Christiaan Pretorius

Christiaan Pretorius started fly-fishing at the age of six years old under the guidance of his father. Since that day as they say the rest is history.

Christiaan accepted the challenge to fully pursue a career in fly-fishing. His first real introduction to international travel and fly-fishing came when he was chosen to represent his country at the world fly-fishing championship held in Portugal. Since then Christiaan represented his country at 7 World Fly fishing championships. His last World Championship was in Vail, Colorado in 2016.

In 2011, Christiaan made the huge commitment to pursue his passion in becoming a full-time fly fishing guide. He started on the African continent guiding for Tiger fish and soon after got the opportunity to jump on a plane to go guide the Seychelles seasons. He spent a good couple of seasons on the turquoise blue flats of the Seychelles before another opportunity presented it self. Kamchatka, Russia, became home to Christiaan for three seasons together with Seychelles and a short season in Kola Peninsula. In combining these seasons Christiaan spent 250+ days guiding on the water for three years. Completely disconnected from the normal world for more than 8 months a year.

In 2014 Christiaan also joined up with The Fly Shop based in Redding California. He was presented the opportunity to become a travel ambassador for the company hosting groups to various destinations around the globe. Since then through guiding, hosting and exploratory Christiaan has fished in 34 countries to date.

Apart from guiding Christiaan has also managed Abaco Lodge in the Bahamas for three seasons. His passion in working with people and the amount of drive that Christiaan provides in a close environment is infectious. His passion sets him apart in so many ways. This is not a ‘Plan B’ for Christiaan but this is a career that Christiaan has been committed to since the day he made his first cast.

When not out on the water, Christiaan also spends much needed time with his wife Lindi. His other passions also include fly tying, photography, filming and bowhunting. He calls Namibia home but most of his fishing takes place abroad.