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benniejordaan
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No bud, for me it is also a little boring but I think some of the new guys would find it helpful. So I won't shoot him down unless it continues.
One thing is that the guys are listening. A while back there was an outcry over the COR methods shown in DBN harbour after that they have been extremely careful to be very gentle with the fish.
In the same thread there was a suggestion made that they do a show and tell slot for the guys going through the tackle, traces bait and highlights of what is caught with what. Not sure if this was the trigger but that is exactly what Craig did last night.
as bennie says as long as it does not become a theory overload a show like that every now and again is cool.
In the same thread there was a suggestion made that they do a show and tell slot for the guys going through the tackle, traces bait and highlights of what is caught with what. Not sure if this was the trigger but that is exactly what Craig did last night.
as bennie says as long as it does not become a theory overload a show like that every now and again is cool.
No problem! The week before it was the same! Last week Able did offshore angling in a river a.k.a dropshot.Why dont they just add a topic on their website?! I think viewers would like to see locations,technique and FISH! Remember,Mark use to show how its done.When was the last time ESA realy cauth some decent fish offshore?
benniejordaan
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Don't get me wrong Mark was & is a great angler but Craig has not had the oppurtunity of fishing areas & locations that Mark had. What Craig has done well is show versitility when the fish he is after are not biting he goes to plan B or C and always seems to pay off for him.
He also shows how he rigs for snoek, garrick ,how to down rig with tear drop weights etc which is fantastic for new angler much like I was last year. Where Mark was all about the action, not that there was anything wrong with that,lol.
So big up to Craig he is doing a great job with the resources handed to him.
He also shows how he rigs for snoek, garrick ,how to down rig with tear drop weights etc which is fantastic for new angler much like I was last year. Where Mark was all about the action, not that there was anything wrong with that,lol.
So big up to Craig he is doing a great job with the resources handed to him.
The problem i find here is that certain members shout the glory of ESA, ok, if i can remember correctly i made 2 statements on the esa program,the 1 was about them coming to Cape Town, and i had to hear about the logistics and how much it would cost, but they could afford to fish in foreign waters, lately the handling of fish,so would i be wrong in saying that certain programs are being treated bettter than others. the other was a remark made to one of their members looking up all the time when explaining something, think it was Dean, now i have a lot of respect for these fisherman, but was quickly reprimanded on criticizing them, really are some people treated better than others?And yes i love ESA, but why should critique be centered on one program, if you choose to live in the lime light , expect to be criticized.
I have to give Craig the thumbs up, the guy is really trying hard, he is trying to deliver what everyone asks for, he is doing it in local waters and his budget is 10% of Marks, no disrespect to Mark he is an awesome angler, but he had all the toys, destinations and budget.
Craig also has HUGE shoes to fill after Mark.
I have fished with Craig and he has talent, just remeber that we have just come through a very difficult fishing season locally and if the fish are not there they cannot catch them, with summer on its way I think you will see some good shows and results.
You guys need to support him as he is trying to deliver what you ask for.
Craig also has HUGE shoes to fill after Mark.
I have fished with Craig and he has talent, just remeber that we have just come through a very difficult fishing season locally and if the fish are not there they cannot catch them, with summer on its way I think you will see some good shows and results.
You guys need to support him as he is trying to deliver what you ask for.
Craig.fish
New member
Hi guys...thanks for the feedback! Its allready been said but "you cant please all the people all of the time", and i fully accept that! The reason for doing the 2 episodes of trace tying was due to puplic request. Its virtually impossible to do it during the course of a days angling due to conditions and boat stability hence forth taking 2 shows and conducting this in a "studio" manner! I knew there would be some shit about it, but i really hope that some anglers out there benifitted from it and learned a bit. From this week, its back to the action from a recent trip to Bazaruto, so for those who prefer to see the action, this should bring a smile to your dial.
Craig
Craig
Craig.fish
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Just on a weekend away with some mates....Took my boat to Makakatane but its in a sad state....Charters is just a massive sand flat and once you get to the water its ankle deep for as far as one can walk....really sad to see such a beautiful and productive system dissappearing before our eyes
Craig, i saw the show, and its not my cup of tea, mainly because i see myself as being competent in the trace department. I agree there is a major demand for the tackle tips section.
