LITTLE SWIMMERS

Sometimes, yellowfish rise from the sand and rocks where they grub for nymphs clinging to the bottom, to hover high in the water column near

THE BALBYTER

African Waters location scout Ed Truter reveals the origin of his pattern, the Balbyter (Ball-biter). Perhaps the most lethal fly for yellowfish on Lesotho’s incredible

YELLOW ALERT: STERKFONTEIN POACHING

Sterkfontein Dam, one of the world’s best sight-fishing destinations, and its beetle-sipping smallmouth yellowfish are under threat from commercial poachers. Concerned anglers are fighting back, but

THE VAALIE: ANTHEA LINSELL

The Vaal River has been firing of late. Parys-area guide Anthea Linsell shows us what she packs for a great day out fishing for smallmouth

THE SEASONAL YELLOWFISH OF BARKLY EAST/RHODES

All about Barkly East/Rhodes yellowfish, by  J.W. Grobler The Barkly East/Rhodes district is widely revered for being one of South Africa’s foremost trout-fishing meccas. Surprisingly,

STERKIES FOR NOOBS

Old Sterkies hand? Then there’s a good chance this article will make you yawn and mutter something along the lines of, “No shit Sherlock.” But

ALERT LEVEL: ORANGE

The Orange River surged in popularity over the last two years as more anglers than ever discovered what a gem we have right here in

Subscribe to our newsletter and get all the latest to your inbox!