Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa 28°44’84”S – 29°02’28”E

Flycastaway | 1 | Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa Sterkfontein Dam Overview 4 The 7 Details 8 Pre Trip 10 Sponsors 14 Standard Terms and Conditions 15

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Cost: R6 500 (incl VAT) per boat & guide per day (maximum two anglers per boat)

Accommodation: To be arranged per request (Wild Horses Lodge or Qwantani Resort)

Group Size: 6 anglers per day

Season: 10 Jan – 28 Feb 2022

Sterkfontein Dam is South Africa’s For many fly anglers, sight fishing is fishing to Yellowfish. Fitted with centre premier sight fishing venue! This massive the essence of all that is and consoles, two casting decks, storage for body of water is situated some 20km Sterkfontein not only offers this but also 8 rigged up fly rods and electric southwest of the town of Harrismith in consistent conditions suitable for world- motors, these features make our boats the south-eastern Free state. The area class during South Africa’s the ultimate fish catching machines. surrounding the dam is a nature reserve high summer months. Numerous shots They have ample storage for gear as well covering 18,000ha and amid some of at high riding Smallmouth Yellowfish are as food and drinks and offer anglers the the most magnificent mountain scenery enjoyed daily as the fish patrol the banks opportunity to target surface cruising South Africa has to offer. This enormous in search of an easy meal in the way of fish from a comfortable & stable fishing reservoir is some 16km long and 7km at its trapped emerger or struggling terrestrial. platform. widest point and has a rugged shoreline The technical aspect of the is characterized by steep kranzes, grassy another exciting piece of the Sterkfontein mountain slopes and lushly vegetated experience, where only the right flies, kloofs. It is a place of rare scenic beauty, leader setup, and presentation is likely to an undisturbed, tranquil environment in be accepted by our quarry. which nature flourishes and many species of soft-skinned game and indigenous Sterkfontein offers anglers a multitude of birds exist in harmony. Most importantly, different sight fishing scenarios to choose the dam’s crystal-clear water offers fly from, including stalking large cruising anglers the rare opportunity to experience fish from its rocky ledges, or wading consistent sight fishing for South Africa’s the productive gravel flats in search of premier indigenous freshwater fish, the rising fish. The most productive and Orange/Vaal Smallmouth Yellowfish comfortable way to enjoy Sterkfontein (Labeobarbus aeneus), and occasionally, however is from one of FlyCastaway’s the elusive Largemouth Yellowfish custom build 17.6’ Fusion boats, these (Labeobarbus kimberleyensis). boats specifically designed for sight

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The primary target species for fly anglers most satisfying fly fishing experiences visiting Sterkfontein is the Smallmouth available to local anglers. Yellowfish. Our targets are typically encountered as they cruise near the Unlocking the full fly fishing potential surface, patrolling the lake’s edges, scum of Sterkfontein is our fleet of 3 custom- lines, weed beds, and gravel bars picking built Fusion 17.6’ boats captained by our off terrestrial insects stuck in the surface team of experienced professional fly CDC Shuttlecock film. Armed with a 5 or 6wt outfit and a fishing guides. These watercraft are the hand-picked selection of dry flies we wait perfect fishing tools for Sterkfontein and in ambush, drift, or move stealthily along are instrumental in providing convenient the most productive areas of the dam access to the various areas of the dam presenting flies to high-riding, hungry that are otherwise impossible to reach Smallmouth Yellowfish. Smallmouth while walking along its banks. Yellows in Sterkfontein generally weigh Prime season is January to March when between 1 – 5lbs, with a fish of 6 and anglers can experience some of the 7lbs considered a true trophy. Even at finest dry fly fishing available anywhere these sizes, your backing will surely see on the planet. In February huge flying ant the light of day on more than the odd hatches can occur which is extremely occasion. The real thrill of Sterkfontein exciting although quite technical. If however, is the sight fishing element that conditions allow, anglers can also the dam’s crystal-clear waters bring to use the boats to target tailing carp on the fore. Watching a trophy Smallmouth shallow mud and sandbanks, very similar recognize your chosen imitation as prey, to catching tailing Bonefish or Permit. speed forward, and gently sip it from the surface of the water is one of the

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The guides and boats will be permanently Costs Boats stationed at Sterkfontein Dam between • Boat & guide cost: R6,500.00 3 x 17.6ft FUSION’s fitted with 70HP 10 Jan - 28 Feb 2022. Guests can book (incl VAT) per boat & guide per day Yamaha outboard motors, electric any number of fishing days to suit their (maximum two anglers per boat) trolling motors, WILD coolers, G.Loomis schedule. Having said that we encourage • Accommodation: Prices will vary fly rods, WADE fly reels & Airflo fly lines. anglers to do at least 4 nights/3 fishing according to your choice of days considering the fluctuations in establishment. Please get in touch Accommodation weather the mountainous area is well with us to help you confirm your Finding convenient accommodation known for. preferred accommodation option. during your preferred dates is not

always an easy task at Sterkfontein Season Inclusions Dam. We recommend that you book 10 Jan - 28 Feb 2022 • 1 guide your desired accommodation option • Boat & fuel at your earliest convenience as the two Max Pax • Cooler box & ice top establishments on the banks of the We will have three boats stationed dam are incredibly popular during the on the lake for the season and can Exclusions summer months of the year. Please get accommodate a maximum of 6 anglers • All travel to and from Sterkfontein in touch with us for more information on per day. Dam (about 3h30min from Jhb) where to stay so that we can assist you https://bit.ly/34TqXeL in securing the right accommodation • All meals & drinks choice for you. • Tackle • Gratuities for guides (purely discretionary)

