Spoil DAD on 17^th June with a Father’s Day fly fishing package. We have four venues to choose from in Magaliesburg and Cradle of Humankind.

Our 2.5 hour Introductory fly fishing clinic is ideal for beginners and intermediate fishers. We are eco-friendly and support catch and release.

You will guaranteed beautiful settings and mouth watering meals.

Barbus Haven (Relaxed)

Family combo @ R1195.00

Includes:

1 x Introductory fly fishing clinic

1 x Access for a non fishing adult

1 x Picnic basket for 2 adults + 1 child

Welcome sherry, coffee/tea and muffins

Optional extra’s:

Upgrade 2nd adult to fishing clinic @ R250

Extra adult fisher @ R335 (c&r fly fishing, tuition, welcome snacks)

Extra child fisher @ R235 (c&r fly fishing, tuition, welcome snacks)

Extra non fishing child @ R110.00

Extra adult picnic (for 2 people) @ R300

Extra child picnic @ R75

Rod hire @ R75

Pack of flies @ R35

Budmarsh Lodge (4 star)

Family combo @ R1295.00

Includes:

Introductory fly fishing clinic x 1 adult

4 course lunch for 2 adults + 1 child

Hot drinks and snacks on arrival

Optional extra’s:

Upgrade 2nd adult to fishing clinic @ R250

Extra adult fisher @ R300 (c&r fly fishing & tuition)

Extra child fisher @ R200 (c&r fly fishing and tuition)

Extra adult lunch  @ R290

Extra child lunch @ R145

Rod hire @ R75

Pack of flies @ R35

Valley Lodge (4 star)

Family combo @ R1395.00

Includes:

Introductory fly fishing clinic x 1 adult

Buffet lunch for 2 adults + 1 child

Hot drinks and snacks on arrival

Optional extra’s:

Upgrade 2nd adult to fishing clinic @ R300

Extra adult fisher @ R300 (c&r fly fishing & tuition)

Extra child fisher @ R200 (c&r fly fishing and tuition)

Extra adult lunch  @ R250

Extra child lunch @ R125

Rod hire @ R75

Pack of flies @ R35

On the weekend of the 14^th and 15^th of April we were privileged enough to arrange a fly fishing and lifestyle weekend for 50 Nedbank Corporate Private Clients and staff. The chosen venue was the beautiful Kloofzicht lodge and spa.

After waking up earlier than nature intended for human beings I took the long road to Muldersdrif. After entering the top gate and making my way down the windy road I stopped dead in my tracks- the Lodge was gone!  All one could see was a puffy white cloud where kloofzicht  lodge should be. I have seen the early morning fog rise up from the dams before but on that morning it was particularly majestic.

I was the first of our team to arrive and had to explore. There was a chill in the air and the fog was so thick in some places that you could only see a few meters in front of you. I was enjoying my stroll in the magical world low visibility when it occurred to me that there is “rouge” hippopotamus roaming in the aria. Our last encounter was pleasant but it didn’t change the fact that one of us was a hippo and the other easily breakable (by a hippo) so I took a few pictures and went to prepare for our guests.

The morning’s fishing went well with every guest capable of a decent cast and appetite to catch the biggest fish. The carp were active, we had a few bites and a few fish caught. A nice result considering that most of our guests had never picked up a fly rod in their lives before.  At the end of the morning fishing session we were treated to a fantastic lunch that made myself and others vow to rejoin our eating plan on Monday. The fishing continues after lunch.

For dinner we had arranged a Chivas Regal whisky tasting courtesy of Pernod Ricard. Whilst learning about the whisky making process we were tasting a single malt which you cannot buy! Needless to say a good time was had by all. After a spectacular meal we did our Fly tying presentation and demonstration. Normally I would shy away from any activity that involves whisky, wine and sharp objects but the evening turned out to be a success and it’s a nice feeling when people are in awe of your eye-sight.

The next day the gloves were off! Prizes were at stake and fish would be caught. The hippo even made an appearance and my confidence in the human being’s reasoning ability took a nose dive. There were people (non of our group) fishing with spinners in the small dam that the hippo was swimming in! If that wasn’t enough they had also arranged themselves to block any route the beast might have taken out of the dam! The hippo behaved and all had a good day (except for some fish).

Our final fun activity was a trout cook off with wine pairing. Guests were divided into teams and Kloofzicht’s head chef gave a demonstration on how to prepare a trout. Patty Savage (National Brand Manager of Zewenwacht wine) very kindly presented the wine pairing and sponsored the delicious ZEWENWACHT Tin Roof Sauvignon Blanc. Cooking and a good wine is always a fun combination and jokes were plentiful as the teams prepared their trout. Finally the moment arrived; all trout were proudly displayed and ready to be judged. The judge made it through the sampling of each eager competitors offering and managed to resist a hilarious attempt at bribery. For the first time ever we had duel winners as both the winning teams had unique and inventive takes on preparing their fish (it tasted pretty good to).

