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Stream X
Fly fishing extremes, from freshwater streams to extreme salt water.
021 551 4248 sales@streamx.co.za

Dear [fname]

Well, it doesn't seem like it, but a year has passed since we opened our doors.
So, happy birthday to us, and thanks to you for your support over these twelve months.

Recently, I was reminded of the difference between good fishing weather vs. good catching weather.
Those windless days of fishing in warm balmy sunshine are great for being outdoors, but usually lead to spooky fish and low catch rates. Conversely, a windy and rainy day with freezing fingers and iced up line guides can be excellent for catching, no matter how uncomfortable we are. The underwater environment is a lot more stable that ours. For one, it's always wet, and secondly the temperature changes are quite mild compared to what happens on the surface. So why do fish go off the feed then?
Most scientifically minded anglers will tell you about barometric pressure and time of day, and can wax lyrical on these subjects.
To us simple fisher-folk the barometric pressure thing remains somewhat of a mystery, but the time of day is easy.
We all know that catching is better in the early morning and evening because the fish tend to be on the feed, and the reason is easy. It's the light levels, fish are 'feel' safer. So when its bad fishing weather, but good catching weather, it just means that the light level is optimum for the fish.

Best regards, Craig Thom

News

StreamX has acquired a 'fleet' of Ark FishduX and CroX Inflatables in a lovely Olive Green. These will be for rental, and we will also have some for sale at the factory price.
Besides the colour, the best part is that they are specially geared for flyfishing. This includes rod holder straps and best of all a proper moveable seat, so you don't have to sit on the pontoon.
A full range of accessories is available, including drogues, pumps & anchors.

Rental R175 per day or R250 per weekend.
Outright purchase R9346.00 ex store.

Also in the 'rental fleet' is an Xplorer V-Boat, available at R125 per weekend or R75 per day.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO OPEN DAY ON SATURDAY 1 MAY
Our apologies for the confusion, but an article in local magazine confused birthday with open day.

This Months Tip

While pondering the difference between good fishing vs. good catching days, I lost concentration a bit and hung up my fly on a rock. The usual 'do a funny roll cast' thing didn't work and the fly stayed stuck. Then I remembered something I had heard or read years ago. Point your rod at the fly, take up the slack, pull until you feel the line stretching, and then let go. This bow and arrow trick shoots the line back at the fly and most of the time it becomes unstuck. It doesn't work for submerged trees though!
Just remember to check your knots afterward, and more importantly you hook as it may now be blunt and blunt hooks don't catch fish.

Just landed..

Ark Inflatable's
StreamX 'spec' FishduX. Hard seats, strip curtain & rod holders in Olive Green.
See pic above R9346.00 Anchors & drogues available

FishduX and CroX are available to rent

Isopropyl Alcohol
What for? Simply spray it on the inside of your breathable waders to find those tiny leaks.

New Vibram® sole Boots
A StreamX exclusive. Chota Abrahams Creek Boots with Vibram® sole R1350.00

Fly Tying Tools

Griffin - Bobbin Threader R59.00, Peewee Bobbin (ceramic) R196.00
Liquid Fusion 2oz R99.00
Anvil Scissors - Straight fine point R199.00, Curved fine point R199.00, Ultimate taperizer 90T R299.00
Ultimate Scissors (straight) #70 R249.00
Bulldog Tweezer Clamp (reversed type that hold beads by themselves) R59.00
Dr Slick 5" Barb Plier, a handy tool for the bench or field R120.00 (eish, these are sold out already, but we will get more)

Fly Tying materials

Barred Blood Marabou in some exciting colours R56.00
Black barred tan, Black barred olive, Black barred chartreuse, Orange barred chartreuse, Red barred orange.
Baitfish Emulator Flash fused on one side for easy tying of baitfish patterns R49.00
Black, Fluorescent chartreuse, Hot orange, Peacock, Pearl, Red. Mega (extra long) available in Pearl R59.00
Flat Mylar Gold on one side, silver on the other R20.00 Size 10, 14 & 16 (large, medium & small)
Tungsten Hour Glass (dumbbell) Eyes Black or Silver 12 packs large R99.00
Lead Eyes (dumbbell) Plated (Wapsi) R23.00 Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Grizzly Soft Hackle R43.00 Natural, Tan, Brown & Chartreuse
Hareline Life Flex Oval spandex that wiggles like crazy R30.00 Black, Olive, Tan & Brown
Rabbit Micro Strips less than 3mm wide R32.00 Black & Olive
Rabbit Strips Two Toned R35.00 Black/Orange, Black/Olive, Black/Chartreuse
Rabbit Cross-cut two Toned R36.00 Black/Orange, Black/Olive, Black/Chartreuse
Popper Kits 10's Cupped & Slotted R65.00 #1, #4, #8 for fresh & saltwater
Sparkle Emerger Yarn R35.00 Orange & Tan
Zap A Gap - Superglue, Fly Fishing (fine nozzle), Fly Fishing brush-on

More colours of:
Buggy Nymph Legs Half the size of Crazy Legs R40.00, Crazy Legs R30-R39.00,
Grizzly Barred Rubber Legs R50.00, Loco Legs R40.00, Super Hair R35.00

Specials

We have a few Stealth Rods & Reels left at Genuine Cost, but not many

Stealth boots & waders reduced to clear

More details here

Email us or call 021 551 4248 to order.

Fine print: Specials valid while stocks last

Fly of the Month

Yes, it was just a matter of time before I presented, for your delight......a wooly bugger.
Now there are plenty of variations around, in terms of style and colour, the reason being that not only are they popular with anglers, they are very efficient catching machines. The one I am sharing has a colour that may not be unique, but it did originate at my bench, rather than from a recipe book. It has been a very effective fish catcher for me, especially during the twilight hours for which it was intended. The colour orange was chosen as reds and oranges are prevalent when the sun is low, and the black head and hackle were added for contrast, which aids visibility, and its 'over hackled' to move water.

Step by step tying instructions are here

Book of the Month

Trout and their Food
Dave Whitlock R169.00
a complete guide for fly fishermen One of the great fly fishermen of modern times offers the secrets that allow some fly fishermen to land trout when others fail. This great author wants every angler to make the most of his time on the water. Explains how to select a fly & how to use it to properly imitate the foods that trout eat. 100 Colour & 50 B&W illus; Anchored by Dave's own beautiful illustrations, this book provides plenty of knowledge and excitement for those hours spent at home and off the water. Presented here are flies that catch fish, from the man who does it best. Softcover, 6.5x9.5 inches, 244 pgs. Buy Online

Fly Tying Tip of the Month

The mono loop hackle is an idea created by Andrew Griffiths in the UK, and is another tip that I have blatantly pillaged from the award winning 'Fly Fishing & Fly Tying' Magazine. It is another simple way to do a parachute hackle.

Left - Lay on a base layer of thread & dub the abdomen. Tie in a generous length of mono, and your hackle, finishing your thread where you want the parachute. (The mono has been coloured red for visibility) Right - bring the mono back, making a large loop, with the end of the mono having a tag end on the right, secure with two turns.

Left - Dub the thorax and head. Right - Hold the loop up and do four turns of the hackle around the mono.

Left - Open up the loop and do two turns of the hackle around one of the nylon threads, ie. inside the loop. Repeat the four and two turns again for a denser parachute. Right - Holding the loop and the hackle tight, pull the tag until it is completely closed.

Left - Trim the rest of the hackle (you could leave some as a post), finish off your thread, and you are finished (Right)

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