Thrift/Redcliffe Trophy trip

[FlyCraft]

Hi Guys,

Hunting proper steam-trains in SA!

We have a trip scheduled from the 20th to the 24th of May. We will be based at Redcliffe, which in itself had produced 10lbs+ fish in the past, with three dams on the property.

Redcliffe is approximately 1 hour away from Thrift and offers comfortable accommodation in a real "Highland" South African setting. Also access to other waters managed by Martin Davies.

Anyone keen to join? Will post more details by this weekend. Space will be limited to 6 anglers. We will be tying flies, fishing, fishing, fishing, braaiing, talking fishing etc.

Cheers,

Philip

[FlyCraft]

We invite Fly Talkers to join us in the Eastern Cape from the 20th to the 24th of May. We will fish some of the best still waters South Africa has to offer. This is cold, rich and fertile waters where the trout grow to trophy proportions.

We will be based at the spacious and comfortable Redcliffe Country House situated on a 3000Ha sheep and cattle farm. Redcliffe has three dams on the property – Ventnor, Delton and Theaden, where we will be fishing on Thursday. Friday and Saturday we will be fishing the legendary Thrift dam, with the option open to also fish at Redcliffe or other waters managed by Martin Davies.

Below is an extract from the latest report on the FOSAF website - http://www.fosaf.co.za/report-winterberg-stormberg.php

“WINTERBERG

Last month we advised that little fishing had been done in Feb/March, but those who visited Thrift did well. However, since then the autumn weather has cooled the water down and the fishing according to Martin has been amazing although he cannot guarantee this on every visit. For example Colin Moolman and Geoff Sing from Maclear took 54 fish up to 3,8 kg in a day and a half while Gary Robinson and a friend did similarly well over the same period with 52 of which two were 3,8kg. In fact the friend’s arm was aching so much he could hardly lift a thing when he returned to PE. But then just to prove that one cannot expect every day to be the same two other anglers visiting the following weekend could hardly raise a fish in perfect weather.

At Redcliffe two of the dams are producing well but the third, Theaden, is very weedy but should contain some very big fish and should the winter cold result in a dieback of the weed these fish should be catchable again.

It is believed that the Winterberg did receive some rain over the Easter period.”

To book your spot e-mail Philip - info@winelandsflyfishing.co.za or call (021) 855 2646

[FlyCraft]

Anyone have an idea, maybe pic or link to a pic of the barbs/ghielemientjies (what a word for the non Afrikaans speaking people :biggrin found in the eastern Cape still waters/Thrift. If not, maybe colouration/size?

Thank You

[EwanNaude]

#2s and 4s the name of the game there. The barbs are fairly dark in colour and big Mrs Simpsons with an eye and black marabou tail is just about the only fly you need for Thrift and Redcliffe. This time of year there should be plenty fish in the bay right near the cottage and the far corner opposite the cottage. Special piece of water that, often if the wind humps but its fishable, the fish are shot for shot.

Big olive wooly buggers and black beaded wb with blue flash as well.

[FlyCraft]

Thank you Ewan,

Also had some pm's from other members regarding the barbs, thank you. Start tying this week, can't wait. Will post pics here of the flies.

[FlyCraft]

The troops are starting to line up.

Some Papa Roaches:

Some Zonkers:

Some Chubbyhead Barbs:

[Gerrit Viljoen]

Baie mooi!

[FlyCraft]

Dankie Gerrit,

Geniet dit om bietjie moerse vliee te bind vir forelle, sien nie baie uit na al die klein vliee wat gebind moet word.

[alwyn]

Is the trip fully booked or is there space for me?

[FlyCraft]

Good Morning Alwyn,

Please send me your contact number, either via pm or e-mail.

Best Regards,

Philip