And so it was time for us to leave. I can confidently say it was “mission accomplished”. We left content that our efforts were greatly appreciated and with the knowledge all we have learned from this event, we are confident our next one will be even better.

Easter Holiday Introductory Fly fishing Clinic.

Spend this Easter with the family while learning the art of fly fishing in the breath taking Magailesburg. For the month of April  Sundowner Adventures will be offering our introductory fly fishing clinic for only   R150 for adults and  R100 for children under 12

Offer does not include equipment 

Contact  Wayne / Francois on 011 315 4503

Overview

An introduction to the fine art of fly-fishing .

Fly-fishing provides a level playing field for male and female participants. Unlike normal fishing you do not need physical strength or to use messy bait.

The processes involved require some co-ordination, brain power, listening skills and ability to enjoy beautiful  surroundings.

All the venues we use have  good water quality,  scenic location and are environmental ly friendly.

Our experienced guides/facilitators will assist your team with:

a)      the basic  fly-fishing skills required

b)      encouraging group bonding and improving communication skills

Agenda for 2.5 hour activity

Session 1

Brief overview of the history of fly-fishing

Explanation of the equipment

Explanation of eco friendly fly-fishing practice ie catch and release

Basic entomology explanation (nb so you can understand how to select the correct flies to fish with)

Tie on the flies and try to catch a fish.

Casting lesson and practice

Session 2

Group divides into teams

Accuracy casting challenge where each team member has three casts to try and land his fly (at the end of the line) in a target.

Blind folded casting challenge (relay format) where the team members must:

a)      A team member must concentrate on the casting skill that have learnt to try and cast the fly into the target zone. Taking away the sight sense forces you to rely on your other senses (ie hearing, touch etc).

b)      Use communication skills to assist the member who is blind folded to land the fly in the target zone

Session 3

If the venue has a fishing dam then guests will have an opportunity to fish with guides helping to correcti mistakes and providing practical fly-fishing advise. Guests using  venue without a fishing dam will begin the Trout cook off and wine (if selected)

Duration

2,5 – 3 hours

Included

Fly-fishing rod, reel and line

Flies

Experienced guide/facilitator

Excluded

Cap to differentiate teams (Basic cotton cap provided however a better quality cap/hat may be arranged at additional cost)

Agenda for multi day activity

Day 1

Interactive fly fishing and whisky experience which is normally run after dinner. It is a fascinating activity and a great ice breaker.

Day 2

2.5 hour Introductory fly fishing activity (See detailed agenda above)

Duration

Fly tying and whisky (1-2 hours)

Introductory fly fishing  challenge (2,5 – 3 hours)

Trout cook off and wine pairing (1 hour)

Included

Fly-fishing rod, reel and line

Flies

Experienced guide/facilitator

Excluded

Whisky for fly tying and Wine for wine pairing if we don’t have a sponsor for the particular event.

Guides accommodation and meals

Cap to differentiate teams (Basic cotton cap provided however a better quality cap/hat may be arranged at additional cost)

Notes

The fish species that are available may change according to the venue where the activity is held

Dear Wayne

On behalf of everyone from the Breakfast team and our afternoon drive team
THANK YOU very much for organising the day yesterday it was lot of fun
And provided for an ideal break from the normal rush and hectic daily schedules!

Any time you have specials on or you have anything you may think our community needs to know
Give us a shout !

Regards to you and your team
Keith Lindsay

Is your little ones birthday party just around the corner?  Have you considered a fly fishing  party ?

At Magalies Barbus Haven the children will not only have fun in the great outdoors but will also learn the art of fly fishing but also about the local entomology and the lifecycle of insects. The will also enjoy going crab hunting in the river.

The party starts at 10:00 and lasts to 15:00.  We set up a gazebo next to the dam for the food and a bit of shade.

Then our guide will give a lesson on the technique required for fly fishing and a little bit about the local entomology (lifecycle of insects).

The kids will then practice the fly cast on the grass for about 10-15 min (no hooks).

We then give them flies and let them fish on the dam till it’s time to eat.

After the kids have eaten we take them to another part of the river where they’ll do crab cashing with chicken bones and string.

The guides will be assisting the kids threw out the day.

We provide:

The venue

The gazebo

Coffee or tea on arrival

Braai facilities (if needed)

The guides

Rods & flies

The price:

R150 child fisher (includes rods)

R 50 per adult non fisher

R 50 for rod hire

Guests are welcome to use their own rods and will not be charged the hiring fee.

This offer is for a minimum of 10 kids and a maximum of 14

You would need to bring the food and drinks, hats and sun block, chairs or blankets to sit on.

We also ask that you bring chicken bones and string (for the crab caching).

Contact us :

sundowncorporate@gmail.com

011 315 4503