Beat 5
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Beat 5 is one of the most scenic beats on the Witte. The beat starts at the confluence of the Witte and its largest tributary.
Beat 5 starts off with of large, distantly spaced pools, hidden amongst dense fynbos and palmiet, However, higher up, the vegetation thins out to allow better access to these lovely pools. At this point a slow, careful approach is required to avoid spooking the skittish trout.
Beat 5 finally ends beyond several long pools stacked on top of each other at the confluence of the small tributary that forms the barrier between Beats Five and Six. A narrow footpath on the right, facing upstream, will lead you back onto the trail that joins the jeep track to Eerste Tol.
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Beat 6
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Beat 6 is the highest fishable stretch on the Witte River. It is seen as ideal small-stream territory for ultra light fanatics (000 – 2wt rods).
The beat starts, at the confluence of a smaller tributary, with several large pools. As you continue upstream the pools become progressively smaller and further apart until the beat ends at a prominent bedrock pool with a waterfall.
Although the fish encountered in this stretch of water are generally smaller, they are plentiful and the opportunity of hooking a trout between 14 and 18 inches is still there. Fishing Beat 6 requires a high level of fitness as large distances are covered on foot.
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