The outer atoll of Farquhar is home to one of the most aggressive predators to be found in the Indian Ocean. The Wild Fly Team hunts down the infamous Giant Trevally on an epic saltwater adventure.
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The Highlands of the Eastern Cape enjoy an altitude that ensure the Rainbow Trout grow every season to set new South African records. We take our V-boats to these famous lakes in an attempt to break our personal bests.
South Africa's longest river, the Orange, is home to a population of Yellowfish that defies belief. Prodigious numbers of these beasts roam freely, but they all pay homage to the Largemouth, a true apex predator!
Home of the notorious Goliath Tiger and Monster Perch, it's a destination that few have ventured to. We explore the crystal-clear tropical waters of this spectacular body of fresh water, hunting its endemic species.
Winter had Jeremy and Rhuan hightailing out of the mountains for warmer climates, venturing into the thorn scrub of the Tugela. Zingela Safaris is the prime location for targeting those indigenous Natal Yellowfish known as the Scaly.
Expectations should always be tempered when visiting a new fly-fishing destination. But when the WildFly team journey to an atoll in the middle of the Indian Ocean, you know that the fishing is going to be off the charts.
Primeval would aptly describe this astonishing landscape and the incredible lakes and river systems that have housed gargantuan fish since the ice age. We visit the South coast of Iceland to experience the prolific Atlantic Salmon run.
Surface action is what every fly fisher craves & it is the catalyst for us traveling far & wide in search of sight fishing. In the Orange Free State, you find South Africa's finest dry fly fishery, we enjoy the high riders readily taking the dry.
The Blue tiger was long thought to be a myth, but word of this rare fish being found in the Mnyera river had us venturing to the remote wilderness area in Tanzania. This unbelievably aggressive predator exceeds our every expectation.
Every fly fisher yearns to complete a flats slam and in the tropical isles of Seychelles this is on the Menu every day. To catch a Kingfish; triggerfish and bonefish is the goal of the Wildfly Team.
A challenge is laid down to see who rules the roost in WildFly country and a fierce competition for bragging rights ensues. The crew soon learn that there is only one real competition and that's between fish and angler.
The West Coast of Africa is the home range of Megalops and to catch this king of all saltwater fish on fly is at the top of many anglers' bucket list. Our fly guys travel to the jungle shrouded Kwanza River in Angola hunting down monsters.
In fly fishing terms, Iceland will redefine your paradigm. The weather can be as miserable as sin, but the prehistoric Trout consider this playtime, and they soon put a Cheshire grin on any angler's face who's willing to brave the conditions.
Very few fishing destinations come close to the beauty and splendour of the lower Zambezi. The wildlife is only outmatched by the spectacular fish that will readily engulf your fly.
Just being near water will cause any angler's casting arm to twitch and when you sight the prize-winning Brown Trout of the Mooi that comes knocking, the hunt is on for the fish that in this part of the world have become folklore.
The mighty Zambezi River bursts it's banks onto the Barotse Flood Plains, creating a natural breeding ground for every fish species. This makes it the ideal hunting ground for Africa's most ferocious freshwater game fish.
We encounter some tough fishing conditions on the renowned Alphonse atoll in the Seychelles, but not even the weather gods can keep us from hitting a home run in what is one of the world's greatest saltwater fishing destinations.
Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve is a lake that few fly fishers know about. Located in the heart of the Southern Drakensburg we find some wild Trout hunting grounds that give us nonstop entertainment, this pristine catchment is something to behold.
The ghost of the flats never fails to impress once hooked and these speedsters don't get any bigger than those to be found on St Brandons Atoll. We traverse the rough seas to explore this hidden jewel off the coast of Mauritius.
From the shadow of the mighty Ukhahlamba mountains flows the gin clear waters of the Mooi River. It is KwaZulu Natal's premiere Brown Trout habitat. The WildFly team know these haunts and the action doesn't disappoint.
We paddle down the largest waterway in South Africa, the great Orange river. Carving a path through Namibia, we endure the Kalahari Desert to challenge the yellow fish that grows to trophy proportions in this wild environment.
Kruger National Park, joining scientists in a groundbreaking study of rivers that have never been fished before. Teeming with wildlife, under the watchful eyes of park rangers we discover the ferocious predators that the Sabie River holds.
This spectacular resort precisely exemplifies that. Although the luxury waterfront accommodation and wonderful cuisine is hard not to wax lyrical about, it is their conservation ethos supporting this marine sanctuary that is so impressive.
The Orange is South Africa's largest fresh water ecosystem. The powerful largemouth yellowfish and its equally impressive cousin, the smallmouth, are the targets of Wildfly's obsession as they drift down this mighty waterway.
The Royal Flush, a hand that beats all others and one that is notoriously difficult to compile. We study the team's poker faces as they race against each other to land five different freshwater species in a single day.
The outer atoll of Farquhar is home to one of the most aggressive predators to be found in the Indian Ocean. The Wild Fly Team hunts down the infamous Giant Trevally on an epic saltwater adventure.
We embark on an exciting quest to target the prolific yellowfish of Sterkfontein Dam using dry fly techniques. Experience the thrill of sight fishing for these stunning species in crystal-clear waters, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
We embark on an exciting quest to target the prolific yellowfish of Sterkfontein Dam using dry fly techniques. Experience the thrill of sight fishing for these stunning species in crystal-clear waters, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
The Royal Flush, a hand that beats all others and one that is notoriously difficult to compile. We study the team's poker faces as they race against each other to land five different freshwater species in a single day.
The outer atoll of Farquhar is home to one of the most aggressive predators to be found in the Indian Ocean. The Wild Fly Team hunts down the infamous Giant Trevally on an epic saltwater adventure.
The Orange is South Africa's largest fresh water ecosystem. The powerful largemouth yellowfish and its equally impressive cousin, the smallmouth, are the targets of Wildfly's obsession as they drift down this mighty waterway.
This spectacular resort precisely exemplifies that. Although the luxury waterfront accommodation and wonderful cuisine is hard not to wax lyrical about, it is their conservation ethos supporting this marine sanctuary that is so impressive.
