Jacaranda Fly Fishing Club

A Night of African Cinema

A heartfelt kudos and thank you to Tudor Caradoc-Davies and for a job well done in bringing the RAUFFFF African Film Festival to Pretoria last night.

The response from members and the public was wonderful, with many expressing their gratitude for the opportunity to experience and celebrate African cinema. The films were particularly special because they were stories we could relate to, recognise and connect with—making the whole experience that much more meaningful.

Thank you for creating a platform where African stories can be shared, appreciated and enjoyed.

Well done, Tudor and Platon, and thank you once again. Until next time.

The clubs own grown Protea Champ. What an achievement, feeling proud.

Hi All. RAUFFFF is on 80 attendees currently. Need to sell of 20 tickets to reach target of 100. Please forward as wide as possible. For those attending please ensure you have your hard copy or electronic ticket with you for scanning ensuring entry. Also, arrive early for a bite and refreshment to avoid congestion at the restaurant and pub. See all soon. Thanks a million. Have a great evening.

Congratulations to the SA Ladies Team at the World Fly Fishing Championship in Norway for achieving gold. To all feel proud. To Kristene Page congratulations . Safe travels home.

R330 a ticket. Rope in your chommies. Don't overthink it.

Plus there are prizes that make the R330 ticket look like a rounding error. A week for one at Alphonse Island (R250,000). Four nights for two at Ichingo Chobe River Lodge on the Zambezi. Guided sessions on the Garden Route grunter flats, the Vaal, the Cape streams… Tons of clobber.

JACARANDA FLY TYING EXPO

Would You Attend a Jacaranda FFC Fly Tying Expo?

The Jacaranda FFC is exploring the possibility of hosting a Saturday Fly Tying Expo and we'd love to hear your thoughts.

Imagine a full day dedicated to the art and enjoyment of fly tying, bringing together some of Gauteng's most respected and talented fly tyers under one roof.

Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to:

Watch continuous fly tying demonstrations.
Learn new patterns, techniques, tips and tricks.
Ask questions and interact directly with experienced fly tyers.
Discover innovative materials and specialist tying methods.
Share ideas with fellow fly fishers and fly tyers.
Leave inspired, with practical knowledge to improve your own fly tying.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced fly tyer, this promises to be a day of learning, inspiration, fellowship and plenty of Serious Fly Tying Fun!

Before we proceed with planning, we'd like to gauge the level of interest.

Would you attend such an event? Please let us know by commenting below or contacting the committee.

Your feedback will help determine whether we move forward with making this exciting event a reality.
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A fantastic fly tying session this morning. Tied the Stimulator, Klinkhammer and Easy Peasy Ant. Learned new tricks and techniques. And some derivative flies were tied. Technically very informative. Thank you Jaco Pieterse for facilitating, much appreciated. Thanks to members for attending. Best club ever having Serious Fun! Till next time.

Dry fly tying clinic will be on the 27th of June starting at 09:00. We will be tying the klinkhammer, the easy peasy ant and the stimulator. See all soon.

🎣🎬 RAUFFFF IS HERE. AND IT'S GOING TO BE LOUD.

Yes, it's finally here. The Mission's inaugural Raw African Unfiltered Fly Fishing Film Festival (RAUFFFF - and yes, feel free to add a few more choice Fs) kicks off in August. With screenings in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Hilton, Paarl and Knysna, there's a good chance we're coming to a screen near you. 🎟️ Link in bio.

Think gritty. Think sweaty. Think wild. Think everything you love about this continent's waters distilled into one glorious celebration of African destinations, species and the mad characters who chase them. The lineup will primarily feature films from or by African filmmakers focused on African fisheries, species and voices - but as is The Mission's signature style, we'll throw in a few global curve balls (cough… ) too.

Africa's fly fishing stories - raw, funny, and beautiful. On the big screen. Finally.

🏆 THE PRIZES

As incredible as the films are - and they are - we couldn't resist a few jaw-droppers in the prize department too. Across the seven screenings, we'll be giving away:

🐟 One week at Alphonse Island - . All-inclusive. One person. Value: R250,000. Yes, you read that right.

🐊 4-night stay for 2 at - Zambezi Queen Collection. Tigerfish, Big 5 sightings, insane bird life, sundowners. Value: R60,000.

🎣 2 guided days on the Garden Route - . Saltwater fly fishing for grunter, kob and leervis with one of the best. Value: R10,000.

And...reserved for the filmakers behind the best film as voted for by you - 🏔️ 5-night trip for 2 to Makhangoa Community Camp, Bokong River, Lesotho - . Wild yellowfish and rainbow and brown trout in the highlands of The Mountain Kingdom. Value: R60,000.

Plus a whole lot more prizes still to be announced.

But honestly...come for the films. The prizes are just the cherry on top.

🔗 Grab your tickets at the link in bio before they're gone.

Poster artwork by the always incredible