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We travel to the iconic Kruger National Park, joining scientists in a groundbreaking study of rivers that have never been fished before. Teeming with wildlife, under the watchful eyes of park rangers we discover the ferocious predators that the Sabie River holds. kwfishing

We paddle down the largest waterway in South Africa, the great Orange river. Carving a path through Namibia, we endure the Kalahari Desert to challenge the yellow fish that grows to trophy proportions in this wild environment.

From the shadow of the mighty Ukhahlamba mountains flows the gin clear waters of the Mooi River. It is KwaZulu Natal's premiere Brown Trout habitat. The WildFly team know these haunts and the action doesn't disappoint.

The ghost of the flats never fails to impress once hooked and these speedsters don't get any bigger than those to be found on St Brandons Atoll. We traverse the rough seas to explore this hidden jewel off the coast of Mauritius.

In the Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve is a lake that few fly fishers know about. Located in the heart of the Southern Drakensburg we find some wild Trout hunting grounds that give us nonstop entertainment, this pristine catchment is something to behold.

We encounter some tough fishing conditions on the renowned Alphonse atoll in the Seychelles, but not even the weather gods can keep us from hitting a home run in what is one of the world's greatest saltwater fishing destinations.

In the western reaches of Zambia, the mighty Zambezi River bursts it's banks onto the Barotse Flood Plains, creating a natural breeding ground for every fish species. This makes it the ideal hunting ground for Africa's most ferocious freshwater game fish.

Just being near water will cause any angler's casting arm to twitch and when you sight the prize-winning Brown Trout of the Mooi that comes knocking, the hunt is on for the fish that in this part of the world have become folklore.

Very few fishing destinations come close to the beauty and splendour of the lower Zambezi. The wildlife is only outmatched by the spectacular fish that will readily engulf your fly. We drift down this iconic river and take on the acrobatics of the Striped Water Dog.

In fly fishing terms, Iceland will redefine your paradigm. The weather can be as miserable as sin, but the prehistoric Trout consider this playtime, and they soon put a Cheshire grin on any angler's face who's willing to brave the conditions.

The West Coast of Africa is the home range of Megalops and to catch this king of all saltwater fish on fly is at the top of many anglers' bucket list. Our fly guys travel to the jungle shrouded Kwanza River in Angola hunting down monsters.

A challenge is laid down to see who rules the roost in WildFly country and a fierce competition for bragging rights ensues. The crew soon learn that there is only one real competition and that's between fish and angler.

Every fly fisher yearns to complete a flats slam and in the tropical isles of Seychelles this is on the Menu every day. To catch a Kingfish; triggerfish and bonefish is the goal of the Wildfly Team.

The Blue tiger was long thought to be a myth, but word of this rare fish being found in the Mnyera river had us venturing to the remote wilderness area in Tanzania. This unbelievably aggressive predator exceeds our every expectation.

Surface action is what every fly fisher craves, and it is the catalyst for us traveling far and wide in search of sight fishing. In the Orange Free State, you find South Africa's finest dry fly fishery where we enjoy the high riders readily taking the dry.

Primeval would aptly describe this astonishing landscape and the incredible lakes and river systems that have housed gargantuan fish since the ice age. We visit the South coast of Iceland to experience the prolific Atlantic Salmon run.

Expectations should always be tempered when visiting a new fly-fishing destination. But when the WildFly team journey to an atoll in the middle of the Indian Ocean, you know that the fishing is going to be off the charts.

Winter had Jeremy and Rhuan hightailing out of the mountains for warmer climates, venturing into the thorn scrub of the Tugela. Zingela Safaris is the prime location for targeting those indigenous Natal Yellowfish known as the Scaly.

Lake Tanganyika, the longest lake in the world, is hard to fathom. Home of the notorious Goliath Tiger and Monster Perch, it's a destination that few have ventured to. We explore the crystal-clear tropical waters of this spectacular body of fresh water, hunting its endemic species.

South Africa's longest river, the Orange, is home to a population of Yellowfish that defies belief. Prodigious numbers of these beasts roam freely, but they all pay homage to the Largemouth, a true apex predator!

The Highlands of the Eastern Cape enjoy an altitude that ensure the Rainbow Trout grow every season to set new South African records. We take our V-boats to these famous lakes in an attempt to break our personal bests.

Once a year, a phenomenon that is unique to the isle of Goelettes can be witnessed. A fish that can see in panorama is a formidable threat to feeding birds and watching them attack a flying meal is unbelievable. Join the WildFly team as they feast on the Kings that breach the waters of Farquhar.

No richer rivers than those flowing out of the Maluti Mountains can be found in Africa. And their diamond beds are surpassed only by the wealth of golden fins that stream pass the riverbanks, being the reason, we go prospecting there.

The mesmerizing coral flats of St Francois Island are the hallmark of this marine sanctuary and the diversity of the life it supports is a true testament to the conservation ethos of its' stewards. It's a Blue Safari with unparalleled fishing.