Can any tell whats the big issue if you cast
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When I arrived at the spot the people on the left side of me had their keep net in the water which was separating us.
My first rod from his keep net was a minimum 5 meters to the right of his keep net and his first rod was about 5 meters to the left of his keep net. So there was easy 10 meters or more between our rods.
I casted straight and I definitely did not cross over to his side of his keep net. There was a wind which blew my line toward his keep net but it remained on my side of it.
The next moment I hear him speaking loud to make sure that I hear how is going to hit me up if I crossed his line. (That was just a nice way of saying what he said).
My first rod from his keep net was a minimum 5 meters to the right of his keep net and his first rod was about 5 meters to the left of his keep net. So there was easy 10 meters or more between our rods.
I casted straight and I definitely did not cross over to his side of his keep net. There was a wind which blew my line toward his keep net but it remained on my side of it.
The next moment I hear him speaking loud to make sure that I hear how is going to hit me up if I crossed his line. (That was just a nice way of saying what he said).
Cheetha FS
Sealiner
Boss Wit NOS
Sealiner
i think when fishing at the vaal and u cramped for space it is understandable to cross a line now and then without too much of an issue especially if there is wind that causes ur line to drift over the person next to you...
also its not too bad if u learning and u cross their line by accident on ur initial cast..
it would be annoying if this happened the entire day as this would obviously interrupt the guys lines next to you and would be inconsiderate considering he might have to reel out and re-bait...
but thats on the conventional side of things...
if the guys are fishing for specimen and have ground fed and created the mouse trap effect and u cross their line THEN you might be killed lol
although i dont think this was the case in ur encounter..
take it with a pinch of salt
also its not too bad if u learning and u cross their line by accident on ur initial cast..
it would be annoying if this happened the entire day as this would obviously interrupt the guys lines next to you and would be inconsiderate considering he might have to reel out and re-bait...
but thats on the conventional side of things...
if the guys are fishing for specimen and have ground fed and created the mouse trap effect and u cross their line THEN you might be killed lol
although i dont think this was the case in ur encounter..
take it with a pinch of salt
He was not drunk and he and he was with his wife, and kids and so was I.
Lucky may children do not understand Afrikaans so they continued to enjoy then selves.
To be safe I left that line in the water for a long while until that guy went to the loo. Then I quickly reeled my line in and I was relieved to find out that it was not crossed because that guy was a rugby player sized Afrikaans speaking guy and I am small build.
Other than that it was a very enjoyable fishing trip.
Lucky may children do not understand Afrikaans so they continued to enjoy then selves.
To be safe I left that line in the water for a long while until that guy went to the loo. Then I quickly reeled my line in and I was relieved to find out that it was not crossed because that guy was a rugby player sized Afrikaans speaking guy and I am small build.
Other than that it was a very enjoyable fishing trip.
Boss Wit NOS
Sealiner
Boss Wit NOS
Sealiner
not the safest of places apparently
JustPlainSHARK
Sealiner
Boss Wit NOS wrote:
For reasons other than the experience that Sadiq had though.
That guy was just a :cens
For reasons other than the experience that Sadiq had though.
That guy was just a :cens
Boss Wit NOS wrote:
Based on the pic and reports the guys staying over could encounter problems. However when ever i do go there i see lot of over night campers.
For a day of fishing i think it is a fantastic venue.
Based on the pic and reports the guys staying over could encounter problems. However when ever i do go there i see lot of over night campers.
For a day of fishing i think it is a fantastic venue.
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Sadiq, maybe consider in the future, going to the person next to you and just tell him that you are new to the wonderfull sport of angling and that you are here to practice and that it MIGHT happen that you could throw once or twice to your lefthand side( in this case hey....depends on the side which the okes are standing..)and that the guys must just excuse you if it happens once or twice...... This doesn't give you a get out of jail free card , but it does however put you in a position for defence should you be confronted or 
70% of the time, the okes will confront you after a couple of times and actually show you how to cast efficiently and correctly. It rearly happens the the guy next to you will become hostile, A REAL ANGLER WILL HELP YOU...ALWAYS!!!
If he sees your true intension is to fish and enjoy the day with your family....he'll change his attitude...just see...
70% of the time, the okes will confront you after a couple of times and actually show you how to cast efficiently and correctly. It rearly happens the the guy next to you will become hostile, A REAL ANGLER WILL HELP YOU...ALWAYS!!!
