| Date of Report: Tuesday, 6th October 2026 |
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Name: Karin Opperman (bailiff) Email: admin@affc.co.za Phone: 0660828595 AFFC waters. Gubu Dam. James Fortmannn once again visited Gubu Dam a week ago and reported to Edward Truter as follows; "Over this period, I only fished for a total of 23 hours, mainly due to high winds and rain, with a total of 31 fish encounters, 12 fish landed (between 28cm to 54cm - 10 Rainbows and 2 Browns), 11 missed strikes, 5 lost fish and 3 follows.The dam was over 100% full due to heavy recent rains, and the water was slightly dirty green, more so in the areas where the streams entered the dam." A photo of one of James' rainbows is shown below as well as a young brownie, one of several netted by Lester Opperman. These browns were stocked by Hogsback Hatchery at 12 cm in June and had already reached 28 cm. Browns appear to do especially well in this dam. Maden & Mnyameni dams There is no news from these two AFFC managed dams possibly because the constant rains have rendered the access dirt roads difficult for most vehicles. You can also refer to the club website for more information – www.affc.co.za. Loch Lochie Margo Whyle (cell 0725220602) reports that with the poor weather and rain there have been few anglers visiting but the dam is full and well stocked which augers well for the next month.
James with a fine rainbow.
Young brown trout from Gubu. |
