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IMHO this is an overcomplicated solution, get your hands on some nylon webbing, cut 2 pieces of the same length connect it on the sides, use SS hinges to connect back to the bottom and bobs your uncle. I done this for my one many moons ago and it's still holding strong, here's a simple sketch of...

from what i've heard, there has been some good steenbras and belman on the plaat recently. Not sure what's happening from the rocks, but there's always plenty gallies and das to be caught

I had mine done about 5 years ago by chuck that works at the fishing specialist, pop around there and have a chat with him, he is very knowledgeable with regards to rod building. (P.S. request whoever you get to build the rod for you to slim down the grip, it's heavenly)

Hi all, I'm headed down to franskraal with the wife for the day tomorrow, will be packing a rod to hopefully make a throw. I will have some fresh chokka and well maybe pick up some sardine in Gansbaai on the way, but I really want to get a kob on paddle tail. Does anybody know if there is kob...

Hi, if i'm not mistaken rademeyer fishing does struis guided fishing trips, if he does not then he will surely be able to put you in contact with someone who does. Do a quick google search for him and you will find his website

Hi all, Anybody from cpt fishing th galjoen king comp this weekend ? I've entered but due to weather conditions my friends have decided not to fish, so lookong for someone to join. I'm mot willing to takenthe risk of fishing the false bay coast alone ☠️ Please respond to this thread or pm...

Hi all, I am going down to hermanus this weekend and am thinking of going for a quick throw one sunset for chokka at the new harbour. two questions then.. 1. How is the chokka activity currently in hermanus, I don't really know anybody that side of the world, so i got no sources. 2. Is it...

Hi all. I know this has been discussed before regarding sinker snoot being lighter than the hook snoot. But anyway.... A small report first, and then you'll understand why i'm bringing it up again. Hopefully you would be able to answer my question. So i've been looking for a gap in my...

Hi All, I hope you're doing well, Please can you spare me 5 seconds of your time to like this picture on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ASFN.Fishing/photos/a.185170414894173/4735123589898810 I am part of a competition and require the greatest number of likes to win, I know that the sealine...

Hi all, i'm looking for a second hand good condition daiwa bg4500, then normal one. I know there must be one gathering dust somewhere after an upgrade, please PM if you or someone you know has one for sale. ::slr::::tight:

So I've been thinking about it, and for whatever reason, i am absolutely happy with the current tackle that i own, and i only want to buy a new safari chiller for myself this black friday (found the 8L at basil manning for R623). What do you plan on adding to your arsenal of gear ? There are...

Hey all, I have read through most of the posts here on sealine and elsewhere regarding baits for mussel cracker. I had read that armadillo, fresh red bait, red crab and alikrik are great baits for them. I however am wondering whether a cray tail + occy combo would work for them ? have any...

Hey all, I am looking to target some karanteen for bait in the false bay area, could you please point me to a spot where i can get them. I remember as a kid, I would go with my dad to kalk bay harbor and they were always full up there, but I don't know if the same still holds true as i haven't...

I've been thinking about it for a while now and I feel like fishing has become more difficult on our false bay coast line now with the introduction of Drone angling. I am not against drone angling and understand it is a new facet of fishing that allows fisherman to become more successful. But...

Hey All, I have finally made my first lure, I tested the action in the pool and i think it swims pretty well, check it out for yourself. https://youtu.be/_Cr0CzS7ZkI Some specs of the lure currently: Length: 130mm Weight: 23g I want to get onto painting the lure and so on, but I wanted to...

HI guys, I'm just about getting started with lure making. I decided to start off with trying to make a jighead mould for myself as the price of jigheads are extremely pricey, so i figured i'd make my own. Could you please tell me where i can get the hooks for jigheads ? I can't seem to find...

Hi all, I'm currently in the market for a new saltwater spinning reel, and I came across the Daiwa 20 BG MQ series of reels. Firstly, did the reel ever come to South Africa? and if someone here does have it (whether imported or not) could you please give me a bit of a review of the reel. It...

Hey All, just a bit of a fishing report and reflection on the session. On Sunday 19 June 21, 2021 I decided to take my dad out fishing after a quite a long time. Due to short days and lots of things happening on father day, we were only able to get to the beach at around 4:45. Prepared...

Hi All, I am in the market for a new rod and have found 2 rods that i am interested in at a very similar price range, namely, the daiwa saltist grinder elite (14"6 5-7oz) and the waft Iron Feather 2 grinder (15"2 5-7 oz). Could those who have used/tested the rod please give me some...

Hi all, I am new to the facet of Saltwater lure angling, I am a r&s fisherman and fish quite often off the rocks. What lures would you use for targeting Kob off the rocks ? I have lost lures getting stuck in the rocks, and would like to know which lure to use that will stay mid water and...