Author Topic: Ultimate Vaal Trip 1. (Read 72609 times)

Quickbite · « **Reply #120 on:** February 18, 2011, 09:43:42 AM »

Quote from: Lichia amia on February 18, 2011, 09:21:41 AM

Quickbite you and Chris are more than welcome to catch a lift with me

ThanksCraig- will call you on the 4th ... leka

Rory · « **Reply #121 on:** February 18, 2011, 10:36:55 AM »

Quote from: Quickbite on February 18, 2011, 09:16:14 AM

Rory - is Eastco -the same road as Woelwaters ?? and whats damage at Eastco?

Quick, I'm not to sure where Woelwaters is, but Eastco is on the R500 just before Parys. If my brittle memory serves me correctly, the Aunty charges per vehicle and per person. I'm sure Herman will remember the figures!

Guys I'm concerned that the flow rate is not going to drop enough to allow us to fish properly. I think the first run at Eastco will be fishable in stronger flows though, but we'll only really be able to tell when we get there.

So I'm thinking that even if the flows are too high to fish we should still make an outing of the Saturday regardless, seeing as though most guys have committed. There are some very experienced guys joining us and we can pick their brains, discuss setups and techniques etc. have a braai and socialise?

And you all say?????

icstuff · « **Reply #122 on:** February 18, 2011, 10:45:38 AM »

I say go, even if we cant fish we can have a nice social.

Hooch · « **Reply #123 on:** February 18, 2011, 10:47:21 AM »

Yes, please!!!

Rory · « **Reply #124 on:** February 18, 2011, 10:50:02 AM »

Quote from: icstuff on February 18, 2011, 10:45:38 AM

I say go, even if we cant fish we can have a nice social.

Quote from: Hooch on February 18, 2011, 10:47:21 AM

Yes, please!!!

Good form that. Good men. Strong men.

icstuff · « **Reply #125 on:** February 18, 2011, 10:51:34 AM »

We can even get homie to bring his braai stand, if he is still coming!

Quickbite · « **Reply #126 on:** February 18, 2011, 11:01:30 AM »

Quote from: Rory on February 18, 2011, 10:36:55 AM

Quick, I'm not to sure where Woelwaters is, but Eastco is on the R500 just before Parys. If my brittle memory serves me correctly, the Aunty charges per vehicle and per person. I'm sure Herman will remember the figures!

Guys I'm concerned that the flow rate is not going to drop enough to allow us to fish properly. I think the first run at Eastco will be fishable in stronger flows though, but we'll only really be able to tell when we get there.

So I'm thinking that even if the flows are too high to fish we should still make an outing of the Saturday regardless, seeing as though most guys have committed. There are some very experienced guys joining us and we can pick their brains, discuss setups and techniques etc. have a braai and socialise?

And you all say?????

Thanks Rory- what flies you reccomend i get...

Homie · « **Reply #127 on:** February 18, 2011, 11:06:24 AM »

Quote from: icstuff on February 18, 2011, 10:51:34 AM

We can even get homie to bring his braai stand, if he is still coming!

Sounds like a plan !!!!
I'll confirm closer

Rory · « **Reply #128 on:** February 18, 2011, 11:09:43 AM »

Quote from: Quickbite on February 18, 2011, 11:01:30 AM

Thanks Rory- what flies you reccomend i get...

Most of the tackle shops have a dedicated section for yellowfish flies. The tried and trusted would be along these lines:
Hot spot Mayfly nymphs #14 - #16
San jaun worms #14 - #16
Gold ribbed hares ear nymphs (natural, black and olive) #14 - #16
Green rock worms (also look for grey, peacock and natural) #10 - #12
Mutard caddis #10 - #12

While you at the tackle shop, get some strike indicators, a spool of .22mm Maxima and don't be scared to bring the split shot! Don't buy the tapered leaders for fishing the Vaal.

Lichia amia · « **Reply #129 on:** February 18, 2011, 11:15:43 AM »

Quote from: Rory on February 18, 2011, 11:09:43 AM

Most of the tackle shops have a dedicated section for yellowfish flies. The tried and trusted would be along these lines:
Hot spot Mayfly nymphs #14 - #16
San jaun worms #14 - #16
Gold ribbed hares ear nymphs (natural, black and olive) #14 - #16
Green rock worms (also look for grey, peacock and natural) #10 - #12
Mutard caddis #10 - #12

While you at the tackle shop, get some strike indicators, a spool of .22mm Maxima and don't be scared to bring the split shot! Don't buy the tapered leaders for fishing the Vaal.

