Serious Fun @ JFFC February 2018 | Page 11

What is your favorite Fly pattern?

Geoff Muir

My favorite fly would without doubt be a size 16 unweighted PTN -

You know I've caught more fish on this fly than any other.

How Long have you been fishing and where did you learn to flyfish?

I first held a fly rod in the UK catching trout in rivers and streams in North Yorkshire England. It was in 1966. I started in S.A. catching yellows on vaal 1970. Fished light tackle bank angling provincial for 15 years.

What is your Most Memorable Catch?

My most memorable catch was a 9kg tiger on a 7 wt rod. It never jumped and kept me busy for 45 mins.

What makes fly-fishing so Special?

After years of bank angling I had to simplify. I was fed up of carrying a bakkie and trailer full of gear. I decided to catch only on fly or artlure. In 1990 I gave up bank angling for good.

What Is your preference to gear brands?

Over the years I have tried many brands of rods a reels. My top rod by far is a T&T horizon 5 wt 10ft . I have a few Sage rods too.

Since fishing Shilton reels I find it hard to fish anything else.