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Hi Chaps , I am going to mauritius 3 weeks ,1st to 23rd December.I would like to go out with a charter boat or similiar ,please advise me . Do you know of any good reputable fishing charter companies that I can use with no hassel .I want to go with a good ,reputable charter that maybe you or...

Hi guys I am going to Mauritius for about 3 weeks. I will have some time to fish a bit.Thinking of doing some spinning and drop shot. I need a some advice of basic drop shot lures that i should take along or not to go without.I am a spinnerfishermen so can help myself with spinning however I am...

Hi Chaps I have bought a number of Shimano Tiagras 50 Ws (next season is still coming...so want to be ready) I would like to purchase some very decent trolling rods to match the Tiagra 50W s as well as 2 bait rods. My budget is maximum +- R1500 per rod Instead of being just reeled in by...

Hi All I have a Tuna Rod & Reel set-up and would like to have your opinion. The rod I have is a Profile Tuna Stopper (50-100 Lbs)rollers on top and bottom, matched with a Avet Reel(2 speed SN-EXW5005-14575). Please give me your opinion of this rod and reel, Also,How would does the Shimano...

Hi all, I would like to do a basic radio Operators course in Cape Town.This is intended for VHF radios we use on the boat fishing etc I need to get the basics knowledge and have some competence using it. Any advice or contacts for someone or institutions that is or may be conducting such a...

Hi Guys I am going on a very short business trip to Namibia in the next week or 2 for about 8-10 days (4th - 13th Feb 2011.I will do the business in a day or two so I want to fish the rest of the time.This is just a quick quick trip.I intend to fish mornings and whenever possible.I will be...

Hi guys, I am thinking of buying an aqua quad ,but I'm struggling to get any good contacts for the agent please can you help Durban and Cape Town. (I am in CPT) any info such as names and contact numbers will do please your experience opinions on a aqua quad for fishing will also be welcome...

Hi guys which braid do you guys suggest I buy for Galjoen fishing (casting braid) ,what make and what breaking strain will be suitable I will be fishing around lots of rocks cheers jpet

Hi Guys I am going to do some galjoen fishing .But doing things differently from my normal setup.I am going to fish now with lighter tackle than what I have been used to.I am going to use coffee grinder instead of a multiplier and braid instead of nylon.I will be using a spinning rod instead of...

Hi guys   I'm on a tow from PE to Singapore .We are being towed by a powerful tug. Our vessel is about 300m long and this is the 1st day of about 40-50 days. We are doing about 4 knots (7.2 km/hr). We are now about 30 miles from land due East. The Agulus current is so strong its...

Hi guys - please does anyone have experience in making fish biltong , I am going to use tuna and yellowtail . I need a basic method and better still a method that you have tried and that works many thanks. hope to hear from you soon thanks ! Jpet

Hi guys I''m from Cape Town and in PE harbour  now preparing to Tow our offshore vessel from PE to Singapore (Far East), 40 - 50 days I have Trolling rods ,reels ,deep diving lures and surface squids for trolling whilst on the tow.I also have  suitable rope gaffs as our deck is about 15-20m from...

here a spinner that I think will work well spinning for yellowtail from the boat. what do you think ? jpet

Hi chaps, I have bought a Shimano Stradic 4000 reel today with 30lb Powerpro braid Please suggest , based on your experience a suitable spinning rod with backbone to complete my set up.I would like to use it for big yellowtail from the boat.Will be throwing spinners,plugs/poppers +-  max 4...

Hi Chaps , I’m a greenhorn to skippering as I’ve just aquired my cat - C skippers ticket. I have personally never launched at Millers (CBSC) Rumbly Bay .I have only launched at Harbour Island thus far. I would appreciate any info or tips / pointers about launching / recovering at Millers. ...

Hi guys , I am just working onboard our very large vessel in PE harbour berth 10 & 11 when I noticed a skiboat - cat (yellow & white) with the name of Serendipity come past -  saw the friendly fishing crew of 3 wave and inspect our vessel (white with blue stripes)  Thought it could be one of...

Hi guys , I went to the boat show and really enjoyed it . I went especially to see the Yamaha 18 foot seacat 565- that was my highlight (I'm sold out) - unfortunately I cannot buy new,but thats certainly what I would like. I also followed up on the fish finders (Furuno) and chart plotters...

How To Pick Out A Quality FishfinderStep 1 Understand fishfinder basics. A fishfinder is a great advantage as it gives you an underwater view of not only the probable fish within the area, but also the landscape. It will pick up shorelines, rocks and other inconsistencies along with water...

Hi Guys - in preparation for getting my boat one day, one of the useful piece of equipment I will purchase is a FISH FINDER. I did a bit of research for myself on the internet to educate and to get a better understanding of this useful piece of equipment.I thought I'd share the info with all and...

Hi Chaps  I know that there are experienced skippers / fishermen on this great and informative fishing site (Sealine Rocks).Knowledge of local conditions are also important - some basic guide will help. I need your help! In the future I will be buying a boat to fish and enjoy this past time...