Author Topic: Ultimate Vaal Trip 1. (Read 72683 times)

Rory · « **Reply #140 on:** February 22, 2011, 09:46:00 PM »

Quote from: diamonddogs 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

Mario, you're a scholar and a gentleman sir. Cred for you. Any chance that you can join us?

diamonddogs · « **Reply #141 on:** February 23, 2011, 08:13:50 AM »

Would absolutely love to Rory but next week-end is already fully booked with family responsibility stuff. I am however heading out to the river this week-end with one member of the United Nations (The good doctor's son). Not sure where yet - either Eastco or Oord Nebo. Might give Eastco a try and make sure the likkewaan is fully awake to scare the living sh1t out of all the newbies on your trip next week-end.

Rory · « **Reply #142 on:** February 23, 2011, 08:35:22 AM »

If you go to eastco, will you give us a report back next week?

E.T. · « **Reply #143 on:** February 23, 2011, 08:42:32 AM »

There is a chance that I might bring a friend along for the day next weekend.
Will confirm next week.

diamonddogs · « **Reply #144 on:** February 23, 2011, 09:17:07 AM »

Quote from: Rory on February 23, 2011, 08:35:22 AM

If you go to eastco, will you give us a report back next week?

Will do - with the high flows we had I reckon the river is still full of food and the clarity is going to be a bit shocking to say the least.
Will have to use search patterns such as hot head brassies etc.
My favourite flies for Eastco have always been a normal GRHE in conjunction with a Mustard Caddis control but I guess I will have to try something else this week-end.

My tip would be a Humpy's Favourite fished with an orange tungsten bead black nymph.

Hooch · « **Reply #145 on:** February 23, 2011, 10:58:43 AM »

Flows are currantly at 40. So its looking good for the 5th

E.T. · « **Reply #146 on:** February 23, 2011, 11:03:18 AM »

Quote from: Hooch on February 23, 2011, 10:58:43 AM

Flows are currantly at 40. So its looking good for the 5th

Nou praat jy. Ek is woes lus vir die 5de!!!

Hooch · « **Reply #147 on:** February 24, 2011, 11:36:33 AM »

Seems as the flows are a rollercoaster at the moment.
Just reely hope it will settle by next week.
Currantly at 46

Hooch · « **Reply #148 on:** February 24, 2011, 08:25:26 PM »

This thread has died a suddend death!! Is it just me and rory stoked about this trip?
Camon, gents, this will be a memorable trip! Were are the days that we had 50 to 60 pages of people responding to this?
@Big G, you wana catch a lift with us and park your car at Rory's? Have something blue in the cabual!
@Koos, you indicated that someone is joining you? You driving alone or with us?
Peeps, if all else fails, ill still go! Come hell or high water, I need this brake!
Am I the only one stocked for this trip? This is Ultimate angling, on not some backstreet operating forum! We go BIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!
Let's hear it!

Herman Jooste · « **Reply #149 on:** February 24, 2011, 08:39:34 PM »

Sorry that I've been so scarce.

The flows are looking good, and barring a cyclone should stay that way.

I still need to contact Eastco, ito a discount for numbers, but will do so before next Friday.

At this late stage, I must re-iterate Rory's advice. Have decent footwear guys. Sandals, Rockies, or barefoot will just leave you in pain, as well as p!ssed off.

Also wading sticks. A broom handle, cut off at rib height, drill a hole through one end, through which you attach about 2m of ski rope, and then nail a rubber stopper on the other end.

Wrap some insulation tape around the top for your "handle" ( to avoid splinters ) and you are done.

icstuff · « **Reply #150 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:14:56 AM »

Quote from: Herman Jooste on February 24, 2011, 08:39:34 PM

Sorry that I've been so scarce.

The flows are looking good, and barring a cyclone should stay that way.

I still need to contact Eastco, ito a discount for numbers, but will do so before next Friday.