Rory, which shop would be the best to shop for Flies with out taking an almighty spanking?

Rory · « **Reply #130 on:** February 18, 2011, 11:25:33 AM »

Quote from: Lichia amia on February 18, 2011, 11:15:43 AM

Rory, which shop would be the best to shop for Flies with out taking an almighty spanking?

Generally the flies aren't too pricey if you buy the packs of 3.
When you look at the custom tied flies, they gonna rip you a new one.

Have a look at the list I posted, that should sort you out. I'll tie up a span of Humpy's Favourites to dish out.
I'll try convince Herman, Koos and Nico to tie some good control flies to bring with. Nudge, nudge, nudge, hint, hint........

Rory · « **Reply #131 on:** February 18, 2011, 11:26:14 AM »

Sorry - Mias or Sollys!

BigG · « **Reply #132 on:** February 18, 2011, 12:03:49 PM »

I'm still onboard, if Homie can't make it(he better make it) i'll bring my little braai

Lichia amia · « **Reply #133 on:** February 18, 2011, 12:18:43 PM »

Quote from: BigG on February 18, 2011, 12:03:49 PM

I'm still onboard, if Homie can't make it(he better make it) i'll bring my little braai

Homies gonna make it. We will pack out Amstel bottles from his front door to the car, which he is sure to follow and then Homie-nap him.

BigG · « **Reply #134 on:** February 18, 2011, 12:22:05 PM »

Quote from: Lichia amia on February 18, 2011, 12:18:43 PM

Homies gonna make it. We will pack out Amstel bottles from his front door to the car, which he is sure to follow and then Homie-nap him.

Great, i'll bring the amstels..

BigG · « **Reply #135 on:** February 18, 2011, 03:31:07 PM »

Quote from: Rory on February 18, 2011, 11:09:43 AM

Most of the tackle shops have a dedicated section for yellowfish flies. The tried and trusted would be along these lines:
Hot spot Mayfly nymphs #14 - #16
San jaun worms #14 - #16
Gold ribbed hares ear nymphs (natural, black and olive) #14 - #16
Green rock worms (also look for grey, peacock and natural) #10 - #12
Mutard caddis #10 - #12

While you at the tackle shop, get some strike indicators, a spool of .22mm Maxima and don't be scared to bring the split shot! Don't buy the tapered leaders for fishing the Vaal.

Thanks for the shopping list Rory

Purchase made :sml:

Herman Jooste · « **Reply #136 on:** February 20, 2011, 06:37:33 PM »

Sorry for being absent for a while.

Rory's list of flys covers the range for any venue on the Vaal. I think his best tip was, don't forget the splitshot.

. If you see you are not getting down, it's so much quicker to clinch a shot on than change flies. Also heavier flies, normally = bigger flies, and then you may just be outsizing the food.

As far as damages are concerned, the last time we were there, it was R150, for 2 people.
There is a rate per vehicle, plus per person.
Seeing that this is am epic trip, I will phone them during the course of the week, and see if I can't get a " BULK DISCOUNT".

If anyone is wanting directions, but can not join the convoy from the Engen 1 stop on the N1 Sth to bloem, let me know where you are coming from, and I'll do my best to get you there.

OH HELL. I've just remebered that SALOON 2000 is open on Saterdays.

Is anyone going to get home on Sat night. SWAMBOS =

Rory · « **Reply #137 on:** February 22, 2011, 03:01:13 PM »

Quote from: Herman Jooste on February 20, 2011, 06:37:33 PM

Seeing that this is am epic trip, I will phone them during the course of the week, and see if I can't get a " BULK DISCOUNT".

Good man. Strong man.

Just had a look at the DWAF website, the flows are coming down big time. Looks like they're finally closing the sluice gates!! (hap (hap

diamonddogs · « **Reply #138 on:** February 22, 2011, 03:10:06 PM »

EASTCO Information

Anyone need more info on Eastco - pictures, the accommodation, fishing , price etc. have a look at this:

http://tinyurl.com/6cekcr9

Herman Jooste · « **Reply #139 on:** February 22, 2011, 08:27:52 PM »

Quote from: Rory on February 22, 2011, 03:01:13 PM

Just had a look at the DWAF website, the flows are coming down big time. Looks like they're finally closing the sluice gates!! (hap (hap

Just had a peek at the flows myself. Goosebay at 49. If it drops to 30 odd during this week, stays there untill Thursday next week, and on Friday next week rises to around 60, then it's WHOOOOPPPPEEEE.