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Tackle and Gear Fishing Apparel & Accessories You will be fishing from the comfort Recommended Terminal The boat is equipped with a 45 litre of one of our boats which means no & Backup Tackle cooler box where guests can store all more walking the banks or retrieving • 2 x 10-foot Trouthunter 3X Freshwater drinks and food. Each angler will get flies from bushes and tall grass! You tapered leaders access to a hatch on the boat where bags will still need to make long accurate • 2 x 10-foot Trouthunter 4X Freshwater and spare clothing can be stored. Having casts and from time to time it can tapered leaders said that, we suggest that you keep the be windy. We recommend that each • 1x Trouthunter fluorocarbon tippet in gear you bring onboard to a minimum. angler bring at least two 5 or 6 weight 5X and 6X rods matched with large arbour reels • 1x Scientific Anglers Tippet Rings (Small) • Flip-flops for wearing to the boat. loaded with 100 yards of backing and • 1x Loon Lochsa or C&F Power Float (No shoes are allowed on deck, floating lines. Yellowfish are known (gel floatant used to keep dry flies we suggested you fish barefoot or for making long powerful runs, so it above the surface) wearing thin socks if you are worried is important that one has a reel that’s • Tungsten putty or Loon Deep Soft Weight about sunburn or cold feet. The boat up for the job. Rods and reels can be - this is used to degrease the leader deck is covered with 7mm EVA foam loaned if required. enabling the tippet to sink which is vital and very comfortable to stand on). • 1 x Aqua sole wading boot with thick Recommended Rods & Reels Recommended Flies socks and good ankle support (It’s • G.Loomis Asquith 9-foot 5-weight • 6 x #12 Shuttlecock (Dark Dun) highly unlikely that you will be fishing or 6-weight fly rod OR G.Loomis • 6 x #12 Shuttlecock (Cream) from the bank but if you are interested NRX + LP 9-foot 5-weight or • 6 x #12 Shuttlecock (Rust) please make sure to bring boots) 6-weight fly rod • 6 x #8 Dr Hans’s Beetle • 1 x Gravel Guards • WADE Trutta Reel. Load the reel – Hackled version (purple) • 2 x Polarized sunglasses, preferably with 100 yards of 20-40lb braid • 6 x #8 Dr Hans’s Beetle one set of yellow or amber lenses. • A high-quality weight forward – Hackled version (brown) • Soft tissue for drying & cleaning lenses floating line suitable for still water • 4 x #14 Parachute Hopper (natural) • Sunscreen (SPF 30+) dry fly fishing and relatively warm • 4 x #10 Daves Hopper/Cricket (black) • Lip Block conditions like a Airflo Super Dri • 4 x #14 (brown) • Buff or bandanna OR Cortland 444. • 4 x #16 Parachute (black) • Hat/Cap • 4 x #10 DDD (Natural) • Stripping gloves • 4 x #16 (Black) • Forceps on a lanyard • 4 x #16 Klinkhammer (Tan) • Digital Camera • 4 x #16 Black Ant • There is cell phone reception on most • 4 x #18 PTN (1.5mm black tungsten parts of the dam and it is not a bad bead) idea to bring your cell for emergencies • 4 x #18 Biot Baetis (1.5mm black • Fleece CDC & Elk tungsten bead) • Rain jacket • 4 x #18 Cream Mayfly nymph (1,5mm black tungsten bead)

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We are hugely reliant on industry support from what we believe to be the finest tackle and Booking Procedures Conditions apparel companies in our industry. We work closely with all of these brands to develop • All bookings made more than 3 All Cancellations must be made in All guests must have a medical aid in new product specifically suited for the Indian Ocean and Africa. They make our job easy months in advance of the trip dates writing. Deposit will only be refunded if a place before arriving on the trip. It is and ultimately enable us to do what we do. We are proud to be sponsored by: G.Loomis, require an initial deposit of 50% of replacement can be found. Reservation the right FlyCastaway to cancel any Airflo and WADE Fly Reels. the total amount due to be received for which payment is not received booking without refund, if the client within 7 days of invoicing. on time as per the terms is subject is not adequately insured. In this case, • All bookings made less than 3 months to cancellation by FCA 7 days after adequate insurance means, insurance prior the trip dates require 100% of notification. *Once a deposit is received, or policy that at the very least covers the the total amount due to be received all revisions are subject to a US$100 guests in hospital expenses if required. within 7 days of invoicing. handling fee. *All prices are subject Cancellation and curtailment insurance • Rates are subject to change without to availability of bookings, change by cover is also recommended. Furthermore prior notice service providers, and are quoted at all guests will be required to sign and low season fares. *Rates are subject to return the Reservation and Indemnity Cancellation change. *The ship/lodge reserves the Form prior to the trip. • Cancellations made more than 1 right to cancel a sailing/trip due to bad month prior to the start date of the weather conditions. trip, 50% of charter rate shall be forfeited unless a suitable full paying At time of quote flight charges, island replacement is located. fees and government taxes are correct • Cancellations made 1 month or less but are subject to change without prior prior to departure, full individual notice. Increases in any of these facets charter rate shall be forfeited unless are out of the control of FlyCastaway a suitable full paying replacement is and will be transferred to the client. located. Service providers used such as airlines • Reservations for which payment are and charter boat operators are not received on time are subject to independent business concerns and cancellation by FCA. are in no way affiliated to FlyCastaway • No refunds will be offered for lost (FCA). Although all reasonable efforts fishing days due to bad weather. will be made to ensure the smooth • In case of cancellation by FlyCastaway running of the tour, FCA cannot be money received will be paid back in held responsible in any way for bad or full excluding bank charges. non-performance of service providers. While all possible efforts will be made to ensure the success of this tour, FCA cannot be held responsible in any way for cancellation in total or in part or non-performance in any way, due to bad weather or any other detrimental natural phenomenon/disaster, political unrest Stimulator or war.

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