Fly Fishing is a team sport, and the combined rank of all the team members is what counts most. The team dynamic means that knowledge is shared between the anglers to improve everyone’s outcome. Teams of anglers and individuals attend competitive events throughout the year.
Competitors earn points for the number and length of fish caught within 3-hour sessions.
5 national championships are held annually around the country: A nationals (serious stuff), B Nationals (focused on fun and learning), Woman’s nationals (ever growing), Master’s nationals (for over 50 anglers), and Youth Nationals (for under 18 anglers).
Competitions are typically 3 days long but can be single day events.
By accumulating points, you get ranked within a session, and your ranking counts to the overall competition. Making a WPFFA team allows you to travel, fish and learn.
Making the Team
To make a team you need to improve your ranking within WPFFA. Rankings are based on several assessment factors including:
Performance in internally organized competitive trials
Performance in previous competitions
Continuous assessment processes including casting, reading waters, fly tying, and competition knowledge
Information & Links
WPFFA, like other provincial fly fishing associations, is affiliated to the South African Fly Fishing Association (SAFFA). SAFFA is a national organisation and follow the national and international rules for Fly Fishing. Below are some links to information from WPFFA, SAFFA, SASACC, and Fips Mouche.
