Staring at the full, laminar flow of the Linth canal - a rather pretty piece of water considering that it is just a canal - while letting the local fly rodder's, Patrick was very bummed for me, lamenting the now familiar fact that I was a week late or a month early... Last week the [...]
From enrolling at Pavon Campus, to signing up for Bicuda 101 and graduating in Advanced Payara, Luke Barrell visited the Orinoco River in Colombia to get an education. Full story in issue 34 of The Mission. It’s been difficult coming back to reality the last few weeks. My current home is in Northampton (UK) and, [...]
"In front of me, I had a rare week of fishing in the mountains. No kids, no work to be done. I was just going to be a fly fisher." That line from early on in Rolf Nylinder's new 48 minute film, 'Subtitles', really resonated with us and that was before we even got into [...]
It's been a long wait (thanks Covid) but finally the Fly Fishing Nation film, 4 Weeks of Daylight, is now exclusively available on streaming network Fishing TV where you can watch the full hour-long film (there's a free 7-day trial should you want to test it). A shorter 17 min version of the film is [...]
It's that time of the year again when we get excited about watching loads of fly fishing films with smashing takes, bending rods and whoops of joy, mixed in with languid shots of meandering rivers and streams, the softer side of our sport. Fly Fishing Film Tour F3T 2022 looks to not disappoint with their [...]
We've been following Simon (Si) Kay's journey over the last few years and have watched as his filmmaking skills have developed. He left a corporate job as a Forex trader and had embarked on a trip around Southern Africa with his partner and child (the goal being to fly fish and film along the way), [...]
Summer is over. This means temperatures are backing off to the mid to high 30s and we can now breathe outside again. Last winter was a goodie. Below are some images which kinda captures the flyfishing we had. Hopefully, this winter is as good! PS - The stuck Land Rover wasn't us, but it entertained [...]
Our man in New Zealand, Gerhard Uys, catches up with New Zealand fly guide and video content creator Alex Waller to discuss New Zealand’s North Island, big trout, king fish (yellowtail) on the flats and more. Photos: Gerhard Uys & Alex Waller 5 best things about where you guide? In Taupo, on New Zealand’s North Island, [...]
As far as fishing towns go, there are few places in South Africa that surpass Dullstroom. If he’s not out guiding clients you’re likely to meet local legend John Thoabala behind the counter of Mavungana Flyfishing’s Dullstroom store. Buy him a cup of tea, then ask him where the lunkers are because, if anyone knows [...]
From representing, captaining and coaching South African fly fishing teams all over the world, to whispering to spotted grunter on the sandbanks of the Breede river, fighting Geets in the Indian Ocean or snapper in Gabon, we know very few anglers who can match MC Coetzer for all-round skills. Massive streamers, micro-nymphs, delicate dries, salt, [...]
