Hi Guys, if you could choose one or two rods for the Cape streams what would you buy? Rod length, weight etc? I'm on the market for some fishing tackle. I enjoy CZ nymphing and dry fly fishing.
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Hi Guys, if you could choose one or two rods for the Cape streams what would you buy? Rod length, weight etc? I'm on the market for some fishing tackle. I enjoy CZ nymphing and dry fly fishing.
Hi WarrenG, I would suggest a #3 in 10ft for nymphing and shorter for dries also #3, how short you go is personal preference.
#3 is plenty adequate on the Cape Streams.
I used a 7 ft Orvis HLS 4 wt with Orvis 3/4 Battenkill reel with great success on the little Cape streams in the Du Toitskloof area, Elandspad, Smalblaar rivers etc....floating line obviously....
Lots of hiking so lightweight is essential...
That's actually a great point, Smallstream. Your life will be hell if you decide to pack too much weight on that trip. hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Smallstream
Hi Warren. Did you end up fishing the Cape streams yet? What outfits did you chose?Quote:
Originally Posted by WarrenG
I’m enjoying my little Hardy Zenith 8’ #3 for small streams. It is light enough to land gently, yet seems to give me enough zip to deal with a bit of wind which is quite abundant in the W Cape mountains. I use it in the upper reaches of the Drakensberg streams too. Great fun.