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Dear [fname],

Two SA themed books are available this month, "Huckleberry Days" and the lost and found "Water & Wildlife".
Dave Whitlock has done it again on trout food and we got more stock on Modern Midges thus finally catching up the numerous backorders. In case you don't have one, this is one of those essential items for a serious stillwater fishermen.
The long awaited Fish Bum "Metalhead" will be in next week, and one recent arrival was "Bass: The Movie". Based on the premise of various spin and flyfishers, sharing a boat and targeting trophy largemouth bass. Do they get along......?
If you are feeling rich, there is the "Fly Tyers of the World" series, by Steve Thornton, who has compiled albums of the best flies from the best fly tyers, especially those who specialise in realistic imitations.

Best regards, Craig Thom

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This Month's Choice


Huckleberry Days Garrett Evans
R149.00
A Trouting, Shooting and Fishing Life Describes Garrett Evans's accounts of his favourite places, books and authors, and his charming portraits of his relationships, and the fishermen, hunters, writers and scholars he has known.
Garrett is more than an angler and hunter, he is a poet and philosopher aware not only of the beauty of the scenes he describes but of their transience.
South African readers will enjoy this book as the writing covers experiences in the United States (where Garrett was born), the United Kingdom, Europe and New Zealand, as well as South Africa, in all of which countries he has spent many Huckleberry days.
These short pieces each hold attention with their concentrated, story-telling moments, and their charm lingers. An ideal bedside book, and will make a fine gift for anyone with a taste both for the outdoors and good writing.
A5 Paperback, 152 pages, March 2010  Buy Online


Stock discovered! A box of this SA classic was found recently, this is a book for the collector as there are not a lot of these around.

Water and Wildlife - Douglas Hey
R199.00
Douglas Hey spent a professional lifetime in the study of nature and in the battle for it's conservation. He was brought up in a small village near King Williams' Town in the eastern Cape, and some of his earliest memories relate to the South African natural environment and wildlife that, still at a young age, he grew to love and appreciate.
This book tell the fascinating story of the origins and growths of nature conservation in southern Africa and the personalities involved in the moment. Dr Hey's account, which spans over half a century, is a valuable historical record of the flora and fauna of this vast land, with particular emphasis on the aquatic environment.
Softcover, 155x230mm 1999 Revised Edition Buy Online
 

Trout Foods and their Imitations  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 Color & 50 B&W illus;
Anchored by Dave's own beautiful illustrations, this book provides plenty of knowledge and excitement for those hourse 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
 

Stillwater Presentation Denny Rickards
R399.00
A Flyfisher's comprehensive guide for planning and executing a presentation system for catching stillwater trout This is as complete a book as I think you will find on fishing stillwater including a chapter on testing your knowledge on a variety of lakes from April through October. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed researching with rod in hand on the water.
Includes understanding trout behavior, the impact of natures conditions on trout & their food sources, learning which line, pattern & retrieve that matches the zone you choose to fish, where to start your day, positioning to make the right cast & much more.  Hardcover 9x11 inches, 287 pgs Buy Online
 

In Hemingway's Meadow Joe Healy
R169.00
From the Traver Award for fiction, these are stories the following criteria: "A distinguished original essay or work of short fiction that embodies an implicit love of fly-fishing, respect for the sport & the natural world in which it takes place, & high literary values." This first volume collects 17 stories, all outstanding by the best outdoor writers.
In 1991, Fly Rod & Reel magazine & the Voelker Foundation began hosting their annual Traver Award for fiction. Submitted work must meet the following criteria: "A distinguished original essay or work of short fiction that embodies an implicit love of fly-fishing, respect for the sport & the natural world in which it takes place, & high literary values." This first volume collects 17 stories some winners of the Traver Award, some honorable mention yet all outstanding by the best outdoor writers, including Pete Fromm, E. Donnall Thomas, Gary Whitehead, Seth Norman, Jeff Day, & Richard Chiappone. 
Softcover 6x9 inches, 256 pgs Feb 2010 Buy Online


Fly Tyers of the World Volume 1 Steve Thorton
R1,499.00
Flytyers of the World; volume 1 is the ultimate multiple volume compendium of International flytyers that will be cherished by all flytying enthusiasts. Volume 1 is the first part of a 5 volume set. A unique personal insight into 20 of the world's best known flytyers & their flytying techniques.
Volume one includes the following world class fly tyers; Hans Van Klinken, Dave Brandt, Steve Thornton, Mauro Raspini, Bob Mead, Mick Hall, Chuck Furimsky, Fabrizio Gajardoni, Roman Moser, Johan Klingberg, Phil White, Ted Patlen, Gigi Pironi, Harrison Steeves, Keith Wallington, Agostino Roncallo, Al & Gretchen Beatty, André Brun, Igor & Nadica Stancev and Paul Whillock.  Hardcover 12x8.5 inches, 208 pgs, 2009 230+ photos & illus; 12x8.5 inches, 208 pgs. Buy Online

