Doordekraal petition

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Frogstar

New member
Hi Guys.

Float tubing at doordekraal in the western cape has been stopped. We are in discussions with the authorities to try get it reinstated.

We are putting together a petition the we I would like to send through to the Municipality.

Please email me your name, telephone number, license number if you have and a few words of motivation.

Even if you haven't got your license and were planning on getting one please submit. Even if you dont float tube and would like to help us puddle hoppers out. The more names we have the better.

please email to ryan@floattubes.co.za

thanks guys
 
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Alien Invader

New member
Why have they stopped it?
Any reason given?
Is it a public dam?
Is it used for water supply?
They must have a reason, this you will need to know before fighting against it... Need to get all your ducks in a row.
A list of names handed in doesn't carry much weight anymore.
My suggestion is to find out why and request more info first... Can you give me GPS co-ords of the dam? I may be able to shed more light on it,,, i have had loads of docs forwarded to me recently regarding rezoning of dams for the better management of eco systems and water quality... I will have a look to see if I can scratch something up...
 
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OvaR8ed

Sealiner
Every rule made to restrict fishing has been about the birds and their breeding patterns or something...

...or that's what the old stuck-up residents around the dam with nothing better to do with their time use as an excuse to make their morning walk feel more like they're walking on their on land as apposed to a public dam with fishermen around and on it.

They've managed to close all the other dams in the local area to fishing and personally I think it is plain selfish!
 
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Frogstar

New member
We have given it much thought Thanks, we not just planning on handing a bunch of names in thats pretty lame. We are trying to get a meeting with them and those who made the decision.

They say the reason is there is a sign that says no boating/rowing but that has been there for 3 years and we have still been allowed to fish it up until friday.

Our suspicion is that the residents have had a hand in the final outcome.

dont know gps but its the dam in Angelier St, Bellville. google maps will show you

your input is welcome thanks
 
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OvaR8ed

Sealiner
The dam is public and in the middle of an urban area with houses all around it. They've managed to close it to fishing for more than half the year over winter using bird breeding as an excuse.

They've also managed to stop all clearing of reeds (Nesting structure) so fishing from the bank is very limited with only two small openings in the reeds (which are usually hogged by carp fishermen) so the bass fisherman all take to the water on tubes and rowing boats...

Everyone who fishes the dam tries to be extra careful not to litter, make noise or do anything to piss the old people off, but they have now proved that they are totally unreasonable!
 
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Alien Invader

New member
Dont have much on this dam, apparently it is a DWAF dam but have no zoning info on it at all... However! I think it's one of your counselors???? A lady! Took this up on behalf of the "public" on the 17th March 2011, it was tabled on the official council meeting.... Dont know what was said or discussed and dont have minutes.... Heres my take on it... Neither Bass or Carp are indigenous to Cape/SA and numbers need to be controlled in a closed system, I can only presume there are no natural predators left to assist with this regard with exception to the odd comorant/heron... So, we need the numbers of these fish species controlled in this particular system to avoid future problems with regards to water quality and the bio system... Failure to control Carp will result in the eco system ca lapse due to turbidity of water preventing submerged plant grown, the depletion of zooplankton resulting in reduced water fowl and available food for indigenous smaller species. Failure to control bass will result in the displacement/eradication of smaller indigenous fish and frog species. I suggest you approach the local environmental affairs about your offer to control the above species then take it up with the landowners around the dam, form a "syndicate" all club in and use funds to clean up the dam and surrounds, remove invasive plants around and in the dam... Win win! The alternative for landowners could be drastic measures to remove ALL alien species and may even use chemicals like retenone.... Sometimes it may help to play the Invasive card in a closed system, you are the only natural preditor that could help.... However! You guys are going to have to get over this "catch & release" mindset and start managing the dam if you have any hopes of having long term access...
 
Marthin

Marthin

Sealiner
I have seen a family of otters at the dam once.

These are in much more danger from the dogs left to run around without a leash than any fisherman.

Alien you have very good points. I too enjoyed fishing at this venue as it was about 2 minutes walk from my uncle's house.

It is a wonderful venue but has been made almost unfishable. one could put out a carp rod while working the spots for a bass. The birds in the area stay on the middle island in any event. If the float tubers were to not go to the middle island, they would not be disturbing the waterbirds.
 
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Frogstar

New member
Hi Guys

Great news: Floattubes.co.za has successfully negotiated with the Durbanville Municipality to reinstate float tube fishing at Doordekraal dam (until further notice). Thanks to all who answered our petition and please  respect the rules of the dam including the no fishing areas demarcated on the sign at the venue. Whoop Whoop! Tight lines and remember they taste better when they are released.


Good day
 
Rowing (by canoes) has been permitted  (and regulated) for years to a single club (Harmony)
 
Float tubes as per your picture (attached) will be allowed until further notice:  
 
Conditions:
 
•        No inflatable boats or any other boats will be allowed
•        No engines:  petrol or electric is allowed
•        Float Tubes may NOT be used in upper 1/3 of the dam (Black lines on park sign:  attached)   (protected are for wildlife)
 
 
The guard has been informed.
 
Regards
 
Altus de Wet

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Capiez

New member
Awesome news. Thanks for the efforts Froggy.

Give me a call if you want to go tubing there. Got my license and live just up the road
 
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Johnny Blaze

Senior Member
Hey guys. what has the fishing been like around the area? im not to far and would like to start teaching my son to fish for bass.
 
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