[Calling the Fly fishing manne]

Not sure if Lanseria is far for you but this would be a good start, 

https://www.sundowner.co.za/offers/beginners-fly-fishing-lesson/

Hey guys, I'm new to fishing in general, don't think I've ever held a fishing rod never mind been fly fishing.

But, one of my close friends has gotten into fishing now and has invited me along. As part of chats we want to plan a trip to catch trout. Neither of us know how to fly fish though.

 

Are there any decent trainers around the centurion/pta area that offer day classes to get you going?

 

My old man has all the gear he received as a gift in UK, but has also never had the time to use it. So I have everything needed, but just need someone to show me the ropes.

 

Thanks

[Best fast rolling 2.3 tires]

I've used Ardent in front and Ikons at the back, great combo for XC. Now using Schwalbe Nobby Nic in front and Racing Ralph in the back, also great combo, need to use the snakeskin version though for some protection.

[Cycle Lab]

I also had a great experience with Cycle lab Woodmead ordered a conversion kit for my bike, they didn't have the part and ordered from supplier, they kept me informed regularly on the progress of my order, was a pleasure to deal with them.

[Alternative tyres]

Hi you can try Scwalbe, Noby Nic in front and Racing Ralph, in snakeskin version as well good combo.

[Discovery Health - Vitality & Team Vitality plus everything else you need to know]

If it's been migrated, then yes. 

Thank you Captain, sorry will this be done automatically or must i request for it to be migrated, i received no communique from Disco.

 

Thx once again. 

[Discovery Health - Vitality & Team Vitality plus everything else you need to know]

Hi guys do you know if a Discovery Credit Card qualifies as a Disco bank account for gym booster?

[Route files for Big red barn]

I did the Garmin MTB race there last week, we started outside across the road from the Big Red Barn entrance, does anyone know if those trails across the road are part of the big red barn track or public trails?

 

Thx

[Tyre alternative]

My favorite combos:

 

Front: Schwalbe Noby Nic or Maxxis Ardent

Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph or Maxis Ikon

[Looking for a fun trail in Gauteng]

Big Red Barn has quite a few berms and they have extended their options recently.

I can second this, most fun track that i've ridden in Jhb.

[Calling the Fly fishing manne]

Hi went to Sterkfontein dam last week to catch some yellow gold, was tough and had to work hard for the fish. Landed some lekker yellows on nymph and one on a beetle.

[MTB Tyre Choices]

I can recommend Vittorio Barzo/Saguaro combo and also maxxis ikon/ardent combo .If you ride often the continental X-king,s work well .They are light and strong but will go flat and perish if not used regularly .As a grippy front tyre Swalbe Nobby nic is also a good choice .Obviously all except the vittorio in the extra sidewall protection versions, 

Hi Blitzer, on the Ardent did you ride a 2.25 or 2.4 in front? I need a new front tyre and was wondering if the 2.4 will make the bike slower due to it being chunkier. I ride mainly XC, and understand the benefits of the wider tyre for better grip but will it handicap you for rolling speed?

Thx

[Calling the Fly fishing manne]

Went to the Bushmans river this pass weekend for some fly fishing for wild trout in the DrakensbergFishing was generally tough with the river flowing high with the recent rains, i only managed to catch two fish the whole weekend which is much less than my previous visits, not sure if there are just less fish in the river or if the conditions were just crap. I did manage to catch my PB brownie so was really chuffed as it made my weekend.

[Avid Elixir 5 adjustment]

Thanks for the reccomendation guys, i need to try and source a set of the Quaxar pads from here is Jhb, Cyclosport only stocks the semi-metalic Elixer pads.

[Calling the Fly fishing manne]

Hi guys, i currently fish the vaal river and thinking of getting a 10 footer 5 weight, any options/reccomendations for a rod decent rod under R2k? I tried my mates Stealth bomber but felt it too stiff for my liking. Thx

[Avid Elixir 5 adjustment]

I changed my brake pads last night and I cant even get the rotor between the rear pads.

Im a real noob with maintenance on disk brakes but it looks like the pistons aren't going the whole way back in.

I tried pressing them back in with a screwdriver but they wont go, any advice on what to do next?

Hi Rocket Boy what make of pads did you use? I need to change mine but the Avid replacement pads are like over R300. I saw other generic makes which are cheaper but not sure on their quality or performance.

 

Anyone can reccomend a good aftermarket brand of disc pads?

[Calling the Fly fishing manne]

heading for Mahai over easter.

Perfect for T.I.T.S. X 2

Great streams and trails

Hi i've been there, is this the Royal Natal Park, didnt know there trout in that river? I hope to fish the Bushmans river in April.

[Calling the Fly fishing manne]

Yip Vaal is fishin good at the moment, i fished Arens Nes on Sunday got a few fish as well, lost plenty as the hooks opened, need to learn to tie some of my own flies on decent hooks.

[Peach’s MTB Skills Clinics]

Ok, so the wife has given me Saturday morning off to ride bicycles.

 

A bunch of you seem super keen for a Thaba lesson.

 

This Saturday the 24th

Time 7am - 9:30am

Run through the basics if need be.

Take a ride on the trails and work on some of the tech sections.

R350, inc entrance.

 

Who would be keen?

 

 

Then we get to test these sexy machines after the lesson.

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Ok cool i will be keen, will send you a PM with my details.

[Peach’s MTB Skills Clinics]

As long as we not doing drops, as my HT and i need to learn to crawl confidently before we bunjee.

 

I'm sure we can gather 4-6 people. Myself, maybe Thfc & SuRomano. that leaves 1-3 more. shouldn't be a problem.

Hi Scott/Peach if at Thaba i will be keen, depending of the dates of course, but please keep me in mind.

 

Thx

[[Event] Bestmed Walkerville MTB Classic]

Was a good race with great weather, thank god for that. Anyone have the details of bike service dude that was set-up near the start? I lost his contact card, i know he is from the Pretoria area.