Embarrasing Knysna Report

Loams

Sealiner
Ok, so last year in November I went to visit my folks in Knysna, and my friends in Jeffreys.

So, I went fishing almost every day, specifically dropshotting (Except for twice) and I blanked just about every time.

Finally I foul hooked the little fish on the left of my pic while he was going for my Camo worm. The fish on the right was of the same species, but this time my brother foul hooked him ;) Could someone please ID them? They were caught off the Knysna Jetty, where Tappas used to be, and where the SANPARKS Office now stands.

Ok, so that was Knysna,

Then we went to Jeffries, where my friends live on a channel that is fed by the sea. I couldnt possibly blank here could I?? Well, I didnt, but I only managed to catch blaasoppies. That river is infested with them. Saw some other fish swimming around and cast at them, but they weren't interested in my offerings.

Then, my friend, which goois pap for EP took me to a dam in P.E., near where they are building a new stadium (Near Coca Cola I think). Well, I have never in my life caught so many fish in one sitting. I was on literally every 5 - 10 minutes. We caught numerous Carp of 1 - 3 kilo, and a couple of Kurpers as well. I didnt take any pictures, as I actually could only think of getting my line back in as quickly as possible. Boy, what a difference it makes to fish with a pro. I'll never be a keen papgooier, but I certainly enjoyed that day.

Gosh, it took me a while to get the courage to write this report for fear of ridicule :doh

So, there you go, have a field day now!
 

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Raggieman

Senior Member
Loams - well I have yet to add a species of fish to my tally with my impressive array of drop shot tackle so well done from me
as for the species of fish cant help you there
 

Loams

Sealiner
Thanks weeds for:

a) the id - Yes, the black spot on the gill plate was very prominent
b) calling my fish "bait" I know they were small ok! ;)

Next time I go there and catch these fellows, I'll make sure to swim them. At that Jetty there is a very nice and deep channel running next to it. Lots of Grunter, Kob, Leeries, Elf and even Sharks have been caught there.
 

killer fish

New member
YEH What a bait.....

stumpies,grunter,....on fillets.....brown scates on head.....caught one of my prodical son on a pinky head intended for a brown scate...NEW PIER...NIGHT FISHING.

Diagonly cut the fish starting just b4 the dorsal fin aiming 4 the tail,removing tail as well...one cut motion.
Ensure that the belly stays in tact....pin the hook from underneath the head .....the hook must come out between the eyes,standing proud.....NO cotton.....diamons love them as well.

KILLER FISH
 

trier

Senior Member
cant really say from the photos but it could be a Piggy (pomadasys olivaceus) or a spotted grunter (pomadasys commersonnii) but in the spotted grunter juveniles below 8 cm usually dont have the spot
 
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