Flyfishing report: Yellowfish - Middle Vaal

Andre Hoffman at Wag ń Bietjie in the Orkney area reported that they had 2 major flushes or surges in flow of 170 to 200 cusecs over the last month. The first was about 2 weeks ago and the second was last weekend. The flow at present was still about 40 cusecs and he still does not know what the intention for these flushes were as the authorities no longer communicate with the riparian owners. These events and the severe cold and rain of last week have resulted in little fishing being done over the last month. However, he does plan to take the boat and try the deeper water for largemouths. The warmer weather and a significant rise in temperature from now to September should see smallmouths moving into shallower water and becoming more active.

Also note that in October there are two flyfishing festivals to be held at Elgro River Lodge by the Elgro Windknot Club. Week 1 starts on the 1^st October and the second on 8^th October. Details are at https://www.fosaf.org.za/calendar.php.

The Vaal at Wag ń Bietjie with Andre’s dog taking a swim.