Fly Tyers of the World Volume 2
R1,499.00
Flytyers of the World; volume 2, features a further 20 of the worlds best know flytyers,see stunning patterns and read amazing biographies from the following contributors; Mary Dette - Jens Pilgaard - Leon Links - Alberto Calzolari - Ronn Lucas - Thorsten Strüben - Masahito Sato - Bill Blackstone - Giulio Tasca - Edward Muzerloll - Herman Broers - Bill Heckel - Jackson Leong - Bob Frandsen - Ralph Graves - Stack Scoville - Leif Örtenholm - Gianluca Nocentini - Jukka Tapio - Fabio Federighi.Photos & illus; 12x8.5 inches.   Buy Online

Fly Tyers of the World Volume 3
R899.00
Flytyers of the World; volume 3, features a further 20 of the worlds best know flytyers, see stunning patterns and read amazing biographies from the following contributors; Eric Leiser, Andrés Touceda, Chris Helm, Ed Berg, Malcolm Greenhalgh, Sacha Pütz, Bruce Marino, Claudio D( Angelo, Danilo Lazzarini, Eric Austin, Alice Conba, Glenn R. Weisner, Ian Colin James, Lee Schechter, Massimo Masi, Wayne Samson, Robert H. Boyle, Federico Renzi, Wim Alphenaar, Sebastian Letelier. 12x8.5 inches.  Buy Online


Twenty Salmon Flies  Michael D. Radencich
+ 120 min DVD
R699.00
Tying techniques for mastering the classic patterns Features in depth & detail the full range of classic salmon fly patterns from the simplest to the most complex. The twenty patterns together build on styles, types, materials, elements, & techniques. Learn to tie these 20 & you'll master the craft & the art of classic salmon fly tying.
Each chapter successively presents patterns that are more and more complex. Chapter one introduces very simple Spey and Dee styles, strip wings with a few elements. Move on to simple upright wing flies, working with full feathers and married wing styles. A chapter focuses on flies with multiple body divisions and another is devoted to Traherne's exquisite (and challenging) Victorian classics. Once you've mastered these 20, you'll be able to tie any classic salmon pattern.
Michael Radencich covers the classic patterns developed and fished throughout the nineteenth century and new patterns, modern variations developed in the last two decades. To further reinforce skills, Radencich has produced a two-hour DVD and has included an appendix of 100 patterns culled from his collection of sources. Whether you're a beginning classic salmon fly tier or more experienced with the classics, you'll find Radencich's newest book and DVD an inspiring and challenging reference. Hardcover HC w/ DVD, 822 color photos, 24 B&W illus; 8.5x11 inches, 220 pgs, DVD 120 min. 8.5x11 inches, 220 pgs  Buy Online

 
Carabiner - Fish with light
R39.00
A great handy little items. Purple fish shape, with light & a compass!  Buy Online


Sticker Magnetic Rainbow Medium
13"
R179.00
State of the art light-fast inks and a protective coating to ensure the longest-lasting and most durable images possible. Available in magnetic and adhesive versions, the applications are nearly endless. All species are available in "mirror-image" versions for applications such as both sides of a fishing boat. 8x13 inches.  Buy Online

 Non magnetic version R149.00   Buy Online

Brown trout Magnetic version  R179.00  Buy Online


 

  DVD's 

DVD, Bass: The Movie Howard Films
R349.00
Even though Bass has been on center stage for years, we think what made us cast so relentlessly when we first picked up a rod needs to be rediscovered. So, we did a lot of research and found the ultimate place to start our journey. The home of many of the heaviest bass ever caught on earth: the hills of Southern California. (Our anglers had fished all over the world, and their hands were shaking after the first day from what they saw.)
It's not every day one finds surfers and Pacific Ocean waves on the way to a Bass honey hole. Fly rods compete against the spin rods, with some pretty entertaining results. The scenery is ridiculous! And while we can only show you a little bit in the trailer, there will be a lot more coming in the months ahead as we edit the project.   Buy Online
 

DVD, Tomorrows Fly Fishers Fanny Krieger
R299.00
Do you want the kids in your life to enjoy fly fishing as much as you do? Are they interested, but you're not sure how to help them learn? Here is a simple, fun, easy-to-follow instructional DVD adventure that you can share again & again with children of all ages.
Join the 4 authors & the Krieger grandchildren as they unravel our sport's mysteries and allure. Buy Online

 

DVD, Fish Bum Diaries Vol.2 Metalhead  Angling Exploration Group
R299.00
Chronicles the epic journey of five fish bums and their friends as they travel to remote Northwestern wilderness in search of legendary steelhead; the hottest freshwater fish you can catch on a fly rod and also a fish whose survival hangs in the balance.
Filmed as an adventure documentary, the fish bums face the challenges of mother-nature, border police and Giardia. This untamed and majestic land offers the best opportunity for an angler to hook into a wild trophy steelhead. If you are lucky enough to land one these incredible fish, you will be forever changed. Follow the dedication, obsession and insanity that drive steelheaders to pursue a fish that is not in the river to feed, a fish known as Metalhead.  60 min.  Buy Online


