In the August 2010 issue (#186)
Features & Regulars
- Salt Water: Tagging Fish
By Anthony Krüger. This month: Recaught tagged fish have produced valuable information on the state of our fisheries.
- Fresh Water: Going Buggy!
By Ian Couryer. This month: Knowing your damsels from dragons will make you a
better fly fisherman.
- The Devil is in the Detail
By Marcus Janssen
- Trout Trekking in Lesotho –
Donkeys, Drag and Double Tapers
If the great outdoors, adventure and wild fish
are in your blood, neighbouring Lesotho plays
host to some of the best trout rivers in Africa. Contributor Keith Clover made the pilgrimage.
- The Golden Dorado of Argentina
Argentina’s fresh water dorado carries a
deserved reputation as a top-class fly rod
quarry. Contributor Jonathan Boulton reports.
- Gearing up for the Flats – Part I
Preparation is Paramount
To some, flats fishing is the pinnacle of salt
water fly fishing. However, what appears
to be an idyllic setting can quickly turn to
torture if you go unprepared. FlyCastaway’s
Keith Rose-Innes gives us the benefit of his
years of experience, and details the pitfalls.
- Mozambique on Fly – Part XXVI
Nyati Lodge
New venues in Mozambique always attract interest, especially if they are fly fishing
friendly. Field Editor Graeme Field reports.
- Wind-On Leaders for Fly Fishing
This month, Field Editor Anthony Krüger
examines the possibilities of using
a conventional wind-on leader
technique in a fly fishing application.
- Deer Hair Revisited
Deer hair is a highly functional and versatile
material that can be lots of fun to tie with.
Fly-Tying Field Editor Murray Pedder discusses
its uses and provides instructions for tying
two great patterns for largemouth
yellowfish and bass.
- Fly Fishing Hatches with the CAM
Emerger
Well-known international fly-tyer and author
Steve Thornton extols the virtues of an emerger pattern that has proved its mettle.
- Help is at Hand
By Andrew Levy
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