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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #20 on: May 07, 2011, 12:28:58 AM »
So to answer your initial question, yes fly fishers are missing out and missing the point, mostly because they restrict themsleves.

Yes, I agree. But its not only a case of restrict, I think most flyfishers are misinformed :rain:

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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #21 on: May 07, 2011, 12:32:18 AM »
Yes, I agree. But its not only a case of restrict, I think most flyfishers are misinformed :rain:

Exactly, so why can't I cast a 9cm lefty's deciever for a trout?
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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #22 on: May 07, 2011, 12:34:15 AM »
In a KZN River called the Bushmans, the last 2 fish were caught about a month ago, the 1 is 57cm and the other is 60cm, the 1st fish is 58cm. 7-9cm flies were used.

I know of the Bushmans, never fished it though. Fished Lotheni three years in a row. Didn't fish the Berg this year.
I have Bushmans, Upper Mooi, Upper Tugela on my list. Would love to fish the Umzilkulwana and  some of the other streams in the Giants Cup Wilderness Area too.

Hell those Browns are big for a S.A. River. Eina!!!

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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #23 on: May 07, 2011, 12:37:30 AM »
Hell those Browns are big for a S.A. River. Eina!!!

And we have caught many many of thise sizes. My point is made. Gnite.

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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #24 on: May 07, 2011, 12:39:04 AM »
Exactly, so why can't I cast a 9cm lefty's deciever for a trout?

If I am garaunteed fish that size, I would also chuck one of these...


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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #25 on: May 07, 2011, 12:41:09 AM »
And we have caught many many of thise sizes. My point is made. Gnite.

Thanx Mike, lekker slaap w;k

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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #26 on: May 07, 2011, 08:19:09 AM »
Great read, thanks to both of you. Once again I am learning with my eyes.
A bad days fishing is better than sitting at home moping.

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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #27 on: May 07, 2011, 08:37:43 AM »
If I am garaunteed fish that size, I would also chuck one of these...



There are no guarantees in fishing or life, but yes that is an awsome fly
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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #28 on: May 07, 2011, 09:01:01 AM »
Amaaaazing stuff guys!!  (clap) +cred

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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #29 on: May 07, 2011, 12:29:20 PM »
Awesome posts guys  :shre:

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Re: Are We Missing Something As Fly Fishers???
« Reply #30 on: May 07, 2011, 03:44:50 PM »
 :shre:   Wow sum Awesome looking flies ...& great catches ...  :win:

 

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