Recent content by Gatiepie2

Believe it or not I am battling to catch shad. I am very frustrated when others are catching shad all around me and I can't hook one. I battle to feel the bite and how hard one needs to strike. I am using braid so I expect to feel the bites more directly. So I am wondering if using circle hooks...

Can anyone help.What is the easiest way to catch mullet with a light rod in the river for live bait? What rig to use?

We are going to be at Witsand during the early part of January. Can one target these fish during this period? When is the best time of the year?

Just interested to know how you make it easy when packing for an outing. I always seem to have so much stuff. How do you pack your lures. Trebles always get hooked and tangled.Please share your tips.

I will be in the East London area during July. Where can I try for Shad. Will probably be out at Cefane or Kaysers beach. Would really appreciate advice.

Please can anyone in the East London area help. I am going to at Cefani from the 12th to the 28th December. 1. What is the lagoon like now (open or closed)? 2. Are the rocks to the north washed open? 3. Where is the best spots to fish for cob? I would appreciate your input

Please help. Chocka is so expensive and there is nothing worse than using half a chocka and wasting the rest. We are going camping so we do not have a deep freeze. We will have a small fridge though. So, is there any way to keep the chocka as fresh as possible? Also how do keep prawns from going...

Hi Guys any help on fishing at Trafalgar eg. good spots, what to target at this time of the year. Also where is mushroom rock? Thanks Gatiepie2

Hi Can anyone help. We are planning a trip to Milibangalala in Mozambique. What I would like to know is: 1. What is the best route and how safe is it? 2. What fishing can one expect in May? 3. Malaria, do we need to take precautions? 4. What fishing tackle and lures should one take? 5. Is bait...

Hi Can anyone help? 1.Is the river open to the sea? 2. Can one pump mud prawns in the river? 3. If prawns can be pumped where can one pump them? Thanks Gatiepie2

I am going camping at Mtunzini from 7th to 17 Dec. I want fish off a boat in the river and from the shore in the sea. 1. What species are to be targeted in the river this time of the year? 2. What species can be targeted in the sea? 3. Any particular spots on the river? I would appreciate any...

Hi can anyone help? I am going to Vidal on the 20th. 1. What species can I target at this time of the year? 2. Any good spots to fish from? Looking forward to some advice. gatiepie 2

Hi Guys Two questions. 1. How do remove surface rust from hooks without leaving a smell that might put fish  off? 2. Where can one buy swivels in a box of a 100 or so? Tackle shops are selling them at about R8 for 10. If you buy power swivels they are R14.50 for 10. I have come the last few...

Hi Guys Two questions. 1. How do remove surface rust from hooks without leaving a smell that might put fish  off? 2. Where can one buy swivels in a box of a 100 or so? Tackle shops are selling them at about R8 for 10. If you buy power swivels they are R14.50 for 10. I have come the last few...

We are from KZN and staying at Yellowsands. Have shad been coming out? If so Please EL Sealiners please let us know where we can tackle these fish. Your kind help will be appreciated Gatiepie