Those who make
this possible.
Contributors to the Association and its guidebook, gratefully acknowledged.
With thanks
The Wild Trout Association acknowledges the following individuals and organisations for their contributions to the Association and its guidebook over the years.
Martin Davies
Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, Rhodes University — for foundational work in establishing and maintaining the WTA framework.
The late Brian von Holdt
Past Chairman of the Eastern Cape Chapter of FOSAF, for his unfailing support and inspiration.
Ed Herbst, Dr Tom Sutcliffe, Tony Kietzman, Tom Davies, George Brooks, Pieter Taljaard
And many others, for their written contributions.
Professor Colin Lewis
For the chapter on the physiography of the Kraai River catchment.
Professor Paul Skelton (SAIAB)
For permission to include fish species descriptions and illustrations by the late Dave Voorvelt.
Roger Bills (SAIAB)
For assisting with revised fish species descriptions.
Brandhouse / Bell’s Extra Special Old Scotch Whisky
For sponsoring the festival from 1996 to 2009. In particular, Derek Cuthbert for encouraging their support.
Riparian members
Without whose participation there would be no access to the water.
Bruce Cohen
For creating much-needed order in the 10th edition, which laid the foundation for subsequent editions.
Alison Stent
Who built on the foundation laid by Bruce Cohen and corrected subsequent editorial errors.
The late Martin van Riet of Epson South Africa
Who arranged festival sponsorship from 2012 onwards.
Leonard Olyott
For producing the new set of maps included in the 2026 edition.
Dirt Road Outfitters
For sponsorship of the printing of the 2026 guidebook.
Rudi Hiestermann and Heather Ralph
For updating beat descriptions and instituting the What3Words system.
Mike Schramm (NISC Pty Ltd)
For layout and production of the guidebook.
Xolelwa Thunkga
For day permit sales and beat bookings administration.
Mario Geldenhuys
For the Joomlafication and maintenance of the WTA website.
Nick Hlozek
For undertaking to polish the WTA website.
Fred Steynberg
For highlands fly selection and images.
Craig Stone
For bringing sponsor Dirt Road Traders on board.