Recent content by Carl Cymru

Went out on Obsession with Dave Christie from Hout Bay yesterday. 6 Yellow Fin and lots of Long Fin… what an experience. Body feels broken this morning but will certainly go again and definitely recommend Dave and TOSF…

Good day Gentlemen, After many unsuccessful missions at R&S fishing along the Melkbos beaches a friend of a friend has offered me a chance to go out on his yacht for the day and do a spot of fishing at the same time. I would love to catch some Yellow Tail (if they’re around) but anything...

Hi Guy’s, I normally fish on the Melkbos side of the world for edibles (without too much success) but have decided to venture out to False Bay. I’ve read through a lot of post’s that refer to spot’s on the False Bay side (Broken Road, Sonwabi, Palletjies etc ) but have no idea where...

Hi Guys, I’m off to Yzerfontein camp site from 15 Dec – 2 Jan and obviously would like to do some fishing while I’m there. I’ll be planning some days at Langabaan and have read Oom Daisy’s posts regarding spots and tactics.   What I’m after is any advice or info of spots to fish...

I must say I was beginning to doubt that there were any fish on this coast until two weeks ago I saw Gotaway’s posts on the forum and I went and had a look at what they had caught at Bonkop on that Sunday morning. Armed with the knowledge that, yes…. There were in fact fish. I read with...

Hi All, Can anyone give advise on how the water will be this weekend in the Melkbos area? I normally fish off the beach between Doodles and the slipway in Melkbos I'm not sure if anyone is catching and I'm wondering what the chances will be this weekend. Cheers Carl 

Hi, I'm new to this site but I've been trying to track down where I can get Shakespeare fishing tackle in South Africa (preferably Cape Town). I've seen a Shakespeare "salt" rucksack that looks like it'll save me some trauma getting my gear to the fishing spot in Melkbos but can't seem to find a...