Tucked away in a remote corner of the North Eastern Cape lies the quaint historical village of Rhodes. It is a quiet and tranquil place, its residents are hospitable and welcoming and you get that relaxed feeling that the pace has slowed and that you have stepped back in time. But, truth be told, it is the fishing that draws one here, the place simply oozes fly fishing. When I’m here which is not often enough, the blood courses through my veins with excitement and anticipation of the challenges to come.
There are many miles of running water, from tiny, quick crystal clear streams in deep valleys set in picturesque mountain surroundings, to large no nonsense rivers that glide more sedately through beautiful pastoral settings. And then of course, there are the hungry wild trout that also call this place home.
The undisputed Centre of the Universe
A PHOTO ESSAY
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photos that tell stories bit by bit in a welcoming land where the trout are wild.
Thank you Diane, your words always encapsulate the subject so perfectly.
A wonderful photo essay. It’s time for another book Peter!
Thanks Mike, watch this space for details later this year, if all goes according to plan
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL AREA. SO UNSPOILT TRUELLY A SMALL PARADISE.
It is indeed and one and that has so much more than just its fishing and beautiful rivers and streams.
The landscape is beautiful to behold, so diverse and close to nature.. Louise Esterhuizen, Pierre’s wife
It is indeed one of our county’s treasures.