Bronkhorstspruit dam this weekend

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Shaka

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Hi all, I have been swamped with work and has hunted most of the winter, but now it is fishing time! 

My friend and I just acquired a neat little boat and want to go and test it properly on Saturday as well as try a bit of bass fishing to see exactly what modifications to do on it.

I have never fished for bass in Bronkies but heard that there are some bass.

Can anyone help us with details of where on the dam to try as well as which baits?

Also how has the fishing been lately?
 
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Mal Vis

New member
Hi Shaka

Congrats on the new boat. Hope it brings you loads of fish.

This time of year the bass starts to move towards their spawing grounds which means they can be targeted in relatively shallow areas (1-3 meters). The following options have worked for me in the past.

There is a lot of jetties, walls and other man made structures on the northern shore. Target these and also look for patches of watergrass close to these structures. These are normally hotspots. Because the water tend to be a bit deeper there I would suggest pitching a jig to the deeper structure and maybe a texas rigged plastic (senkus and creature type) to the shallower watergrass type cover.

The most eastern point of baja are also worth a go. Got a couple of good ones there in the past. Also texas rigged plastics and maybe have a go with a spinnerbait when its windy or when the boats and jetskis gets the water a bit choppy. Keep bottom contact.

On the eastern shore past the yacht club towards the river section (inlet) you will find a rocky bank. Have enjoyed some success there with a lipless crank (be willing to loose a couple though). Hit the rocks al the time, and stop and go. Try a couple fo different cranks. I found the more natural colours performed better for me.

The dam can be very tough at times, but then again, it also delivers a couple of very decent fish from time to time.

Good Luck & Enjoy.



 
 
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Shaka

Member
Dankie Mal Vis!!

Waar anders kan ons heen gaan vir ons volgende trip?

I have been to Rhenosterkop about 12 years ago to fish for kurper and was attacked. Thus I am a bit suspect to go there again, but if the security has been beefed up, I may consider it. Any suggestions?
 
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Mal Vis

New member
More Shaka

Ek fish renosterkop minimum een keer n maand al vir die laaste 4 jaar en het nog nooit n dag se moeilikheid gehad nie. Die fishing is oor die algemeen goed daar. Die dam is nou al redelik bekend en daars gewoonlik heelwat bote oor n naweek. Just work with the system. Budget n extra paar rand vir twee van die locals, hulle werk gewoonlik in n spannetjie van twee. Ons gee gewoonlik so R50 per persoon. In ruil help hulle jou launch en weer uit haal, pas jou voertuig op en was jou boot as jy uit kom. Bargain! Hulle is nogal handig en weet wat moet gebeur. Maak net seker al julle waardevolle items is weggepak soos cell fone, beursie ens.

Ander opsies wat nie te ver van JHB is nie (vir n dag trip) is Witbank (Altyd die kans op n nuwe PB daar), Loskop, Rustdewinter, Arabie, Harties om net so paar te noem.
Al hierdie damme het die potensiaal om baie goeie fishing op te lewer. Almal ook veilig (touch wood, dit bly maar nogsteeds RSA)
 
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Shaka

Member
Ons het darem so deur die oggend se boot toets en veranderings ens so 4 keepers kon land. Dankie vir die raad! Ek is maar ERG verroes en het eers so 4 mooi vis verloor voor ek hulle weer lekker kon begin haak. Dis baie frustrerend om mooi vis so langs die boot te verloor!!

Hierdie is my beste een vir die oggend...

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