Magalies Barbus Haven Fly Fishing

Magalies Barbus Haven is a fly fisherman's paradise, situated on the upper stretches of the Magalies River. Water quality is superb, being in close proximity to the source at Maloneys Eye. We are a founding member of the Magalies River Conservancy, committed to environmental conservation.

45 minutes from Johannesburg and Pretoria, in Gauteng, South Africa, we are easily accessible for day trips, and a fantastic, fun choice for corporate and conference groups of between 4 and 30 delegates.

Most guests visit Magalies Barbus Haven in search of the large scale Yellow fish and more importantly, small scale Yellow fish. Not only are these two of the species which make up part of the 9x9 fly fishing challenge, but they are a enviable quarry found in a small river system which provides challenging and exciting fishing for quality fly fishers.

Our fishing controls require the following:

• Strictly fly fishing
• Maximum of four fly fishers per beat
• Only catch and release
• Barbless Hooks
• Soft mesh landing nets
• Wetting hands before handling fish
• Submission of catch reports for research.

Small Stream tactics:

This style of fly fishing requires skills and tactics which differ to those used in still water venues. Due to the river environment techniques are restricted to the following casting techniques:

• Roll-cast
• Bow and arrow casts
• Normal fly fishing casts should be kept short and restricted to one false cast before presentation of the fly.

Fly fishing guiding, tuition and teambuilding:

Because of the specialized nature of the fly fishing on the Magalies River (small stream techniques) we offer a service for guests that ensures that they expand their knowledge as well as increase the enjoyment of their fishing experience.

For corporates we offer basic team building activities which compliments the actual physical fishing.

Magalies River, West Rand, Gauteng, South Africa.

For corporate events, expert instruction and all fishing equipment is included.

Don't forget sun protection and to dress in comfortable clothing in muted colours.

No prior fly fishing experience is necessary.

Rates for fly fishing tuition and corporate events available on request.