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    Using circle hooks to catch shad

    Believe it or not I am battling to catch shad. I am very frustrated when others are catching shad all around me and I can't hook one. I battle to feel the bite and how hard one needs to strike. I am using braid so I expect to feel the bites more directly. So I am wondering if using circle hooks...
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    Catching mullet

    Can anyone help.What is the easiest way to catch mullet with a light rod in the river for live bait? What rig to use?
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    White steenbras

    We are going to be at Witsand during the early part of January. Can one target these fish during this period? When is the best time of the year?
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    Packing your tackle bag

    Just interested to know how you make it easy when packing for an outing. I always seem to have so much stuff. How do you pack your lures. Trebles always get hooked and tangled.Please share your tips.
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    Shad fishing around East London

    I will be in the East London area during July. Where can I try for Shad. Will probably be out at Cefane or Kaysers beach. Would really appreciate advice.
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    Holiday at Cefani

    Please can anyone in the East London area help. I am going to at Cefani from the 12th to the 28th December. 1. What is the lagoon like now (open or closed)? 2. Are the rocks to the north washed open? 3. Where is the best spots to fish for cob? I would appreciate your input
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    Please help. Chocka is so expensive and there is n

    Please help. Chocka is so expensive and there is nothing worse than using half a chocka and wasting the rest. We are going camping so we do not have a deep freeze. We will have a small fridge though. So, is there any way to keep the chocka as fresh as possible? Also how do keep prawns from going...
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    Surf fishing at trafalgar

    Hi Guys any help on fishing at Trafalgar eg. good spots, what to target at this time of the year. Also where is mushroom rock? Thanks Gatiepie2
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    Milibangalala

    Hi Can anyone help. We are planning a trip to Milibangalala in Mozambique. What I would like to know is: 1. What is the best route and how safe is it? 2. What fishing can one expect in May? 3. Malaria, do we need to take precautions? 4. What fishing tackle and lures should one take? 5. Is bait...
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    Mtunzini

    Hi Can anyone help? 1.Is the river open to the sea? 2. Can one pump mud prawns in the river? 3. If prawns can be pumped where can one pump them? Thanks Gatiepie2
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    Mtunzini

    I am going camping at Mtunzini from 7th to 17 Dec. I want fish off a boat in the river and from the shore in the sea. 1. What species are to be targeted in the river this time of the year? 2. What species can be targeted in the sea? 3. Any particular spots on the river? I would appreciate any...
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    Cape Vidal

    Hi can anyone help? I am going to Vidal on the 20th. 1. What species can I target at this time of the year? 2. Any good spots to fish from? Looking forward to some advice. gatiepie 2
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    Rusth hooks and swivels

    Hi Guys Two questions. 1. How do remove surface rust from hooks without leaving a smell that might put fish  off? 2. Where can one buy swivels in a box of a 100 or so? Tackle shops are selling them at about R8 for 10. If you buy power swivels they are R14.50 for 10. I have come the last few...
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    Rusty hooks and buying swivels

    Hi Guys Two questions. 1. How do remove surface rust from hooks without leaving a smell that might put fish  off? 2. Where can one buy swivels in a box of a 100 or so? Tackle shops are selling them at about R8 for 10. If you buy power swivels they are R14.50 for 10. I have come the last few...
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    We are from KZN and staying at Yellowsands. Have s

    We are from KZN and staying at Yellowsands. Have shad been coming out? If so Please EL Sealiners please let us know where we can tackle these fish. Your kind help will be appreciated Gatiepie
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    Going to East London in June July. I will staying

    Going to East London in June July. I will staying at Yellow Sands. Where is a good spot to catch shad around there? What other species can one catch there at this time? Gatiepie2
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    Raymond de Bruin's phone number

    Please can anybody help? I need to speak to Raymond as have ordered his latest DVD's well over a month ago.  Paid and waiting to receive them. No delivery.
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    Anybody going fishing in Cape town area

    I am in CT for a few days and I want to go fishing tomorrow. Is anyone going as I would like to join you. Gatiepie2 
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    Going Fishing at Betty's Bay

    I am going to Betty's Bay from Wed thsi week to Sat. Can anyone help re weather conditions? I don't know what to expect fishing wise. It seem as the SE will be blowing and I am not sure what fish will bite in  these conditions. If anyone out there uinderstands these conditions I will appreciate...
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    Betties Bay Fishing

    Can anyone help? I will going to Betties Bay next week. I am from KZN and I want to know where to fish there and what species to target. Looking forward to advice. Gatiepie2
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