Kamberg fishing well for trout

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Albert Falls and Inanda have both had good catches to report during the week and even better reports over the weekend. Inanda produced good fish on jigs in 20ft of water for a few anglers who had the patience to stick it out. The deeper water has definitely been the more targeted area recently, in attempt to get to the larger fish holding tight to structure in the deep. Senko style baits are amongst the most popular baits for winter fishing in the deep, as the bulk and lack of action whilst dead sticking can prove devastating in even the toughest of conditions. Albert Falls is known for its lunkers in winter which are usually caught by anglers using Senkos and jigs around the ridge and other drop-offs. However, with the water level being at around 63%, a lot of the structure and island tips are now either exposed or in extremely shallow water. This makes fishing easier as the structure is easier to read and baits can be pin-pointed into deeper water closer to structure. A lot of anglers have been using this technique and bagging quality fish over the last week, which has accounted for most of the good catches reported.
 
Trout

The Kamberg area is still producing some amazing fish at the moment and on a variety of patterns. Some anglers are having great success with the usual winter patterns such as the Pancora Wooly Buggers, Red Setters etc. Others who have stayed faithful to the bigger flies such as Papa Roach or Mrs. Simpson flies have also had good success. In the Kamberg area, many anglers have concentrated on pin-point casting to get their flies on the fish. Most of the waters are extremely clean and anglers are able to visibly locate the fish in the shallows. Most of these fish are large and have preferred a smaller profiled fly. A decent fish of 9lbs was recently taken on Red Setter in the shallows, which goes to show that a large fish will still pursue a smaller fly.

Calling all fly fishermen and fly tyers - the Durban Fly Tyers Society will be holding a clinic on Saturday the 4 July from 9 to 12noon at The Kingfisher, 53 Hunter Street, Durban. A variety of fresh and salt water patterns will be tied and any questions will be welcomed and advice openly offered.

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