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Hi I have had two sessions recently and none of them have produced fish. I have seen the barbel swimming at both locations but they are not interested in the bait. -I used chicken livers in both spots -It was between the hours of 9am and 4pm -There were many small fish in the water I suspect...

Hi Im looking for a spot in Stellies that is rumored to be Just off the R44, before Farmers Winery and over a railway line. Apparently there are big barbel in there. Anybody heard of this spot or fished it?

My Buddy Quinton was fishing yesterday for Barbel and happened to hook into this 3kg bad boy. Someone must have chucked him in a pond a while back. A nice size Redtail.

Hi Has anyone attempted to catch or caught Barbel at Hillcrest in Durbanville? What baits and rigs work etc. I have heard that it is rather difficult.

Hi All Im looking for a spot within 2hours drive of Cape Town that one can spend the day doing Freshwater fishing. The wife is coming with so I would like it to be safe and good for a picnic if possible. Your help in this regard will be super appreciated.

Hi all I am ging to visit Clanwilliam for the day, but am not familiar with the area. Is there a free public picnic spot where one can fish? Or do you have to go via a resort? BR

Hi all Are there any good barbel fishing spots in or around Tableview?

Hi fellow Sea liners Im off to the Orange River next week and intend to do some fishing. Could anybody please help me out with some advise. I need to know: Target species Basic equipment Bait/lures Times Techniques *I don't fly fish so Lures and Bait are best methods.

Hi Has anybody landed any sharks in the Blouberg area? *apart from the 40cm shy sharks that frequent the area.

I most often fish a Seven foot spinning setup as I prefer close quarters surf fishing and on the occasion a bit of drop shot. As a result I have not had or needed much experience with a Conventional reel. What are the pro's of using a conventional reel (aka multiplier) as opposed to a spinning...

Hey guys Im going fishing in Gordon's bay for the first time. Please provide some tips on tackle, bait and hotspots. Kindest Regards BR PS: Will most likely be at night.

Has there been any fish along Blouberg beach through to Melkbos lately?

Hi all I intend adding a small mesh bag at the end of a Christmas tree or paternoster trace. The bag will contain a chum mix(sardine or white mussel guts). The bag will be attached to a sinker via a snap swivel. Im targeting white stump specifically but don't mind if a couple of strepies or...

They can be found in shallow waters and surrounding rocky outcrops all around South Africa.

Hi The boys and I headed out to Langebaan a few weeks back and found a hole that was really producing. We had a great time knocking Strepies and plenty of Stump. There was a bout six of us so naturally it meant that there were plenty of rods bunched together and on occasion a couple of...

Hi All Im heading out to Langebaan for the first time this weekend. What equipment and bait would be best suited to this area and what edibles can one expect to find? If you can help me out, it would be much appreciated! ::tight:

Hi All Im heading out to Langebaan for the first time this weekend. What equipment and bait would be best suited to this area and what edibles can one expect to find? If you can help me out, it would be much appreciated! ::tight:

I overheard some fishermen discussing the problem they had with seals and sharks taking their bounty when fishing off shore. Their solution was to shoot the seals and gut the sharks to put then off their trail... How often does this happen? It sounds like pure BS to me. Its killing a...

What is the natural predator of those small spotted fish that frequent rock pools? Can they not be used as a form of bait? That would help big time as they constantly take my bait when fishing of rocks and piers...

My first fishing outfit-believe it or not-was a beer can. A beer can spooled with 12lbs mono & a variety of terminal tackle adapted for each outing. I knocked many garric, perch, tobies & unsuspecting bathers with that getup. It was an awesome outfit: -The tapered top and smooth, painted sides...