At this late stage, I must re-iterate Rory's advice. Have decent footwear guys. Sandals, Rockies, or barefoot will just leave you in pain, as well as p!ssed off.

Also wading sticks. A broom handle, cut off at rib height, drill a hole through one end, through which you attach about 2m of ski rope, and then nail a rubber stopper on the other end.

Wrap some insulation tape around the top for your "handle" ( to avoid splinters ) and you are done.

I will do a tutorial on the broom wading stick this weekend, takes 5mins to make.

Quickbite · « **Reply #151 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:30:03 AM »

Thanks -i need to to see how to make wading stick....

i was going to steal the mop and home and unscrew the hea- n use that ....

i got gumboots- for footing - hope that fine

Going shopping this weekend - for flies- line etc .... so even if i am in hospital next weekend- pls can some1 wheel me there :)

icstuff · « **Reply #152 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:39:23 AM »

Gumboots will fill with water and you will drown, rather use an old pair of tackies, then we can fall together.

I think there should be a straf dop for everyone that falls.

Quickbite · « **Reply #153 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:42:35 AM »

Quote from: icstuff on February 25, 2011, 08:39:23 AM

Gumboots will fill with water and you will drown, rather use an old pair of tackies, then we can fall together.

I think there should be a straf dop for everyone that falls.

lol- i think u should just give me the bottle now then...

i got holes in the gumboots - and i cut them to my ankle- so i hope that helps :)

BigG · « **Reply #154 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:43:19 AM »

Quote from: Hooch on February 24, 2011, 08:25:26 PM

This thread has died a suddend death!! Is it just me and rory stoked about this trip?
Camon, gents, this will be a memorable trip! Were are the days that we had 50 to 60 pages of people responding to this?
@Big G, you wana catch a lift with us and park your car at Rory's? Have something blue in the cabual!
@Koos, you indicated that someone is joining you? You driving alone or with us?
Peeps, if all else fails, ill still go! Come hell or high water, I need this brake!
Am I the only one stocked for this trip? This is Ultimate angling, on not some backstreet operating forum! We go BIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!
Let's hear it!

hey Hooch, i am onboard still, i think i need this more than any of you
Looking forward to this one, yes, if it is still in order, i will leave my car at Rory's and meet you guys there, i'll bring some padkos

icstuff · « **Reply #155 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:52:40 AM »

Ask rory and herman, last time I was with them I fished in old tackies and did not fall once!
This time I have a wading stick and I know that I will have a dip! IF you walk carefully you should be fine

woerman · « **Reply #156 on:** February 25, 2011, 09:07:21 AM »

Guys, unfortunately I have to pull out. I forgot its the same weekend my son is getting
baptized and I have a house full of guests. Hopefully we will have another trip like this
soon - I think its going to be EPIC.

Gerhard · « **Reply #157 on:** February 25, 2011, 10:27:03 AM »

Looks like I am not gonna make it.....

We start moving warehouses next week.... :sadd

:sadd

Rory · « **Reply #158 on:** February 25, 2011, 10:30:49 AM »

Quote from: Quickbite on February 25, 2011, 08:30:03 AM

......i got gumboots- for footing - hope that fine ......

Quote from: icstuff on February 25, 2011, 08:39:23 AM

Gumboots will fill with water and you will drown, rather use an old pair of tackies, then we can fall together.

I think there should be a straf dop for everyone that falls.

Quick - I have to agree with ICstuff here, rather wear a pair of trainers/takkies. Surprisingly, safety boots actually make very good wading boots, as well as those canvas military type boots.

Quickbite · « **Reply #159 on:** February 25, 2011, 10:33:57 AM »

Quote from: Rory on February 25, 2011, 10:30:49 AM

Quick - I have to agree with ICstuff here, rather wear a pair of trainers/takkies. Surprisingly, safety boots actually make very good wading boots, as well as those canvas military type boots.

Okay- just wanted to find out - because i know that waders come with boots ...

is it a must to have a wader??

Old takkies it is then :)