Flyfishing report: Trout - Port Elizabeth

Although it has cooled down there have been no reports of fish coming out of our two local trout dams, Upper van Stadens and Bulk River. I am a little concerned that after the stocking of fingerlings in November we had very heavy rains and some of the stocked fish may have been lost over the spillways. We will find out later if this is correct.

Otherwise there have been good catches of bass from Sand River Dam.

Please note that Robin Farrington has taken over as chairman of our club and is at 0832367848 or robin@pyschologistpe.co.za.

Club outings planned for the rest of the year. Please note that these are not firm and may be amended over time.

12^th April Saturday. Sand River dam. The usual bring & braai format, Bass fishing is really good there at the moment. Let’s try and get as many kick boats on the water as possible. There will be a lucky draw.

1^st – 4^th May. Thrift Dam. The home of Trophy Trout, with probably your best chance anywhere of landing a double-digit monster. We get a special fishing rate as a Club. Contact Nigel for details. Book early, only 12 spots are available. Reservation has been made.

Fishing is discounted at 50% compliments of Martin Davies, applies to a minimum of 8 members attending.

June – nothing planned.

July – nothing planned.

15^th – 17^th August. Gubu Dam. The Amatola Club headquarters, near Stutterheim. Good fishing and a great venue, with accommodation. Contact Nigel about costs, unless you are already an Amatola Club member, in which case it will be free. We will still need to know if you are coming though.

27^th September. Upper van Staadens (UVS). Combo Outing, extended to friends and family.

Information and planning to be provided closer to the time.

24^th-26^th October Saturday. Baviaans Rooihoek. The same booking process with Nigel applies, as before. A really good time to catch Trophy Smallmouth Bass in this pristine Wilderness area, with available camping.

21^st – 23^rd November. Settlers Dam. Situated just before Grahamstown. The dam is flanked on its northern shore by the Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, with camping available. The dam contains Large Mouth Bass, with good, reported catches last year.

Upper van Stadens.