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Had the privilege to cast with two very awesome rods yesterday and the day before. The Excalibur Cape Shark Special 3.5m, rated 8-10oz (and whatever bait you want to add) and 7-8oz Shatani 4.3m. The Cape Shark special looks like a galjoen rod but pulls like demon! Guys would think casting such...

I got some reflective tape for our rod tips. It’s great for night time fishing because it’s really bright when you shine your headlamp on it (even from far) and one doesn’t have to buy new glowstick everytime you go fishing (tend to forget them at home). You can simply wrap it around the...

I did a search on web on this subject and realized that graphite blanks do age depending on various factors, but what is the reality of surf rods getting old? For example will an old blank be much different to a new blank or is this aging more in terms of decades than a few years? Certainly...

On 06 August 2011 the annual Stilbaai Galjoen Derby will be taking place. So how many Sealine members will be taking part in this awesome comp?  Is aas die problem??? Whats your team name? Just a bit of background 2010, 355 Anglers, R45 000 in prizes, 81 galjoen caught 68 released!!! 2009...

How should I approach casting a big reel like a Trini 50, Torium 50 or Tyrnos 30 (in my case) ext. I’m talking about drop length, action, things that will make the lead fly further. One is looking to cast a 9 to 10 oz lead (8oz and bait) a good distance with a solid rod and 0.60mm main line...

I’m going up to Hondeklipbaai for work in July and wondered if anybody knows anything about the fishing there? I was there last month and place looked like it might have some potential. I know one will be able to get Hotties at some of the spots but what about galjoen and west coast...

How is the surf fishing on the beach that stretches between Kleinmond and Hawston? We always seem to either fish at Betties or Hermanus plaat but I’ve never fished the stretch around the Botriver mouth. I reckon it should be good for Steenbras in winter and Kob in summer? Sharks? Wind conditions?

I've replaced a few of my rods grips with Velcro, but I'm struggling to get the edges neat. I've used the Velcro with adhesive and the ones without for which I used Gencem. I then cut the edges round with a carpenters knife and do the binding. With the first rod the resin went into the velcro...

I’m looking at getting a handheld GPS for plotting my shore fishing spots. I often get spots on Google earth and then struggle to pin point the exact spots I identified. I would like some advice on brands, prices, capabilities est. from people that actually use and own them. Budget is flexible...

Sunday past was one of those days that one could only describe as memorable not wanting to specify the exact reason but somewhere between a hand full of head ache pills and calamari, fish and chips takeaways some good fish were landed as well. Hannes101 and I decided to travel to the Struisbaai...

Saturday evening around 20h00 after fishing most of the day and previous evening we got to the go big or go home stage. Earlier we landed some Black spotties, Smoothies, Vaalies, Hammers, Bronzies est. so we felt that we had to put out something for the bigger critters as the water temp started...

So I’m busy setting up a website for my small business but this is the first time I’m doing something of the sorts. I would like to know which SA web hosts is the best in terms of price and ease of using. What would be the best way of going about starting my own website? I don’t want...

I’m looking at buying/building myself a rod to fish off the reefs (Strand/ Gordonsbay/Hanklip ect). The main target species will be Smoothounds, Gulley sharks and Rays with winter time Cow sharks and Vaalies est. Let say our target range will be between 10-30kg sharks. I'm currently using an...

I picked up a flying fish on the beach at Port Nolloth. Don’t know what species it is though? It’s a bit out of its distribution range isn’t it?

On Sunday we managed to land a few nice fish and one of them was a big Smooth hound which was tagged. I send the info off to ORI and they replied within a day with the details. The initial capturer measured the fish PCL (Pre Caudal Length) and not total length . Hound sharks don’t have a pre...

I’m looking for a 1 piece graphite surf rod or blank. Western Cape only. Longer than 3.3m. I don’t care much for the condition of the guides reel seat or est as long as the blank is in good shape. Preferably somewhere around 350/4 to 6 but if you have a 400/2-8 I’ll just shorten it. If...

I’m looking for a place around Cape Town where I can get Nylon Netting that would be sufficient for a cast net. If someone could help me with contact details it would be much appreciated. The reason, I have a 6ft Nylon net. But want to convert an old 5.5ft mono net to a 3ft one that I can...

Got these at one of the local tackle shops, first time I’ve seen them, these are 9/0 and for comparison I put them next to Bandit 8/0 octopus hooks. I like the long needle point and short shank which means these hooks will be more proud than the normal short shanks. Got them R36 for 10, which...

This is just to see what you guys prefer, and do your tactics change when fishing in different conditions e.g. live bait for clear water at night and oily baits for water with colour? Water colour goes hand in hand with factors like water temp and food supply to a certain degree but I mainly...

I'm generally the guy that fishes when I go fishing and drinks when I go drinking. But when I got invited to one of my friends 21st on Noord oewer, I had to take a few rods with for my friends that wanted to catch some yellows on the drift. Long story short, one afternoon when I woke up my...