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Hi all Any advice on this rod - I've been looking for a decent big grinder rod that can be used for edibles and smaller ineds. Hoping to pair it with a Quantum Cabo 100. Need to cast 6-7oz sinker plus bait. There's hardly anything about this reel on the web. For those in the know, would you...

Hi all Heading to Ponta Malongane this coming weekend (2 April). Wondering if anyone had some luck there over the Easter break? Going to charter a deep sea trip as well as some R&S off the beach. Any news would be greatly appreciated.

Hi guys You may find this a silly question, but i am dying to get my hands on a decent rod but not sure where to go here in JHB. Mias don't seem to stock Purglass or Pentagon (or am i mistaken?) Can anyone direct me? I am looking for 2 rods. 1 - A fixed spool, long casting rod to pair with...

Hi Guys I just wrote on a post how my dad still uses a 35y/o Penn Jigmaster as his primary reel due to him being left-handed and refuses to fish right-handed (which is what i had to teach myself as im also a lefty) Anyways - what i want to know from you guys is what mutliplier reels are...

I know the report is still to follow but herewith my bronzie i caught - PB for me My goal was to nail a triple digit in-ed and i got him!

Caught this beaut at Mazeppa on 27 Dec. No measurements - the pro's fishing with me (and who assisted me in landing) guesstimate between 55 and 65kg. All I know is that it killed my back. 45min off the Island. But very happy ::S

Hi all Please would you give me some advice on what braid to spool on my ultegra 14000 and what rod i should get. I want to use it for spinning with poppers and plugs as well as use it for catching eds and maybe a few smaller in-eds. Thowing 4oz plugs or 4-7oz sinkers with bait Hoping to get...

hi guys I'm getting married on the 27th of April in Ballito. I'm heading down a week before and want to do a bit of fishing on the North coast before i tied the "figure of 8" knot. So with Tugela river mouth just an hour away I was hoping to go fish the South bank. Any advice out there? I...

Hi Guys So i just bought myself the Torium 20 from Gani's online website - awesome pricing and brilliant delivery/service. Question - i want to load braid backing on and i've heard people say remove the "nipple thingy" on the spool before spooling line? Any thoughts? i know there was a...

Anybody fishing Ponta do Ouro over easter? I'm there from the 5th till the 10th of April. rock & surf only - no boat/jetski/paddleski (at the moment) Hoping there's still a few big kingies left this time of the year. Any advice. The tides are a little bit off - was hoping to catch the highs...

Hi Guys Going on a trip to the Transkei via Underburg, Kokstad, Lusikisiki to a place called Mbotyi. Not going past Durbs or even PMB, so was wondering if anyone knows if I can get some decent bait in JHB. I want some chokka, sards (red eye preferably) and maybe a bonnie or mackerel for the...

Hi Guys I have a left handed Abu Ambassadeur 7000i multiplier. Standard this reel comes out with bushings instead of bearings. 1) Why does it not come out with bearings? 2) Is it a good idea to try replace the bushings with bearings and if so can it be done??? Thanks

Hi guys I know it's still a long time away but some buddies and I are going to Mapelane (Maphelana) from the 5th till the 10th of Aug. Unfortunately it's the week before spring tide (spring being on the day we leave to come home) I know you wanna fish the week after spring but anyways...

Hey guys This is my first thread so be gentle....he he Going on a 8 day trip to the T'skei in Aug. Staying at friends in Mbotyi for most of the time, but would like to go to Umgazana for a day or two as well as Hole in the Wall. Will be doing dropshot fishing, "normal" bait fishing and some...