Events 2018: Aug to Dec
1. Fly Tying Program (2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month)
Date |
Event |
Presenter(s) |
14 Aug |
Small streams |
Ruben Torres |
21 Aug |
Stillwater trout |
Michiel van Rooy |
11 Sep |
Still Water Trout Patterns, Rigs and Techniques |
TBA |
18 Sep |
Vaal Patterns, Rigs and Techniques |
TBA |
9 Oct |
Vaal patterns |
Marius Grobler |
16 Oct |
Bass Fly Patterns, Rigs and Technique |
Warren van Tonder |
13 Nov |
Bass patterns |
TBA |
20 Nov |
Salt Water Flies and rigs |
TBA |
11 Dec |
Fun evening |
Team |
Workshop evenings will focus on : Tips and techniques, Tying Videos, Best practices in tying, New materials and how to use them, Special techniques for special materials, Books read/ Books recommended, Where to buy what - local vs Overseas, What is what ito Hooks / threads / vices, Tying benches, lighting, storing materials, Tying a specific pattern - using new materials. And much more...
Introduction to fly tying sessions: R30 entrance fee - all materials supplied - please bring own vice, tools and thread
Introduction evenings will focus on: Thread basics, Pinch loops and bobbin control, Ways of attaching different materials, Vices - types and functions, Tools - basic set vs extended set, Dub a thread, dubbing loops, dubbing wax, How to use a bobbin ? Whip fishing tools and techniques using hackle, hackle pliers, Glue's to use using different materials like deer hair / foam. And much more...
2. Indoor Program (1st Tuesday of each month)
Date |
Event |
Presenter(s) |
7 Aug |
Tactics for small stream trout |
Gary Glen Young |
4 Sep |
Modern stillwater trout techniques |
Daniel Factor |
2 Oct |
Targeting early season yellows |
Nicolaus van Zweel |
6 Nov |
Bass on fly |
Terry Babich/Warren van Toder |
TBC |
Fun evening, paella |
Bazaruttos |
4 Dec |
Gear to add to your Christmas tree |
TBC |
1st Tuesday -
- Casting 101: 10 min presentations prior to each indoor event and safety evening presented by Leslie Thiart
3. Outdoor Program
Date |
Event |
Venue |
25 Aug 31 Aug to 7 Sep |
Introduction to IFFF Casting Instructor program Small stream trout |
Defence Tech Base/Valhalla Baseball Fields Verlorenkloof |
7-9 or 14-16 Sep |
Stillwater trout |
TBC |
24-29 Sep |
Yellow fish exploratory trip |
Vaal or Suikerbosrand |
12-14 Oct |
Elgro river challenge |
Elgro River Lodge |
20/21 Oct |
Vaal river - day trip |
Vaal |
9-11/16-18 Nov |
Bass on fly |
Middelburg |
17 Nov |
Distance Casting |
Defence Tech Base/Valhalla Baseball Club |
25 Nov-1 Dec/2-8 Dec |
Saltwater fly fishing |
Cape Vidal |
15 Dec |
Year end function/family day |
Arendsnes |
If there are clubs who would like to get together on a non-competitive basis and have some 'Serious Fun', please contact us on email, jacarandaflyfishers@gmail.com and lets arrange the event.
The Club meets every First, Second and Third Tuesday of the month for Technical and Fly Tying Sessions respectively, 7pm at Zwartkop Country Club, Old Johannesburg Road, Pretoria. GPS co-ordinates are: Latitude: 25˚49'49.79"S, Longitude: 28˚9'34.70"E
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The Club meets every First, Second and Third Tuesday of the month for Technical and Fly Tying Sessions respectively, 7pm at Zwartkop Country Club, Old Johannesburg Road, Pretoria. GPS co-ordinates are: Latitude: 25˚49'49.79"S, Longitude: 28˚9'34.70"E
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