If he sees your true intension is to fish and enjoy the day with your family....he'll change his attitude...just see...
ek sal weer een van daai A-holes wees want as ek al vir n hele dag aan n kol werk en op n kol hengel, en n hengelaar druk hier regs van my in en gooi oor my lyn, gaan ek ook nie dik van die lag wees nie! LOL
as daar nie plek is nie moenie plek probeer maak nie, en as jy nie kan gooi nie, moet eerder nie in n beknopte spasie hengel nie!
as dit ek was sou ek omgedraai het en by n ander plek gaan hengel het.
sadiq no offence bud
as daar nie plek is nie moenie plek probeer maak nie, en as jy nie kan gooi nie, moet eerder nie in n beknopte spasie hengel nie!
as dit ek was sou ek omgedraai het en by n ander plek gaan hengel het.
sadiq no offence bud
Wernerbloem
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Ek het self een keer by 'n sosial komp hier by 'n dam in Bloem koppegestam met 'n baie kwaai oom en dit was nie eers ek wat oor sy lyne gegooi het nie hy het beweer die man aan my regterkant (my pel natuurlik) gooi oor sy lyne. Het my maar ingehou maar toe die vloek woorde begin val het ek hom op daai mooi vrystaat manier laat weet hy is vol draadwerk wat die man aan my regterkant was nie eers oor my lyn nie, dan moetdie maar seker hy wees wat skeef gooi. En daar was dit die einde van sy storie.
@ Leon nee man nou hoekom so kwaai vandat jy in die kaap is dis al daai wind is ek reg (hehehe)
@ Leon nee man nou hoekom so kwaai vandat jy in die kaap is dis al daai wind is ek reg (hehehe)
leonk
goed gestel daar ek verstaan jou punt.
soos ons almal het ons persoonlike ruimte. as ek by checkers is by die betaal punt. moenie teen of op my staan nie.
n goeie kyk laat die agterste mens vinnig skuif.
i love my space, it's mine and don't you dare to transgress
so moet ook nie indruk waar jy nie kan in nie.
goed gestel daar ek verstaan jou punt.
soos ons almal het ons persoonlike ruimte. as ek by checkers is by die betaal punt. moenie teen of op my staan nie.
n goeie kyk laat die agterste mens vinnig skuif.
i love my space, it's mine and don't you dare to transgress
so moet ook nie indruk waar jy nie kan in nie.
Sadiq,
Most of the time guys like the one you encountered (even though he looked like a big rugby player type) has got more bark than bite my friend. Or like us Afrikaans boys say "hy's meer bek as binnegoed".
Reality is that fishing is a sport that you are supposed to enjoy by relaxing and appreciate the fact that you have the privilage of spending time in the beauty of nature. It is also supposed to be a selfless sport for the sake of educating everyone who will make up the future of fishing. Most of the times I've been at the fishing waters I find that I end up meeting at least one person that shares the same passion as I have for this lovely sport and during my stay at the venue I consider that person a friend regardless of size, race, experience etc. (Might sound like a bit of a tree hugger, flower child or monk). What some people are supposed to enjoy, they end up taking way too seriously.
You might find that this individual was sulking because the fish weren't coming to the party as far as his success in catching anything is concerned, or he was unhappy with his last cast, or the kids or wife were distracting him from finding his rythm or routine, or he brought life's problems along to the fishing water with him and was just looking for someone to take his frustrations out on.
If the lines were crossed from poor casting or windy conditions a couple times it shouldn't be a problem to a guy that understands the sport as a whole. If it happens multiple times where lines are crossed due to your fishing neighbour's lack of ability to cast properly then it would be appropriate to discuss the matter like gentlemen and use such an opportunity to educate that person so that they may too enjoy it to the full. Not becoming verbally abusive or pick a fight by mumbling to your wife or fishing partner about how you are going to stuff the guy up etc. He probably packed his ego and probably a bottle of 43% alcohol volume superhero juice in his fishing box instead of his humility.
I'm not a small oke myself standing 1.78m tall and weighing in at 110kg and I've had a couple years training in karate, boxing, atemi jujitsu and basic self defence. Not that any of this matters and I don't broadcast it in the friendship and fishing circles that I frequent as its not about the fight, but being able to walk away from a life threatening situation to live and fish another day and resolving problems without having to lay a finger on anyone.
