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I’m looking for a Pentagon HMG Medium mid section. Do you (or someone you know) have one where the tip or base broke and you no longer use it? Please let me know, hell I’ll even be willing to buy a complete rod if you have one for sale. I’m based in the US but have family in Pretoria and...

Hi Guys, I'll be in EL next weekend (3rd-5th of Dec) as part of a business trip and was hoping to hook-up with some of the locals that will be fishing that same weekend? I was thinking of bringing my yet untested Petagon and my Trini along to see if I can't get myself one of the summer ragbags...

I'm looking at investing in my dream big eds rod and for once I want to get a custom built multi tip rod that will last me "forever". What rod would you buy for big eds like garrick, kob and kingfish if money wasn't the main consideration? My requirements for the rod is (in no specific order)...

Hi Guys, I spoke to Terry at Tacklenet this afternoon and he said that the shad's THICK in Port Edward at the moment. He also mentioned that about 10 Garrick came out last week but apart from that no other mentionable Sharks or any other predators. I was wondering if anyone else had any more...

Hi Guys, I'm looking for a reasonably priced 30lb casting braid to pair up with a grinder for throwing plugs and spoons to mainly target Garrick and other medium sized eds during the sardine run. I found a spool of 30lb Spider Wire EZ Casting braid this morning in one of the local shops @ R180...

Hi Guys, I'm looking for suggestions and estimated cost of casting braid to pair up with a Salina 65 and a 12ft rod that I want to use for spinning with plugs and "larger" spoons for leeries and kingies. The rod is rated 2oz-4oz. So the questions are: 1.) What brand braid? Keeping overall...

Here's some usefull hints ... he-he-he

Hi guys, Please help me to understand the exact purpose of a trigger grip. Is it's main purpose just to assist with additional grip when casting and do you find any distinct advantages with or without it? Also, is their any way to retrofit a trigger grip or is the only way to do this by...

Tigershark spotted in river system

Just imagine hooking into one of these beasts ... February 24, 2009--Fishers and scientists announced this week the catch, and release, of what is likely the world's largest known freshwater giant stingray. The giant stingray, weighing an estimated 550 to 990 pounds (250 to 450 kilograms)...

Hi Guys, I just got mailed this pic by a friend and I recognized the Point Hotel and Lighthouse in Mosselbay in the background. I don't have ANY of the details surrounding the incident so I'm NOT making judgements. I just think it's sad to see such a giant of the sea dead. I'll see if I can...

Funny and a bit naughty but please could you help ID this fish ... LOL

Has anyone R&S fished Cape Vidal recently? Want to make a quick dash down early August? What's the fishing like at the moment?

Hi Guys, Who knows where I can get an 18L Safari or Pacific chiller for a good price in Jhb or Pta area. I spoke to Mias earlier and they could just as well have offered me a finance option through Bankfin or Wesbank for the prices they are charging. They're asking R995.00 for the 18L but they...

Hi Everyone I know it's VERY short notice but can anyone maybe help with reliable clean accomodation in St Lucia for this coming weekend. I'm hoping to take the family down but so far I've hit dead ends with every place that I've phoned. Jakes

I remember reading a couple of weeks ago in some post that ginger beer and some or other biscuit works when going to sea to prevent sea sickness. Can anyone remember what it was ? Jakes

Hi Guys Does anyone know what the fishing's been like at Port Edward since the storm? Do you know if there's been any shad coming out at all? I'm going down fom the 27th of April until the 12th of May. What bait's should I be taking with for Garrick and Kob of Splashrock? Jakes

Hi Guys I'm going down to Pennington with the family for the 1st half of May. Are there any good fishing spots in that area? I'm more familiar with the North Coast and Port Edward on the South Coast. Ciao Jakes

Hi Guys I'm looking for opinions on the Shimano Exage 14ft 3 piece rod with multiple tips. I'm looking to use it with the Diawa Saltist reel (Or would the Shimano Torium be a better combo?). Is this a good combination of rod and reel? Having a 2 or 3 piece rod is important as transporting a 1...