THE MISSION – The Cult Of Fly Fishing #57

And here it is, landing right in our laps! Yes, we’re going to spend more time in front of our screens — but what a joy! Way better than scrolling through Insta, treat yourself and read the latest issue of The Mission – The Cult of Fly Fishing— you know, those guys who put out an absolutely insane magazine down there in South Africa! Go on, it’s issue 57 and your eyes are going to be blown wide open — your nights will be haunted by dreams of breathtaking landscapes and feisty fish! Pure bliss, and even if you don’t read English, you’re going to feast your eyes! Now go!

Two From Texas – A hell of a book, fishing stories to discover by ordering it here! In the meantime, don’t judge by the photo below, dig deeper!

Baphuti Makafane – Here’s the translation:


This is your guide at Semonkong Lodge in the heart of Lesotho — insane scenery and absolutely packed with fish!

Tarpona non grata – You’re off to Gabon, with its jaw-dropping scenery and fish that will drive you absolutely wild!

Salmon Run – Daniel Osmond. The guy catches a salmon and then goes off to run the Salmon Run, a 69 km ultra-marathon, to champion the cause of wild salmon and the threats they face from fish farming and human greed.

Thunder Kloof – Vanderkloof dam, A dam north of Cape Town, a dam and Yellowfish everywhere you look…

Formative Fish – Ed Stoddard – Now we’re switching latitudes entirely and here we are in Canada! Hope you’re in shape, because if not, you’re in for a serious beating!

Cosmo Man – Head off to Cosmoledo with Cameron Musgrave, the new generation of guides on the atoll. You want to get away from it all? You’re going to be well served!

And here’s the Salad Bar, your catalogue of toys of every kind!

Hobby Bench – A fly-tying bench, built by Frank Solomon — once you sit down at it, you won’t be able to tear yourself away and you’ll end up tying flies for everyone!