As far as I know, these fish are traditionally algae eaters, but do take insects and other organic matters that exist within the flow of the river.
They are more difficult in the sense that Czech nymphing for them is almost impossible!
The approach is to cast to sited fish. Skills with longer lines are beneficial (ie, casts of 15 - 20 ft, mending, presentation). I've heard they spook easily and once caught, will not take the fly in that same day again. There are not many of them around any more due to pollution factors and other influences.
About 3 months back there was an article in one of the TCFF mags by Garth Wellman. Well worth a read. Also, the select techniques and flies of the experts (think thats what its called), the second volume (I think) has a dedicated section on these beasts of the water.
Alternatively, time on the water, with plenty of trial an error will eventually get you into some fish. Try some of the venues out in the Magaliesburg area which have some river frontage, like Kloofzicht and Brookewood!
PS: STEALTH IS A VITAL KEY TO SUCCESS!!!!!
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