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By Sundowner Adventures
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$379 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn the art of fly fishing from an experienced guide on the Vaal River
    • Discover the best techniques and tactics for catching Yellowfish
    • Enjoy the thrill of catching fish between 1-5kg in fast-flowing conditions
    • Benefit from a guided fishing experience on the Vaal River
    • Get a chance to catch Smallmouth and Largemouth Yellowfish, Carp, and Catfish

Activity location

    • Vaal River
    • Bothaville, Free State, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sasolburg, South Africa | We will contact customers with specific venue details, pin location and travel details on confirmation of the booking.
    • Deneysville, Free State, South Africa

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Vaal River: Fly Fishing Clinic with Guided Fishing

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$216.68 x 2 AdultsNZ$433.36
Total
Price is NZ$433.36
Until Thu, 5 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    7-hour Vaal clinic hosted by an experienced SFA fly fishing guide
  • Inclusions
    Day fishing venue access fee
  • Inclusions
    Access to 20km of the best Vaal River can offer
  • Inclusions
    Public third-party insurance
  • Inclusions
    Catch and Release
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Tips & service charge
  • Exclusions
    Drinks and meals
  • Exclusions
    Wet wading footwear is recommended

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People prone to seasickness, People with back problems, People with heart problems

What you can expect

  • Spend a day fly fishing with guides on a river that offers some of the most rewarding freshwater fly fishing in Southern Africa. Learn about the Vaal River, its Yellowfish, and fly fishing.

    Drive to the venue (approx. 1 – 1 ½ hours from Joburg depending on venue selected). On arrival at the resort, the guide will cover the techniques and terminal tackle set up (this will be determined according to the angler's skill level).

    Enjoy a morning fishing session from 7 AM – 12 PM. Head to shore for a short break and discuss the afternoon fishing session. Afternoon fishing session from 1 PM – 3 PM.

    Learn about the flow, currents, and temperature related to fly fishing for Yellowfish. Discover fish location pertaining to flow, currents, and temperature. Learn about entomology and Yellowfish feeding patterns.

    Get tips on fly selection, leader length, and strike indicator positioning. Practice casting at Yellowfish and attaining ‘dead drift’ and correct depth. Learn about the strike, fighting, and landing Yellowfish and releasing the fish.

Location

Activity location

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    • Vaal River
    • Bothaville, Free State, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Sasolburg, South Africa | We will contact customers with specific venue details, pin location and travel details on confirmation of the booking.
    • Deneysville, Free State, South Africa