Cape Streams Day Experience

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Thank you for booking your Cape Streams Day Experience with us. We look forward spending the time with you on our home waters.

The purpose of this page is to answer any questions you might have about your day out, and also to cover some important information. If you have any questions about the day that we did not cover, please reach out to us directly.

Itinerary

The itinerary will vary depending on the time of year as this influences sunrise times and water temperatures. The exact times and sequence of events may change, however this is generally how the days go.

06:00 You meet up with your guide at the Stream and Sea fly shop in Paarl. The location may change depending on the exact river and time you are fishing, or location that you stay.

07:00 Arrive at the designated parking where you’ll get all your gear ready for the hike. Depending on the beat you’re fishing, the hike can vary between 5 and 90 minutes. The beat selection will be done according to availability, your fitness level and how well beats are fishing.

07:30 Arrive at the beat and setup your fishing rig. Your guide will cover basic river safety related items and take you through the basics of the techniques that are going to be used for the day.

07:45 Start fishing

12:00 Stop for a relaxed lunch. You can order lunch packs from us (see below), or you can pack your own.

12:30 Start fishing

14:00 If you booked a full day guided session, rods up is at 14:00 where the hike back will commence.

17:00 If you booked an extended guided day, rods up is at 17:00 where the hike back will commence.

Packing List

Fishing Gear

Fly rod: 2 or 3wt fly rod. We prefer fishing with longer rods (9ft and longer). But, bring what you have. We also have rods for rent.
Fly reel and line: Any fly reel that suits your fishing rod with a floating line matched to the rod.
Leader: 10-14ft 6X tapered leader
Tippet rings
Tippet: 5X – 7X tippet of your choice. If it is monofilament, please bring a relatively fresh spool as it does degrade over time

Flies

Dry flies: Size 14 to 18 in the following patterns:
- Parachute Adams
- Splitwing Mayflies
- CDC & Elk
- Parachute RABs
- Klinkhammers
- Small hoppers
Nymphs: Natural nymph patterns with limite flash and hotspots. Bead sizes ranging from 2.0mm to 3.5mm with most fishing done on 2.5mm.

Clothing

Wading boots (available to rent)
Wading socks and gravel guards
Long trousers that dry quickly. Alternative to this is a pair of long ski-pants worn with shorts. You want to protect your legs from the sun
Long sleeve shirt
Buff or neck gaiter
Polarized sunglasses
Hat
Sunglasses

Extras

Waterproof backpack
Camera or cellphone for photos in a separate waterproof pouch
Sun block
Water bottle
Lunch (available as an extra)

Information and Idemnity

Guest Details

Name

Surname

Cellphone Number

Food Allergies

Fitness Level

Next of Kin

Name

Surname

Cellphone Number

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Photography and Media Consent

I acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken of me during The Cape Streams Day Experience. I grant Stream and Sea (Pty) Ltd permission to use such images or recordings for marketing, promotional, and social media purposes, without compensation, unless I notify the organiser in writing prior to the Experience.

Indemnity

By enrolling in and participating in The Cape Streams Day Experience (“the Experience”) organised by Stream and Sea (Pty) Ltd (including its guides, employees, agents and representatives), I acknowledge and understand that fly fishing and all associated activities involve inherent risks, dangers, and hazards that may result in personal injury, death, property loss or damage, or other harm. I confirm that I am voluntarily participating in the Experience with full knowledge of these risks and that I am physically and mentally fit to take part. I accept and assume all such risks, whether known or unknown to me at the time of participation. I further acknowledge that conditions such as variable river flows, uneven terrain, exposure to natural elements, use of fishing equipment, and other factors may contribute to these risks.In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Experience, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge and indemnify Stream and Sea (Pty) Ltd and its directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors and volunteers from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury or death that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of the indemnified parties or otherwise, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law. I agree that this indemnity and release extends to all claims, whether arising before, during or after the Experience, and that I will not make or pursue any claim against Stream and Sea (Pty) Ltd for such losses.

Cape Streams Day Experience

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Guest Details

Next of Kin

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Eastern Cape Highlands

22-29 April 2023

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