The Complete Fly Fisherman – August-September 2019

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019| ISSUE 267

ON THE COVER:

Green River Series 6

Oil on canvas

ORIGINAL ART BY:

AD Maddox

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Changing Waters

Ian Couryer talks global warming and the

effects of warmer water temperatures on

our local trout streams.

It’s Crystal Clear

Andrew Fowler stresses the importance

of being more vigilant of the state of our

streams and surrounding environment.

Profile: Shaun Futter

On assignment, Andrew Fowler visits

Shaun Futter’s workshop to find out more

about the man behind some of the most

exquisite custom fly boxes and nets our

country has seen to date.

Orange River Safari

Travelling fly fisherman, biologist and

outdoor writer Jason Rodd packs his bags

and leaves England to join a few friends

on a true African river safari.

Tussling Tarpon

Warren Pretorius tells the tale of how two

mates’ tarpon dreams came true in Gabon.

Chasing Silver

Contributor Rasmus Ovesen chases sea

trout along the amazing and varied

coastline of Bornholm.

Driehoek Farm

TCFF cracks an invite to an exclusive

trout venue in Mpumalanga that has a

reputation for producing big fish.

Kloppenheim Country Estate Hotel

Looking for a classy trout venue where

there is something to do for the whole

family? TCFF visits a four-star hotel

close to Dullstroom that fits the bill.

The Natural Look

TCFF’s International Field Editor at

Large Hans van Klinken illustrates the

perfect combination of synthetic and

natural wing materials.

Trout Candy

Fly-Tying Field Editor Murray Pedder talks

stillwater and river tactics and lists must-

have patterns that are like candy to trout.

Profiles and Proportions

Contributor Arno Laubscher illustrates

how to achieve the correct profile and

proportion to match that of the natural.

Your Call is Important to Us

Storm Warning: Batten down the hatches

as Andrew Levy is about to have a rant

about customer service.

CONTENTS

FEATURES & FLY-TYING

REGULARS

3. Editor’s Cast


4. Letters to the Editor


5. What’s Up


6. Gear Bag


7. Product Review: Journey Deluxe II V Boat
   80.Product Review: Euro Nymphing Rig


8. Specialised Services


9. Outventure Guide

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