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    I am going up to Highland Run in 2 weeks time.
    Have any of you guys been there in the last month or so? Just curious as to the state of the river?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matuka View Post
    I am going up to Highland Run in 2 weeks time.
    Have any of you guys been there in the last month or so? Just curious as to the state of the river?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matuka View Post
    I am going up to Highland Run in 2 weeks time.
    Have any of you guys been there in the last month or so? Just curious as to the state of the river?
    Who are you going with G? .... say a quiet HI to brother Bruce for me while you are there!!!
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    Is it only river or is there dams as well?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gerrit View Post
    Is it only river or is there dams as well?

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    The last time I was there, it was only river fishing
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Shelton View Post
    The last time I was there, it was only river fishing
    Ag no man,I'm suppose to go there this weekend.Haven't got any river(trout) experience so I'm gonna have to rethink this weekend.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gerrit View Post
    Is it only river or is there dams as well?

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    River ... fish up to 5kg!! ... VERY well managed by Doug Starling!
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    Definitely only river fishing (Spekboom River), but there are some sizeable pools. Fish up to 7 lb have been taken.
    The fishing can be absolutely outstanding and the scenery is fantastic.

    Accommodation is also excellent.

    Not a good idea at the moment, due to the rain that we have had in the area.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matuka View Post
    Definitely only river fishing (Spekboom River), but there are some sizeable pools. Fish up to 7 lb have been taken.
    The fishing can be absolutely outstanding and the scenery is fantastic.

    Accommodation is also excellent.

    Not a good idea at the moment, due to the rain that we have had in the area.
    Thanx for the info so far guys,

    What sort off patterns will be sufficient?Little nymphs and dries?Or can I tie some baitfish/minnow patterns?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gerrit View Post
    Ag no man,I'm suppose to go there this weekend.Haven't got any river(trout) experience so I'm gonna have to rethink this weekend.
    NOOOO!! ... go for it!! ... the big pools there can be fished almost like still water .... only the shallow runs are like REAL stream fishing. There is a huge variety of fishing there!
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