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An interesting fact about the The NFFC committee. The committee is split into sub-groups, one of which is a very active & productive “waters group”. The waters group are responsible for the stocking of all our NFFC dams/ still waters. They follow an annual procedure with well-thought out stocking action plans, taking into account the weather, pH of the water, the previous stocking history and outlying water that may affect the survival of the trout. __ The waters group stocked our dams with 28,700 trout in 2019. We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the stocking this year despite the tough conditions with warmer weather & little rain. If you’d like to find out more about NFFC stocking please take a look at our website under the “MemberZone- cool stuff” This is just another way we use your valuable subs & work to make our club waters your water destination of choice. __ #nffcwaters #nffc #trout #stocking #flyfishing #club #members #waters #stillwater
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Our club president turns eighty this weekend. Hats off to Jim Read! #birthday
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Come and join us on Monday 25.11.19 for the LAST NFFC pub evening of the year. __ We will be given a talk / presentation by NFFC members, team Women in Waders, on their recent escapades to the Maluti mountains in the Semonkong village, Lesotho 🇱🇸 __ The Maletsunyane waters were very low, hikes were intense and fish were fighting strong! The 10pm cut off at the lodge also made for some pretty entertaining evening antics... this is the 411 you need to plan your next trip to this magnificent part of the world! __ We look forward to seeing you all there for a final holiday cheers and story telling! The usual spot.... Xways from 5pm. Come as you are! The talk will be in the Xways upper room from about 6pm for those that would like to join! __ #flyfishing #semongkonglodge #lesotho #wildtrout #nffc #pubevening #november2019 #riverfishing #malutimountains
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The NFFC water of the month, 11/19, is YORKVILLE dam! __ This body of water is situated on a timer plantation high up on the Kamberg road heading towards Mooi River. __ This dam isn’t fished as often as others on the list of many you have to choose from but thanks to committee member, George Harris, we know that between Jan - Oct 2019 Yorkville produced a total of 73 fish with an average size of 17” in the condition we hope you’ve come to expect. __ We would highly suggest giving the old kick boat a trip to Yorkies as the sides can be tough to fish from but as you can see in these pics, it can be done! __ Popular flies used: Papa Roach (dragon pattern), bloodworm, GRHE, Midge Dam rules: . - 4 rods with max 2 vehicles - Strictly no dogs or fires - Parking as indicated where there is a lone tree - to sms the farmer with date, car make, colour of car & # of anglers! __ Don’t forget to read all about what to expect & what is expected of you before visiting, all indicated on the easily downloadable info PDF online! And don’t forget to SHARE your experience with us by tagging #nffcwaters __ #flyfishing #nffvwaters #waterofthemonth #nffc #yorkvillenovember2019 #yorkvilledam #fish #trout
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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!! The NFFC are proud to inform you that we will have the legendary Hans Van Klinken hosting what we can assure will be a most valuable discussion on “Flyfishing in perfect harmony with the wild” next week! As you may already know, Hans is an avid outdoorsman, flyfisherman, global fishing traveller and lover of fly tying. His reputation precedes him, in fact, the Klinkhamer Special (swipt left) is his namesake and one of several fly patterns Hans created & tied in his many years behind the vice. We are extremely excited and privileged to have Hans join us in the late stages of his trip to SA. Please see the details below. DATE: Thursday, 14 November 2019 TIME: 18h45 PLACE: Victoria Country Club, Pietermaritzburg – The Victoria Room PLEASE NOTE: kids are welcome and seats are LIMITED to 45. They will be booked on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please book with Bron. *Should you need to cancel closer to the time please be sure to inform Bron as well so the space can be filled. We look forward to seeing you there to enjoy what we can only imagine will be an enthralling experience with Hans Van Klinken. #natalflyfishersclub #nffc #hansvanklinken #nffctalks #vcc #flyfishing
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For only R75 you can purchase a NFFC tippet bin or ashtray for your walkabouts along our rivers or on the still waters. It’s a nifty way to dispose of your non-biodegradable leftovers in an environmentally-friendly and responsible way. Thanks to Anton Smith, vice chairman of the committee, for organizing these for members purchase at cost price! Thanks also to Jan from Kingfisher in Victoria road for offering to keep stock there for your ease of purchase. Should you not have time to make it to Jan’s store for a buy and browse, message Bridgitte privately (number is on all WhatsApp groups) to bring along a couple to the Monday night pub evening. For our Joburg members we could also organize a bulk parcel delivery if we get enough interest! Have a happy weekend and tight lines! P.S. Don’t forget to read the rules of the waters you chose & message the farmers! #flyfishing #natalflyfishersclub #tippetbins #ashtrays #weekend #nffcwaters
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Our committee waters group deals with yearly stocking, stats & catch returns. A lot of work goes into ensuring your annual subs are put to good use to keep our club waters in pristine condition & exciting fishing. If anyone is keen to join us on our next stocking trip email
[email protected]
for more details. Preliminary trip plans are: Wednesday 23rd October starting at Yorkville dam at 8am. This is subject to the weather, we are expecting cooler weather so 🤞🏼 Join us to find out what it’s all about! #natalflyfishersclub #nffcwaters #stocking #trout #fishing #fly #watersgroup
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A few pictures of the successful & well attended NFFC yellow fish clinic in late September. Thanks to @flyfishing_fossil for all the hard work in putting this fantastic experience together for NFFC members & for the use of your pics. We would also like to extend a huge thanks to Shaun Dickson for attending & presenting at the clinic, your valued input was much appreciated by everyone. Thanks as well to all the people who attended, without whom the workshop would not run. Yet another fun, memorable & informative NFFC fishing clinic. Looking forward to the next one! #natalflyfishersclub #nffcwaters #nffc #natal #scaly #clinic #flyfishing #umkovalley
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Your friendly reminder! #natalflyfishersclub #nffc #nffcwaters #pubevening