Remarkable Flyfishing Destinations by Malcolm Meintjes

Remarkable Flyfishing Destinations (Author-Signed & Inscribed Flyfishing Guide)

An Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa's Finest Trout, Yellowfish, Tigerfish and Saltwater Flyfishing Waters

Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: Remarkable Flyfishing Destinations: of Southern Africa
• Author: Malcolm Meintjes
• Publisher: Struik Publishers (a division of New Holland Publishing (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd), Cape Town
• Publication Date: 2005
• ISBN-13: 9781868729760
• ISBN-10: 1868729761
• Edition Details: Signed and inscribed by the author. Published by Struik, Cape Town, 2005.
• Binding: Publisher's illustrated paperback wrappers with French flaps, perfect-bound. The author biography is printed on the inside flap.
• Physical Format: Large softcover, 192 pages. Heavily illustrated with full-colour photographs, arranged in sections and chapters by river, dam and region.
• Language: English

Official Condition Report

• The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
• Exterior / Wraps: The glossy photographic front cover is clean and bright. The blue spine is free of creasing or lean, and the blue back cover is clean. Corners and edges are sharp, with no obvious wear.
• Interior: The pages are clean and white and the binding is tight. No foxing, stains or markings are present in the text pages. The signed leaf shows light surface marks near the top right corner.
• Provenance: Signed and inscribed by the author on the first page: "Happy flyfishing! Malcolm Meintjes 2008".
• The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)

Synopsis & Historical Value

Published by Struik in Cape Town in 2005, Remarkable Flyfishing Destinations of Southern Africa is an illustrated guide to the region's best flyfishing waters. It is arranged by river, dam and region, and each chapter combines colour photography with practical fishing information.

The range is wide. It takes in trout and yellowfish venues such as the Middle Vaal River and the Upper Komati River, Zambezi tigerfish waters, and saltwater fishing off Benguerra Island. It is a useful reference for anglers planning a trip and an appealing volume for collectors of Africana outdoor literature.

The book is also cited as a source in the Wikipedia article on the uMkhomazi River, which shows its use as a regional reference. This copy carries the author's signed inscription, which adds a personal touch to a practical and handsomely illustrated title.

Author Profile: Malcolm Meintjes

Malcolm Meintjes is regarded as one of Southern Africa's best-known flyfishing writers and is recognised as one of the most experienced flyfishers for tigerfish. He is the author of more than a dozen books on flyfishing in the region, and is also a television producer.

His other titles include Zambezi Tiger (1999), The Suggestive Flyfisher (1990), Trout Trails Revisited (1991), The Southern African Flyfisher's Companion (Struik, 2002) and An Okavango Season. He also edited The Trout and the Kingfisher (1993).