Mavungana Flyfishing Centre Roof Wetting Celebration

The Mavungana Flyfishing Centre in Dullstroom celebrated the recent renovations to the retail store with an exceptional roof-wetting celebration on the weekend of the 23rd & 24th of August. The widest range of Orvis gear in the country was available to try out and a number of customers who purchased Orvis products won impressive prizes including Peter Herald who won an Orvis Frequent Flyer 7 piece rod and Battenkill reel to the value of around R4000.

Flytying demonstration by Dr. Tom Sutcliffe

Dr Tom Sutcliffe was on hand to personally autograph copies of his latest book, "The Elements of Fly Tying" as well as selling original ink drawings from the same book. Furthermore, he kind-heartedly divulged some of his comprehensive fly-tying knowledge to many aspiring fly-tiers, including tuition on tying his signature Zak Nymph. A host of patrons enjoyed and benefited from the free fly-casting instruction that was given by instructors Jonathan Boulton, Derek Manson and Paul Curtis which, for a brief moment was interrupted while the Springboks were being soundly thumped (which I won't expand upon at all).

Trout canapés and wine

The festivities started in earnest with delectable trout canapés provided by Milly's of Machadodorp and superb wine by Simonsig. The last revellers left at 12pm - not bad for a cocktail evening where the invitation specified from 5-7pm!