[b]VASFONTEIN BASS ESTATE 1. Security [/b]

[SmokingToe]

we just launch from the end where all the carp fishermen are... so opposite side of the dam from the scout club. We've only been there around 5 times. But bit of water by the scout club is good fishing. More specifically the section directly opposite the scout hall, in that little "cut out". There is a 2m or so deep channel running around 1m off the bank there, most of my catches have come from that channel. Higher up the dam, away from the wall, is apparently good fishing by the salad bowl, but there seems to be something killing the lilly's. If u really not having any luck and feel like cheating a bit, throw out a spinner bait and trawl it down from the top to the scout hall. Friends caught twice like that in 4 outings... Not big ones but at least something.

Hope the info helps.

 

[big one]

hi does any one know the costs for bass-o-mainia

 

[case_sense]

@smokingtoe, thanks a stack for that. will maybe go give it a shot on the weekend.

 

[bassist11]

at big one

100 rand a day per angler
50 rand for junior anglers (6-16)
20 per stand
25 rand for non anglers.

 

[arab]

we went to the dam behind Parkveiw [Pretoria East] yestarday for like 2hrs... fished around and caught nothing... it was frustrating cus we could see the fish jumping around which got us really excited...

having caught nothing we packed up and got ready to leave when we saw the groundskeeper, and asked him what fish are in the dam. i can safely report that there is no bass in the parkveiw dam, only "shark" size barbel and carp according to the groundskeeper...

so yeah, dont go waste your time there :doh

 

[Buffelspoort Bass Hunter]

I would like to add / update a few details on Buffelspoort Dam for you.

Ablution & facilities: There are various portable toilets placed around the camping area of the dam. On entering the premises following the dirt road to the right hand side you'll get to an area where about 800m from the main gate where there is a building housing toilets and showers. There is hot water and toilet paper is provided and it is kept relatively clean.
In the first 4 to 600m along the waterfront you will find taps to provide running water.
Braai facilities are only along the first 200m of waterfront other than that as advised previously bring a portable unit with.

Entry fees that I have payed so far are:
Adults: R15
Children: R10
Vehicle: R20
Boat: R35
Canoe: R10
Camp site without electricity: R80/night
Camp site with electricity: R100/night
Waterfront Camp site, near the main gate: R130

There is a little shop called "Die Snoepie" with a very limited supply of cold drinks and icecream but a very friendly elderly couple manning it.

The dam is a popular boating facility for the locals but there is a boundary set up with a cable and a good number of boys to mark it, you can take your boat through the area but it becomes a no wake zone separated mainly for paddling and canoe fishing. The no wake zone is not strictly enforced but some of the fishermen have been known to take it into their own hands to enforce it armed with slingshots and sinkers.

If I am not mistaken the SA record for one of the carp species is held at this dam but I can't recall the specifics.

What I can tell you that there are an multitude of spots to present your tricksiest bass offering for a good fight however you need some form of water craft to get to all the good spots.
I have had relative success fishing off of the shore amongst the grasses and reads or walking in using waders.
I have noticed that big bass activity along the shore will only come about after 6 or 7 pm where you can use any form of lure that aggravates the surface of the water and you'll have a smashing hit and a good fish for the evening braai.

The only warning I have is that once you are on the water in the no wake zone or closer to the mouth do not make a habit of climbing out of your water craft and fishing from the shore beyond the camping venue. It is private property but there has been an incident a year or two ago where a couple of chaps where robbed of everything. I must add that these chaps took a dirt road leading from the road that runs past the dam and set up camp outside of the official camping area thinking they would score.... On the water though there have been no reported incidents or problems.

 

[Longtom Bass]

Hi there!
Can anybody give me info on the dam by the "Quary north of blue Valley"

25°55'18.46"S
28° 6'59.98"E


Thanks.

 

[Longtom Bass]

Hi there,

Anybody been to Heia Safari Ranch?

http://www.heia.co.za/

:fishn

 

[arab]

Longtom that Quary north of blue Valley looks really cool on google earth, has anyone found out anything new about the place ?

 

[Longtom Bass]

Hi Arab,

I went to have a look at the dam. It's really nice. There is a sign board on the oter side of the dam wall. Could not cross it due to all rain that caused a long time for the dam to overflow! Will drive there again to check and post a update!

 

[Ratherbefishing]

Hi All

Has anybody go info on Bass fishing locations in Kenya?

Regards

 

[arab]

i would also like to ask if there are any good spot to fish at rhenosterkop would be great?

 

[Longtom Bass]

Hi there,

I've been to Heia Safari Ranch over the weekend and i must say, the dam looks great! Very nice structure such as dead tree and reed/water grass. I've spoken the them and the entrance fee is R100.00 pp for the day! You can take your boat and troll there! There is not a definate boat lanch place, but it look ok to lanch at the dam wall.

I really want to try the place!

Google GPS: 25°57'42.22"S ; 27°51'14.34"E

 

[Polychaete]

What about Cape Bass venues please?
I want to go do some Bassing.

 

[kleinsnor]

HI LGF, N MOOI EN LEKKER PLEK NABY SWADINI IS TSIDKENU VIR BASS EN KURPER

KONTAK VIR CAREL OP 0836335531 OF SUZETTE OP0828054263.

DAAR WORD NET N PAAR MENSE OP N SLAG TOEGELAAT DAAR OM MOET JY BEL.

WAS DAAR IN MAART EN HET MOOI KURPERS GEVANG OP ULTRA LIGHT

 

[popperdotcom]

Hi Longtom. Are there Bass in Heia dams for sure? 

 

[bass mal]

Hi popperdotcom,

Not sure, but according to Heia safari's people there are bass in the dam. I am going to try the dam in october. Looking forward to it. Let me know if you catch some there!:fishn

Happy fishing!

 

[Light Tackle Hunter]

Hartbeespoort Fisheries.

 25°44'10.73"S

 27°54'10.44"E

Security is ok, haven't had any problems there.

Dams are quite pulluted.

R50 gets you fishing.

On R511 behind Harties aquarium.

Don't know if there are toilets.

3 outings = 5 Bass, most with watermelon flukes.

Caught this one yesterday first cast with a Storm Soft Shad crankbait in Baby Bass colour.

 

[Light Tackle Hunter]

Here's the Google Earth image

 

[bassist11]

I was trying to find info on the fishing at the heia safari place without much luck until i stumbled upon some random fishing site......according to this site this dam actually contains not only largemouth but smallmouth bass aswell!!!!......will try to find the link now