{"id":356,"date":"2019-09-27T13:43:14","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T13:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therarenegative.com\/?p=356"},"modified":"2020-02-16T10:51:59","modified_gmt":"2020-02-16T10:51:59","slug":"lets-fly-bru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/therarenegative.com\/?p=356","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Fly, bru."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recently I had the opportunity to join Nick Van Rensburg<\/a>, a local fly fishing legend and close friend, to a venture out on the Cape Streams, what started as a question became reality in less than 0.5 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nick:<\/em> \u201cI\u2019m going fishing Friday\u2026 come with?\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

We missioned out to Stellenbosch (Western Cape) Thursday evening to meet up with the crew who all so kindly allowed us to set up base for the night. Upon arrival I was greeted by Gabriel Botha<\/a> and Tim Leppan<\/a>, both avid and passionate fisherman themselves\u2026 almost immediately feeling I was in the same boat. The invitation was warm and welcoming and I felt as though I\u2019d been a friend and fisherman with the team for years. The fire was lit, the beers flowing and chatter of the wooly bugger on the rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c5:00AM the next morning\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Alarms were bouncing off the walls, kettle starting up and early morning headaches entering the room\u2026 after some mumbling over a healing hot beverage we hit the road and made our way through to the Cape Streams<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feeling inspired from our excursion, I had a moment to catch Nick Van Rensburg on a few questions I thought would resonate with a lot of us reading this article, and ended as follows:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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What does fly fishing mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Many men go fishing their entire lives without knowing it isn’t fish they’re after” – Henry David Thoreau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think when\nquotes such as this start making sense, you\u2019ve reached a point where there is\nso much more understanding, and reason to doing what makes you happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As many passionate fly anglers will tell you, its not so much about catching the fish, as it is about the methodical process of getting into the scenario, where the opportunity of catching the fish may present itself. Whether you end up with the fish in your net or not, the experience is always be added to a \u201clist\u201d of sorts.  For me, it all plays a part in what could be best described as a process of meditation, and grounding. This, has seen the sport become a lifestyle, and is the primary way for me to unpack stress, remove all the bullshit, and focus on what really matters. I think this is a major aspect that is missing in so many people\u2019s lives in the current world in which we live. Having space is essential for growth, and its something I\u2019ve been fortunate enough to learn to create, purely through the lessons, and skills I\u2019ve learnt from fishing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nick Van Rensburg<\/a><\/em> <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What sparked your interest in becoming a fly fisherman\/guide?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I was still biting knee caps, my late Grandpa used to take me fishing at the local harbour, and I suppose this is where the addiction became real. Fast forward a few years, and the purchasing of a local Fly Fishing magazine would see the interest spark, and the dream start taking place! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of becoming a guide, I\u2019ve been obsessed with the sport since I was 11 years old, and since then, it\u2019s literally all I\u2019ve ever wanted to do. So, Growing up and materialising a passion into a professional skill has added a new set of experiences, and life lessons that really have solidified the love for the game. I find just as much satisfaction when I catch a fish as I do for a client or friend, and I think this is something that all guides should encompass in their approach. I can tell you that phenomenal friendships and connections have been formed between people by simply sharing a section of water for a day. Amplify this, and you have friendships that will last a lifetime. There aren\u2019t many activities that do this quite as well as fly fishing, and for me, guiding is where the formation of these incredible bonds are witnesses on a daily basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Leading the pack”<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What is a FlyBru?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FlyBru<\/a> was initially started as a passion project with one of my best friends, Matt Gorlei<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal was to portray Fly Fishing though our eyes, giving raw insight into our world, using photography and videography. Up until recently, fly fishing was portrayed as an \u201cold mans sport\u201d and I think what we started, really fluffed up the perspective that many had. Here were two students, in floral shorts, most likely hung-over, or on the piss, tackling a trout river, or some local dams with fly rods and gorpos. Compare that to the standardised image, of some old dude with a pipe and wide brim hat, covered in flies. And I think this really started to take hold, and inspire younger anglers to not give a shit about what others thought, because fly fishing is cool bru. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

~ FLYBRU ~<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What has fly fishing as a skill set taught you in life?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        \nPassion is powerful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        \nPersistence and patience will fare you well<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        \nSpace is essential for growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7         Its not about catching the fish, so much as it is about the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gabriel Botha<\/a> mid froth<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What place do the Cape Streams have in your heart?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cape Streams are the original stomping grounds. Without the awesome spotted residents, I don\u2019t think I\u2019d be nearly half of who I am today. They have always been an easy escape from reality, and to this day, they still serve the same purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tim Leppan<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The most vivid or most memorable moment you have on the river?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been fishing these streams for over 10 years now, so there really are too many to conduce to one. Every outing has a special moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where has fly fishing taken you on the globe?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

–         \nScotland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–         \nColorado <\/p>\n\n\n\n

–         \nArgentina<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–         \nIreland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–         \nMozambique<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–         \nDubai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favourite\nhas got to be the Eagle River, in Colorado. Matt and I had a session on that\nriver that I\u2019ll never forget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nick Van Rensburg<\/a> on the tease<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What would you say to anyone who’s wanting to get into this lifestyle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not something you\u2019ll be good at for the get go. It takes time on the water to fully develop a connection, and understanding of the sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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