The Smallmouth Yellowfish is an indigenous fish species that frequents the Orange and Vaal River systems. Join us on an informative and fun day on the water where we teach you everything you need to know about targeting Smallmouth Yellowfish on the fly.Â
Our guides are experienced anglers who fish for Smallmouth Yellowfish every week.
The Smallmouth Day Experiences run from September to April each year, weather and flow dependant.Â
There are various venues that we’ll use, depending on the day of the week or how well the spots are fishing.Â
Most of these venues are under 2 hours drive from Johannesburg. The most common destination would be fly fishing the Vaal River near Parys and Potchefstroom.
You can expect to learn a variety of techniques which include euro nymphing, micro streamer fishing, dry fly and dry and dropper flyfishing etc. The experience will also touch on basic casting techniques, identifying aquatic insects (entomology), reading water, and lastly, good catch and release principles.
The aim of these experiences is to learn how to successfully target Smallmouth Yellowfish on fly. The Smallmouth Yellowfish Experience caters for beginners (women and men looking to do fly fishing for the first time), more advanced anglers, and children (parental attendance essential or parent and child fly fishing experience).
We also have the flexibility to do custom experiences including corporate fly fishing events.
Smallmouth Yellowfish is our most popular indigenous fish to target with fly fishing techniques in South Africa. They are found throughout the Vaal and Orange River catchment area as well as rivers in the Eastern Cape where they were stocked. The most popular destinations to target them while fly fishing are the Vaal River around Parys and Potchefstroom, Sterkfontein dam, Vanderkloof Dam, and Lesotho.
Meet Roald Paul, a veteran fly fisherman with a competitive background fishing for Gauteng North Fly Fishing Association. Nature enthusiasts and mentor at heart, Roald thrives on connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
His expertise shines in euronymphing on the Vaal River, where smallmouth yellowfish is his prized catch. With his patient and knowledgeable approach, Roald is your guide to an unforgettable angling experience. Embark on a journey with him to explore the mighty Vaal River.
