With
its fly fishing season drawing to a close, Eikendal Estate is casting a fresh
spin on family entertainment in the Stellenbosch Winelands with its inaugural Fish
Out Feast, which invites young and old to share in its last day of fishing
on Sunday, 8 November.
“This
open day of fishing at Eikendal will see experienced anglers and
amateurs joining us at the water’s edge to help us clear out our dam for the
season. It is the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts to reel in that big
whopper, or just to come and learn more about this ever-popular pastime,”
explains Philip Meyer who runs the fly fishing operation at this esteemed wine
estate and will be sharing some tips and techniques on the day.
After
an exhilarating morning at the dam, gleaming amidst prized vineyards on this
beautiful wine farm, guests will be treated to a languid fish braai on the
shaded lawn where foot-stomping vibes by Newton & Co will add to a relaxed
atmosphere.
“If
being merely good at trout fishing is not enough, visitors can also brush up on
their wine knowledge in our tasting centre on the day. We will also treat each
adult to a complimentary glass of our newly released Sauvignon Blanc 2015 with
their lunch. A fresh trout and our zesty Sauvignon Blanc is after all a match
made in heaven,” shares Eikendal winemaker Nico Grobler.
Visitors MUST bring their own rods on the day and will be allowed
to keep the trout that they caught at R110 per kilogram.
The
Eikendal Fish Out Feast costs R150 per adult and R75 for kids under 12 and the
action at the dam starts at 9am with lunch being served at 12h00.
Your ‘gone fishing’ ticket includes the opportunity to wet your
line and catch as many trout as you wish, the braai lunch, an Eikendal wine
glass to take home, a taste of the Sauvignon Blanc 2015 (or cooldrink)
and the live music entertainment.
All Eikendal wines will also be on sale on the day and kids can
have fun on the jungle gym and jumping castle.
Tickets
are limited to 60 guests and pre-bookings are compulsory. To reserve your spot
contact Eikendal at Tel: 021 855 1422 or send an email to Lana Dippenaar at counter@eikendal.co.za.
Eikendal
Vineyards is situated on the R44, midway between Stellenbosch and Somerset West.