Fly Fishing at Tenahead

FLY FISHING

It is a well known fact that the area around Tenahead boasts with some of the finest trout and yellowfish fishing in our country.
Rhodes, Barkly East, Maclear and surrounding areas have over 1000km of fishable water on more than 12 different rivers (fly fishermen only utilize a small portion of these vast rivers).

Trout were introduced into these river systems over 80 years ago and now breed naturally and fend for themselves.

Trout average between 10 and 14 inches on most stretches, but fish of 6 to 10 pounds have been caught in the area.

There are a good number of streams, below 7000ft above sea level, which receive an influx of yellowfish from October to March each year. Trout season opens on the 1 September and closes on the 31 May each year, lakes and dams are however open throughout the winter season.

The Upper Bell, as pristine as a trout stream can be, meanders through the lower part of the reserve, curving around the lodge in Camelot style. Dry fly fishing for rainbow trout when water levels are good can be an unparalleled experience.

Tenahead has six fly rods and an extensive range of flies available for our visitors to enjoy on the rivers. While the rods are free of charge for guests the flies are to purchase. Fly fishing enthusiasts should however bring along their own equipment.

RECOMMENDED LIST FOR FLY FISHING EQUIPMENT

2 to 4 weight rod
Reel
DT floating line
9ft 4x leaders
4x to 6x tippets
Strike indicator
Small dry flies
Small nymphs
Polaroid sunglasses
Hat or cap
Wading boots
Sun block
Raincoat
Day pack