Getting Sealine back on track
- Thread starter willem wikkel spies
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Dr halibut hoffman
Moderator
Im self quarantined at my favourite fishing spot..dont come near me!!!
Dr halibut hoffman wrote:
LOL.....I will be stuck in West Africa for the next 3 months of more....
Such is life....oh CRIKEY.....
DOES GOD EXIST?....I still say no.... and never!
LOL.....I will be stuck in West Africa for the next 3 months of more....
Such is life....oh CRIKEY.....
DOES GOD EXIST?....I still say no.... and never!
Good Morning Everyone, read through the thread and there are some excellent suggestions. A lot of time and effort has been put into this site from a lot of people and i think its only fair that nothing gets deleted besides the old stickies.
Great to see Doc HH still in the mix! Can i call you ballie now? haha
Couple of us that started on here are still in contact and it would be great to get things revived.
The reality is, as mentioned that social media took over however there is no ways that social media and all its pages put together has the wealth of info that this site has.
I can suggest a few "updated" posts to be added and marketed through various channels to increase traffic on the site again as there are considerably more anglers now than a few years ago and many at that that are mis informed or simply lack some guidance to have a successful trip or to target a specific specie and actually tick it off the bucket list.
Im committed to help so let me know where i can add or contribute.
Great to see Doc HH still in the mix! Can i call you ballie now? haha
Couple of us that started on here are still in contact and it would be great to get things revived.
The reality is, as mentioned that social media took over however there is no ways that social media and all its pages put together has the wealth of info that this site has.
I can suggest a few "updated" posts to be added and marketed through various channels to increase traffic on the site again as there are considerably more anglers now than a few years ago and many at that that are mis informed or simply lack some guidance to have a successful trip or to target a specific specie and actually tick it off the bucket list.
Im committed to help so let me know where i can add or contribute.
Volcom wrote:
Ahh, nice having a old scalp back!!!!
you should actually introduce yourself!!!
the basics of fishing has stayed the same.
some tweaks here and there on your style of fishing could assist you in getting positive results.
drone fishing has expanded in leaps and bounds, the technology involved there is another aspect for discussion.
the equipment we are using has also improved a lot.
i do tend to fish with equipment that is still working "why do i need to change a reel or rod if it is still delivering?"
the cost of fishing equipment has risen and fishing competitively is not cheap.
so back in the days, a R 2000 budget would get you far.
now, it might not even get you started!!!
so, where will a newbie need to start?
what will his budget be?
so, what did the dog bring into the room?
Ahh, nice having a old scalp back!!!!
you should actually introduce yourself!!!
the basics of fishing has stayed the same.
some tweaks here and there on your style of fishing could assist you in getting positive results.
drone fishing has expanded in leaps and bounds, the technology involved there is another aspect for discussion.
the equipment we are using has also improved a lot.
i do tend to fish with equipment that is still working "why do i need to change a reel or rod if it is still delivering?"
the cost of fishing equipment has risen and fishing competitively is not cheap.
so back in the days, a R 2000 budget would get you far.
now, it might not even get you started!!!
so, where will a newbie need to start?
what will his budget be?
so, what did the dog bring into the room?
willem wikkel spies wrote:
My name is Volcom and im a fishing addict
As with most newbies, the question almost always starts with what tackle should i buy. This at large always comes down to someone responding by what they use and why that tackle is preferred. However while no harm is intended, there is alot more to answering a question like that.
The example above is what i will create on a separate post and topic. Please feel free to add.
Post will follow soon.
Oh and what brought me back?
All the good memories
My name is Volcom and im a fishing addict
As with most newbies, the question almost always starts with what tackle should i buy. This at large always comes down to someone responding by what they use and why that tackle is preferred. However while no harm is intended, there is alot more to answering a question like that.
The example above is what i will create on a separate post and topic. Please feel free to add.
Post will follow soon.
Oh and what brought me back?
All the good memoriessweet thank you mnr.
on reels and rods we need all the info.
conservation minded aspects we need all of the info!!!!
on fishing aspects, well we need to keep some information hidden..........
this in my view, will cause a reader to return as you are feeding them bits and pieces.
just like a never ending story......
if al the info is given at once, then not all readers can digest the info.
so we are graduating our readers over time!!!
if information is missing from a post, then it will create a opportunity and allow other members to chip in and add their experience and info.
thus they become part of the forum.
the days are gone where we were dictated by certain members.
it is still up to us to keep this great forum going forward.
on reels and rods we need all the info.
conservation minded aspects we need all of the info!!!!
on fishing aspects, well we need to keep some information hidden..........
this in my view, will cause a reader to return as you are feeding them bits and pieces.
just like a never ending story......
if al the info is given at once, then not all readers can digest the info.
so we are graduating our readers over time!!!
if information is missing from a post, then it will create a opportunity and allow other members to chip in and add their experience and info.
thus they become part of the forum.
the days are gone where we were dictated by certain members.
it is still up to us to keep this great forum going forward.
yea, agree with you totally.
