| Date of Report: Tuesday, 4th August 2026 |
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Name: Karin Opperman (bailiff) Email: admin@affc.co.za Phone: 0660828595 AFFC waters. Gubu Dam Edward Truter has forwarded a report by the very experience flyfisher, James Fortmann who was at the dam from 12 to 20 July. James states that fishing during this period wasn't super easy. Fish were either stacked up in deep water (8-12m) or in singles or pairs right along the bank (<1m depth). Most retained fish had Grass (cased) Caddis and gobies in their stomachs. Stacked deep water fish schools moved daily in most locations. Rises were minimal, except when stockies were around. Lots of rainbow stockies at present, and a few small Browns. Lost a huge brown when the hook snapped. Most Hens were full of eggs, some of whom spewed hundreds of eggs into the water during and post capture. Fish were all exceptionally strong. Water temperature ranged between 11 and 13 degrees, but mostly 12. The dam level is nice and high. Forestry guys did some controlled bank burning from the island all the way to Club House Creek. Edward adds that the fish caught by James ranged from 16 to 61 cm fish. Browns being the smallest.
The 61 cm rainbow. Maden Dam An interesting report came from two members who recently visited Maden, where their catch included small rainbows measuring 10 to 17 cm. These fish could not have come from stocked fish, so they must have been wild spawned. However, there is no history of trout spawning in the feeder stream, despite it being a sizeable watercourse—the upper Buffalo River. Martin Davies believes the lack of wild recruitment may be due to lead deposits leaching into the Buffalo’s source, affecting ova survival. However, the above-average rainfall over the past two years may have diluted the lead content, giving the ova a better chance of hatching. Mnyameni Dam. No report received from this AFFC managed dam You can also refer to the club website for more information – www.affc.co.za.
Loch Lochie Margo Whyle (cell 0725220602) reports that the last 3 to 4 weeks have been very quiet with only 6 rods visiting. No extra-large fish caught recently but most anglers netted 4 to 5 fish in a morning session. The dam is full at 26ha after some unseasonal winter rain and heavy frost has kept the aquatic weed down. Snow is forecast for next week.
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