The Complete Fly Fisherman – August-September 2019

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The second of the three houses on the farm is aptly called Hillside

Cottage, perched atop a koppie overlooking one of the dams below –

a view that will make any soul feel rejuvenated. It boasts a modern

interior, fit for a king, with open indoor fireplaces, something every

fly fisher appreciates after a successful winter day’s fishing. Rocky

Bend Cottage was busy with its facelift during our stay and will soon

be at the same standard as the other two cottages, not that there was

THE FISHING

■ Rod: 4-wt to 6-wt

■ Reel and lines: Smooth drag, WFF,

intermediate and sinking lines

■ Leader: 3X - 4X mono, 4X - 5X tippet

■ Flies: #8 - #18 dries, nymphs, attractor

and baitfish patterns

■ Other gear: Wading boots; wader; float tube

“... A VIEW THAT WILL MAKE ANY SOUL FEEL REJUVENATED.”