Travelling here

Where to fly to: Upington (if not driving to camp)

Where your tour starts: Onseepkans, South Africa

Transfers on arrival in Upington: No, please arrange your own, or ask for assistance if not driving to camp.

Transport to camp: Self-drive or hire car from Upington

Accommodation

The camp consists of a grassed area, bomas for shade, shelter and cooking, washing and ablution facilities. 

Consist in semi permanent camp site and wilderness camping.

Communications - Cell communication at the base camp,and  limited cell communication when on the river.

We do not offer service to do laundry.

Simple itinerary

Gear and equipment

Fly rods largemouth yellowfish:

• Medium to fast action 9ft, 7wht rods. Four piece for travelling.

• Bring one spare

Reels largemouth yellowfish:

• Large arbor direct drive with good drag – Shilton CR 4 is perfect

• Reels must be loaded with at least 100 meters of 30 lb backing.

Fly lines largemouth yellowfish:

• Scientific Angler WF 7 Titan Intermediate which will match up well with a 7wht rod. This is

 an 240G intermediate line. The running line allows one to make the necessary mends to

 position flies properly.

• Full length type 5 sink tip fly line. The Sci Angler Sonar Sink 250G is perfect for fishing the

 deeper sections, or getting flies down during cold fronts. This will be a secondary line, but

 is an essential tool when the fish are holding deep.

• Full length WF 7 Floating Line

Fly lines smallmouth yellowfish:

• Standard WF5F

Fly rods smallmouth yellowfish:

• 9ft, 5wht. Four piece for travelling.

Reels smallmouth yellowfish:

• Standard 5wht fresh water reel – Shilton CR2 or CR3

Flies largemouth yellowfish:

• MUISHOND fly black – size 2

• MUISHOND fly black – size 1/0

• MUISHOND fly olive/black – size 2

• MUISHOND fly olive/black – size 1/0

• SNB fly black/tan – size 4

• SNB fly black/tan – size 1/0

• SNB fly olive/tan/orange – size 4

• SNB fly olive/tan/orange – size 1/0

• SNB fly tan/white – size 4

• MSP fly black/orange – size 4

• MSP fly olive/orange – size 4

• TUSCAN BUNNY fly black/olive – size 2

• TUSCAN BUNNY fly black/olive – size 1/0

• TUSCAN BUNNY fly brown/tan – size 2

• TUSCAN BUNNY fly brown/tan – size 1/0

• SEX DUNGEON fly olive/tan – size 1/0

• SEX DUNGEON fly black/tan – size 1/0

• SEX DUNGEON fly tan/white – size 1/0

All flies to be tied on Gamakatsu B10S Stinger hooks

Clothing Recommended

Recommended packing list:

• 3 x Sunshade Shirts (Patagonia Sun Shade Hoody is our go to)

• 1 x Waders (more important early season –July and August only)

• 1 x Warm jacket for cold evenings

• 1 x Beanie

• 1 x Quick Dry long pants (Zip off bottom legs)

• 2 x Quick dry shorts

• 1 x Quality rain jacket

• 1 x Fishing hat

• 2 x Buffs

• 1 x Sungloves

• 2 x Polarized Sunglasses (1 spare)

• 1 x SPF 30 to 50 Sunscreen

Season

July to November

IN ADDITION

Our company offers you the best customer service without any additional cost, we are always able to answer questions about your trip or any other concern. Do not accept less than Top Notch service, at Pointer we are always willing to make your experience unforgettable.

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