Recent content by rocknsurf

Hi guys anyone got an update on conditions are Sandvlei - is it still closed for public use? has the sewage issue been resolved? cheers

Hi Guys, I recently spent a weekend fishing Breede River. After having no joy with hard baits i started using Paddle tails, I picked up a few knocks but ended up getting bitten off just short of the hook ( I was using 5 inch Paddle tails) - I am guessing it was small Elf! I have used trailer...

Hi guys , I am an avid reader and have a wide collection of South African fishing books, but 1 thing i have not found is something mainly or specifically focussed on salt water/ Estuary lure fishing. The only one I have is a small yellow/ sepia colour 1 written by Bruce truter back in the early...

Hi guys i am going to breede River Lodge at the end of May. i wont have much time for fishing but still want to try my luck. Any idea what i can target on lure at the time of year? I understand I can fish in front of the lodge and that Night fishing is a no no. any info would be great , thanks

HI guys, new to the area. Any areas for fishing lures ( spoons, drop shot, plugs etc) at this time of year along the Gordon's bay/ Strand area? Or is spring/ summer a better season?

Hi guys have some tackle I am not using that I want to sell. 1x 14 ft Shimano Technium Surf 8 -10 ounce 2 piece R1000 - hardly used 1 x 10 f 1 piece Blue marlin con flex spinning rod- 4-6 kg - used 10 times . R500 Polcansky 2010 fishing reel - R450-00 never used H Frame- R500 - used twice I...

Hi guys I am looking to get myself a barometer. I have looked at a number of different options including wall mounted brass units etc, but then came across this one. what's it like? any good? is it available in Cape Town? where? Otherwise what would you suggest- a portable unit would be handy...

Hi guys, I heard that Nickie has just published a new book Any idea where is Cape Town you can get it? Do you know if it is available in English, I know he generally seems to publish in Afrikaans first. Think I have all of his other books- really good info in all of them , knowledgeable guy...

Hi guys, I just found this FG knot- never heard of it or tried it before. I have been looking for a small know to join my leader to braid for a while and this seems to be it has anyone tried it before? what is your experience with it? my only concern is it seems that the fluro / mono appears...

Hi guys, I am busy looking for a new spinning rod Ideally I am after an 11 ft , 3 piece rod that can comfortably cast lures ( plugs/ spoons) between 2 to 3 ounces range. I prefer a slimmer design blank with a short butt end. I have been looking at the Assassin range because I have a soft...

Hi guys I am new to using white mussel, my question is pretty straight forward. Once out of the shell do you bait it up as is? Or split it open to get some extra smell / juice etched out? Any one got any pics they can share?

Hi guys, I am looking for a fishing app or weather app that has a barometric read out for a selectable area/ town etc. I know there are ones that you can install what require your own sensor/ probe etc. I am looking for one that comes via a weather service type site. any ideas?

Hi guys, i've just paid my subs and joined SSEC -WC, and thought I would introduce myself a bit. I have been in the sealine forum for a number of years based in KZN and Joburg, but have now finally made it down to Cape Town. I was put on to SSEC -WC, by Kaspaas,(thanks Dirk) who I will met...

Hi guys, saw a bunch of different sizes of these in. One of the tackle shops today. My question is do they work? Do they improve you chances to catch fish or just catch us fishermen. I can think of a few ways of baiting up similarly , but at the same time don't want to knock something before...

Hi guys I'll be moving in at the end of the month, and was just wondering what spots there are up near where the small spruit divides melkbos and van riebeeckstr and. Or are the better spots down near bontkop and the rescue station? Any help for a new neighbor? Cheers guys