Book a guided Yellowfish day on the Vaal.
A focused, personal Yellowfish day covering safe wading, river reading, fly choice, nymphing systems and drift control. Request your date now; payment only follows once Shayne has confirmed availability, the river plan, access and the complete cost.
Questions before booking? Call Shayne →Fly fishing is not a gift. It is a struggle — and that struggle becomes your journey.
Choose your trip and request your date.
Three quick steps take you from choosing a trip to securing your day on the river.
What your guided day includes
A practical, personal day on the water with a maximum of two anglers.
Guided personally by Shayne Prinsloo. Bring your current setup and tell Shayne what you have — he’ll help make sure it suits the day.
Before you book.
How quickly will I hear back?
Booking requests are normally answered the same day by WhatsApp or email.
Are beginners welcome?
Yes. The day is adapted to your experience and confidence. Because this is a wading trip, reasonable balance and mobility are required.
Do I need my own gear?
Anglers normally bring a rod, reel, line, waders and suitable river boots. Tell Shayne what you currently have and he’ll confirm what is suitable.
Are there extra venue or permit costs?
A separate venue access or permit fee may apply. The exact amount is included when Shayne confirms the complete trip cost.
What happens if the river is unsuitable?
Shayne assesses flow, clarity, access and wading safety. Unsafe or genuinely unfishable conditions are rescheduled first; if a suitable replacement date cannot be arranged, a full refund applies.
Clear terms before you book.
The essentials are summarised here. Open the full policies if you want the detail on payments, cancellations, specials, safety and river conditions.
River conditions
Flows, clarity, access and safe wading determine the final river plan.
Venue & access
A separate venue or permit fee may apply and will be confirmed with the trip cost.
Cancellations & refunds
Unsafe or genuinely unfishable conditions are rescheduled first; a full refund applies if no suitable date works.
Read full booking policies
1) Booking confirmation & full payment
- Bookings are only confirmed once Shayne has confirmed the conditions and full payment has been received.
- Please do not make payment unless you have written confirmation by WhatsApp or email of your date, river plan and payment amount.
- Full payment is required after flows, venue access and safety have been checked.
- Your booking date is secured only once the full payment has been received.
2) Cancellations & refunds
If you need to cancel, WhatsApp as soon as possible.
- Payments may be refunded in accordance with the terms below.
- Rescheduling your trip date will be our first option; if that does not work out, a full refund will apply.
- No-shows: no refund.
If flows or conditions are unsafe, we prioritise rescheduling rather than forcing a risky day.
3) October Masterclass special
- The discounted R1,800 rate applies to the first 10 individual anglers whose October date has been confirmed and full payment received.
- Places are counted per individual angler, with a maximum of two clients per day.
- A form submission requests a date but does not reserve a discounted place.
- If discounted places have been filled, Shayne will contact you before discussing a standard-rate booking. You will not be moved automatically.
4) River conditions
- The Vaal is a wading river trip — flows and clarity matter for safety and effectiveness.
- Shayne assesses flow, clarity, venue access and wading safety before the trip.
- If conditions are unsafe or genuinely unfishable, rescheduling is the first option. If a suitable replacement date cannot be arranged, a full refund applies.
- Safe but challenging fishing conditions do not automatically qualify for cancellation or refund.
5) Safety, risk & age requirement
- Trips are 16+ only.
- Participation is at your own risk. Wading involves current, rocks and uneven footing.
- Immersive Angling is not liable for injuries, accidents, or loss/damage to personal equipment.
- Please disclose medical issues or injuries that could affect mobility or balance.
6) Venue access, permits & travel
- Venues or sections are selected based on flows, access and safety.
- Any venue entry fee or permit is separate unless explicitly stated and is paid to the venue.
- The exact venue or permit amount and complete trip cost will be confirmed in writing before payment is requested.
- Clients are responsible for travel to the agreed meeting point unless arranged otherwise.
7) Gear responsibility
- Anglers normally bring their own wading gear, rod, reel and lines unless agreed otherwise.
- Tell Shayne what equipment you currently have if you are unsure; he will confirm what is suitable before the booking is secured.
- You are responsible for the safety and condition of your own equipment.
8) Catch expectations
Fishing success varies. We can’t guarantee fish catches, but we do guarantee honest effort, coaching and the best plan for the conditions on the day.
9) Payments
- Payments are processed via third-party providers such as PayFast. Immersive Angling does not store card details.
- Use your surname and trip date in the payment reference where requested.
10) Privacy
We use your details only for booking, trip communication and record keeping. We do not sell your personal information.
11) Contact
Immersive Angling · Shayne Prinsloo · +27 82 360 1309
