Hi Andrew

Catch Report

Recently Intrepid Fly sent groups to the Brazil, Mozambique, Argentina, Lesotho and around South Africa.

I was part of a group that visited the northern most river system in the Amazon in search of trophy peacock bass in December. This is without question the top fresh water fishing experience that I have been on. A floating lodge surrounded by the jungle and its weird inhabitants (fresh water dolphins, macaws, howler monkeys, etc ...). The group of 6 anglers landed 1018 peacocks ranging from 2lbs to 18 lbs over 6 days. One boat landed 174 peacocks in one day. Largest on fly was 15lbs while the 18lb peacock came out on conventional gear. According to the manager this was a particularly slow week!!!

Ant Diplock received a few groups over the festive season in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Sadly conditions were terrible with strong winds most of the time. However there were a few cracker days producing a few marlin, king fish from 4 - 35 kg’s on plugs, with one day producing 60 queenfish between 2- 5 kg’s. Now that the wind is hopefully blown out we are geared up for a busy few months targeting sailfish, kingfish and other local species. April is the start of the good season with a few trips arranged for what hope to be a great year on the Intrepid.

Fred Steynberg took a group to Argentina where they targeted rainbow and brown trout in the rivers and spring creeks. Though the water was high as a result of a late snow melt, the rivers were crystal clear, thus allowing for success sight fishing. The average size trout caught were in the 17 – 19 inches range, while there were a number of 22+ inches released. The fish were extremely strong and acrobatic with runs compared to steelheads. The local guides were especially impressed at the South Africans ability to target deep lying fish, testament to our fishing abilities ... go Bokke!!

The Western Cape streams water levels were at their best over the festive season, with all the rivers producing good fishing for that time of the year. The Rhodes region is still enjoying the best fishing it has had in years producing a number of 18 - 24 inch rainbow trout. The Mpumalanga region is still benefiting from the good rains with the dams and streams being very productive. Fred Steynberg has filled up all his trips to Lesotho for the year but hopes to make a few more available.

Intrepid Fly has a number of corporate fly-fishing trips to Mozambique, Zambia, Namibia and around South Africa lined up. Should you be interested in spoiling any of your clients and staff, please allows us to come in and showcase what we are about.
Upcoming Trips

GT’s and Sailfish: R11 700* pp - 5 days fishing – space for 6 guests
Intrepid Fly will be guiding a number of trips to the Bazaruto Archipelago. Ant Diplock is stationed there and will be receiving our guests. If you are in the region and require his services to improve on your salt water skills, please let us know. His daily rate (outside of the package offered above) is $500 for the guiding, the boat and fuel. The mainland lodge is geared for fishermen and in close proximity to the reefs and canyons.

GT’s and Dogtooth Tuna: R22 500* pp – 5 days fishing - space for 6 guests
Intrepid Fly will be taking 2 trips to Bassas da India this year and are taking booking for 2009. This legendary atoll in the Indian Ocean offers you the very best chance of hooking up with monster GT’s, dogtooth tuna, snapper and various other pelagic species. Expect a 1.5 - 2 day crossing each way. The trip is departing from Mozambique.

Peacock Bass: $2995 - $3850* pp – 6 days fishing - space for 8 guests
Intrepid Fly will be packaging and guiding trips throughout the year to the Amazon to target peacock bass in the lagoon systems of Northern Brazil. The round trip is 8 days in the Amazon with options to visit Rio de Janeiro on route. There is space for individuals and groups and based on last months trip, this is highly recommended. 174 peacock bass between 2 anglers in one day...

Trout (Argentina) $3450* pp – 7 days fishing - space for 4 guests
Intrepid Fly will be guiding and packaging trips to Argentina to target rainbow 22 + inch and brown trout across streams and spring creeks. The trip will involve a stop off in Buenos Aeries on route to Patagonia. Fishing will include floating trips should you wish.

Trout (South Africa) R4 500* pp - 3 days fishing - academy, social and corporate trips

Intrepid Fly will be holding a number of academies in the upcoming year. These weekends away will be in the Lowveld, Drakensberg, Western Cape and Rhodes region for all anglers. If you have a party and would like a guide to accompany you on your weekend away, please let us know.

Yellowfish (Smallmouth): R1400* - Guided Trip - one on one guiding per day
                                     R750 - Guided Trip - per person for 2 people per day

Intrepid Fly will be offering a number of day trips and weekends away to target various yellows. With Intrepid Ian’s knowledge and experience, you will have an opportunity to “break the code” and have a sporting chance at landing your own trophy. If you are interested in finding out more about the programs offered and the academies get in touch with us.

Thank you for all your support and we look forward to taking you fishing soon

Kind Regards

Andrew and the Intrepid Fly team

How Intrepid Fly works for you ....  It only takes an email or a phone call.

We are a specialist fly-fishing travel agency with interests in 20 fisheries around the world, targeting both fresh and salt water species. We negotiate preferential rates with the venues we support so that we don’t have to mark up the price. We then package the trips to include guides (optional) who are internationally accredited (REFFIS). Tell us where and when you want to go fishing and we will take care of the booking and the travel arrangements, saving you time and money. Intrepid Fly practices catch and release.