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Hi SeaLiners, the time is almost here. We fly out tomorrow morning, so last minute tackle rush this afternoon, packing tonight and fishing tomorrow afternoon!!!! We will try and upload pictures from the lodge as we make progress, so keep well - fish hard and Linda and I will update you as and...

1)   If the numbers end up being in the 40 range, are there other lodges close by that could accommodate extra people? Would their rates be the same as yours?       We have 6 barracas (sleeps 2 x 6=12) and 5 casas (sleeps 4 x 5=20) available for the requested period.  We can accommodate a total...

Hi all, I see Smoothdrag sell Carbontex Drag upgrades. In the Calcutta, Dartanium is the material used in stock form.......was wondering what the performance improvement would be going the Carbontex upgrade route? The standard drag is only around 6.8Kg I believe (even less than the...

Purchased gear for Linda this weekend: Shimano Spheros 8000 on Exage 100 10' rod, spooled up with Power Pro 50lb braid and 65lb Flouro leader. Cost more than we planned on spending. The rod has max cast weight of 200gr, and has nice fast action.......I think will be able to bully most eds. As...

Hi all, what sort of saltwater action is there in this area? West Coast Sealiners? I have heard that there is a fair amount of non-ed action in this part of the world, but what about edibles? We are busy negotiating a beach house purchase at Shelley Point and it will be great if you guys can...

Over the last few years, a number of good products with SPF ratings +50 have been available, and well adopted by the saltwater fly-fishing community. They are quick-dry and well ventilated with mesh underarms and back-flaps. Watch any of the shows such as Spanish Fly or WildFly and you will see...

Hi all, follow the link and see the most awesome site dedicated to Popping and Jigging for Kingies. Excellent forums too....these guys catch them into the 60Kg range http://www.gtpopping.com/  Cheers - RoyBoy

Reel Repairs had advertised a TRQ 200 with 50lb braid for R3k..........don't have spare dosh at the moment, but in the next month or 2 that should be slightly different. Any idea if these would have an application from the side? They seem to fill the gap between Penn's big game reels and their...

I have just spent HUGE ammo paying for our trip to Baz Lodge in May and can't wait! I dropped in at Angling Africa to do some lunchtime shopping and was introduced to  Jaco Badenhorst who runs Zona Braza just north of Xai Xai - approx. 800kms from Pta. He is a huge bugger who loves nothing...

Hi All, download reel maintenance instructions pdf files from Shimano's website. These are the best instructions that I have seen, and I follow them step-by-step in the servicing of my reels. Attached is the instructions for a Calcutta 400B, and for other reels follow the link and download the...

Hi All, compliments of the season to you. Linda and I are in the process of booking 9 days at Baz Lodge from the 9th-18th May 08. The weather looks good at this time of the year (Hope and Pray) and it's in the Low season which slightly softens the financial impact, but what of the fishing? It...

Hi all, any action on the Zululand coast? Seen no reports from Mapelane / SL or Vidal.....my nephew was at Vidal 2 weeks back and said that it was the deadest he had ever experienced. Worrying. I am up there from the 27th so any updates will be appreciated. Cheers 

Hi all, these have perked my interest due to the advertised versatility (and they look all nice and shiny etc.....so I have invested in a pair of them. So far, it's only me that has been "caught" for a hundred bucks a pop as I have not yet had the chance to wet them. I am hoping that this stat...

Hi all, we see the reports and reviews on Trinidad and Torium, but what about the Calcutta? They have been around for years so I would assume that a few of the Sealiners must have made use of Calcuttas over the years? When Googling it the reviews from the US are generally complimentary, so it...

Hi there all, I'm a newbie to Sealine.....excellent site. A fountain of info chaps, thanks for this. Some advice please, all my S/W fly gear is staying at home in Gauteng this year.....for the 1st time in many years..... and I am a serious "beginner" with Rock & Surf. Pretty adept at 28-30M...