Carp of Aqua Via - Vaal River

hookandsinker

New member
I rate Aqua Via to be one of the best Vaal Destinations. I thought I'd post a few pics of some carp I have picked up there. These are only but a few, but some beautiful specimens. On a good weekend between 3 friends and I, landing up to and over 60 fish is normal, and ranging between 2kg to 10kg in size. We support  catch and release, so all the fish are released.

I will post some more pics soon of other species caught at Aqua. I'll gladly share any info on Aqua and what I use there if anyone wants to know.

 

Tight lines Sealiners!!!
 

Enigma

Moderator
Nice fat healthy Carp and way better than the stad average for the Vaal.

Distance fished?
Hookbaits and dip flavours?

Nice catches
 

hookandsinker

New member
The general distance I fish is between 40 and about 70 metres. I have found that the larger Carp are caught mostly from 40m to 50m, but the weather always plays a part too. If you have been to Aqua, my favourite spot is the left shore just before the bend.

For hook baits I mostly use floaties with dough backing, floaties include mostly strawberry, gatvol, scopex, pink sweets, bg, brommers ( purchased from the owner ) and the larger Carp like bright pink ebony marshmallows and almond red floaties.

Bom dips mostly mix Dudley, gatvol, tjop tjop, lootie, petite janine, fx, banana, cinnamon, devils fork and match powder.

 

For overcast, cool temp days, duiwelsdrek, garlic and my own mix of salt n vinegar spice mixed with water is included in the mix.

If everything fails, an earthworm instead if dough usually attracts attention.

 
 

hookandsinker

New member
I have caught nice catfish there up to about 4kg, but have seen a 17 kg hauled out. Large muddies and so far only yellows averaging around 1kg. I'll post some pics soon.
 
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