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I don’t know if anyone uses the Perfection loop in the same way as me but I think it makes a good loop connection to hooks or lures. As an alternative to the rapala knot which I find bulky and ugly on thicker lines. Form a loop in the line as shown: Slip a hook / lure over the tag end –...

I have a few questions maybe even some of the R&S guys can help. If you use a circle hook and say, a 2mm nylon leader of about 2m long: * Can you get away without a wire bite trace? * Taking into account that the fish is mostly below you from a boat - would the 2m leader be sufficient to...

Who can help with doing work on rod guides etc? I have 3 rods in need of some repair - they all need new tip guides.

I decided to buy bulk because getting 500ml pints every time at the yard gets expensive. Now I got 25l for R815 which works out to R33/l which is much better than R50/l or whatever. It's like a no-name brand though but looks, feels and smells exactly like the castrol or what have you I used...

A study by scientists has found that several fish caught off the South African coastline are contaminated with poisonous levels of mercury that could damage the health of people who regularly eat fish. Several fish caught off Durban, Cape Town and the West Coast have been found to contain...

Howzit I got 5l of the right stuff to replace my gearcase oil but I need an old applicator to help me along. I'm talking about the plastic bottle with the screw-on attachment. If anyone in CT (closer to me is better) has any of these things lying around, please let me know so we can talk MONEY...

This happened some time last week - skipper went out in rough conditions in a small single engined skiboat after several warnings but said he would stay in the harbour area. There were 8 uccupants in the boat of which 5 were children, lucklily they were wearing lifejackets. Soon after launching...

This might not be for everyone, especially the cob fishermen but once I tried some pickled octopus, I quickly took that one from the fridge I got 2 weeks back and got cookin'. Real simple! Cut the legs off, chop the head in pieces and chuck it in a saucepan with about 2cm of water on the...

Anyone reckon a shiny, spinning prop could be an aid in attracting fish whilst trolling...? I'm considering a new set of props -  stainless would be nice! 

It's a real treat to get 1st timers into snoek, see the smiles and share in the excitement! I recently took a bunch of guys from JHB off towards Cape Point to tackle the toothy buggers on light tackle. What a laugh!     PENN Gulley spin 6ft & PENN Applause 3000 with 20lbs braid:  PENN...

Off to the shop we go... ho hum, ho hum. I've got spark plugs, needle and seat sets X 2, fuel pump diaphragms, inline fuel filters, replacement racor elements, spare fuel hose, hose clamps, priming bulbs, emergency starting rope. what else?

Somewhere there was a question about diy lead heads and I've been meaning to put up a pic of this which was initially an experiment. I guess the experiment is a success then. I used an 8/0 Mustad hook with an eye you can prise open somewhat, through this I hooked a power swivel with one of the...

There is currently a mass of krill or shrimp or whatever you might call it in the water. The whales, dolphins etc are quite busy. We managed to get a few fish in the foul wind yesterday (hottentot and jacobever) and they were literally stuffed with these little sea creatures. What with all the...

This would be more than of an experiment so don't shoot me down too quickly. Considering the fish caught by longliners off Cape Point, would it not be interesting to put out a bottom line baited with pilchard or chokka? I know G-Spot from this forum has asked the question before but more...

 This post serves as a quick rundown of our experiences in the Transkei at various spots from Umtata river mouth to Nquasa river mouth just South of Mbolompo Point. My aim here is to give some insight into the driving, fishing, and weather conditions one can expect in early October. This info...

I don't know how many Capie members have an order from BennieJordaan, but I have a few on my list already and their stuff will be sent to me, starting with the Lure order. Send me a PM if interested.

I want to buy secondhand through a dealership plus I have a trade-in. Looking for a 5door city runabout, preferably diesel, Toyota or VW Polo. I want to go through a dealership so they can do all the registration etc. (I don't have time plus its urgent.) thanks!

I've been trying to find some sort of pattern for the temperature trends but it does not seem to make a whole lot of sense. It's still interesting though. Perhaps if you link the plots with synoptic charts of the same dates it would start to make sense. I also like the pretty colors...::hippy1:

I read all the how-to's and re-checked them but I still have a question about spooling up with new line on 2 new 50lbs standup rigs. HT I think said replace the mono every so often end even the "1st couple of hundred?" meters after a big fish. Also remember that braid lasts up to 5 times longer...

I'd like to get an idea of which products people use on and off the water and for which applications - specifically the spray lubes. I'm talking Q20, Spanjaard etc. I have a silicone spray that is supposed to be good for everything but the Q20 can boasts a "Silicone free formula". So what's...