First time sea fishing...

[Abi]

Howzit guys, im new to the forum!

Gonna finally break my sea-fishing virginity when im in Durbs for holiday from the 18th September 2010.

Needed to know a few things....i only have my Berkley Lightning Rod and Shimano Sidestab spinning reel (which i use for bass and kurper)

I wanna catch some damn fish....what bait or lures do i need to buy?

Ive heard Umdloti is good, especially across the road from Lazy Lizard apartments. Is this true?

What spots do you guys recommend for me? I dont want to travel further then Umdloti on the North and further then the airport on the South.....(or else i have to take the wife with  )

Help me out guys...oh and also recommend some bait shops...coz i admit that i dont know my earhole from my arsehole when it comes to sea-fishing

 

 

[Mouldz]

FIRST STOP AT CHEMIST FOR SEASICK PILLS ,VALIUM ALSO WORKS WELL

 

[The Moose]

Hi Abi, and Welcome to Sealine.
Some advice I can give on this is be very careful about getting sand and salt water on/around/in/same vehicle as the Sidestab, those rear drags DO NOT like salt water and sand.

Pilchards are always a given,and make sure you get some silicon bait cotton to tie it on the hook. If you want an artificial bait , take Berckley Camo Worm.

 

[J_Bay]

Depends what fish you want. Pink prawn and Chokka combo is good for edibles. I don't know how big that rod is, but if you aren't going to be getting good distance, why not try one of the piers in Durban, and target some edibles with a light set up. Pilchard, Chokka, Pink Prawn, some silicone cotton, and you should be set!!

 

[Dillon]

Abi wrote:

Howzit guys, im new to the forum!

Gonna finally break my sea-fishing virginity when im in Durbs for holiday from the 18th September 2010.

Needed to know a few things....i only have my Berkley Lightning Rod and Shimano Sidestab spinning reel (which i use for bass and kurper)

I wanna catch some damn fish....what bait or lures do i need to buy?

Ive heard Umdloti is good, especially across the road from Lazy Lizard apartments. Is this true?

What spots do you guys recommend for me? I dont want to travel further then Umdloti on the North and further then the airport on the South.....(or else i have to take the wife with  )

Help me out guys...oh and also recommend some bait shops...coz i admit that i dont know my earhole from my arsehole when it comes to sea-fishing

 

Welcome to Sealine - The best fishing site in the galaxy!!
Before you continue, go for therapy because i can guarantee you will be an addict to this site!!
ENJOY!!!

 

[Maasbanker]

 Ahoy matey , finally going to break that salt water virginity I see !! LOL ! May King Neptune provide you with a nice one on your maiden voyage !  

 

[Abi]

Thanks for all the encouraging words and advice.

@ Mouldie....ive heard some 'weed' does the trick as well....

@ The Moose....Thanks for letting me know, the last i wanna do is wreck my Sidestab...and i will get some artificials. Any other advice will be appreciated...

@ J_Bay....I wanna catch some edibles and also try for fighters...my rod is a Berkley Lightning Graphite Rod 6ft 6in.....(still a baby)...hows the drop shot at the Durban Harbour?

@ Dillon....Thanks for letting me know...kinda late, coz its laready my homepage...

@ Maasbanker....LOL! King Neptune? what does he bite on? i go big or go home...