Lloyd you are unfortunately spot on. There really isnt much going on on the social front which is a major shame. I think there is a definite demand for it though, as whenever Winelands Fly Shop or StreamX have a function it is very well attended. Its actually one of the main reasons I love the competitive side of things as we meet guys on a regular basis and share ideas and flies etc as well as seeing all the guys from around the country come Nationals time.
We (WPFFA) are in the planning phase of trying to organize a social League which will hopefully fill that void. The idea is to have anglers meet at a central location (ie Du Toits Kloof Hotel) and split up into pairs to fish the rivers against each other. It is a social league so you can take it as seriously as you want (or not). There will be a small trophy for the most consistent angler at the end of the season but the main priority will be to get more members to meet, share information and have a beer with at the end of the day. More on this to follow shortly.
Around the steel no tortur'd worm shall twine, No blood of living insect stain my line;
Let me, less cruel, cast feather'd hook, With pliant rod athwart the pebbled brook,
Silent along the mazy margin stray, And with fur-wrought fly delude the prey
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