Freshwater Fly Fishing Guiding and Tutoring ...
Linecasters places GUIDING and TUTORING hand in hand. FRED STEYNBERG believes in creating in the fly fisherman an understanding and awareness of the river systems as well as the targeted species and how to fish for them.
On average, we find clients have little time in their hectic, every day schedules, to practice this sport and so rely on a competent, experienced guide to successfully coach them in every aspect of the sport during a guided day on the river.
Fred Steynberg and his partner Mario du Preez are highly effective in using our stress-free environment to the clients advantage. In the spirit of adventure we can assure our clients hard, exciting fishing where at the end of the day you will walk away with valuable knowledge both practically and theoretically about these wild rivers, the fish and their habitats.
A guided day starts out between 6am and 8am, depending on the time of the year, weather conditions, temperature of the water and the clients requirements. Clients are guided for 7 to 8 hours of the day, breaking for an on-stream lunch or brunch. Flies, tippets, floatant, strike indicators etc. are carried by the guide and are available to the client. Our guides will also carry water, cooldrinks and a first aid kit.
Linecasters guides never fish while guiding a client. The flies we use are tied by us and are weighted, shaped and modified to suit the varying water levels and hatches.
Fred Steynberg has been a skilled fly fisherman and guide on the Rhodes rivers for the past 25 years. As one of Africa’s top fly fishermen and guides, he has an astute and profound knowledge of the habits and habitats of these fish as well as the surrounding environment, with much to impart to his clients.