Fly fishing tackle and equipment for beginners through to expert fly fishermen and women in South Africa includes rods, reels, line, flies and clothing just to name a few. There are many wine farms, rivers and lakes that have excellent fly fishing spots for those who enjoy this side of the sport with rainbow trout and brown trout among the beautiful fish most commonly caught in SA. The kind of equipment anglers need to take part in this popular sport will often depend upon the area being fished and as far as clothing is concerned, the time of year.
Well known brands of fly fishing tackle and equipment available from shops around South Africa include Daiwa, Sonik, Hardy and Shakespeare all selling quality gear and clothing for anglers. More specialised stores will sell a selection of ready made flies for sale to the beginner and of course a wide range of materials and hooks for the more advanced anglers who like to tie their own and experiment. For those travelling around the country the local stores will be able to advise on what spots are popular to fish in the area as well as what flies seem to work and when.
There is a lot of skill involved in this kind of angling and knowing your equipment and what kind of flies to tie and use under different conditions is key to landing that record trout. Rods, reels and certainly the line all play a role in the art of this beautiful sport which has been gaining in popularity nationwide over the years. No matter if you are a novice or an experienced sportsman, finding and using the correct fly fishing tackle and equipment will contribute to making your angling experience a special one.