In 1985/1986, a group of flyfishers
in the Eastern and Western Cape became very
concerned about developments in the sport of
flyfishing in the then Cape Province. It was
clear that the Cape Department of Nature Conservation
wanted to deregulate the Trout Fishing Ordinance
but no consultation or discussion was held with
flyfishing clubs or individuals. Concerned flyfishers
met and the Federation of Southern African Flyfishers
(FOSAF) was formed on 1 March 1986 at the Eagles
Ridge Hotel, Stutterheim.
