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FRESHWATER ANGLING => Fly fishing => Trout fishing => Topic started by: Ianzo on June 21, 2013, 05:19:32 PM
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We are a bunch of Veterinary Science students from Onderstepoort that have a small internal fishing club running. Every year we do a winter fly fishing trip. Being a Ultimate member for a couple of year’s Leeuwkloof came into my head and after speaking to Stephan(BigVan) he set us up for a good deal and we quickly had 16 eager students amped for a fishing weekend.
We have a couple of seasoned angler amongst us but also always take some beginners and girls with to show them the ropes with this awesome sport we practice. This year was no different.
It was the last weekend of May and shortly after class we left for Leeuwkloof around mid-morning on Friday. Arriving at the venue we were greeted by the very friendly old lady who offered us everything and anything and we were soon unpacked and rigging our tackle and the fishing started.
There are 4 dams situated reasonably close to the houses in which we stayed. We fished mainly these especially the upper two dams. The Friday afternoon was very productive and many of got our first fish within the first couple of casts. Black woolly buggers seemed to do the thing.
We had a big chicken braai the Friday evening which was great. The houses are very neat and well equipped with everything you need to be comfortable. Saturday morning came and everyone was up early, fishing was a bit slower but we still got fish. There seemed to be a many fish spawning in the shallows and it wasn’t long before we figured they were interested in a large white fly being stripped fast and we got a couple of fish. We released most fish but also kept a couple which we smoked for breakfast, it was delicious.
The farm is very secluded and we felt pretty much on our own looking into the valley down below. Sunday was also a great day we were blessed with awesome weather and the guys including some of the girls got some fish. Before we knew it our time was up, but it was a great weekend to spend with friends and I would definitely fish the venue again, there are good fish and the place is well run.
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Cheers
Ian
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Awesome report and great pics !
Yup, Leeukloof is a very special place..Stephen runs an awesome awesome resort !
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Awesome report and great pics !
Yup, Leeukloof is a very special place..Stephen runs an awesome awesome resort !
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Awesome report and from the looks of it you guys had lekka fun. :rck" Sure I saw a bottel of TJ one the table.
OH!!!! some nice fish you guys caught to :blush:
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Nice report and I am glad you guys had a good time and some nice weather. Thanks for your honesty by paying for the taken fish. You guys can't believe how many fish been stolen every year. Ianzo you and your mates are always welcome on the farm. Tight lines and plenty fish for the trout season.