Content is largely dictated by the ever changing conditions in any case.
Saw a post on the Eye Lash Viper. Will comment on that post based on feedback from guys actually using them and not the ambassadors as they are mandated to provide feedback to market. Its their job and it wont be fair to detract that from them.
Content is largely dictated by the ever changing conditions in any case.
Saw a post on the Eye Lash Viper. Will comment on that post based on feedback from guys actually using them and not the ambassadors as they are mandated to provide feedback to market. Its their job and it wont be fair to detract that from them.
benniejordaan
Sealiner
Mis the old Sealine.
benniejordaan
Sealiner
Mis the old Sealine.
@bennieJordaan, I miss it too, it was an extremely exciting forum with all the reports about the weekends fishing... mondays were never blue... I always looked forward to a good read.
And the wealth of information on this site is incredible. I think rather than looking at it from the perspective of people posting less, rather I feel that when they actually search the site, they find what they need, and therefore do not need to post new topics and questions as often.
And the wealth of information on this site is incredible. I think rather than looking at it from the perspective of people posting less, rather I feel that when they actually search the site, they find what they need, and therefore do not need to post new topics and questions as often.
The best poster I ever came across was Daisy from Langebaan.
He sadly passed away some time ago.
We was a superb contributor with countless knowledge of fishing around his location. On top of that he was an outstanding , selfless man who gave us detailed knowledge of his wisdom of fishing topics.
We miss him dearly, even though I now live in Natal , I enjoyed his threads immensely.
He sadly passed away some time ago.
We was a superb contributor with countless knowledge of fishing around his location. On top of that he was an outstanding , selfless man who gave us detailed knowledge of his wisdom of fishing topics.
We miss him dearly, even though I now live in Natal , I enjoyed his threads immensely.
He had this to say:
Daisy
Sealiner
Joined: Tue Sep 30th, 2008
Location: Langebaan, South Africa
Posts: 1659
Equipment: Daiwa reel,shimano rod,10kg line
Best Catch: cob 27 kg Stilbaai,4,8kg Elf Langebaan
Favorite Fishing Spot: Langebaan
Boat: Viking cabin 90hp Yamaha
Club: Langebaan Yacht Club
Status:
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Mana:
This is a sad day for me...these are top guys that we cannot afford to loose just because of a very small group of people that always talk crap and not share fishing related information.Personally I do understand their feelings as I also get disspointments and nonsense from the few.Thye moment Admin steps in to show a finger,then these few go into attack and bring up their so called rights..yes I am also getting tired of the few and I am sure many others also do.When a foxterrier balks and you kick it,it barks more,but if you ignore it...it goes back to sleep in the corner.
So for the timebeing,I am ignoring their crap!So let`s get on with the fishing and Admin I know you are fed up with playing mr Policeman,but for our sake,get these few out and let`s have our Sealine back please.
Daisy
Sealiner
Joined: Tue Sep 30th, 2008
Location: Langebaan, South Africa
Posts: 1659
Equipment: Daiwa reel,shimano rod,10kg line
Best Catch: cob 27 kg Stilbaai,4,8kg Elf Langebaan
Favorite Fishing Spot: Langebaan
Boat: Viking cabin 90hp Yamaha
Club: Langebaan Yacht Club
Status:
Offline
Mana:
This is a sad day for me...these are top guys that we cannot afford to loose just because of a very small group of people that always talk crap and not share fishing related information.Personally I do understand their feelings as I also get disspointments and nonsense from the few.Thye moment Admin steps in to show a finger,then these few go into attack and bring up their so called rights..yes I am also getting tired of the few and I am sure many others also do.When a foxterrier balks and you kick it,it barks more,but if you ignore it...it goes back to sleep in the corner.
So for the timebeing,I am ignoring their crap!So let`s get on with the fishing and Admin I know you are fed up with playing mr Policeman,but for our sake,get these few out and let`s have our Sealine back please.
Craig Van der Poll
Sealiner
The old Sealine kept us busy for hours!!! Just not enough time in the day anymore! I look forward to the revival.
benniejordaan wrote:
Wie sal jou nou vergeet..Mr McGyver of spoon developments etc...
Times have changed but not the fishing..we still hunt, release, keep and braai them.
My go to fav of late is masala oven roasted fish like...Red Roman, Black tail and Kob....NOM NOM
Wie sal jou nou vergeet..Mr McGyver of spoon developments etc...
Times have changed but not the fishing..we still hunt, release, keep and braai them.
My go to fav of late is masala oven roasted fish like...Red Roman, Black tail and Kob....NOM NOM