I cannot believe the months are flying by as fast as they are at the moment. I'm turning 40 next month and I think life is picking up speed as we get older. I'm glad to say it's still cool I'm still enjoying the ride. I still haven't managed a trip to the Vaal and winter is almost over, it's certainly shorts & t-shirts weather on the northern side of the Magalies. We spent a weekend in the Pilanesberg, lots of photos again no fishing except for the lady at the top. While out in the bush I could see the signs are there that nature is slowly getting ready for spring.

I got a question on the blog "I just found your blog, awesome stuff, any new stuff happening regarding the vaal system, I am wanting to do a trip there in about a month time, what would you suggest I start tying up?"

I can recommend an old favourite The Adams, one which should always be in your box. Whether fishing for trout or yellows and I've taken a tilapia on it.

http://www.midcurrent.com/video/clips/tying/tightline_adams.aspx

Some fishing news from Herman Botes, one of the best out there!

"Fished yesterday afternoon (landed 6 smallies ).Nymphed the whole water column. Picked fish up close to the bottom, mid water and 2 feet below surface.

Sparse mid afternoon hatch of BWO . Wind pumped so no surface activity.

Midges #20 -22 trickling of during afternoon. No hatch activity at dusk.

Big mature caddis larva( on rocks)-macrostemum capense- First hatches should start in 1 month.

Cheers

Carl and Keith.