THE MISSION BLOG
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EXCERPT: RIVER SONGS BY STEVE DUDA
He doesn’t know it, but Steve Duda is partly responsible for The Mission existing. I loved the way Duda, a
GALAXIAS ON THE CAPE FLATS: A…
Professor Jenny Day, director of the Freshwater Research Centre, shares interesting developments on Cape galaxias. Photos: Jeremy Shelton There are
CORSICAN DAVE
One of fly fishing’s true characters, perhaps you’ve seen his moustache before or maybe it was the ubiquitous cigar. Most
HIGH FIVES: NATHAN PAHL
Whether building one of the only drift boat rainbow trout fisheries in South Africa on the Ash River, guiding clients
GOT CRABS ?!
3D PRINTED CRABS – THE GRADUATION
The triggerfish of Alphonse are well educated. That said, they are still abundant enough to fish for all day long.
3D PRINTINGS PLACE – PRINTING CRABS
This is where things got a bit squiggly… Flexibles. After the joy and simplicity of using hard plastics I figured
THE BAPTISM – OMANI PERMIT
Josh Collins, a Canadian living in Qatar, did not hold much hope for fly fishing when he moved to Doha.
DEL BROWN’S MERKIN CRAB – STEP-BY-STEP…
Del Brown, a name synonymous with Permit fishing, is often credited as the man who originally cracked the Permit code.
FLY TYING
VAAL YELLOWFISH NYMPHS: STEP-BY-STEP FLY TYING
Vaal River yellowfish and nymphing go hand-in-hand. Here Yaqoob Tarmohammed AKA JoziFly explains how to tie the two yellowfish nymphs
GALAXIAS ON THE CAPE FLATS: A…
Professor Jenny Day, director of the Freshwater Research Centre, shares interesting developments on Cape galaxias. Photos: Jeremy Shelton There are
CHEAT CODE – THE VEGAN MEATBALL
I’ve been on the fence about writing this one. There are three distinct patterns I’ve come up with that have
MERKIN: STEP-BY-STEP FLY TYING
The Merkin crab has come a long way from its origins in the west Atlantic, where it was invented by
WISH LIST FISH
OTOLITHE
Drumming a similar beat to its cousin the kabeljou, the Senegalese kob can be heard all along the West African
AUSSIE SALMON: WISH LIST FISH
Is it a salmon? Is it a kingfish? No… it’s an Aussie salmon. Saffer ex-pat Liam Surridge rates this sight-fishing
PRISON PERMIT: WISH LIST FISH
With a great dental plan and aggressive nature, the sheepshead seabream is a toothy skill-tester of the Gulf Coast, where
CLANWILLIAM SAWFIN – WISH LIST FISH
Smashing dry flies, nymphs, and streamers, Leonard Flemming says that if you visit the headwaters of the Western Cape’s Cederberg
FLY FISHING CLUBS
HAENERTSBURG TROUT ASSOCIATION
Into clubs, festivals and gatherings about all things fly fishing? If you’re around South Africa’s Lowveld, you should check out
GARDEN ROUTE FLY FISHERS
Into clubs, festivals and gatherings about all things fly fishing? If you’re around South Africa’s Garden Route, you should check
SOUTH COAST FLY ANGLERS
Into clubs, festivals and gatherings about all things fly fishing? If you’re around South Africa’s South Coast, you should check
MACLEAR FLY FISHING CLUB
Into clubs, festivals and gatherings about all things fly fishing? If you’re in the Eastern Cape highlands of South Africa,