the client (British Telecom Global) and the guides involved ... a successful formula that is fast becoming recognised as a means of spoiling clients and staff and generating further business. Intrepid Fly has opened up a number of exciting venues for this purpose both locally and abroad.

Upcoming Trips

Intrepid Fly will be guiding a number of trips to the Bazaruto Archipelago. Ant Diplock is stationed there and will be receiving our guests. If you are in the region and require his services to improve on your salt water skills, please let us know. His daily rate is $500 for the guiding, the boat and fuel. The mainland lodge is geared for fishermen and in close proximity to the reefs and canyons.

Intrepid Fly will be holding a number of academies in the upcoming year. These weekends away will be in the Lowveld, Drakensberg, Western Cape and Rhodes region for all anglers. If you have a party and would like a guide to accompany you on your weekend away, please let us know..

Intrepid Fly will be offering a number of day trips and weekends away to target various yellows. With Intrepid Ian’s knowledge and experience, you will have an opportunity to “break the code” and have a sporting chance at landing your own trophy. If you are interested in finding out more about the programs offered and the academies get in touch with us.

Other News

Intrepid Fly has been busy this year exploring a number of lodges along the Zambezi and Mozambique looking for new venues for our clients. We will also be doing a few more exploratory trips to South America next month. Brazil is host to the notorious peacock bass, described as fresh water GT’s. Argentina is a world renowned trout and golden dorado destination and promises to be a hot destination for our clients during the months of November to April. Look out for the articles on the trips next month

Thank you for all your support and we look forward to taking you fishing soon

Kind Regards
Andrew and the Intrepid Fly team

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We are a specialist fly-fishing travel agency with interests in 20 fisheries around the world, targeting both fresh and salt water species. We negotiate preferential rates with the venues we support so that we don’t have to mark up the price. We then package the trips to include guides (optional) who are internationally accredited (REFFIS). Tell us where and when you want to go fishing and we will take care of the booking and the travel arrangements, saving you time and money. Intrepid Fly practices catch and release.