Search results

  1. G

    Thermal filament lines

    Hey guys,   Does anybody use this type of line?   How does it compare to Monofilament and Braided lines?    
  2. G

    Stywe Lyne - May 2008

    I bought the May 2008 issue when I was home. I really enjoy the article by Bryan Rapson. Who has any experiance with Thermal filament lines? Thats 30kg King that Wesley Rapson caught with a 9" Berkley Air and 8000 Sustain is an absolute monster from shore in anybodies books. WOW The same...
  3. G

    Plastics

    Guys,   From what I have experienced from "dropshot" is that its basically the same tactics as Bass fishing. Has any one tried bass fishing plastic's made for Bass for salt water "dropshot"?   Would be interesting to know what results guys had...
  4. G

    1st Dorado and Cuta

    I had a great day yesterday. I finally got stuck in some fish I only dreamed about. Have a look at the fishing report: http://www.sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=5990&forum_id=23       Thanks for taking me along Dingleberry. :woohoo
  5. G

    1st Dorado and Cuta

    When I moved to the United Arab Emirates at the end of September last year the last thing on my mind was fishing.   I was lucky enough to have met Dingleberry (Gavin) in Pta once at a bow shop. When he also moved also to Dubai we met up and he introduce me to the wonderful fishing in and...
  6. G

    Effect of heat on fish

    Guys, We are starting the summer here in the UAE and its going to be really warm in the next month or so. The people are talking around 50 degrees +   Dingleberry can correct me but the water temperature two weeks ago was already 25 to 26 degrees. Will the fish stay or will they move away...
  7. G

    Coast between Mosselbaai and Danabaai to Fransmanshoek

    Guys,   The stretch of coast between the Point at Mossel Bay and Danabaai and from     Danabaai to Fransmanshoek.   Where is good spots to go to? For edibles and sharks. I have spend an afternoon at Fransmanshoek just watching and looks like an awesome place. But also very dangerous...
  8. G

    Protective Clothing

    Guys,   What do you wear when you go fishing from beach, kayak or boat to protect you against the sun? I normally have shorts short sleeve shirt or t shirt and cap on and I take sun screen with but when the fish start biting I forget about sun burn until its way to late. What do you do to...
  9. G

    Please help with

    Hi guys, I went fishing off the east coast of the UAE yesterday with Gavin also on this forum. The last thing I was thinking about coming to work in Dubai was fishing but after meeting Gavin we really started enjoying the fishing possibilities here.   I got my Abu Brute send from home and I...
  10. G

    1st Queenfish

    Hey guys,   Just returned from a day trip with Gavin to the East Coast of UAE. I caught my 1st Queen Fish!!!!!:bflip Tools used. Shimano spinning rod, Diawa 4000 Exelor Reel, 10lbs fire line and Rapala Top Water bait. Awesome fight, fish got airborne as it took the lure!!!:woohoo Gavin...
  11. G

    Pentagon Rods

    Guys,   Tell me more about the Pentagon rods.   I am interested to find out more about them.  I will be moving from Dubai to Angola later in the year. Because of all the traveling I am interested in a 5 piece rod that can handle most situations I will encounter from the sand and rocks of...
  12. G

    Guys is there a section here where I can go have a

    Guys is there a section here where I can go have a look at how to make a sweet dough for carp and other stuff.   Just for lekker pap gooi session in farm dam.   Thanks,    
  13. G

    Blackfin

    I have really enjoyed this dvd.   This is the most informative fishing dvd I have ever seen. No I understand the principals of sliding.   I have never seen what a grab sinker does until this dvd.   I would rate it 8 out of 10!!!!   Gerhard
  14. G

    Help ID Fish

    Guys, Help me with the names for these fish I caught using light art lure (Dropshot) out fit. I think this is a Pick Handle Barracuda, how do you differentiate between the different Barracuda?         and to proof a white buck tail jig work!!!!   Cuta from shore!!!!!  ...
  15. G

    Making your own Jigs

    How many mould their own Jigs?   We have a very limited supply of jig here in UAE and Gavin invested in a couple of moulds to make our own buck tail jigs.   If you have any tips please share.   Thanks   Gerhard
  16. G

    I have been converted from plastics to buck tail j

    I have been converted from plastics to buck tail jigs yesterday.   I caught 3 new species yesterday and will post pics later this week. I used plastics.   Gavin, also member here on sealine used only a white buck tail jig and he murdered the fish.   One of the big advantages is that the...
  17. G

    Dropshot at night

    I have had some nice fun at night with pick handle barracuda at night here in Dubai.   Do any of you guys do dropshot fishing at night in South Africa?   With summer coming night time would maybe be the only time that you can spend some time on the beach and rocks here in the middle east.  ...
  18. G

    Fire Line

    Guys,   I have 15lbs fire line on one of my bass reels that I can put on my dropshot reel.    Am I correct that 15lbs fire line has the same diameter as 6lbs nylon?   Do I need to go down to 8lbs fire line or is 15lbs ok?   Thanks,   Gerhard
  19. G

    Abu Reels

    I have a couple of 10 000 and a 9000 for rock and surf angling and then a 6000 Brute.   Have any of you guys used  these reels and how do they compare to the Shimano and Daiwa reels.   Thanks,   Gerhard
  20. G

    Drop Shot in Dubai

    Hi guys, Just started Drop shot fishing a week ago here in Dubai.   Was amazed at how the small baracuda would hit the drop shot at 02:00 am in the morning.   Will be asking lots of advice   Gerhard
Top