FLY FISHING IN THE JUNGLES OF AFRICA
Like any good love affair, fly fishing for tarpon in the estuarine jungle forests of Gabon is meant to leave you at least a little
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FLY FISHING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA | CNN INSIDE AFRICA
Fly fishing is rapidly growing in Southern Africa, both as a leisure activity and sport. Anglers, beginners and experienced are venturing further out of their
MAKHULU BAAS
A self-confessed irreligious man of science, Conrad Botes struggles to reconcile that world view with the magic, big-fish juju he found in one very specific
THE CHRONICLES OF LOSS
It helps to talk about pain and loss, right? That’s why group therapy and camp “Kumbaya” singalong sessions exist. With that in mind, in issue
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Exploring remote valleys with no paths, no reception and no easy way in or out, three anglers throw caution to the wind, extend a middle
BEHIND THE COVER: CONRAD BOTES Q&A
If you’re into fly fishing, especially in Southern Africa, the name Conrad Botes probably brings to mind a mad man catching tarpon off the beach
CELLOS AT DAWN
“It’s still gloomy outside, but in the predawn darkness I take refuge under a streetlamp next to my car and start gearing up. I follow
FISHING WITHOUT HONOUR
Written by Sean Christie. Illustrations by Conrad Botes. As featured in The Mission Issue 05. Mrs Daniels’ English class, standard 7, set two: the one
IT’S ONLY ROCK & SURF … (BUT I LIKE IT)
Cold, windy and inconsistent, Western Cape saltwater fly fishing is neither for the flakey nor the faint of heart. Within it, there are sub-divisions of
HEART OF DARKNESS
Conrad Botes battles chaos, fatigue and demons in his return to Gabon on a quest for the Silver King – tarpon. As featured in The