I also recon the sept-mid nov season is usually a bit dead as far as fish go, well on the east coast anyway. its past the winter bottom fish run, the game fish havnt arrived and the weather is well, unsettled. use this time for the tackle prep, maintenance, boat repair etc sections, and then when things are hot again you dont ahev to take flak for not doing the "basics".
keep it up mate. I agree you are not working with thesame tools as mark had to start out with. give it horns boet.
I also recon the sept-mid nov season is usually a bit dead as far as fish go, well on the east coast anyway. its past the winter bottom fish run, the game fish havnt arrived and the weather is well, unsettled. use this time for the tackle prep, maintenance, boat repair etc sections, and then when things are hot again you dont ahev to take flak for not doing the "basics".
keep it up mate. I agree you are not working with thesame tools as mark had to start out with. give it horns boet.
Thank for the reply Graig! If all the traces ect. is going to be on the show,then I dont need to buy the mag anymore.So give it horns and cant wait for the next show.
ESA : Innovation ...Education ...Conservation
Off the Chart : Wild Adventure Fishing
ps.I'am not the only guy with a problem,check out the surf fishing!
ESA : Innovation ...Education ...Conservation
Off the Chart : Wild Adventure Fishing
ps.I'am not the only guy with a problem,check out the surf fishing!
Guys,
I have been priveledged to have fished with Mark, Wes and Ray... They were all very good anglers, and I rate Craig and Dean up there with them also... They have been invited to come down and catch some tuna with me this season, and hopefully we can make a plan...
What we all need to remember is that we all have different tastes in what we want to see in the show... Having fished for nearly 30 yrs myself, I also was not so keen to see the tackleside... Then i sat back and thought of all the novices who probablygained so much out of those tackle tips... We need to all remember that we were all novices at some point and all needed those tackle tips to get us going...
I will openly admit that I was a big critic of Craig at first, having got used to Mark and Wesleys styles of fishing and shows... Buy with time I have grown a great appreciation for his OSSA clips in the show... Craig and the guys are listening to what the viewers want and are giving us the variety... Keep up the good work, and lets hope that the show will grow from strength to strength...
I have been priveledged to have fished with Mark, Wes and Ray... They were all very good anglers, and I rate Craig and Dean up there with them also... They have been invited to come down and catch some tuna with me this season, and hopefully we can make a plan...
What we all need to remember is that we all have different tastes in what we want to see in the show... Having fished for nearly 30 yrs myself, I also was not so keen to see the tackleside... Then i sat back and thought of all the novices who probablygained so much out of those tackle tips... We need to all remember that we were all novices at some point and all needed those tackle tips to get us going...
I will openly admit that I was a big critic of Craig at first, having got used to Mark and Wesleys styles of fishing and shows... Buy with time I have grown a great appreciation for his OSSA clips in the show... Craig and the guys are listening to what the viewers want and are giving us the variety... Keep up the good work, and lets hope that the show will grow from strength to strength...
Guys,
I have been priveledged to have fished with Mark, Wes and Ray... They were all very good anglers, and I rate Craig and Dean up there with them also... They have been invited to come down and catch some tuna with me this season, and hopefully we can make a plan...
What we all need to remember is that we all have different tastes in what we want to see in the show... Having fished for nearly 30 yrs myself, I also was not so keen to see the tackleside... Then i sat back and thought of all the novices who probablygained so much out of those tackle tips... We need to all remember that we were all novices at some point and all needed those tackle tips to get us going...
I will openly admit that I was a big critic of Craig at first, having got used to Mark and Wesleys styles of fishing and shows... Buy with time I have grown a great appreciation for his OSSA clips in the show... Craig and the guys are listening to what the viewers want and are giving us the variety... Keep up the good work, and lets hope that the show will grow from strength to strength...
I have been priveledged to have fished with Mark, Wes and Ray... They were all very good anglers, and I rate Craig and Dean up there with them also... They have been invited to come down and catch some tuna with me this season, and hopefully we can make a plan...
What we all need to remember is that we all have different tastes in what we want to see in the show... Having fished for nearly 30 yrs myself, I also was not so keen to see the tackleside... Then i sat back and thought of all the novices who probablygained so much out of those tackle tips... We need to all remember that we were all novices at some point and all needed those tackle tips to get us going...
I will openly admit that I was a big critic of Craig at first, having got used to Mark and Wesleys styles of fishing and shows... Buy with time I have grown a great appreciation for his OSSA clips in the show... Craig and the guys are listening to what the viewers want and are giving us the variety... Keep up the good work, and lets hope that the show will grow from strength to strength...