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I am going to be fishing my first river/stream and I would appreciate any advice. It's the 'Kouga River'. While in South Africa you would call river, to others it would be nothing more than a stream. 

Do BG live in faster flowing streams?

Any tips on where and how to fish, would be appreciated!

Thanks!

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LOOK FOR QUIET WATER MATHEW......... EVEN BIG FISH LOOK FOR CURRENT BREAKS to get outta the current for a break. Look behind big bolders or any obstruction that breaks the fast flow , these are usually called back eddy's and provide a haven from the current. Also look for the deepest pool cause water flow will slow some there also.. Hope it helps a little bit for ya buddy.....

Mathew; tooty is right !! fish the eddy;s  and deep pools!  if you see shade trees hanging over the water; that's another good place.  any snags; wood jams; brush piles; are also good choices

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