GUIDES Rapid Hunter Guided Flyfishing Safaris Rohan Koegelenberg

Where, What & When

Premium quality guiding on the Vaal River hunting the rapids for smallmouth and the elusive largemouth yellowfish. An hour from Johannesburg or two hours from Pretoria, this is the perfect way to improve your catch rate on the Vaal River and experience professional guiding and service on the Vaal River.

The lower Orange River is a once in a life time experience for any flyfisher who enjoys exclusivity in the Kalahari Desert. This stretch of Orange River runs on the Namibian border and has kilometres of rapids available to fish for big Orange River smallmouth yellowfish. We also have long deep stretches and pools to drift with our inflatables and target largemouth yellowfish.

Contact

Contact Person: Contact Number: Email:

Rohan Koegelenberg +27 (0)79 874 7380 rohanfish@gmail.com

Additional Services

ROHANFISH flies, by Rohan himself, are some of the best quality and most effective flies found in SA. The highest care is put into each fly tied. Not only have we developed specific unique flies for yellows in the Vaal and Orange but also deadly flies for trout.

A quality day consists of sharing techniques applicable on most types of water at the time of the season, fly choice, hooking and landing the fish and tackle selection for future outings. For largemouths we share knowledge of where to find fish, preferred focal structure, approach, tackle choice, fly choice, casting and retrieving, hooking and landing the fish. We will assist with casting to get the fly into tight holds and under the tree brush. We offer 5 nights, 4 full guided days on our trip. Accommodation is comfortable in a beautiful setting, 3 scrumptious meals a day and a feeling of home in our special venue. We fish different drifts every day and return in the evening to rest well for the next day.

Other Information

I started fly fishing when I was 14. Fly tying was an immediate passion. Catching carp, bass, barble, yellowfish and trout throughout my younger days, I started working as a full time guide in 2002 at Rustfontein Fly Fishing Estate. This was the start of a lifelong pursuit - a passion for guiding clients into good fish and having a great time while learning.

I have been part of the renowned Oxbow fly fishing estate since 2005, am the head guide on the dams and the host of a beginner’s seminar.

I am the Brand Ambassador for Greys Fishing Tackle, write monthly articles in the Stywe Lyne / Tight Lines Magazine and spend most days on the river hunting the rapids and sharing my passion with my clients.