Gonubie River

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The Gonubie River offers Flyfishing from the bank and from the boat. The Main species to be found are Kob, River Skipjack, Garrick and Grunter with the odd Shad, Kingfish, River Snapper and Barracuta.The Best time of the year is Spring and Summer. Hot spots on the river are the Drop-off, Schwedhelms, Rocky Bank, Red Cliffs and the Top Pool. The best time to fish the river are on an outgoing tide and two hours on the pushing tide. Start at the top of the river and move with the tide to be at the Drop-off about one hour to full low. Kob are found from the Drop-off to Rocky Bank. Garrick frequent the Drop-off and Schwedhelms. River Skipjack are found at Top Pool, Rocky Bank, Schwedhelms and the Drop-off. Grunter can be targeted at the various prawn beds along the river banks. Access to the river is from the beach, tide waters and the estuary, the latter being private property so permission must be required. Click here if you still don't get the picture.

Wavecrest

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Wavecrest situated at the mouth of the Naxaxo River offers the flyfisher every opportuity of catching their dream fish, Leervis,Skipjack,Snapper,Kob,Grunter and Kingfish are all taken regularly in this tranquil setting. The angler has two rivers to fish at Wavecrest itself, and a short drive offers a third alternative in the Kobanqaba There is a strict code of catch and release, so be warned Hotspots in the rivers are Nusi or small river, drop off, 1^st creek,2^nd creek , Snapper rock and top strait. Naxaxo or big river, flats, sand dunes, wooden bridge, top chanel and top pool.Bird life is plentiful with Oyster Catchers and Crowned Cranes in abundance. Walks on the vast beach and in the indiginous forests make this a special venue.
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Buffalo River

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This under estimated river situated in the heart of East London produces an unbelievable variety and volume of fish, scorned by most flyfishers for a various reasons, it should be a venue that is marked in your diary. The regular inhabitants of this river are Skipjack,Leervis,Shad, Kob, and Ribbonfish.

Access is gained through the harbour to a launch site situated at the NSRI base, fishing is good from the pylons and upstream for a couple of kilometers, while there are no definite hotspots ,the area of double creek and green bank tend to produce the best results, tide does not seem to play a major role , but without doubt early morning and evening are prime time.A boat is recommended as the banks are steep with thick vegetation and not advised for the lone angler due to safety, there is a fair sized bush community who live in the area. The best time of year to fish this river is September through April. Click here to see the Buffalo River in its full glory.

Kob Inn

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I was fortunate to land this magnificent Leervis in Qora River during the Glenfiddich/Colt Gathering

Well worth a visit , species available,Kob,Leervis,Shad, Skipjack,Kingfish,Grunter, Perch, Mullett, Snapper.

The river produces from the sand bars at the mouth right to the top pools, a boat is a must to get around. Nov to May are the best months, with Feb to May being the prime fishing time. It is a easy launch into the river, but be careful of sandbars and rocky reefs, Ian at the hotel will give you a map to navigate. As a venue an overall rating score of 10/10

Nahoon River

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By far the most flyfished river in the East London Area, this is definately a very productive river, you just have to be at the right place at the right time. Launching a boat on this river is very simple, just head towards Playwaters. A licensed motor is required and the authorities do routine checks. Before launching your boat just take the time and look at the tides as a Sprintide requires a bit more effort. There are alot of mudbanks and reed banks that will allow for comfortable bank fishing. This river has Skipjack, Kob, Kingfish, Mullet, Leervis and the odd Spotted Grunter. Flies to use in this river are: Poppers, Clousers, Tarpon, Deceivers and Seaducers. Places to fish is the drop-off (Situated at Playwaters) when the tide starts pushing. I have had alot of fun at the drop-off with Skipjack before, they come in thick, you just have to time it right. Another good place to try is the Rock ledges opposite Torky Road, Alot of Skipjack have been caught in this area before. The only problem I have with this river is speedboats and rubberducks as there is no speedlimit. The best time to fish this river is in the early morning or late afternoon, I have had equal success during both times. Definately a river worth checking out.

Kwelega River

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This river is renowned for producing some awesome Skippies. I normally make a weekend of it when fishing this river. The Areena resort which is situated on the upper Kwelega River is the perfect venue to start your venture. At a small fee you can book into a chalet or simply pitch a tent on the banks of the Kwelega. I normally go for option two as there is nothing better than being at one with nature. A boat is advisable on this river as the banks are very overgrown. Species to be targeted in this river is Skipjack, Leervis, Spotted Grunter and Kob. Flies to use is clousers and tarpon.
The best time to fish this river is on a Neap Tide. This river can really turn on at times, the best that I have done in a day six Skipjack and a Leerie. Not a very big river, so finding fish is not that difficult.