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    New fishing regulations

    I received a document with this information but have not been able to verify it. Total bag limit is also reduced from 10 to 5! Also some other changes. Can somebody very this?
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    Looking for Melvin(Pillay) from Durban-bought 400/4, phone not working!

    Long story short I bought a Original Purglas 400/4 from Melvin and now the phone nr. does not work anymore! I trust this is a honest issue with the phone. I hope Melvin or somebody who knows Melvin is on the forum and can assist with a new phone nr. his old number was 0795157289 He moved...
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    For the Purglas fans

    The old range
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    Power handles for Shimano up-grade

    Anybody know where I can get hold of these? As well as upgraded handle nut retainer(the black plastic ones always break. Many thanks.
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    Daiwa BG SW range of spinning reels

    Reviews on these reels seem to be very good. The price also seems right. Any feedback from Sealiners who are using these reels will be appreciated. They seem to be good value for money. Thx in advance.
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    Vaal river, Best 5 flavours for carp

    I mainly fish the Vaal river for carp and big barbel. My normal set-up is a mushroom sinker with a hair rig. On the hook is mostly Tiger nut or kaboem mielie. I always mix molasses into my bom. Flavours I may add on the bom before casting in cold weather is garlic, bloekom and duiwelsdrek...
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    Original Purglas Executive 350/3 or 350/4 one piece wanted

    I am looking for one of each for a project, please let me know if you have one lying around, many thanks.
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    Purglas 350/3 Old original 1 piece-Wanted

    Got the other Purglas rods I wanted on Sealine, thanks guy's. I am hoping I can do the same with the 350/3. If you have such a rod and want to sell, please let me know, many thanks.
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    Purglas 1 piece 400/2 and 400/3 old models Wanted for project

    I am looking for a 400/2 and a 400/3 Purglas rods. They have to be one piece and only the old original models. Condition of guides and reel seat etc. not important. The blanks should be sound. This is for a new project. If you have one of these rods and you are wanting to sell please send me...
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    This has always been a dream of mine. To catch a s

    This has always been a dream of mine. To catch a shark on a KP or Alvey reel the old fashioned way. We use to use 400/2 rods with a Daiwa 450SH reel loaded with Sufix .55 as swim bait reels and caught many sharks this way. Blacktip’s, Zambies, Raggies, Hammerheads even a giant Honeycomb ray...
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    Sensation Xtreme Caster 14ft

    I am always looking for something new, I also have too much kit but then I saw this rod and some reviews. Has anybody used this rod or blank for light rock and surf? I need the ultimate 4-5 ounce blank and have not found one that suites me yet. Craig, I know you are going to read this, can...
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    Hi All I need 8 x Shimano Speedmaster IV reels(

    Hi All I need 8 x Shimano Speedmaster IV reels(will consider III also). Need to be new or as new condition. I have managed to source 2 so need 6 more. Here is your chance to get some cash if you have one lying around.
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    Which lever drag reels to get for the boat?

    I need to get new reels for offshore fishing. I need to get 4 reels for the boat for 15kg class and 4 for 8 kg class. What should I be looking at? The 15kg ones will be used mainly for couta/tuna/Dories up to sailfish if I am lucky. The 4 for 8kg will mainly be used for Natal snoek. First...
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    Old legendary Spoons or "Spinners"

    One often hear about "Sheppy Bombers"(often) and "Kingsborough MarkVas"(not so often) spoons. They get mentioned in discussions from catching Shad to Garrick to Kingfish. I am not sure what these look like. I have many spoons of different shapes and sizes. I cannot take one out and say with...
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    Shark fishing with Alvey reels.

    Having decided to try and catch a Shark on a KP Shark reel this year and surfing the net, I came across this very interesting article by Peter Foster, I thought some other guys may find it just as interesting. I may try the same on my Alvey 651C5 or 651E5(on the way) instead! The legend of...
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