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Catch Report

Recently Intrepid Fly sent groups to, Bassas da India, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zambia and around South Africa.

This month Intrepid Fly returned from their 3rd trip to Bassas da India, a remote atoll in the Mozambique Channel between Vilanculos and Madagascar. Unquestionably one the of the best "local" salt water destinations and certainly one of the most affordable if you want target large GT's, tuna, wahoo, and numerous other pelagic species. Though the crossing is lengthily (2+ days sail) the groups have all been well rewarded with numerous GT's over 100cms, tuna over 50 kgs and enormous wahoo. Other species of fish were targeted on the flats, which have to be properly explored. If you are looking to hook up with "jurassic" fish on a truly intrepid trip, we will be hosting 2 trips in 2009.This is a must visit for all salt water anglers!!

Intrepid Fly hosted a number of trips in the Bazaruto Archipelago on the islands and on the mainland. Conditions were much better than the earlier months as the warm water entered the area producing GT's up to 30 kgs. Plenty of bludger and queenfish and dorado were taken on fly, as well as a few sailies around 30kgs. The upcoming warmer months will no doubt see a rise in the catch report as we continue to promote this region.

Intrepid Fly hosted trips along the Zambezi with huge success. The high water levels have produced vast amounts of bait fish and it is evident that anglers across the Okavango and length of the Zambezi have all reported catching more and larger tigers than normal. Lodge owners all agree this has been one of the best seasons to date. Though the season is coming to an end there is still time and a chance to land double figure tigers as the lodge rates come out of the high season.

Fred has begun taking trips into Lesotho while still hosting guests in Rhodes, targeting wild trout in these remote streams. Sadly the water levels in the streams have been low and the area is eagerly awaiting the first big rains. Guests can expect conditions to improve but are encouraged to contact us for a condition report before travelling there. Once there we encourage you to spend time with Fred to raise your knowledge on fishing streams.

Intrepid Fly hosted a weekend away in the Underberg at the beginning of October, fishing the Umzimkhulu River. This was the beginning of the season and was only possible to the late snows that melted to fill the rivers in the area. Again the region is awaiting their first heavy rains. The lack of insects and the fact the trout were holding in the pools is evident of winter stream fishing in the region but they will no doubt spread out as the rivers fill up. Intrepid Fly will be hosting a number of weekends in the Kamberg, Underberg and lowveld this season.

Ian's largemouth yellow fish season across the Vaal River was largely hampered by cold fronts and low pressure systems. Though his guided record from last year (20 lbs) was unbroken we were all surprised at how slow the season was, only producing a few fish of 7-8lbs. The smallmouth yellow fish season looks promising and has recently been producing fish of close to 4kgs. Ian will be hosting a number of trips to Sterkfontein Dam between November and March, and ideal venue to sight fish for smallmouths with dry flies. Please contact us as these trips are filling up.

Upcoming Trips

Intrepid Fly will be hosting and guiding a number of trips to lodges on the middle and lower Zambezi. This stretch of the Zambezi well known for its abundant and large tigerfish population. In times where work class fishing on a budget is seemingly unattainable … this is a package and destination worth considering.

Intrepid Fly will be taking 2 trips to Bassas da India in 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 with 7 days fishing The trip is departing from Mozambique.

Intrepid Fly Intrepid Fly will be guiding a number of trips to the Bazaruto Archipelago. Once arriving in Vilanculos you will be hosted at our preferred lodge where you will have a chance to target various species off shore, off the points and the surrounding islands and spits. Superb estuary fishing is also available.

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...

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.

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.

Thank you for all your support over the year. We wish you safe travels & tight lines over the festive season and look forward to taking you fishing in 2009.

Kind Regards

Andrew and the Intrepid Fly team

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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.