"The Feather Mechanic" in conjunction with "Jacaranda Fly Fishing Club" and "The Transvaal Fly Tyers Guild" presents "Klein Jakkalsies". Part 1 - "Klein Jakkalsies" A fly-tying workshop presented by Gordon van der Spuy (aka the Feather Mechanic) focusing on those tiny details (klein jakkalsie) in tying that often get overlooked. Small details make a big […]
We are excited to invite you to an insightful presentation by Craig Furness, a fellow club member who will share his wealth of experiences and knowledge about the beautiful rivers of KwaZulu-Natal. Craig will delve into various aspects related to fly fishing in KZN rivers, covering the following key points: 1. Exploration of rivers such […]
Get ready to cast your lines and reel in some unforgettable memories! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming club trip to Thrift, set to take place from April 24th to April 29th. This promises to be an incredible adventure filled with camaraderie, excellent fishing opportunities, and the chance to immerse ourselves in the beauty […]
Hi, all JFFC Fly CastersWhen casting from your float tube, do you experience any of these? Line tangles on/from the tray Flies tangle with the leader/line Restricted room to double-haul Slap the water during false casts Want that bit more distance without slapping the water Get wind knots/tailing loops Then our next casting morning clinic on 25 […]
An invitation to all members to attend the JFFC Stillwater Fly Tying Clinic. PROGRAM AND PRESENTERS 08:00 to 08:30 - Opening and Logistics 08:30 to 10:00 - Granny Simson and Soft Hackle by Leslie Thiart 10:00 to 11:30 - DDD by Dirk Le Roux 11:30 to 13:00 - Zebra Midge and White Death by Jaco […]
Join us on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, for the Jacaranda Fly Fishing Club's monthly meeting. We're delighted to welcome Warren van Tonder as our guest speaker. In his talk, "A Beginner's Guide to the Fish of a Thousand Casts", Warren will take us deep into the world of the Vaal River Largemouth Yellowfish (“Largies”). He'll […]
Jacaranda Fly Fishing Club supports the Raw African Unfiltered Fly Fishing Film Festival sponsored by Epi-max Man. You can buy tickets to attend the Pretoria event HERE. Think gritty, think wild, think everything you love about this continent’s waters distilled into one glorious celebration of African destinations, species and the characters who chase them. As with […]