But anyways all these wise words and the long life lesson that I've just unpacked here for you and what I'm actually getting at comes down to don't let people such as this oke intimidate and threaten you. Walk up to a guy like that, introduce yourself and start making small talk and just mention during the convo "I realise that my last cast came a bit close to where your line has been positioned, the line slipped off my finger, if it crossed I'm sorry, would you prefer that I re-cast the line or can we check it if and when either one of us gets a pick up?" Nine times out of ten he'll say "No leave it we'll sort it out if either one of us gets a reel run". If he's not to loaded on the superhero juice he'd probably even feel embarrased and feel bad for making a fuss or mumbling about how he was gonna stuff you up. Most of us don't like egotistic chaps like these.
I believe that even the most experienced fisherman learns something new on every fishing trip they attend. Never be too embarrased or too proud to ask. The only stupid question when it comes to fishing is the one left unasked.
Enjoy the fishing, the learning and the experience. Tight lines mate.:fishn
Most of the time guys like the one you encountered (even though he looked like a big rugby player type) has got more bark than bite my friend. Or like us Afrikaans boys say "hy's meer bek as binnegoed".
Reality is that fishing is a sport that you are supposed to enjoy by relaxing and appreciate the fact that you have the privilage of spending time in the beauty of nature. It is also supposed to be a selfless sport for the sake of educating everyone who will make up the future of fishing. Most of the times I've been at the fishing waters I find that I end up meeting at least one person that shares the same passion as I have for this lovely sport and during my stay at the venue I consider that person a friend regardless of size, race, experience etc. (Might sound like a bit of a tree hugger, flower child or monk). What some people are supposed to enjoy, they end up taking way too seriously.
You might find that this individual was sulking because the fish weren't coming to the party as far as his success in catching anything is concerned, or he was unhappy with his last cast, or the kids or wife were distracting him from finding his rythm or routine, or he brought life's problems along to the fishing water with him and was just looking for someone to take his frustrations out on.
If the lines were crossed from poor casting or windy conditions a couple times it shouldn't be a problem to a guy that understands the sport as a whole. If it happens multiple times where lines are crossed due to your fishing neighbour's lack of ability to cast properly then it would be appropriate to discuss the matter like gentlemen and use such an opportunity to educate that person so that they may too enjoy it to the full. Not becoming verbally abusive or pick a fight by mumbling to your wife or fishing partner about how you are going to stuff the guy up etc. He probably packed his ego and probably a bottle of 43% alcohol volume superhero juice in his fishing box instead of his humility.
I'm not a small oke myself standing 1.78m tall and weighing in at 110kg and I've had a couple years training in karate, boxing, atemi jujitsu and basic self defence. Not that any of this matters and I don't broadcast it in the friendship and fishing circles that I frequent as its not about the fight, but being able to walk away from a life threatening situation to live and fish another day and resolving problems without having to lay a finger on anyone.
But anyways all these wise words and the long life lesson that I've just unpacked here for you and what I'm actually getting at comes down to don't let people such as this oke intimidate and threaten you. Walk up to a guy like that, introduce yourself and start making small talk and just mention during the convo "I realise that my last cast came a bit close to where your line has been positioned, the line slipped off my finger, if it crossed I'm sorry, would you prefer that I re-cast the line or can we check it if and when either one of us gets a pick up?" Nine times out of ten he'll say "No leave it we'll sort it out if either one of us gets a reel run". If he's not to loaded on the superhero juice he'd probably even feel embarrased and feel bad for making a fuss or mumbling about how he was gonna stuff you up. Most of us don't like egotistic chaps like these.
I believe that even the most experienced fisherman learns something new on every fishing trip they attend. Never be too embarrased or too proud to ask. The only stupid question when it comes to fishing is the one left unasked.
Enjoy the fishing, the learning and the experience. Tight lines mate.:fishn
Thanks to all the guys and I do appreciate all the responses.
As on my first post I can understand why some people might get upset if you happen to cross thier lines.
I haven't had the opportunity of spending time with afrikaaner people and learning their ways. However it appears that even if they get upset the risk of the situation turning violent is almost zero which is important when fishing with your family.
As on my first post I can understand why some people might get upset if you happen to cross thier lines.
I haven't had the opportunity of spending time with afrikaaner people and learning their ways. However it appears that even if they get upset the risk of the situation turning violent is almost zero which is important when fishing with your family.