First Cape Town fish

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M@rius

Senior Member
Hi guys

 

I've been living in Cape Town for about 6 months now but unfortunately don't get much fishing done.  I went twice on the weekend however (first time targeting edibles) and managed this Gallie of 38cm FL, 41cm TL on the West Coast.  The fish was not released.

 

Tackle used:  Purglas 350/6, 20/40 loaded with 0.50mm line and a 1.1mm leader, 7oz sinker.

Bait: White mussel on a 2/0 mustad

 

If anyone was wondering, its the only outfit I currently have with me so I'm doing what I can with it!
 

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Hannes101

Sealiner
congrats. Those are some nice gallies especially on the westcoast. smaak the 1.1mm leader lol. trek hom dat sy gat fluit...
 
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Mangi

Sealiner
On the West Coast??? Brilliant.

You are officially my new hero!!

Now you should be afraid of everyone following you to your spots, be very afraid........
 
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stinkmossel

Sealiner
nice fat gallie. eks bly om te hoor die weskus begin produce... i think all the holes will be open after this coming storm.
 
Dillon

Dillon

Sealiner
Hey Marius congrats on the catch. What a beauty, nice and fat too. Well done pal and keep them coming. :wfish
 
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kopstamp

Sealiner
well done marius!! still a dream to get a gallie!!
can just imagine how far you must throw that setup! are you sure you were not casting into false bay....lol
 
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M@rius

Senior Member
The fish couldn't even move my sinker, I just saw my line making a bow lol. It was much like catching a small sandy on a lighter rig.

Yeah Kopstamp, I have to say, I was pretty impressed with the distance I got. I'm keen to see what's going to happen with a lighter leader and thinner mainline!
 
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Enigma

Moderator
Well done Marius

Guys don't be fooled he's an Ex-PE local and has tons of fish under the belt.

I'm just curios to see whe he planted that sinker because I saw whwere he landed a 9oz on his 400/3 and then where he casted a 10oz on my 350/7, Trini 50 0.60 Big Game and 1.5mm windon off the rocks at Something Good

Marius if you don't MAKE TIME for Fishing then there won't be time in your line of work.

A fat healthy Gallie like that must surely have sizzled on the Braai
 
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shelvpower

Sealiner
Excelent gallie! still need to get my first one


Did that gallie stand a chance?
Like they say; "if its your time its your time"
 
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