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    Garmin Striker 7SV eBay vs Local pricing

    Hi all I am in the market for a new fishfinder and is just in awe with the side view imaging capabilities of these units. Obviously with these features come the price tag... On eBay they go for $499, about R8500 with postage included. Locally they go for R13000. Has anybody ordered marine...
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    Voyager Cathedrul from Pitts Marine - Any comments

    Hi all I am desperately looking for an alternative setup to fish the Zambezi River. My current setup is a 14ft River Ranger bassboat which is a bit unsafe and uncomfortable sitting very low on the water. The Zim manufactured boats are also out of my price bracket so I need to find a SA...
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    Re decking advice

    Hi all, I am busy with a redecking/extension project on my zim river ranger and need a bit of advice. I used 18mm marine ply for the new deck and support columns, would it be an overkill to add a layer off fibreglass on top and below the deck or would an epoxy coat be sufficient? Cheers
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    Midrange outboard advice

    I am in the market for a new outboard on my 14ft Zim ranger, reliability is my main aim wrt selection as I will do a few trips to the Zambezi. Price will always be a consideration but more importantly is that I don't want to struggle on the water after a 1500 km trip to the river. I have made...
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    Lower Zambezi lodging?

    Hi all, could anyone please recommend a lodge or guide operating on the Lower Zambezi river for a group of 10 anglers. I am aware that there are some brilliant spots like Mana pools, Dekka etc but you need your own boat which we unfortunetaly don't have.  Most lodges that we have 'googled' only...
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    Flytying: Tigerfish flies

    This year's trip to the upper Zambezi are booked and paid already, just need a bit of advice wrt fly patterns. I understand that as a result of the lower rainfall this year compared to last year, the baitfish numbers will also be less.  This means hungry tigers which will predate on one...
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