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Hello We just recently purchased a boat and dabbled in trolling rapalas offshore hangklip … rods are those Elbe fiberglass boat rods - the Bonita 9-12kg ones. Reels are Shimano Stradic SW-B with 30lb braid. Rapalas are the x-rap magnum 10 and 15s. So for the regular yellow tail and skipjack...

Hi, Who in Cape Town does rod restoration / repair? Does anyone know much about these rods? Have a beautiful old Harnell trolling rod that I want to fish / troll with for tail off cape point. In pretty good shape but I just want it tidied up and rollers serviced etc. Thanks

Hi, Someone gave me these two reels - they seem fairly old but rock solid. Anyone know much about them? The Mitchell says “made in France” and the other one is made in Italy. Are they still good to fish today if I have them serviced? Seem just about the right size for small tuna … a bit...

Hi, New to boating. I am in the market for a small easy to launch boat from Rooiels or Hangklip that me and a friend can use to put-put about and do some light fishing and freediving from but also leasurely trips along the mountainside on flat calm days. Not interested in rough weather etc...