[Ep. 78] “Papgooi” Is NOT a Bad Word – The Foundation of SA Fishing | Johan de Klerk [World Champ]

Guest: Johan de Klerk

In this week’s episode, we chat with Johan de Klerk about the role papgooi plays as the foundation of South African freshwater fishing. 🎣

We dive into how this style teaches us the basics — from casting to understanding fish behavior — and why it’s where so many top anglers begin their journey.

We also tackle the stigma around the word papgooi, and why associating it with irresponsible behavior misses the point entirely. This is about passion, patience, and proper technique — not partying at the dam. If you’ve ever wondered what makes papgooi so powerful, or you want to reconnect with your fishing roots, this one’s for you.

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