DVD, Fly Fishing Europe Vol 1 Danica Films
R349.00
Flyfishing for huge Atlantic salmon at the top of the Alta river in Norway, Trout fishing at its best from the Kola peninsula in Russia, & Classic flyfishing for trophy Grayling with bamboo rods & classic fly patterns in Sweden. 80 min.
Alta River, Norway. The fish that are caught range between 25 and 42 pounds. The fishing takes place in spectacular nature scenery in northern Europe's largest canyon. Many fishermen say that this is probably the best river in the world to fish for Atlantic salmon. This is filmed in top season during the best of conditions.
Rynda River, Kola Peninsula, Russia. Two old friends are canoeing the river Rynda. They experience the turn from spring to summer. You will find lots of rising fish and dryfly takes, combined with a magic mood in untouched wilderness areas.
Idsjostrommen, Sweden. Classic flyfishing for trophy Grayling with bamboo rods & classic fly patterns in Sweden. The fishing takes place in Idsjostrommen, the middle of Sweden. This is also a story about a river that has bee brought back to life after the logging companies did their best to ruin it.  DVD 80 Min  Buy Online
 

 BACK IN STOCK

Modern Midges: Tying and Fishing the World's Most Effective Patterns R Takahashi; J Hubka
R399.00
Midges may be small, but in many streams and lakes around the world they are the most important year-round food source for trout. Rick Takahashi and Jerry Hubka team up to provide readers with the most comprehensive midge pattern and fishing techniques resource to date. Stunning photos and detailed illustrations show the life cycle of the naturals, fishing and rigging techniques for a wide range of waters, and over 1,000 midge patterns. Whether you tie or buy your flies, this collection of cutting-edge advice from experts around the world will help you catch more fish. &SKU=1934753009
Hardcover, 288pgs, 284x250mm September 2009 Buy Online
 

River Teeth David James Duncan
R179.00
In his passionate, luminous novels, David James Duncan has won the devotion of countless critics and readers, earning comparisons to Harper Lee, Tom Robbins, and J.D. Salinger, to name just a few. Now Duncan distills his remarkable powers of observation into this unique collection of short stories and essays.
At the heart of Duncan's tales are characters undergoing the complex and violent process of transformation, with results both painful and wondrous. Equally affecting are his nonfiction reminiscences, the "river teeth" of the title. He likens his memories to the remains of old-growth trees that fall into Northwestern rivers and are sculpted by time and water. These experiences--shaped by his own river of time--are related with the art and grace of a master storyteller. In River Teeth, a uniquely gifted American writer blends two forms, taking us into the rivers of truth and make-believe, and all that lies in between.
Softcover 1997 Buy Online
 

My Story As Told By Water David James Duncan
R189.00
Confessions, Druidic Rants, Reflections, Bird-watchings, Fish-stalkings, Visions, Songs and Prayers Refracting Light, from Living Rivers, in the Age of the Industrial Dark
When David James Duncan was growing up in suburban Portland, Oregon, he had no river to call his own, so he would routinely create one by flooding his mother's garden with a hose. He would then revel in his creation until he received the inevitable scolding. The poor kid couldn't help himself: "Running water ... felt as necessary to me as food, sleep, parents, and air," he explains. In time, he exchanged his nozzle for a fly rod and went in search of grander gardens, eventually developing an "interior coho compass" which he has traveled by ever since..  Softcover, 304pgs, 170x104mm 2002  Buy Online


Spring Creek Strategies, hatches, patterns and techniques Mike Heck
R349.00
Expert fly tier & guide Mike Heck from Pennsylvania, the cradle of American spring-creek country, shares tactics & techniques he teaches his clients to catch these tough trout. Includes his top fly patterns, tips on matching the major hatches of Tricos, Baetis, & Sulphurs (PMDs), & his thoughts on stealth & presentation.

# Strategies for selective trout in clear water
# New patterns designed for spring creeks and how to fish them
# Simple explanations of the major hatches on spring creeks across the country
Spring creeks, those rare waters that flow right out of the earth--in whole or in part--are both a blessing and a curse for anglers. They are a blessing because the clear, cold, nutrient-rich waters grow abundant insects, which in turn grow and sustain large populations of healthy trout. They flow free of ice in the winter and run cool during the hottest parts of summer, providing year-round angling. In many ways, this bounty becomes a curse, because the abundance and steady supply of food can spoil the trout, making them less likely to take a piece of fluff and feathers. Many spring creeks are also small, their challenges enhanced by weed-choked runs and tricky current. Hardcover 7x9 inches, 176 pgs.180 color photos, 15 B&W illus;  2008 Buy Online
 

And don't forget our Smart Spoolers.
The perfect way to clean and store your line.


Smartspooler Gift Pack
R699.00
Includes the following:
Smart Spooler Kit, Spare Spool  & Loon Linespeed.   More info & buy online